Significant international thinkers deliver the BBC's flagship annual lecture series
Radio 4,·312 episodes
The In-Dwelling Christ
Reverend Dr Edward Norman considers the importance of spirituality within Christianity.
06 Dec 1978,·30 mins
To Know Ourselves
Professor A H Halsey explores the fluctuating characteristics of the British identity.
11 Jan 1978,·30 mins
Class-Ridden Prosperity
Professor A H Halsey investigates the class-ridden structure of Britain's Society.
18 Jan 1978,·30 mins
The Reconstitution of Status
A H Halsey explores the changing concept of 'Status' in British society.
25 Jan 1978,·30 mins
The Rise of Party
Professor A H Halsey traces the growth of organisations in Britain's society.
01 Feb 1978,·30 mins
Between the Generations
Professor A H Halsey examines the relationship between generations in a nuclear family.
08 Feb 1978,·30 mins
The Social Order
Professor A H Halsey evaluates the bond of fraternity found in the British Society.
15 Feb 1978,·30 mins
The Divinest Part of Us
Neurobiologist Colin Blakemore explores the historic concepts of the brain.
10 Nov 1976,·30 mins
Chang Tzu and the Butterfly
Neurobiologist Colin Blakemore discusses why humans need to sleep.
17 Nov 1976,·30 mins
An Image of Truth
Neurobiologist Colin Blakemore explains how the mind creates sight and perception.
24 Nov 1976,·30 mins
A Child of the Moment
Neurobiologist Colin Blakemore explains how the brain creates and stores memories.
01 Dec 1976,·30 mins
A Burning Fire
Colin Blakemore explores the evolution of speech and language.
08 Dec 1976,·30 mins
Madness and Morality
Professor Blakemore explores how society attempts to regulate the behaviour of its members
15 Dec 1976,·30 mins
The Birth of Exploration
Dr Daniel J Boorstin considers the importance of an adventurous spirit for exploration.
12 Nov 1975,·30 mins
From Expansion to Improvement
Professor Ralf Dahrendorf defines liberty and evaluates its evolution in society.
13 Nov 1974,·30 mins
The Liberal Option
Professor Ralf Dahrendorf explores the liberal options available to society.
20 Nov 1974,·30 mins
Justice Without Bondage
Professor Ralf Dahrendorf evaluates how equality has affected liberal justice.
27 Nov 1974,·30 mins
On Difference
Professor Ralf Dahrendorf discusses the concept of difference and averages.
04 Dec 1974,·30 mins
The Troubled Giant
Professor Alastair Buchan analyses America's multilateral power structures.
28 Nov 1973,·30 mins
The Search For A New Order
Professor Alastair Buchan explores how transnational co-operation links to global change.
19 Dec 1973,·30 mins
Melting Pot or Bag of Marbles?
Sir Andrew Shonfield debates the prospects of the European Community.
07 Nov 1972,·30 mins
The French Spirit and the British Intruder
Sir Andrew Shonfield identifies the problems in creating a European Federation.
14 Nov 1972,·30 mins
The American Connection
Sir Andrew Shonfield explores Europe's political relationship with America.
21 Nov 1972,·30 mins
European Foreign Policy Towards Asia & the Soviet Bloc
Sir Andrew Shonfield explores the effects of the European Community's foreign policy.
28 Nov 1972,·30 mins
From Technocracy to Democracy
Sir Andrew Shonfield asks how Britain's inclusion will affect the European Community.
05 Dec 1972,·30 mins
Wanted: An Instrument For Crisis Management
Sir Andrew Shonfield considers the long-term future of the European Community.
12 Dec 1972,·30 mins
A Common Ground
Richard Hoggart analyses how humans fundamentally understand each other via communication.
21 Dec 1971,·30 mins
The Loss of the Stable State
Donald Schon analyses society's need for a stable position of balance.
15 Nov 1970,·30 mins
Man and Nature
Sir Frank Fraser Darling argues for the conservation of humans.
09 Nov 1969,·30 mins
Impact of Man on His Environment
Sir Frank Fraser Darling explores the impact of Man on his environment.
16 Nov 1969,·30 mins
