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Thinking Allowed Episodes

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    British working class gardens - Why England fails (at football)

    Exploring a hidden horticultural history, and why England fails at international football.

  2. The End of Capitalism; Reforming Capitalism

    What is the future of our market-driven economy? Presented by Laurie Taylor.

  3. Kissing; The British Hitman

    Laurie Taylor explores the cultural meaning and history of the romantic kiss.

  4. Poverty and 'Shame'; Small-Scale Technology in India

    The psycho-social effects of being poor. Also, small-scale technology in modern India.

  5. Race in Police Disciplinaries; Protestant Fishermen in Scotland

    Perceptions about ethnic minority officers. Also, evangelical fishermen in Scotland.

  6. Post-Katrina New Orleans; The Capitalist Personality

    Laurie investigates New Orleans' disaster relief failure. Also, the capitalist personality

  7. Elite Graduates in France and UK; Surnames and Social Mobility

    Laurie Taylor asks how much of our fate is tied to our parents' and grandparents' status.

  8. Generational Divide; Webcam

    Laurie explores how webcams are changing human life. Also, the 'generational' divide.

  9. The Great Indoors

    Laurie Taylor on the home as a vehicle for self-expression. Also, the symbolic bathroom.

  10. Stuart Hall (1932-2014)

    A tribute to the leading cultural theorist Stuart Hall, who died this week.

  11. Numbers in Global Politics; Gay Rights and Religion in Belfast

    The power of numbers in global politics, plus gay rights and religion in Belfast.

  12. Prostitution in the Community; Drinking and Moderation

    Laurie Taylor explores the impact of sex work on local residents and businesses.

  13. Why Music Matters?; Bhangra and Belonging

    Laurie Taylor explores the role of music in our lives with Prof David Hesmondhalgh.

  14. Waiting in A&E; Faith and Doubt

    Laurie looks at research into the fragility of both religious and political belief systems

  15. Sensory Multiculturalism in an East End Market; Cultural Passions

    Laurie Taylor discusses the emotional commitment people bring to 'high' and 'low' culture.

  16. Love

    A Thinking Allowed special on 'romantic love'.

  17. Santa Helpers; Christmas Tradition

    Laurie Taylor presents a special programme on our construction of Christmas tradition.

  18. Couples and Chronic Illness; Fashion and Dress in Later Life

    The links between clothing and age. Also, how couples deal with chronic illness.

  19. Pocket Calculator in Papua New Guinea; Chicago

    Laurie discusses a landmark study into communities. Also, pockets in Papua New Guinea.

  20. Tooth Loss; Communist Utopia in a Spanish Village

    Laurie hears about an egalitarian enclave in Andalucia. Also, the meaning of tooth loss.

  21. Boxing in Gleason's Gym; Sport and Capitalism

    Is modern sport a product of our economic system? Also, boxing's golden age.

  22. The Poppy; Traveller Children in Schools

    Laurie explores the origins the Remembrance Day poppy. Also, traveller children in schools

  23. Work and Consumption; Neo-liberal Economics

    Laurie Taylor discusses why neoliberal economics still dominates the post-recession world.

  24. Richard Hoggart; The Anti-Social Family

    Laurie Taylor discusses the first biography of this leading cultural commentator.

  25. Sex Workers and International Migration; Poverty in Britain

    Laurie Taylor explores prize-winning research. Also Vietnamese sex workers turned US wives

  26. Muslim Fundamentalism; Customer Abuse to Service Workers

    A study into Muslim resistance to religious extremism. Also, customer abuse of service.

  27. Section 136 and Mental Health Act; 麻豆社 World Service

    The World Service and its broadcasters. Also, the use of mental health 'sections'.

  28. Twitter; Elite University Admissions

    Laurie looks at social communication in the Twitter age. Also, elite university admissions

  29. Backpacking food tourist; Touring poverty

    Laurie Taylor on the transformation of slums into visitor attractions. Also, food tourism.

  30. Noodle narratives; British men dancing Capoeira

    The rise of instant noodles. Also, British men dancing like Brazilians.

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