BBC Radio 4 - Free Thinking

Live at Southbank Centre: A Charm Offensive

Stephen Bayley, Rachel Johnson, AL Kennedy and Philip Dodd discuss what we mean by charm.

Frank Field MP joins Philip Dodd for a discussion about different aspects of childhood.

Samira Ahmed discusses Blithe Spirit, military intervention and brain surgery.

American authors Jonathan Lethem and Gary Shteyngart are in conversation with Samira Ahmed

From Riba, the architects whose work redefined the world's cities discuss their careers.

Matthew Sweet is in conversation with Israeli novelist David Grossman.

Richard Mabey discusses his biography of Flora Thompson, author of Lark Rise to Candleford

Philip Dodd meets artist Julian Schnabel. Plus Michael Goldfarb on Alice Herz-Sommer.

Film director Wim Wenders and philosopher Mary Zournazi discuss peace with Philip Dodd.

Matthew Sweet visits the British Museum's Vikings exhibition.