Series of annual radio lectures on significant contemporary issues, delivered by leading figures from the relevant fields
Edward Said explores the role of intellectuals from different cultures and backgrounds.
Edward Said considers intellectuals as people on the margins of their own society.
Edward Said examines amateur intellectuals and their influence on society.
Edward Said asks the basic question for the intellectual: how does one speak the truth?
Edward Said considers how far an intellectual should participate in the public sphere.
In her first lecture, Marina Warner examines the role of the 'she-monster' in myth.
Marina Warner examines the threads linking ancient myths and modern machismo.
Marina Warner examines the various depictions of children in myths and stories.
From King Kong to the teddy bear, Marina Warner examines the changing value of the animal.
In her penultimate lecture Marina Warner asks: who are the real cannibals?
Marina Warner looks at myths of national identity and asks: what is home ground?
Richard Rogers explores both the civilising and brutalising aspects of urban life.
Richard Rogers explores how cities can be socially divisive and environmentally hazardous.
Richard Rogers examines the ways in which buildings can enhance the public sphere.
Richard Rogers examines some of the economic, social and ecological problems London faces.
Richard Rogers considers the practical steps needed to create more sustainable cities.
Professor Jean Aitchison examines what troubles us about how our language is changing.
Professor Jean Aitchison examines the origin of language in the human species.
Professor Jean Aitchison explores how and why language develops so quickly in children.
Professor Jean Aitchison examines the word-learning ability inbuilt in humans.
Professor Jean Aitchison looks at the way we use language.
Professor Patricia Williams assesses the effect of social blindness about colour and race.
Professor Williams explores 'racial voyeurism' and the denial of racial experiences.
Professor Williams examines the interaction of race and class in society.
