Geoffrey Hosking - The Rediscovery of Politics

Religion and the Atheist State

Professor Geoffrey Hosking analyses the détente between the Soviet state and the Church.

• 30 mins

Geoffrey Hosking - The Rediscovery of Politics

The Paradox of Gorbachev's Reforms

Professor Geoffrey Hosking analyses how democracy can evolve after a totalitarian regime.

• 30 mins

Jacques Darras - Beyond The Tunnel of History

The Time Traveller

Jacques Darras explores the embodiment of democracy within the civic squares of Europe.

• 30 mins

Jacques Darras - Beyond The Tunnel of History

The Golden Fleece

Jacques Darras explains how multiculturalism is not a modern concept.

• 30 mins

Jacques Darras - Beyond The Tunnel of History

Highways of Freedom

Jacques Darras suggests a new age of mobility and a revival of the 'Grand Tour' of Europe.

• 30 mins

Jacques Darras - Beyond The Tunnel of History

Remembering the Somme

Jacques Darras explores the memories of the Somme and the lessons learnt from WW1.

• 30 mins

Jacques Darras - Beyond The Tunnel of History

Towards the Light

Jacques Darras explores how Medieval Irish monks hold the key to a United Europe.

• 30 mins

Jonathan Sacks - The Persistence of Faith

The Environment of Faith

Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks argues that religion is the best moral framework for society.

• 30 mins

Jonathan Sacks - The Persistence of Faith

The Demoralisation of Discourse

Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks explores how objective standards influence our ethics.

• 30 mins

Jonathan Sacks - The Persistence of Faith

The Family

Dr. Jonathan Sacks explores the religious institution of marriage in society.

• 30 mins

Jonathan Sacks - The Persistence of Faith

Paradoxes & Pluralism

Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks explores the language of religion and community.

• 30 mins

Jonathan Sacks - The Persistence of Faith

Fundamentalism

Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks assesses the explosive mix of religious revival and nationalism

• 30 mins

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