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Arts & Ideas
Leading thinkers discuss the ideas shaping our lives – looking back at the news and making links between past and present. Broadcast as Free Thinking, Fridays at 9pm on BBC Radio 4. Presented by Matthew Sweet, Shahidha Bari and Anne McElvoy.
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4.3 stars from 991 ratings
Fascinating and hugely entertaining
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“This is a superb podcast covering an impressive range of subjects with exemplary erudition. The presenters are all excellent but I would happily listen to Matthew Sweet even if he was talking about concrete! - his ability to articulate complex ideas with originality and clarity is enviable.”
noscitur via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/04/24
Great range and depth 4 our 5 times.
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“Anne McElvoy is a great presenter in-fact all the team are. Great source of facts.”
paulsplanet via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/17/23
“The Arts & Ideas episode featuring Nicholas Cullinan and Elvira Dyangani Ose on The Frieze/Radio 3 Museum Directors Debate 2023 was a profound exploration of the challenges and future visions for major art museums. The episode shed light on innovative community engagement strategies and the...”Read full review »
I value the unique angle via Apple Podcasts ·
Austria ·
12/04/23
Recent Episodes
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Published 04/19/24
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Published 04/12/24
Published 04/12/24
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