Sexist
Female contributors always have shorter segments, leading questions (males more often get open-ended narrative questions), and are more likely to be asked questions that create doubts about their expertise. For example, in the Constantine segment, the males are simply asked to narrate the official history of C's life, while the female is asked about his early life, which is not documented then we move quickly to the men's more sure stories. The result is that she looks like she didn't do her homework in comparison to her colleagues. It's very annoying to -- you guessed it -- a female listener.Read full review »
Ccarr022 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/09/17
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Constantly entrancing series. The single most interesting programme on any radio or tv. Worth the licence fee all by itself. Thank you, Melvyn Bragg!
unseen_academical via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 06/21/19
I’ve had to stop listening to this as Bragg is unbearably rude to the guests. It’s a shame because the guests and topics tend to be interesting but neither is given the opportunity to shine. He dominates, rather than facilitates the discussion. Dear BBC Radio producers, surely you can find a...Read full review »
ICravon via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 11/28/18
interesting topics spoilt by the chatty style and Bragg’s often annoying interruptions.
Claygirl33 via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 05/26/18
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