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/266/iots.jpghttp://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qykl(C) BBC 2012Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:21:24 +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 origins of infectious disease. History is littered with deadly outbreaks of infection, some of which have come close to wiping out entire populations. Mass movement is a significant development in the spread of disease, as is modern agriculture and our proximity to animals. The last century has seen welcome breakthroughs in controlling and even eradicating some diseases – but could the end of infection be a realistic possibility? Melvyn is joined by Steve Jones, Professor of Genetics at University College London; Sir Roy Anderson, Professor of Infectious Disease Epidemiology at Imperial College, London; and Mark Pallen, Professor of Microbial Genomics at the University of Birmingham.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the origins of infectious disease. History is littered with deadly outbreaks of infection, some of which have come close to wiping out entire populations. Mass movement is a significant development in the spread of...Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the origins of infectious disease. History is littered with deadly outbreaks of infection, some of which have come close to wiping out entire populations. Mass movement is a significant development in the spread of disease, as is modern agriculture and our proximity to animals. The last century has seen welcome breakthroughs in controlling and even eradicating some diseases – but could the end of infection be a realistic possibility? Melvyn is joined by Steve Jones, Professor of Genetics at University College London; Sir Roy Anderson, Professor of Infectious Disease Epidemiology at Imperial College, London; and Mark Pallen, Professor of Microbial Genomics at the University of Birmingham.Wed, 08 Jun 2011 16:57:00 +010041:56http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20110608-1657.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20110608-1657b.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the neutrino. With Frank Close, Susan Cartwright and David Wark.Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the neutrino. With Frank Close, Susan Cartwright and David Wark....Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the neutrino. With Frank Close, Susan Cartwright and David Wark.Thu, 14 Apr 2011 09:58:00 +010042:07http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20110414-0958.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20110414-0958b.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvin Bragg dicusses the Age of the Universe, with Martin Rees, Carolin Crawford and Carlos Frenk.Melvin Bragg dicusses the Age of the Universe, with Martin Rees, Carolin Crawford and Carlos Frenk....Melvin Bragg dicusses the Age of the Universe, with Martin Rees, Carolin Crawford and Carlos Frenk.Thu, 03 Mar 2011 10:16:00 +000042:14http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20110303-1016.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20110303-1016b.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Nervous System, the body’s communication network. The discovery of the nervous system is a fascinating story which begins in ancient Greece and is still going on today. Melvyn is joined by Colin Blakemore, Professor of Neuroscience at the University of Oxford; Vivian Nutton, Emeritus Professor of the History of Medicine at University College, London; and Tilli Tansey, Professor of the History of Modern Medical Sciences at Queen Mary, University of London.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Nervous System, the body’s communication network. The discovery of the nervous system is a fascinating story which begins in ancient Greece and is still going on today. Melvyn is joined by Colin Blakemore, Professor...Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Nervous System, the body’s communication network. The discovery of the nervous system is a fascinating story which begins in ancient Greece and is still going on today. Melvyn is joined by Colin Blakemore, Professor of Neuroscience at the University of Oxford; Vivian Nutton, Emeritus Professor of the History of Medicine at University College, London; and Tilli Tansey, Professor of the History of Modern Medical Sciences at Queen Mary, University of London.Thu, 10 Feb 2011 11:00:00 +000042:11http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20110210-1100.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20110210-1100b.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss random and pseudorandom numbers. Randomness will be familiar to anybody who’s bought a lottery ticket or shuffled a pack of cards. But there’s also a phenomenon known as pseudo-randomness –numbers which look random but aren’t. So why are these numbers useful and how can they be generated? Melvyn is joined by Marcus du Sautoy, Professor of Mathematics at the University of Oxford; Colva Roney-Dougal, Senior Lecturer in Pure Mathematics at the University of St Andrews; and Timothy Gowers, Royal Society Research Professor in Mathematics at the University of Cambridge.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss random and pseudorandom numbers. Randomness will be familiar to anybody who’s bought a lottery ticket or shuffled a pack of cards. But there’s also a phenomenon known as pseudo-randomness –numbers which look random but...Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss random and pseudorandom numbers. Randomness will be familiar to anybody who’s bought a lottery ticket or shuffled a pack of cards. But there’s also a phenomenon known as pseudo-randomness –numbers which look random but aren’t. So why are these numbers useful and how can they be generated? Melvyn is joined by Marcus du Sautoy, Professor of Mathematics at the University of Oxford; Colva Roney-Dougal, Senior Lecturer in Pure Mathematics at the University of St Andrews; and Timothy Gowers, Royal Society Research Professor in Mathematics at the University of Cambridge.Thu, 13 Jan 2011 10:55:00 +000042:06http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20110113-1055.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20110113-1055c.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg examines the life of the great American inventor, Thomas Edison. Creator of the phonograph and the mass-produced electric lightbulb, not to mention his pivotal role in the development of motion pictures, Edison was a true technological pioneer. Melvyn Bragg is joined by Kathleen Burk, Professor of History at University College, London; Simon Schaffer, Professor of the History of Science and Fellow of Darwin College at the University of Cambridge; and Iwan Morus, Reader in History at the University of Aberystwyth.Melvyn Bragg examines the life of the great American inventor, Thomas Edison. Creator of the phonograph and the mass-produced electric lightbulb, not to mention his pivotal role in the development of motion pictures, Edison was a true technological...Melvyn Bragg examines the life of the great American inventor, Thomas Edison. Creator of the phonograph and the mass-produced electric lightbulb, not to mention his pivotal role in the development of motion pictures, Edison was a true technological pioneer. Melvyn Bragg is joined by Kathleen Burk, Professor of History at University College, London; Simon Schaffer, Professor of the History of Science and Fellow of Darwin College at the University of Cambridge; and Iwan Morus, Reader in History at the University of Aberystwyth.Thu, 09 Dec 2010 10:51:00 +000042:16http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iot/iot_20101209-1051.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iot/iot_20101209-1051a.mp3BBC Radio 4In this week's In Our Time Melvyn Bragg considers the involvement of women in science during the Enlightenment period and how, despite the obstacles, women made significant contributions in a wide range of scientific discliplines. Melvyn is joined by Patricia Fara, Senior Tutor at Clare College, University of Cambridge; Judith Hawley, Professor of 18th Century Literature at Royal Holloway, University of London; and Karen O’Brien, Professor of English at the University of Warwick.In this week's In Our Time Melvyn Bragg considers the involvement of women in science during the Enlightenment period and how, despite the obstacles, women made significant contributions in a wide range of scientific discliplines. Melvyn is joined by...In this week's In Our Time Melvyn Bragg considers the involvement of women in science during the Enlightenment period and how, despite the obstacles, women made significant contributions in a wide range of scientific discliplines. Melvyn is joined by Patricia Fara, Senior Tutor at Clare College, University of Cambridge; Judith Hawley, Professor of 18th Century Literature at Royal Holloway, University of London; and Karen O’Brien, Professor of English at the University of Warwick.Thu, 04 Nov 2010 10:23:00 +000042:08http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iot/iot_20101104-1023.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iot/iot_20101104-1023a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg tackles the philosophy of logic - first mapped out by Aristotle in the 4th century BC; disregarded by Descartes in the 17th century and revived and reworked by Gottlob Frege in the 19th century; logic is at the heart of computer science and is a mathematical as well as a philosophical disclipline. Melvyn is joined by A.C. Grayling, Professor of Philosophy at Birkbeck, University of London; Peter Millican, Gilbert Ryle Fellow in Philosophy at Hertford College at the University of Oxford; and Rosanna Keefe, Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Sheffield.Melvyn Bragg tackles the philosophy of logic - first mapped out by Aristotle in the 4th century BC; disregarded by Descartes in the 17th century and revived and reworked by Gottlob Frege in the 19th century; logic is at the heart of computer science...Melvyn Bragg tackles the philosophy of logic - first mapped out by Aristotle in the 4th century BC; disregarded by Descartes in the 17th century and revived and reworked by Gottlob Frege in the 19th century; logic is at the heart of computer science and is a mathematical as well as a philosophical disclipline. Melvyn is joined by A.C. Grayling, Professor of Philosophy at Birkbeck, University of London; Peter Millican, Gilbert Ryle Fellow in Philosophy at Hertford College at the University of Oxford; and Rosanna Keefe, Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Sheffield.Thu, 21 Oct 2010 10:48:00 +010042:14http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iot/iot_20101021-1048.