2002

January

February

March

April

May

June

  • The Soul 6 Jun
    Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Soul.
    120 Epistemology
  • Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the myths and harsh reality of the 19th century American pioneers.
    970 History of North America
  • Wagner 20 Jun
    Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Richard Wagner who, perhaps more than any other composer, would seem to capture the greatest triumphs and most terrifying excesses of the German spirit.
    780 Music
  • Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss how a dominant power can exert a cultural influence on its empire.
    900 History

July

October

  • Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss slavery and empire; two themes that run right through this country’s history.
    320 Political science
  • The Scientist 24 Oct
    Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the origin of the concept and historical role of the scientist.
    500 Science
  • Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the role which architecture has played in our public life throughout history, whether in homage to an individual or as a monument to an institution or ideology, has always been a potent symbol of wealth, status and power.
    720 Architecture

November

December