Putin, Russia and the West.

If you are up for “the Rolls-Royce of documentary-making” I recommend the Norma Percy and Brian Lapping produced brand new BBC TWO Series “Putin, Russia & the West”. How the great Soviet superpower, crushed and humiliated, has been resurrected in the form of Vladimir Putin’s new Russia. See video of excerpt: “We snuck out and went to Eifman’s studio”. Episode 1/4 "Taking Control" Putin gives a prophetic warning about Pakistan, Afghanistan and the Taliban. Episode 2/4 "Democracy Threatens" Leonid Kuchma talks about the election of his successor in 2004 and Putin’s involvement. Episode ¾ “War” Political figures discuss the conflict between Russia and Georgia in August 2008. Episode 4/4"New Start" The inside story of Barack Obama’s relationship with the Kremlin.