http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qyklThe history of ideas discussed by Melvyn Bragg and guests including Philosophy, science, literature, religion and the influence these ideas have on us today.The history of ideas discussed by Melvyn Bragg and guests including Philosophy, science, literature, religion and the influence these ideas have on us today.BBC Radio 4BBCpodcast.support@bbc.co.uken-gb720http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/assets/artwork/iotr.jpghttp://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qykl(C) BBC 2011Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:20:29 +0000Melvin, brag, history, science, philosophy, culture, BBC, radio 4, ideas, thoughtMelvin, brag, history, science, philosophy, culture, BBC, radio 4, ideas, thoughtnononadultMelvyn Bragg and guests discuss the medieval philosopher, John Wyclif, and his later followers, the Lollards. Wyclif disputed the traditional teachings of the Catholic Church and his ideas were condemned as heretical and his supporters persecuted. Dubbed the ‘morning star of the Reformation’ Wyclif was also the first person to translate the Bible fully into English. Melvyn is joined by Sir Anthony Kenny, philosopher and former Master of Balliol College, Oxford; Anne Hudson, Emeritus Professor of Medieval English at the University of Oxford; and Rob Lutton, Lecturer in Medieval History at the University of Nottingham.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the medieval philosopher, John Wyclif, and his later followers, the Lollards. Wyclif disputed the traditional teachings of the Catholic Church and his ideas were condemned as heretical and his supporters persecuted....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the medieval philosopher, John Wyclif, and his later followers, the Lollards. Wyclif disputed the traditional teachings of the Catholic Church and his ideas were condemned as heretical and his supporters persecuted. Dubbed the ‘morning star of the Reformation’ Wyclif was also the first person to translate the Bible fully into English. Melvyn is joined by Sir Anthony Kenny, philosopher and former Master of Balliol College, Oxford; Anne Hudson, Emeritus Professor of Medieval English at the University of Oxford; and Rob Lutton, Lecturer in Medieval History at the University of Nottingham.Thu, 16 Jun 2011 07:32:00 +010042:09http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20110616-0732.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20110616-0732b.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the origins and early development of Islamic law. With Professor Hugh Kennedy, Professor Robert Gleave and Professor Mona Siddiqui.Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the origins and early development of Islamic law. With Professor Hugh Kennedy, Professor Robert Gleave and Professor Mona Siddiqui....Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the origins and early development of Islamic law. With Professor Hugh Kennedy, Professor Robert Gleave and Professor Mona Siddiqui.Thu, 05 May 2011 13:00:00 +010042:14http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20110505-1300.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20110505-1300c.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg discusses The Pelagian Controversy. With Caroline Humfress, Martin Palmer and John Milbank.Melvyn Bragg discusses The Pelagian Controversy. With Caroline Humfress, Martin Palmer and John Milbank....Melvyn Bragg discusses The Pelagian Controversy. With Caroline Humfress, Martin Palmer and John Milbank.Thu, 21 Apr 2011 10:00:00 +010042:15http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iot/iot_20110421-1000.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iot/iot_20110421-1000a.mp3BBC Radio 4The Bhagavad Gita, a 700-verse section of the Sanskrit epic the Mahabharata, is one of the most revered texts of Hinduism. Written in around 200 BC, it narrates a conversation between Krishna, an incarnation of the deity, and the Pandava prince Arjuna. It has been described as a concise summary of Hindu theology, a short work which offers advice on how to live one's life. The Gita is also a philosophical work of great richness and influence. First translated into English in the 18th century, it was quickly taken up in the West. With: Chakravarthi Ram-Prasad Professor of Comparative Religion and Philosophy at Lancaster University, Julius Lipner, Professor of Hinduism and the Comparative Study of Religion and Fellow of Clare Hall at the University of Cambridge, and Jessica Frazier, Research Fellow at the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies and Lecturer in Religious Studies at Regent's College, London Producer: Thomas Morris.The Bhagavad Gita, a 700-verse section of the Sanskrit epic the Mahabharata, is one of the most revered texts of Hinduism. Written in around 200 BC, it narrates a conversation between Krishna, an incarnation of the deity, and the Pandava prince...The Bhagavad Gita, a 700-verse section of the Sanskrit epic the Mahabharata, is one of the most revered texts of Hinduism. Written in around 200 BC, it narrates a conversation between Krishna, an incarnation of the deity, and the Pandava prince Arjuna. It has been described as a concise summary of Hindu theology, a short work which offers advice on how to live one's life. The Gita is also a philosophical work of great richness and influence. First translated into English in the 18th century, it was quickly taken up in the West. With: Chakravarthi Ram-Prasad Professor of Comparative Religion and Philosophy at Lancaster University, Julius Lipner, Professor of Hinduism and the Comparative Study of Religion and Fellow of Clare Hall at the University of Cambridge, and Jessica Frazier, Research Fellow at the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies and Lecturer in Religious Studies at Regent's College, London Producer: Thomas Morris.Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:30:00 +010041:53http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20110331-1230.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20110331-1230b.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the life, times and legacy of the great Jewish medieval philsopher, Maimonides. Also known as Rambam, Maimonides was a philosopher, theologian, lawyer and physician whose works are still influential today. Melvyn is joined by John Haldane, Professor of Philosophy at the University of St Andrews; Sarah Stroumsa, Alice and Jack Ormut Professor of Arabic Studies and currently Rector at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem; and Peter Adamson, Professor of Ancient and Medieval Philosophy at King’s College London.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the life, times and legacy of the great Jewish medieval philsopher, Maimonides. Also known as Rambam, Maimonides was a philosopher, theologian, lawyer and physician whose works are still influential today. Melvyn is...Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the life, times and legacy of the great Jewish medieval philsopher, Maimonides. Also known as Rambam, Maimonides was a philosopher, theologian, lawyer and physician whose works are still influential today. Melvyn is joined by John Haldane, Professor of Philosophy at the University of St Andrews; Sarah Stroumsa, Alice and Jack Ormut Professor of Arabic Studies and currently Rector at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem; and Peter Adamson, Professor of Ancient and Medieval Philosophy at King’s College London.Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:33:00 +000042:13http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20110215-1233.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20110215-1233b.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg discusses one of the most important books of the Reformation, Foxe's 'Book of Martyrs' that recounts the horrific deaths of hundreds of martyrs put to death in the reign of Mary I. Melvyn is joined by Diarmaid MacCulloch, Professor of the History of the Church at Oxford University; Justin Champion, Professor of the History of Early Modern Ideas at Royal Holloway, University of London; and Elizabeth Evenden, Lecturer in Book History at Brunel University.Melvyn Bragg discusses one of the most important books of the Reformation, Foxe's 'Book of Martyrs' that recounts the horrific deaths of hundreds of martyrs put to death in the reign of Mary I. Melvyn is joined by Diarmaid MacCulloch, Professor of the...Melvyn Bragg discusses one of the most important books of the Reformation, Foxe's 'Book of Martyrs' that recounts the horrific deaths of hundreds of martyrs put to death in the reign of Mary I. Melvyn is joined by Diarmaid MacCulloch, Professor of the History of the Church at Oxford University; Justin Champion, Professor of the History of Early Modern Ideas at Royal Holloway, University of London; and Elizabeth Evenden, Lecturer in Book History at Brunel University.Thu, 18 Nov 2010 10:22:00 +000042:08http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iot/iot_20101118-1022.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iot/iot_20101118-1022a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss The Varieties of Religious Experience by William James. With Jonathan Rée, John Haldane and Gwen Griffith-Dickson.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss The Varieties of Religious Experience by William James. With Jonathan Rée, John Haldane and Gwen Griffith-Dickson....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss The Varieties of Religious Experience by William James. With Jonathan Rée, John Haldane and Gwen Griffith-Dickson.Thu, 13 May 2010 09:00:00 +010042:18http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20100513-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20100513-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the ideas of John Calvin and their impact. With Diarmaid MacCulloch, Susan Hardman Moore and Justin Champion.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the ideas of John Calvin and their impact. With Diarmaid MacCulloch, Susan Hardman Moore and Justin Champion....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the ideas of John Calvin and their impact. With Diarmaid MacCulloch, Susan Hardman Moore and Justin Champion.Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +000042:02http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20100225-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20100225-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss St Thomas Aquinas. With Martin Palmer, John Haldane and Annabel Brett.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss St Thomas Aquinas. With Martin Palmer, John Haldane and Annabel Brett....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss St Thomas Aquinas. With Martin Palmer, John Haldane and Annabel Brett.Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:00:00 +010042:18http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20090917-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20090917-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the origins of the split between Sunni and Shi'ite Muslims, with Hugh Kennedy, Amira Bennison and Robert Gleave.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the origins of the split between Sunni and Shi'ite Muslims, with Hugh Kennedy, Amira Bennison and Robert Gleave....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the origins of the split between Sunni and Shi'ite Muslims, with Hugh Kennedy, Amira Bennison and Robert Gleave.Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:00:00 +010042:34http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20090625-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20090625-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the influence of St Paul on the early Christian church. With John Haldane, Helen Bond and John Barclay.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the influence of St Paul on the early Christian church. With John Haldane, Helen Bond and John Barclay....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the influence of St Paul on the early Christian church. With John Haldane, Helen Bond and John Barclay.Thu, 28 May 2009 09:00:00 +010042:04http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20090528-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20090528-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests explore the history of miracles. Guests include Martin Palmer, Justin Champion and Janet Soskice.Melvyn Bragg and guests explore the history of miracles. Guests include Martin Palmer, Justin Champion and Janet Soskice....Melvyn Bragg and guests explore the history of miracles. Guests include Martin Palmer, Justin Champion and Janet Soskice.Thu, 25 Sep 2008 09:00:00 +010042:16http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20080925-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20080925-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg discusses the Nicene Creed which established the Divinity of Christ. With Martin Palmer, Andrew Louth and Caroline Humfress.Melvyn Bragg discusses the Nicene Creed which established the Divinity of Christ. With Martin Palmer, Andrew Louth and Caroline Humfress....Melvyn Bragg discusses the Nicene Creed which established the Divinity of Christ. With Martin Palmer, Andrew Louth and Caroline Humfress.Thu, 27 Dec 2007 09:00:00 +000042:11http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20071227-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20071227-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg discusses the ideas of William Ockham including Ockham's Razor. With Anthony Kenny, Marilyn Adams and Richard Cross.Melvyn Bragg discusses the ideas of William Ockham including Ockham's Razor. With Anthony Kenny, Marilyn Adams and Richard Cross....Melvyn Bragg discusses the ideas of William Ockham including Ockham's Razor. With Anthony Kenny, Marilyn Adams and Richard Cross.Thu, 31 May 2007 09:00:00 +010042:10http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20070531-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20070531-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg discusses the 7th century abbess, St Hilda. With guests Sarah Foot, Rosemary Cramp and John Blair.Melvyn Bragg discusses the 7th century abbess, St Hilda. With guests Sarah Foot, Rosemary Cramp and John Blair....Melvyn Bragg discusses the 7th century abbess, St Hilda. With guests Sarah Foot, Rosemary Cramp and John Blair.Thu, 05 Apr 2007 09:00:00 +010028:13http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20070405-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20070405-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg discusses the Jesuits, “the school masters of Europe”. With guests Simon Ditchfield, Nigel Aston and Olwen Hufton.Melvyn Bragg discusses the Jesuits, “the school masters of Europe”. With guests Simon Ditchfield, Nigel Aston and Olwen Hufton....Melvyn Bragg discusses the Jesuits, “the school masters of Europe”. With guests Simon Ditchfield, Nigel Aston and Olwen Hufton.Thu, 18 Jan 2007 09:00:00 +000041:55http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20070118-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20070118-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the history of Hell and its representation in the arts. Guests include Martin Palmer, Neil Macgregor and Margaret Kean.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the history of Hell and its representation in the arts. Guests include Martin Palmer, Neil Macgregor and Margaret Kean....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the history of Hell and its representation in the arts. Guests include Martin Palmer, Neil Macgregor and Margaret Kean.Thu, 21 Dec 2006 09:00:00 +000027:56http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20061221-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20061221-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg examines the Spanish Inquisition, defenders of medieval orthodoxy. With guests Alexander Murray, John Edwards and Michael Alpert.Melvyn Bragg examines the Spanish Inquisition, defenders of medieval orthodoxy. With guests Alexander Murray, John Edwards and Michael Alpert....Melvyn Bragg examines the Spanish Inquisition, defenders of medieval orthodoxy. With guests Alexander Murray, John Edwards and Michael Alpert.Thu, 22 Jun 2006 09:00:00 +010042:10http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20060622-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20060622-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg examines the 19th century Catholic movement within the Church of England. With guests Simon Skinner, Frances Knight and Sheridan Gilley.Melvyn Bragg examines the 19th century Catholic movement within the Church of England. With guests Simon Skinner, Frances Knight and Sheridan Gilley....Melvyn Bragg examines the 19th century Catholic movement within the Church of England. With guests Simon Skinner, Frances Knight and Sheridan Gilley.Thu, 13 Apr 2006 09:00:00 +010042:17http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20060413-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20060413-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss ideas of heaven and the afterlife. With Martin Palmer, John Carey and Valery Rees.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss ideas of heaven and the afterlife. With Martin Palmer, John Carey and Valery Rees....