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Biography
Melvyn Bragg examines why the public is fascinated with the private lives of individuals.
Inspiration and Genius
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the true meaning of genius and whether it is born or made.
The Renaissance
Melvyn Bragg explores the veracity of modern claims about the culture of the Renaissance.
The American Ideal
Melvyn Bragg and guests examine the ideals that underwrite the idealism of America.
Chemical Elements
Melvyn Bragg explores chemistry's ongoing mission to understand irreducible substances.
The Wars of the Roses
The 15th century wars of the royal Houses of Lancaster and York.
Shakespeare's Work
Melvyn Bragg examines what it is about Shakespeare鈥檚 work that makes it universal.
Death
Melvyn Bragg examines the development of Western rituals and attitudes to death.
Human Origins
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the evolution of the human species.
Englishness
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the characteristics of the English identity.
