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“MB moves his impossibly erudite guests through the discussion at a wonderfully brisk pace. Zero fat, a wealth of substance. A podcast for the impatient and intellectually curious.”
thaRosyFingertips via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/20/24
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“I can't write enough about the beauty of this podcast concerning the allergic and brilliant Heinsberg. However, the commercials that interrupted the narrative were so sudden--abrupt, and audibly irritating, that it woke me up. They were like nails on a blackboard.
I can't afford to pay...”Read full review »
Anonymous 919 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/13/24
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“Painfully boring discussion punctuated by an unprofessional coughing host too dim to use a mute switch that would spare listeners from hearing his annoyingly gross smokers cough.”
fromtexasbygod via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/08/24
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“Excellent show. Cannot believe another reviewer has given a one-star review just because presenter Melvyn Bragg is a member of the Garrick Club. Utterly insane!”
PA-H via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/06/24
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“Melvyn, Simon, and Virginia have crafted the greatest educational podcast for adults that exists. Experts explain and then discuss an enormous range of topics for 40ish minutes. Melvyn is the greatest presenter (ever, of all time) a treasure for all the world to share. The best bits are when the...”Read full review »
esdotroa via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/05/24
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“The host is rude, unprofessional, patronising and arrogant. He constantly interrupts his guests and talks over them. He mumbles, speaks too fast, swallows half of his words. Honestly, how did this person get the job?”
Boudicca Iceni via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/29/24
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“Can’t fault this show for lack of ambition, words or enthusiasm. The conversational, meeting of the minds dimension of it is truly unique. But sometimes you wish you could pick and choose one theme and disregard just about all the rest. At those times (and they are not infrequent) you might as...”Read full review »
R_Lloyd86 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/26/24
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“I love In Our Time and its wide ranging areas of interest. I appreciate thoughtful commentary on topics across many disciplines - the arts, sciences, contemporary existence, ancient life.
But I am profoundly disappointed to have learned that Melvin Bragg is a member of the women-excluding...”Read full review »
JBo239 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/21/24
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“I’ve stopped listening since this early access charge was put in place. I wonder if that’s a common theme. It’s too bad as it was my favorite program.”
ummalquain via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/15/24
“I enjoy the programs, but the Twelfth Night discussion was lacking. Gender and class were at the fore, but the great language of the play was hardly touched on.”
glcrn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/06/24
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“This is an excellent podcast
The topics are varied, the experts great
Melvyn does a great job chairing the sessions
Highly recommended”
santamjd via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/25/24
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“It’s wonderful that we get to listen such an array of academics exploring different topics! Plus coffee or tea part at the end always makes me smile -very relatable ☺️”
Katerina_02_08 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/18/24
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“Excellent content but a disgrace EU citizens ( or anyone willing to educate themselves) would have to pay. How cheap and short-sighted can authorities be!”
leo124853 via Apple Podcasts ·
Belgium ·
02/17/24
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“This is a general comment. Melvyn Bragg is by far the best host of any Podcast series.The topics are incredible and he is essential in keeping the experts on track. Experts are so immersed in their expertise that they easily wonder off at a tangent. Keep it up”
Lee-know via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/17/24
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“Honestly I don’t see why this is necessary. Always enjoyed the program and saw it as one of the most enjoyable of the bbc . It cheapens the concept now. Im really disappointed.”
Marion uit Gent via Apple Podcasts ·
Belgium ·
02/17/24
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“I really enjoy the deep intellectual conversations on a variety of topics. I would like less interruptions from Melvin Bragg, as he’s not the expert to any of these topics and we’re here to listen to the guests. Asking guests to summarize a complex topic in one minute is unnecessary. When Melvin...”Read full review »
Lucritia via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/10/24
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“Breggs is condescending and constantly interrupts particularly female guests. I listen because the guests are intelligent and interesting but god Breggs makes it difficult.”
Linus95! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/09/24
“Appearing on this show is basically reaching the top of UK society. There is nowhere else to go. You’ve basically concluded life after appearing on this show.
Better than years in university. Better than school. Given me more than I could ever type out here.
Grounded, not shy of detail, humane,...”Read full review »
Tatty Apron via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/08/24
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“I find in our time one of the the most interesting, informative, engaging podcasts. It’s the only one I can’t do without. Thank you”
DFABAM via Apple Podcasts ·
Egypt ·
02/06/24
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“At times it’s an academic hubbub, a dirge of dons finagling some subtle theological sleight-of-hand, at others its a lively debate on pop culture, a Greek tragedy or a literal exploration of stars. Irrespective, the topics are remarkably diverse and usually entertaining. Melvyn’s guidance is...”Read full review »
Skurwepadda via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/23/24
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“It doesn’t get better than this. A consistently brilliant podcast. Erudite but accessible, and endlessly fascinating.”
katrinaoz60 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/22/24
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“Great history panel show but the host is annoying, can’t his researcher give him a better cheat sheet? Some episodes have uneven sound quality where the third guest is sitting too far from the mic.”
