In Our Time Episodes Available now
Nature
Melvyn Bragg examines the attempt to define humanity’s part in the natural world.
Vulcanology
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the formation and eruption of volcanoes.
The East India Company
The history of the private trading company that helped forge the British Empire.
The Aristocracy
Melvyn Bragg examines the origins, power and eventual decline of the British aristocracy.
The Art of War
The history and philosophy of warfare throughout the ages.
The Lunar Society
Melvyn Bragg examines an 18th century group of pioneering scientists and engineers.
Memory
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the function and significance of memory.
Blood
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss blood, from medical progress to the link to the divine.
The Holy Grail
Melvyn Bragg examines why the Holy Grail legend has fascinated writers for centuries.
The Jacobite Rebellion
Melvyn Bragg examines the Stuart dynasty's final attempt to reclaim the throne of England.
