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Free Thinking Episodes

  1. Today 21:00
    BBC Radio 4

    The example of St Francis

    Anne McElvoy and guests discuss St Francis, wealth and our relationship with animals.

  2. Next Friday 21:00
    BBC Radio 4

    Reading against the grain

    As Woman's Hour marks 80 years, Matthew Sweet and guests explore women's voices in history

  3. Fri 16 Oct 2026 21:00
    BBC Radio 4

    Bread

    Shahidha Bari and guests look at the way bread comes up in history, religion and economics

  4. Fri 23 Oct 2026 21:00
    BBC Radio 4

    23/10/2026

    Leading thinkers discuss the ideas shaping our lives.