On the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin's birth, Night Waves explores the legacies of the three titans who dominated 20th century thought - Darwin himself, Karl Marx and Sigmund Freud.
In 1950 there would have been no doubt which two were shaping the world to the greatest degree: Marx and Freud. But today Darwin is apparently the one with real purchase on our age. Or is he? Rana Mitter hosts a special programme to relive a century of intellectual competition.
Find out why 2009 is a special year, watch the animated TV trail and take a look at the Season's programmes.
Melvyn Bragg asks why Darwin's writing remains such an influence on our understanding of nature.
Five eminent contemporary thinkers write personal letters to the great man.
Maritime historian Robert Prescott tracks down HMS Beagle's last resting place.
Geoff Watts on 'Darwin's Sacred Cause' - a controversial new book which claims that Darwin was driven by his anti-slavery beliefs.
Biologist Armand Leroi explores the evolution of evolution theory in the 150 years since Darwin.
David Attenborough, a passionate Darwinian, shares his personal views on Darwin's theory.
The story of Darwin's twenty-year personal struggle that mirrored the natural world he observed.
Examining the connections between French and English evolutionary thought - and how giraffes evolved long necks.
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Jo Stone-Fewings reads Charles Darwin's own account of his epic five-year voyage on board HMS Beagle at the age of 22.
Five essays explore Darwin's influence on art, literature, economics, religion and even online social networks.
Writer Ruth Padel's personal journey looking at the genius of her great-great-grandfather.
The tale of Captain Robert Fitzroy, who's decision to invite Darwin to sail with him ultimately ended in a mix of tragedy and fame.
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Looking at the legacies of three titans of 20th century thought - Darwin, Marx and Freud.
This moving drama, based on Charles and Emma Darwin's own words, recreates their private fears about Charles' ideas.
The Reverend Angela Tilby explores Darwin's complex relationship with religion.
Across three programmes, Jimmy Doherty recreates Darwin's ingenious experiments to show that evolution is all around.
Andrew Marr's three-part series looks at how Darwin's idea escaped the world of science and took on a life of its own.
Conor Cunningham argues that it's possible to be a Christian and accept the theory of evolution.
14 April, 11am Radio 4
The difficulties of conceiving and erecting 'Tree' - The Natural History Museum's recently unveiled art installation.
Find out why 2009 is a special year for science, and how it is being marked by the Â鶹Éç.
Take things further with 's expert articles, experiments and online discussion.
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