BBC Radio 4 - In Our Time

Slavery and Empire

Melvyn Bragg examines British imperialism and its captives, both slaves and Britons.

Melvyn Bragg explores the relationship between heritage culture and the study of history.

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the impact of politics on psychoanalysis.

Melvyn Bragg considers what it is to be free and how freedom became such a powerful value.

Melvyn Bragg examines how a dominant power can exert a cultural influence on its empire.

Melvyn Bragg examines the position of Richard Wagner and his music in German culture.

Melvyn Bragg explores the myths and harsh reality of the 19th century American pioneers.

The history of thought on immortality, the self and the afterlife.

The origins and cultural impact of 18th century tourism.

Melvyn Bragg examines the role of narcotics and stimulants in the history of medicine.