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss ideas of heaven and the afterlife. With Martin Palmer, John Carey and Valery Rees.Thu, 22 Dec 2005 09:00:00 +000028:08http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20051222-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20051222-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the return of classical pagan thought in the Renaissance. Guests include Tom Healy, Evelyn Welch and Charles Hope.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the return of classical pagan thought in the Renaissance. Guests include Tom Healy, Evelyn Welch and Charles Hope....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the return of classical pagan thought in the Renaissance. Guests include Tom Healy, Evelyn Welch and Charles Hope.Thu, 16 Jun 2005 09:00:00 +010041:52http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20050616-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20050616-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the heavenly host of Angels. With Valery Rees, Martin Palmer and John Haldane.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the heavenly host of Angels. With Valery Rees, Martin Palmer and John Haldane....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the heavenly host of Angels. With Valery Rees, Martin Palmer and John Haldane.Thu, 24 Mar 2005 09:00:00 +000028:13http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20050324-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20050324-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4The life and work of the Venerable Bede who revolutionised Christian scholarship. With Michelle Brown, Sarah Foot and Richard Gameson.The life and work of the Venerable Bede who revolutionised Christian scholarship. With Michelle Brown, Sarah Foot and Richard Gameson....The life and work of the Venerable Bede who revolutionised Christian scholarship. With Michelle Brown, Sarah Foot and Richard Gameson.Thu, 25 Nov 2004 09:00:00 +000028:06http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20041125-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20041125-0900c.mp3BBC Radio 4The history of Zoroastrianism, claimed to be the first monotheistic religion. With guests Vesta Sarkhosh Curtis, Farrokh Vajifdar and Alan Williams.The history of Zoroastrianism, claimed to be the first monotheistic religion. With guests Vesta Sarkhosh Curtis, Farrokh Vajifdar and Alan Williams....The history of Zoroastrianism, claimed to be the first monotheistic religion. With guests Vesta Sarkhosh Curtis, Farrokh Vajifdar and Alan Williams.Thu, 11 Nov 2004 09:00:00 +000042:10http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20041111-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20041111-0900b.mp3BBC Radio 4The history of witchcraft in Reformation Europe. With guests Alison Rowlands, Lyndal Roper and Malcolm Gaskill.The history of witchcraft in Reformation Europe. With guests Alison Rowlands, Lyndal Roper and Malcolm Gaskill....The history of witchcraft in Reformation Europe. With guests Alison Rowlands, Lyndal Roper and Malcolm Gaskill.Thu, 21 Oct 2004 09:00:00 +010042:20http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20041021-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20041021-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg looks at the politics behind the rise of religious freedom in England. With guests Sarah Barber, Justin Champion and David Wooton.Melvyn Bragg looks at the politics behind the rise of religious freedom in England. With guests Sarah Barber, Justin Champion and David Wooton....Melvyn Bragg looks at the politics behind the rise of religious freedom in England. With guests Sarah Barber, Justin Champion and David Wooton.Thu, 20 May 2004 09:00:00 +010027:49http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20040520-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20040520-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg examines the concept of original sin and its influence in Christian Europe. With guests Martin Palmer, John Carey and Griselda Pollock.Melvyn Bragg examines the concept of original sin and its influence in Christian Europe. With guests Martin Palmer, John Carey and Griselda Pollock....Melvyn Bragg examines the concept of original sin and its influence in Christian Europe. With guests Martin Palmer, John Carey and Griselda Pollock.Thu, 08 Apr 2004 09:00:00 +010028:12http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20040408-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20040408-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg examines how the Devil became an established figure in Christianity. With guests Martin Palmer, Alison Rowlands and David Wootton.Melvyn Bragg examines how the Devil became an established figure in Christianity. With guests Martin Palmer, Alison Rowlands and David Wootton....Melvyn Bragg examines how the Devil became an established figure in Christianity. With guests Martin Palmer, Alison Rowlands and David Wootton.Thu, 11 Dec 2003 09:00:00 +000028:05http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20031211-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20031211-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg examines how a powerful narrative of judgement and retribution evolved. With Martin Palmer, Marina Benjamin and Justin Champion.Melvyn Bragg examines how a powerful narrative of judgement and retribution evolved. With Martin Palmer, Marina Benjamin and Justin Champion....Melvyn Bragg examines how a powerful narrative of judgement and retribution evolved. With Martin Palmer, Marina Benjamin and Justin Champion.Thu, 17 Jul 2003 09:00:00 +010042:27http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20030717-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20030717-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg examines why the Holy Grail legend has fascinated writers for centuries. Guests include Juliette Wood, Carolyne Larrington and Jonathan Riley Smith.Melvyn Bragg examines why the Holy Grail legend has fascinated writers for centuries. Guests include Juliette Wood, Carolyne Larrington and Jonathan Riley Smith....Melvyn Bragg examines why the Holy Grail legend has fascinated writers for centuries. Guests include Juliette Wood, Carolyne Larrington and Jonathan Riley Smith.Thu, 15 May 2003 09:00:00 +010028:17http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20030515-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20030515-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss redemption, crucial for Judeo-Christian thought. Guests include Janet Soskice, Richard Harries and Stephen Mulhall.