In Our Time Episodes Available now
Fossils
The significance of fossils in history and the impact of techniques in understanding them.
Shakespeare's Life
Melvyn Bragg and guests consider the enigma of the life of William Shakespeare
Money
Melvyn Bragg examines whether economic factors really are behind all historical events.
Quantum Gravity
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the 20th century attempts to understand the Quantum world.
The Restoration
Melvyn Bragg looks at the reign of Charles II and the consequences of the Restoration.
Humanism
The history and legacy of classical Humanism, invented by Cicero.
Imperial Science
Melvyn Bragg examines whether agriculture or trade drove 19th century British imperialism.
Science and Religion
Melvyn Bragg explores the areas of conflict and agreement between science and religion.
The Enlightenment in Britain
Melvyn Bragg examines the role of British thinkers in the 18th century Enlightenment.
Mathematics and Platonism
Melvyn Bragg examines whether mathematics is a process of invention or of discovery.
