In Our Time Episodes Available now
Carthage's Destruction
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Destruction of Carthage
The Brothers Grimm
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the fairy tales collected by the Brothers Grimm.
Swift's A Modest Proposal
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Jonathan Swift's satirical 1729 pamphlet A Modest Proposal
History of History
Melvyn Bragg examines how the writing of history has changed over the years.
Thoreau and the American Idyll
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the philosopher and naturalist Henry David Thoreau.
Darwin: Life After Origins—Darwin: In Our Time
Melvyn visits Darwin's home at Down House in Kent.
Darwin: On the Origin of Species—Darwin: In Our Time
How Darwin was eventually persuaded to publish On the Origin of Species in November 1859.
Darwin: The Voyage of the Beagle—Darwin: In Our Time
How Darwin's work during the Beagle expedition influenced his theories.
Darwin: On the Origins of Charles Darwin—Darwin: In Our Time
Darwin's early life in Shropshire and his three years at Cambridge.
The Consolations of Philosophy
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the consolation of Philosophy.
