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Chance and Design

Melvyn Bragg explores the question and theories of a grand design in the universe.

• 45 mins

The Lindisfarne Gospels

Melvyn Bragg examines the manuscripts that united Celtic and Roman cultures in England.

• 45 mins

The Aztecs

Melvyn Bragg examines the creation, power and legacy of the Aztec Empire.

• 45 mins

Meteorology

Melvyn Bragg explores the fascinating and mystifying science of meteorology.

• 45 mins

Redemption

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss redemption, crucial for Judeo-Christian thought.

• 45 mins

Originality

Melvyn Bragg and guests explore the creative force of originality.

• 45 mins

The Life of Stars

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the life cycle of stars.

• 45 mins

The Spanish Civil War

Melvyn Bragg examines the causes, events and repercussions of the Spanish Civil War.

• 45 mins

Proust

The life and work of the celebrated 20th century French novelist Marcel Proust.

• 45 mins

Youth

Melvyn Bragg examines the history of concepts and ideas on youth from antiquity to today.

• 45 mins

Roman Britain

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the 400 year history of the Romans in Britain.

• 45 mins

The Jacobite Rebellion

Melvyn Bragg examines the Stuart dynasty's final attempt to reclaim the throne of England.

• 45 mins

The Holy Grail

Melvyn Bragg examines why the Holy Grail legend has fascinated writers for centuries.

• 45 mins

Blood

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss blood, from medical progress to the link to the divine.

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Memory

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the function and significance of memory.

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The Lunar Society

Melvyn Bragg examines an 18th century group of pioneering scientists and engineers.

• 45 mins

The Art of War

The history and philosophy of warfare throughout the ages.

• 45 mins

The Aristocracy

Melvyn Bragg examines the origins, power and eventual decline of the British aristocracy.

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The East India Company

The history of the private trading company that helped forge the British Empire.

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Vulcanology

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the formation and eruption of volcanoes.

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Nature

Melvyn Bragg examines the attempt to define humanity鈥檚 part in the natural world.

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The Apocalypse

Melvyn Bragg examines how a powerful narrative of judgement and retribution evolved.

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Maxwell

The work and legacy of the often overlooked 19th century scientist James Clerk Maxwell.

• 45 mins

Bohemianism

Melvyn Bragg examines the 19th century Parisian philosophy of life lived for art.

• 45 mins

The Schism

Melvyn Bragg examines events surrounding the medieval division of the Christian Church.

• 45 mins

Infinity

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the nature and existence of mathematical infinity.

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Robin Hood

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the centuries old myth of the most romantic noble outlaw.

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Sensation

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the novels of sensation, a Victorian literary phenomenon.

• 45 mins

Duty

Melvyn Bragg examines duty, a concept that has excited philosophers through history.

• 45 mins

Ageing the Earth

Melvyn Bragg examines the age of the Earth and its division into four great Eons.

• 45 mins