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Idleness
Is idleness ever a virtue? Matthew Sweet investigates
Influencing History
Matthew Sweet and guests ask who makes history and debate arguments in the Reith lectures
Marriage
Shahidha Bari joined by guests including Professor Diarmaid MacCulloch and Zoe Strimpel
Rocks
How can earth sciences like geology transform our understanding of history and society?
Revenge and reconciliation
In the week we mark the Armistice of World War I, Anne McElvoy and guests discuss revenge
The end of civilisations and societies
Peter Hitchens, Rhiannon Firth, Neville Morley, Phil Tinline, Luke Kemp join Shahidha Bari
Rational and Irrational decision making
Anne McElvoy considers the value of irrationality with Lionel Barber and Bronwen Maddox.
Traditions, roots and local pride
Ex MP Penny Mordaunt's new book asks Why Britain's Traditions Matter. Matthew Sweet hosts
The status of Science
Shahidha Bari and guests discuss the status of science in society and culture
The Good Life
Michael Rosen,Fergus Butler-Gallie Sophie Scott-Brown, Rachel Wiseman, Sudhir Hazareesingh