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss redemption, crucial for Judeo-Christian thought. Guests include Janet Soskice, Richard Harries and Stephen Mulhall....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss redemption, crucial for Judeo-Christian thought. Guests include Janet Soskice, Richard Harries and Stephen Mulhall.Thu, 13 Mar 2003 09:00:00 +000028:05http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20030313-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20030313-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg examines the manuscripts that united Celtic and Roman cultures in England. With guests Michelle Brown, Clare Lees and Richard Gameson.Melvyn Bragg examines the manuscripts that united Celtic and Roman cultures in England. With guests Michelle Brown, Clare Lees and Richard Gameson....Melvyn Bragg examines the manuscripts that united Celtic and Roman cultures in England. With guests Michelle Brown, Clare Lees and Richard Gameson.Thu, 20 Feb 2003 09:00:00 +000028:10http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20030220-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20030220-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg examines Muslim Spain, from Cordoba’s golden age to the fall of Granada. With Tim Winter, Martin Palmer and Mehri Niknam.Melvyn Bragg examines Muslim Spain, from Cordoba’s golden age to the fall of Granada. With Tim Winter, Martin Palmer and Mehri Niknam....Melvyn Bragg examines Muslim Spain, from Cordoba’s golden age to the fall of Granada. With Tim Winter, Martin Palmer and Mehri Niknam.Thu, 21 Nov 2002 09:00:00 +000028:07http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20021121-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20021121-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4The history of thought on immortality, the self and the afterlife. With guests Richard Sorabji, Martin Palmer and Ruth Padel.The history of thought on immortality, the self and the afterlife. With guests Richard Sorabji, Martin Palmer and Ruth Padel....The history of thought on immortality, the self and the afterlife. With guests Richard Sorabji, Martin Palmer and Ruth Padel.Thu, 06 Jun 2002 09:00:00 +010028:13http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20020606-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20020606-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4The life of Siddhartha Gautama and the legacy of his teachings. With Peter Harvey, Kate Crosby and Mahinda Deegalle.The life of Siddhartha Gautama and the legacy of his teachings. With Peter Harvey, Kate Crosby and Mahinda Deegalle....The life of Siddhartha Gautama and the legacy of his teachings. With Peter Harvey, Kate Crosby and Mahinda Deegalle.Thu, 14 Mar 2002 09:00:00 +000028:05http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20020314-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20020314-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg examines the Cathars, a medieval European Christian sect accused of heresy. With guests Euan Cameron, Miri Rubin and Malcolm Barber.Melvyn Bragg examines the Cathars, a medieval European Christian sect accused of heresy. With guests Euan Cameron, Miri Rubin and Malcolm Barber....Melvyn Bragg examines the Cathars, a medieval European Christian sect accused of heresy. With guests Euan Cameron, Miri Rubin and Malcolm Barber.Thu, 17 Jan 2002 09:00:00 +000042:12http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20020117-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20020117-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg explores the areas of conflict and agreement between science and religion. With Stephen Jay Gould, John Haldane and Hilary Rose.Melvyn Bragg explores the areas of conflict and agreement between science and religion. With Stephen Jay Gould, John Haldane and Hilary Rose....Melvyn Bragg explores the areas of conflict and agreement between science and religion. With Stephen Jay Gould, John Haldane and Hilary Rose.Thu, 25 Jan 2001 09:00:00 +000042:06http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20010125-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20010125-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg examines the spread of religious doubt over the last three centuries. With guests A.N. Wilson and Victoria Glendinning.Melvyn Bragg examines the spread of religious doubt over the last three centuries. With guests A.N. Wilson and Victoria Glendinning....Melvyn Bragg examines the spread of religious doubt over the last three centuries. With guests A.N. Wilson and Victoria Glendinning.Thu, 09 Mar 2000 09:00:00 +000028:21http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20000309-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iotr/iotr_20000309-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests explore the purpose and effects of prayer. With Russell Stannard and Andrew Samuels.Melvyn Bragg and guests explore the purpose and effects of prayer. With Russell Stannard and Andrew Samuels....Melvyn Bragg and guests explore the purpose and effects of prayer. 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