In Our Time Episodes Available now
Politeness
Melvyn Bragg examines the cultural effect of the eighteenth century idea of Politeness.
The Origins of Life
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss when and how life on earth originated.
Agincourt
The history and legacy of the English army's defeat of the French at Agincourt in 1415.
The Odyssey
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the monster filled epic, Homer’s Odyssey.
Pi
Melvyn Bragg examines the history of the longest and most detailed number in nature.
Washington and the American Revolution
Melvyn Bragg examines the first President of the US and what drove him to revolution.
Renaissance Magic
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Renaissance obsession with Magic.
Empiricism
Melvyn Bragg examines the 17th century idea that all knowledge arises from experience.
Babylon
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the truth behind the empire of Babylon.
The Planets
Melvyn Bragg examines our knowledge of the planets in both our and other solar systems.
