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How to Start Your Own Country

Name: How to Start Your Own Country
Genre: Documentary, Comedy
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Danny Wallace

2005 1 season 6 eps NR

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30 min

S1 · E1 · Aug 3, 2005

Birth Of A Nation Episode 1

Wallace investigates territory for his proposed country, beginning by visiting Sealand. He meets the man who owns the Moon, he "invades" Eel Pie Island but leaves his post of "leader" when the Police are called. He makes friends with the Major General of the British Army. He eventually decides upon the area of his flat as the Territory and makes a declaration of Independence which he gives to Tony Blair.

8.4 · You

30 min

S1 · E2 · Aug 10, 2005

Citizens Required Episode 2

With the help of an advertising agency, Wallace chooses a design for the flag of his country. He records a national anthem, which is played during his interview on Iain Lee's LBC show.

8.3 · You

30 min

S1 · E3 · Aug 17, 2005

For King And Country Episode 3

Danny Wallace meets the SAS (Second amandment sisters) and meets the King of Fusa. He also goes to The Principality of Seborga.

8.2 · You

30 min

S1 · E4 · Aug 24, 2005

State Of A Nation Episode 4

Wallace visits two very different 'utopian' communities, the planned town of Celebration which maintains its pleasantness through strict rules and regulations, and the anarchic self governing neighbourhood of Christiania. He also speaks to a Catholic Cardinal about the role of religion in society and to Sheriff Joe Arpaio about law and order. A sombre visit to death row and an interview with a death row prisoner leads him to decide against the death penalty in his country.

8.2 · You

30 min

S1 · E5 · Aug 31, 2005

The Bank Of Danny Episode 5

When he struggles to pay his electricity bill, Wallace begins to kick-start his country's economy. He investigates the National Debt, with advice from former Chancellor of the Exchequer Kenneth Clarke. He designs his own currency, the IOU (Interdependent Occupational Unit), which he shows to Andrew Bailey, the Chief Cashier at the Bank of England. He also discovers the Principality of New Utopia and interviews the UK Pro Consul, Tony Nicodemous. He applies for international aid, and fails, due to the wealth of his citizens.

8.2 · You

30 min

S1 · E6 · Sep 7, 2005

The United Nation Episode 6

Wallace attempts to enter the Eurovision Song Contest 2006 with a song called "Stop the Muggin', Start the Huggin'". In an attempt to officially become a country, he travels to New York to try to win the support of the United Nations. The lack of a territory lets him down. This final episode ends with a gathering of citizens in Leicester Square, where Wallace reveals that the country is to be called Lovely.

8.0 · You

6 episodes in Season 1

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How to Start Your Own Country

Season 1

Birth Of A Nation Episode 1

Citizens Required Episode 2

For King And Country Episode 3

State Of A Nation Episode 4

The Bank Of Danny Episode 5

The United Nation Episode 6

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How to Start Your Own Country

Season 1

Birth Of A Nation Episode 1

Citizens Required Episode 2

For King And Country Episode 3

State Of A Nation Episode 4

The Bank Of Danny Episode 5

The United Nation Episode 6

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