Arts & Ideas Episodes Available now
The shadow of empire and colonialism
The company that gave the world atrocious corporate violence and beautiful art
Feasting, fasting, hospitality, and food security
Food for thought? Eleanor Barraclough hosts Vicky Avery, Priya Basil, and Maia Elliott.
When TV & the information superhighway were new
Matthew Sweet and guests reflect on the experimental art of Nam June Paik and John Giorno
Resting And Rushing
Should we take more breaks at during the working day? With Claudia Hammond.
The future of universities
Harvard's Larry Summers & OU's Josie Fraser on the impact of technology & globalisation
Is the Shadow of Mao still hanging over China?
Rana Mitter talks to historians of China Jung Chang and Julia Lovell, & reporter Cindy Yu
New Thinking: George Eliot
Writer of the English provinces?
The Mill on the Floss
Celebrating George Eliot with readings from Fiona Shaw
Are the arts saving Margate?
Investigating regeneration and gentrification in the new arts hub.
Why We Need New News
Research on reporting hangings, assassinations & propaganda from the Being Human Festival
