Thinking Allowed Episodes Available now
Scottish nationalism and identity; Austerity
The impact of financial crisis on public health. Also, race and Scottish identity.
'Long Hours' work culture; Empty labour
Employees who pursue private actitivies at work. Also, 'long hours' work culture.
Multicultural Prison; Jellied Eels
Laurie Taylor discusses life in the modern male prison. Also, jellied eels and 'disgust'.
Live Music - from Dance Hall to the 100 Club
Laurie Taylor explores a social history of live music from 1950 to 1967.
Stammering and Identity; Land of Too Much
Poverty versus abundance in the US. Plus managing a social stigma for people who stammer.
Middle Class Enclaves and Escapes
Special edition recorded at the British Sociological Association's 2013 conference.
British class survey; Tribute to Geoff Pearson
Laurie Taylor explores a unique piece of research done by 麻豆社 Lab UK and social scientists
The Power of Oil
The power of oil - a special programme exploring the role of oil in shaping our society.
English Heritage; Clergy Lives
Laurie Taylor on heritage politics in the UK, and the everyday lives of parish priests.
Thrift Chic; Thatcherism
'Thatcherism' - was it a distinct ideology? Also, the rise of thrift 'chic'.