Jonathan Sacks - The Persistence of Faith

A Community of Communities

Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks explains why faith survives.

• 30 mins

Steve Jones - The Language of the Genes

A Message From Our Ancestors

Dr Steve Jones explores what genetics can tell us about what it means to be human.

• 30 mins

Steve Jones - The Language of the Genes

Change or Decay

Dr Steve Jones explores the importance of mutation in species and individual development.

• 30 mins

Steve Jones - The Language of the Genes

In God's Image

Dr Steve Jones explores the power and consequences of natural selection.

• 30 mins

Steve Jones - The Language of the Genes

The Economics of Eden

Steve Jones examines the correlation between genetic change and economic development.

• 30 mins

Steve Jones - The Language of the Genes

Cousins Under the Skin

Steve Jones examines the ways in which science has been used to support prejudice.

• 30 mins

Steve Jones - The Language of the Genes

The Evolution of Utopia

Steve Jones argues that humans may be as near to biological utopia as we will ever get.

• 30 mins

Edward Said - Representation of the Intellectual

Representations of the Intellectual

Edward Said examines the definition and role of intellectuals in the modern world.

• 30 mins

Edward Said - Representation of the Intellectual

Holding Nations And Traditions At Bay

Edward Said explores the role of intellectuals from different cultures and backgrounds.

• 30 mins

Edward Said - Representation of the Intellectual

Intellectual Exiles

Edward Said considers intellectuals as people on the margins of their own society.

• 30 mins

Edward Said - Representation of the Intellectual

Professionals and Amateurs

Edward Said examines amateur intellectuals and their influence on society.

• 30 mins

Edward Said - Representation of the Intellectual

Speaking Truth To Power

Edward Said asks the basic question for the intellectual: how does one speak the truth?

• 30 mins

Edward Said - Representation of the Intellectual

Gods That Always Fail

Edward Said considers how far an intellectual should participate in the public sphere.

• 30 mins

Marina Warner - Managing Monsters

Monstrous Mothers

In her first lecture, Marina Warner examines the role of the 'she-monster' in myth.

• 30 mins

Marina Warner - Managing Monsters

Boys Will Be Boys

Marina Warner examines the threads linking ancient myths and modern machismo.

• 30 mins

Marina Warner - Managing Monsters

Little Angels, Little Devils: Keeping Children Innocent

Marina Warner examines the various depictions of children in myths and stories.

• 30 mins

Marina Warner - Managing Monsters

Beautiful Beasts: The Call of the Wild

From King Kong to the teddy bear, Marina Warner examines the changing value of the animal.

• 30 mins

Marina Warner - Managing Monsters

Cannibal Tales: The Hunger for Conquest

In her penultimate lecture Marina Warner asks: who are the real cannibals?

• 30 mins

Marina Warner - Managing Monsters

Home: our Famous Island Race

Marina Warner looks at myths of national identity and asks: what is home ground?

• 30 mins

Richard Rogers - Sustainable City

The Culture of Cities

Richard Rogers explores both the civilising and brutalising aspects of urban life.

• 30 mins

Richard Rogers - Sustainable City

Sustainable Cities

Richard Rogers explores how cities can be socially divisive and environmentally hazardous.

• 30 mins

Richard Rogers - Sustainable City

Sustainable Architecture

Richard Rogers examines the ways in which buildings can enhance the public sphere.

• 30 mins

Richard Rogers - Sustainable City

London, the Humanist City

Richard Rogers examines some of the economic, social and ecological problems London faces.

• 30 mins

Richard Rogers - Sustainable City

Cities For A Small Planet

Richard Rogers considers the practical steps needed to create more sustainable cities.

• 30 mins

Jean Aitchison - The Language Web

A Web Of Worries

Professor Jean Aitchison examines what troubles us about how our language is changing.

• 30 mins

Jean Aitchison - The Language Web

A Web Of Deceit

Professor Jean Aitchison examines the origin of language in the human species.

• 30 mins

Jean Aitchison - The Language Web

Building the Web

Professor Jean Aitchison explores how and why language develops so quickly in children.

• 30 mins

Jean Aitchison - The Language Web

A Web Of Words

Professor Jean Aitchison examines the word-learning ability inbuilt in humans.

• 30 mins

Jean Aitchison - The Language Web

The World Wide Web

Professor Jean Aitchison looks at the way we use language.

• 30 mins

Patricia Williams - The Genealogy of Race

The Emperor's New Clothes

Professor Patricia Williams assesses the effect of social blindness about colour and race.

• 28 mins