The Mayfair Set (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Series · ★ 6.9
Released in 1999, The Mayfair Set is a documentary series.
What it’s about. The Mayfair Set is a series of programmes produced by Adam Curtis for the BBC, first broadcast in the summer of 1999. The programme looked at how buccaneer capitalists of hot money were allowed to shape the climate of the Thatcher years, focusing on the rise of Colonel David Stirling, Jim Slater, James Goldsmith, and Tiny Rowland, all members of London's Clermont Club in the 1960s.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Mayfair Set has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Sky Go. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mayfair Set page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mayfair Set tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mayfair Set (1999)?
- In GB, The Mayfair Set is available to stream on Sky Go. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Mayfair Set worth watching?
- The Mayfair Set holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was The Mayfair Set released?
- The Mayfair Set was released in 1999.