“It's incredible that programming this intelligent exists "in our time" - that is, that it inhabits the same universe as Big Brother and MTV. The level of discourse is unbelievably high yet still accessible to the average curious listener. Bragg is somewhat pushier than the British ideal (I suspect a debating background) but is a master at drawing the best out of his brilliant guests. I find myself listening to particularly interesting shows two or three times over. Bravo! This is one of the best radio programs of all time, and God bless Melvyn Bragg for sharing it with us.”Read full review »
alexwoods via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/09/08
“Very interesting,the only blot is when Melvyn asks a question,when the guest begins to reply he often interrupts a few seconds in to that reply..irritating!”
lakeswalker via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/13/08
“To classify this under history does not do it justice. The topics covered are truly catholic - while Melvyn Bragg obviously has something of a personal bias towards literature and culture he also chairs many truly informative and challenging discussions on science, religion, philosophy and...”Read full review »
riots via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/08/07
“Only podcast I listen to regularly. Count on it for a well-regulated intelligent discussion of significant historical concepts, events, and personalities. These may be scientific, philosophical, political, literary, or religious. Bragg chooses his panelists well (usually British academics),...”Read full review »
goodtutor via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/19/08
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