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In Our Time: Culture

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Vincent Van Gogh
The Waltz
The Kalevala
Lysistrata
Bertolt Brecht
Starry Night
Finnish Culture
Aristophanes
Marguerite De Navarre
Mental Health
Gauguin
Theatre
Johann Strauss
Elias Lönnrot
Kalevala Meter
Peloponnesian War
Epic Theatre
Marxism
Mother Courage
The Caucasian Chalk Circle

Popular culture, poetry, music and visual arts and the roles they play in our society.

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Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss John Barbour's epic poem The Brus, or Bruce, which he wrote c1375. The Brus is the earliest surviving poem in Older Scots and the only source of many of the stories of King Robert I of Scotland (1274-1329), popularly k... more

In 1897, Gustav Klimt led a group of radical artists to break free from the cultural establishment of Vienna and found a movement that became known as the Vienna Secession.

In the vibrant atmosphere of coffee houses, Freudian psychoanalysis and the... more

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss one of the great figures in world literature. The French playwright Molière (1622-1673) began as an actor, aiming to be a tragedian, but he was stronger in comedy, touring with a troupe for 13 years until Louis XIV sum... more

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss one of the most energetic, varied and innovative playwrights of his time. Thomas Middleton (1580-1627) worked across the London stages both alone and with others from Dekker and Rowley to Shakespeare and more. Middleto... more

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Host

Melvyn Bragg
Host and facilitator of discussions that encompass topics in culture, art, and history, often engaging with experts from various fields to provide insights on the subjects at hand.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.9k ratings
  • In Our Time

    While I recognise that my hearing is not improving with age, I find Melvyn Bragg’s dialogue difficult to understand and his manner increasingly irritating.

    He does not articulate at all well, often speaking in a lazy, nonchalant and off-handed way - not uncommon to his ilk. His questions are sometimes barely intelligible (his guests speak clearly) and his style inappropriate for an international audience. Your podcast is listened to outside the UK.

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    Bragg by name……
    Australiaa month ago
  • Bravo!

    Wonderful high-quality program... Bravo!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Herodotus484
    Canada7 months ago
  • Shame about the host as could be a good listen

    There are some great profiles, but the host's (Bragg) behaviour makes it unlistenable. The constant interruptions and offhand manner, often cutting off guest speakers mid-sentence, made me stop listening. Please consider changing the host.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Steer pike
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • American in England

    These podcasts are like getting free college courses!

    With top-notch professors from Cambridge, Exeter, Holy Cross, and Oxford-your mind will soar! Melvyn Bragg is the consummate host, giving each speaker, thought provoking questions, and ample time for each response. I enjoy listening and learning about new subjects on the daily !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    $bigjude62$
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love these talks

    thoughtful & engaging discussions with wonderful contributors

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    oui/
    United Statesa year ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the variety and depth of topics covered, often praising the combination of intellectual rigor and accessibility.
Many reviews highlight the expertise of the guests, noting that discussions are well-informed and enriching.
Critiques suggest the host's style can be polarizing, with some asking for less interruption during conversations with guests.

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#215
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#78
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#182
Canada/History
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#62
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#113
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#174
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Sir John Soane
Q: Can you outline Soane's most important architectural achievements?
Soane was highly prolific with over a hundred country houses to his name, but many of his significant works like his designs for the Bank of England have unfortunately been destroyed.
Sir John Soane
Q: What do we know about John Soane's early life?
Soane had very modest beginnings; his father was a brick worker, and he had an informal education with school teachers which significantly influenced his development.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Q: How did Lewis Carroll react to the book's success?
Lewis Carroll was aware of his book's fame, donated his royalties, and acknowledged his unusual fame from the story, often amusingly reflecting on it.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Q: What prompted the origin of Alice's adventures in Wonderland?
The story emerged from river outings with children during the summer of 1862, where Carroll created stories based on his interactions.
The Kalevala
Q: How did the Kalevala impact Finnish culture and national identity?
The Kalevala was crucial in shaping Finnish identity and cultural revival during the period of Finnish independence and continues to influence contemporary Finnish culture.

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