Karqb via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/21/24
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Aussie R4 fan via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/15/24
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“My favorite type of podcast is one from which I can learn. So many of these episodes sound incredibly compelling and they are subjects I’m deeply interested in. But for crying out loud— I can NOT get past Melvyn Bragg’s incessant interrupting. Each time I am constantly surprised by the patience...”Read full review »
SBMundy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/15/24
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“I’m amazed and embarrassed to realise that I haven’t left a review of this show before, since I’ve been listening to it for years.
In an age of increasing specialisation in regard to podcasts, to have this gem, with such a variety, with top class content and well balanced discussion, is a joy. A...”Read full review »
Sarae Bettany via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/30/23
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“Instead of playing this episode, I get “Something went wrong. Try again later!” Thanks again for producing this great podcast.”
wilhelmina a. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/21/23
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“Mr Bragg’s pertinent questions flow quickly from an undoubtably intelligent mind but his diction is poor. He frequently drifts into a mumble, which as a Canadian listener, I miss key portions of phrases despite my being thoroughly familiar with British speech.
A pity. The content is too good to...”Read full review »
James of BC via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/20/23
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“Please get the host to stop interrupting guests constantly, it comes across as rude and is incredibly frustrating to listen to. I had to give up.”
WhitakerFan via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/14/23
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“Of the latest five “available” episodes, only one is available to non paying subscribers. I’m inclined to unfollow and save myself the frustration. I only listen to aid in falling to sleep. There are better alternatives.”
Amy MN via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/30/23
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“As a podcaster, in the early days (2010+) I used to resent the BBC a bit - all those resources! While I laboured from my shed in the small hours. Now in the new world with history of all sorts, suppprted by corporates, networks, a vast number of podcasts some rigorous, some hideously partisan,...”Read full review »
Shedcaster via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/21/23
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“I love to hear experts talk knowledgeably about subjects that they have considered deeply.”
ehneil via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/17/23
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“seems like an interesting podcast but intolerable audio pan for me”
tomfive19 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/09/23
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“My all time favourite podcast, huge gratitude to you Melvyn, your team and your brilliant guests”
NicoletteJa via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/08/23
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“A treasure trove of knowledge, this is why the BBC is my favorite source for podcasts. Thank you for the excellent quality and coverage! 🏆”
Mirabilis Alba via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
11/07/23
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“I, like many other posters, find this programme to be superb. The range of topics is utterly amazing. IOT has uncovered so many (to me) hidden parts of our history - by which I mean to include all of the 5 categories. I am grateful to be able to tune in to hear three people at the tops of their...”Read full review »
Crail12 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/28/23
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“Melvin lets the guest speak, but clarifies vagaries when needed.”
szeyfrw via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/27/23
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“Hello, i was looking forward to following your show and enjoying it but my god the host is SO slow and boring. It sounds like he’s dragging his words. Reminds me of a certain cartoon character”
delpico alpha via Apple Podcasts ·
Egypt ·
10/26/23
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“This is why the BBC is cherished in the U.K and perhaps globally. Three eminent specialists in the title subject matter with a consummate professional at the helm. Beats any podcast from advertising funded or overly woke producers. Fantastic. Makes me proud to be be English.”
AR3942 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/26/23
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“Veritas Unitas & Caritas
I think I have listened to 800 of these episode's
Some of them more than twice, they really make you think. Command you to listen, I find myself taking notes as if I’m back in university. Melvin, congratulations on finding your stride and for another 1,000 steps...”Read full review »
Gunshot Iguana via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/19/23
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“I get the need for some advertising, but shoving ads into the middle of a guest speaking is philistine.”
FT1/( via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/14/23
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“Thanks for a wonderful podcast. The breadth of topics, the guests, and the pace/format is terrific. The additional reading gives an opportunity for a deeper dive if so inclined. Melvyn is fabulous. I learn so much and it’s inspiring to listen to the subjects being covered so clearly. Sincere...”Read full review »
Nikki 595 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/24/23
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“This a tremendous show, covering so many different topics. However, Melvyn’s patience seems to wear out and becomes impatient. I understand it’s a radio show but some of the subjects are so complex and comprehensive like green myth, there should be a part 2. Trying to get 3 scholars to sum up a...”Read full review »
EveryNicknameIsTaken14 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/17/23
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“My husband already agreed to this, and after listening to the most recent Iliad episode he asked for him to be his hall pass too. Permission granted.”
Kwakiut via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/08/23
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“Melvyn Bragg talks to three experts about a subject. Bragg queries these guests quite robustly in order to satisfy his and the listeners' curiosity. Subjects are wide ranging across history, culture, science, academia. The best bit is at the end of the podcast where the guests talk about what...”Read full review »
gm314159 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/31/23
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“I’m not going back to the office now I have a couple things that need help with my help for the rest of the day I will let them know that”
hybrid havoc via Apple Podcasts ·
Greece ·
08/29/23
“I’ve been listening to this podcast on & off for years. The content is usually very strong, but they’ve started putting in ads in the middle, which totally breaks up the flow of the conversation. Stick to the older episodes to avoid the ads.”
h&&g via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/20/23
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