In Our Time Episodes Available now
The British Empire's Legacy
Melvyn Bragg examines the impact of Britain鈥檚 colonial past on its current identity.
Neuroscience in the 20th century
Melvyn Bragg examines the little we know and what we don鈥檛 yet know about the brain.
The American Century
Melvyn Bragg examines how legitimate it is to call the 20th century the American century.
Cultural Rights in the 20th Century
Melvyn Bragg examines what impact globalisation has had on human rights.
History's relevance in the 20th century
Melvyn Bragg considers the relevance of the study of history in the 20th century.
Work in the 20th Century
Melvyn Bragg examines the changing ideas about the function of work in the 20th century.
The Brain and Consciousness
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss our knowledge of memory and the functioning of the brain.
The City in the 20th Century
Melvyn Bragg looks at the innovative developments of the city in the 20th century.
Science in the 20th century
Melvyn Bragg examines how perceptions of science have changed in the 20th century.
Science's Revelations
Melvyn Bragg examines whether science has ruined our sense of poetic wonder at the world.