http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01nbrycFrom emperors to poets to generals, the BBC’s former Beijing correspondent Carrie Gracie explores the lives of key figures from China’s rich past to examine how Chinese society has evolved over the past 3,000 years.From emperors to poets to generals, the BBC’s former Beijing correspondent Carrie Gracie explores the lives of key figures from China’s rich past to examine how Chinese society has evolved over the past 3,000 years.BBC Radio 4BBCpodcast.support@bbc.co.uken-gbhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/assets/artwork/china.jpghttp://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01nbryc(C) BBC 2012Fri, 19 Oct 2012 14:00:16 +0100China, history, ancient history, sinology, world affairs, military, art, poetry, culture, film, Beijing, Shanghai, economics, royaltyChina, history, ancient history, sinology, world affairs, military, art, poetry, culture, film, Beijing, Shanghai, economics, royaltynononadultAt best they have been taken for granted and sometimes they have endured far worse at the hands of China's governments and invaders alike. What voice for the Chinese public now?At best they have been taken for granted and sometimes they have endured far worse at the hands of China's governments and invaders alike. What voice for the Chinese public now?...At best they have been taken for granted and sometimes they have endured far worse at the hands of China's governments and invaders alike. What voice for the Chinese public now?Fri, 19 Oct 2012 14:00:00 +010013:58http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/china/china_20121019-1400.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/china/china_20121019-1400a.mp3BBC Radio 4A 19th-century Christian king on the Yangtze. The Europeans joined forces against him, and nearly a 100 years later, it was another rebel who claimed to put China's people in power.A 19th-century Christian king on the Yangtze. The Europeans joined forces against him, and nearly a 100 years later, it was another rebel who claimed to put China's people in power....A 19th-century Christian king on the Yangtze. The Europeans joined forces against him, and nearly a 100 years later, it was another rebel who claimed to put China's people in power.Thu, 18 Oct 2012 14:00:00 +010014:08http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/china/china_20121018-1400.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/china/china_20121018-1400b.mp3BBC Radio 4Running China has always required a civil service machine. One man's tale of triumph and disaster among the yes men and flatterers of the 11th century.Running China has always required a civil service machine. One man's tale of triumph and disaster among the yes men and flatterers of the 11th century....Running China has always required a civil service machine. One man's tale of triumph and disaster among the yes men and flatterers of the 11th century.Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:00:00 +010013:53http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/china/china_20121017-1400.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/china/china_20121017-1400a.mp3BBC Radio 4The swashbuckling adventurer from ancient China, when cunning and courage ruled, whose exploits still grip China today.The swashbuckling adventurer from ancient China, when cunning and courage ruled, whose exploits still grip China today....The swashbuckling adventurer from ancient China, when cunning and courage ruled, whose exploits still grip China today.Tue, 16 Oct 2012 17:10:00 +010014:09http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/china/china_20121016-1710.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/china/china_20121016-1710d.mp3BBC Radio 4The Emperor who built a unified China, but enslaved nations and buried scholars in the process. Hero or villain? History's verdict on the man who left the terracotta warriors and a mighty empire.The Emperor who built a unified China, but enslaved nations and buried scholars in the process. Hero or villain? History's verdict on the man who left the terracotta warriors and a mighty empire....The Emperor who built a unified China, but enslaved nations and buried scholars in the process. Hero or villain? History's verdict on the man who left the terracotta warriors and a mighty empire.Mon, 15 Oct 2012 14:00:00 +010013:48http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/china/china_20121015-1400.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/china/china_20121015-1400c.mp3BBC Radio 4Three sisters end up on different sides of China's bloody political divide after marrying some of the most important men of the 20th Century.Three sisters end up on different sides of China's bloody political divide after marrying some of the most important men of the 20th Century....Three sisters end up on different sides of China's bloody political divide after marrying some of the most important men of the 20th Century.Fri, 12 Oct 2012 14:00:00 +010014:08http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/china/china_20121012-1400.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/china/china_20121012-1400b.mp3BBC Radio 4The two men whose poetry remains as vivid in the Chinese imagination as that of William Shakespeare in the West.The two men whose poetry remains as vivid in the Chinese imagination as that of William Shakespeare in the West....The two men whose poetry remains as vivid in the Chinese imagination as that of William Shakespeare in the West.Thu, 11 Oct 2012 14:00:00 +010014:10http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/china/china_20121011-1400.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/china/china_20121011-1400c.mp3BBC Radio 4Many Chinese look to Confucius for guidance. But Confucius looked to the Duke of Zhou. He handed over power to his nephew 3,000 years ago - but his ideas still motivate leaders today.Many Chinese look to Confucius for guidance. But Confucius looked to the Duke of Zhou. He handed over power to his nephew 3,000 years ago - but his ideas still motivate leaders today....Many Chinese look to Confucius for guidance. But Confucius looked to the Duke of Zhou. He handed over power to his nephew 3,000 years ago - but his ideas still motivate leaders today.Wed, 10 Oct 2012 14:00:00 +010014:07http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/china/china_20121010-1400.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/china/china_20121010-1400b.mp3BBC Radio 4The Chinese emperor who inspired Coleridge and Columbus was not Chinese. Carrie Gracie finds a pattern in the way China digests foreigners and their ideas.The Chinese emperor who inspired Coleridge and Columbus was not Chinese. Carrie Gracie finds a pattern in the way China digests foreigners and their ideas....The Chinese emperor who inspired Coleridge and Columbus was not Chinese. Carrie Gracie finds a pattern in the way China digests foreigners and their ideas.Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:00:00 +010014:03http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/china/china_20121009-1400.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/china/china_20121009-1400b.mp3BBC Radio 4Free speech has long had a high price in China. Here Sima Qian ponders his privates - and posterity - in a tale that still resonates after more than 2000 years.Free speech has long had a high price in China. Here Sima Qian ponders his privates - and posterity - in a tale that still resonates after more than 2000 years....Free speech has long had a high price in China. Here Sima Qian ponders his privates - and posterity - in a tale that still resonates after more than 2000 years.Tue, 09 Oct 2012 10:00:00 +010014:12http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/china/china_20121009-1000.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/china/china_20121009-1000d.mp3BBC Radio 4Welcome to China: As History is my Witness. From emperors to poets to generals, the BBC’s former Beijing correspondent Carrie Gracie explores the lives of key figures from China’s rich past to examine how Chinese society has evolved over the past 3,000 years. The first episode will be available to download on Monday, 8 October 2012.Welcome to China: As History is my Witness. From emperors to poets to generals, the BBC’s former Beijing correspondent Carrie Gracie explores the lives of key figures from China’s rich past to examine how Chinese society has evolved over the past...Welcome to China: As History is my Witness. From emperors to poets to generals, the BBC’s former Beijing correspondent Carrie Gracie explores the lives of key figures from China’s rich past to examine how Chinese society has evolved over the past 3,000 years. The first episode will be available to download on Monday, 8 October 2012.Mon, 01 Oct 2012 11:08:00 +01000:08http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/china/china_20121001-1108.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/china/china_20121001-1108c.mp3BBC Radio 4