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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 992 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
Oak & Ash
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“Of the novels of J. C. Powys I’d read, “Porius” is my favorite… a pure animist marvel. It’s good to see that the man and the work are still being talked about. With due respect, the comment that Powys is not currently in print was mistaken; within the last decade a half dozen titles have become...”Read full review »
conaninspace via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/18/23
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