Good Ship BrewDog

BBC Scotland
  • 4.7 (13)
  • Society & Culture
  • Series

"Punk" CEO James Watt built a £2bn business, then controversy struck. The Captain is accused of leading a culture of fear and more, so can he steer the Good Ship through the storm?

Season 1

  1. Trailer

    Episode 1

    Trailer

    “Punk” CEO James Watt built a £2bn business – then scandal struck. The Captain is accused of leading a culture of fear and more, so can he steer The Good Ship through the storm?

    1 min
  2. 1. Setting Sail

    Episode 2

    1. Setting Sail

    In 2007, BrewDog comes howling into the world and launches straight into a brawl. But their story of battling the banks and fighting the “establishment” warrants a closer look.

    32 min
  3. 2. The Punk Revolution

    Episode 3

    2. The Punk Revolution

    BrewDog blew up “Big Beer” as part of their aggressive, anti-corporate marketing strategy attracting a loyal community of superfans. Could the Captain’s business manoeuvres be undercutting the very ethos that made the brand so popular?

    34 min
  4. 3. Make It Happen

    Episode 4

    3. Make It Happen

    While CEO James Watt is being awarded by the Queen and picking up accolades as one of the UKs best employers, there’s a culture crisis brewing on the Good Ship.

    38 min
  5. 4. Cash Is King

    Episode 5

    4. Cash Is King

    The co-founders announce a new private equity deal to turbocharge BrewDog’s growth. What many of the super fans don’t realise is the company they’ve ploughed millions into is changing in front of their eyes.

    29 min
  6. 5. The Brewery Playboy

    Episode 6

    5. The Brewery Playboy

    After an open letter accuses CEO James Watt of presiding over a culture of fear, BrewDog are firefighting. Now, he faces more accusations in the US that could loosen the Captain’s grip on the helm.

    33 min
  7. 6. Dogs Of War

    Episode 7

    6. Dogs Of War

    After a BBC documentary, The Truth About BrewDog, is broadcast, James Watt and his company use their extraordinary financial muscle to launch a fight back.

    32 min
  8. Presenting: Charmain and The Prophet

    Episode 8

    Presenting: Charmain and The Prophet

    We’re excited to share the first episode of the new series from Disclosure Investigates, Charmain and The Prophet. This is episode one of the series - if you like what you hear, you can listen to every episode right now on BBC Sounds. Just search ‘Disclosure Investigates’.

    42 min
  • 8 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

4.7
out of 5
13 Ratings

About

"Punk" CEO James Watt built a £2bn business, then controversy struck. The Captain is accused of leading a culture of fear and more, so can he steer the Good Ship through the storm?

Information

  • Creator
    BBC Scotland
  • Episodes
    8
  • Seasons
    1
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © (C) BBC 2026
  • Show Website
    Good Ship BrewDog
  • Provider

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