Enlighten Up!
- TV sketch show
- BBC Two
- 2013
- 1 pilot
Comedy sketch show for children which demonstrates just how much fun philosophical thinking can be, from the team behind Burnistoun. Stars Robert Florence and Iain Connell.
Video clips
How can I know the sun will rise tomorrow?
Can we know anything for certain? Will the sun always rise in the morning? Thomas and Johnny can't agree. Based around David Hume's theory of scepticism.
What is a good life?
Iain says he gets more pleasure from reading Shakespeare than eating sausages, but Robert disagrees. Based around J.S. Mill's theory of the values of happiness.
What makes you, you?
Robert Florence and Iain Connell star in a comedy sketch and animation about philosophy. Based on David Hume's questions on identity.
Why should I believe you?
Benny doesn't want to be late for his concert. Based around David Hume's reasoning for not believing miracles and Thomas Reid's human nature argument.
Why should I care about you?
Carpetman interrogates his nemesis The Nuisance. Inspired by Adam Smith's meaning of sympathy.
What should I do?
Lewis is thrown into a dilemma when Trevor asks what he thinks of Trevor's new haircut. Inspired by James and John Stuart Mill's theories on happiness.