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iot/iot_20101021-1048a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg grapples with the concept of imaginary numbers. Perplexing digits that underpin the majority of technology we take for granted today, from radios to computers to MRI scans; not to mention quantum mechanics. Melvyn is joined by Marcus du Sautoy, Professor of Mathematics at Oxford University; Ian Stewart, Emeritus Professor of Mathematics at the University of Warwick; and Caroline Series, Professor of Mathematics, also at the University of Warwick.Melvyn Bragg grapples with the concept of imaginary numbers. Perplexing digits that underpin the majority of technology we take for granted today, from radios to computers to MRI scans; not to mention quantum mechanics. Melvyn is joined by Marcus du...Melvyn Bragg grapples with the concept of imaginary numbers. Perplexing digits that underpin the majority of technology we take for granted today, from radios to computers to MRI scans; not to mention quantum mechanics. Melvyn is joined by Marcus du Sautoy, Professor of Mathematics at Oxford University; Ian Stewart, Emeritus Professor of Mathematics at the University of Warwick; and Caroline Series, Professor of Mathematics, also at the University of Warwick.Thu, 23 Sep 2010 10:35:00 +010042:10http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iot/iot_20100923-1035.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iot/iot_20100923-1035a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss Pliny's Natural History, an enormous reference work which attempted to bring together knowledge on every subject under the sun. With Serafina Cuomo, Aude Doody and Liba Taub.Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss Pliny's Natural History, an enormous reference work which attempted to bring together knowledge on every subject under the sun. With Serafina Cuomo, Aude Doody and Liba Taub....Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss Pliny's Natural History, an enormous reference work which attempted to bring together knowledge on every subject under the sun. With Serafina Cuomo, Aude Doody and Liba Taub.Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:00:00 +010042:17http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20100708-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20100708-0900f.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the history of Antarctica, the most southerly of the continents is the bleakest and coldest place on Earth. With Jane Francis, Julian Dowdeswell and David WaltonMelvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the history of Antarctica, the most southerly of the continents is the bleakest and coldest place on Earth. With Jane Francis, Julian Dowdeswell and David Walton...Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the history of Antarctica, the most southerly of the continents is the bleakest and coldest place on Earth. With Jane Francis, Julian Dowdeswell and David WaltonThu, 24 Jun 2010 09:00:00 +010042:12http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20100624-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20100624-0900c.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests explore the scientific achievements of the Cavendish family. With Simon Schaffer, Patricia Fara and Jim Bennett.Melvyn Bragg and guests explore the scientific achievements of the Cavendish family. With Simon Schaffer, Patricia Fara and Jim Bennett....Melvyn Bragg and guests explore the scientific achievements of the Cavendish family. With Simon Schaffer, Patricia Fara and Jim Bennett.Thu, 20 May 2010 09:00:00 +010042:03http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20100520-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20100520-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Cool Universe. Guests include Carolin Crawford, Michael Rowan-Robinson and Paul Murdin.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Cool Universe. Guests include Carolin Crawford, Michael Rowan-Robinson and Paul Murdin....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Cool Universe. Guests include Carolin Crawford, Michael Rowan-Robinson and Paul Murdin.Thu, 06 May 2010 09:00:00 +010042:15http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20100506-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20100506-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss what new research reveals about the infant brain. With Denis Mareschal, Usha Goswami and Annette Karmiloff-Smith.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss what new research reveals about the infant brain. With Denis Mareschal, Usha Goswami and Annette Karmiloff-Smith....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss what new research reveals about the infant brain. With Denis Mareschal, Usha Goswami and Annette Karmiloff-Smith.Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:00:00 +000042:01http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20100304-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20100304-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests explore the unintended consequences of mathematical discoveries. With Marcus du Sautoy, Colva Roney-Dougal and John Barrow.Melvyn Bragg and guests explore the unintended consequences of mathematical discoveries. With Marcus du Sautoy, Colva Roney-Dougal and John Barrow....Melvyn Bragg and guests explore the unintended consequences of mathematical discoveries. With Marcus du Sautoy, Colva Roney-Dougal and John Barrow.Thu, 11 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +000041:54http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20100211-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20100211-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4As part of the BBC's year of science programming, Melvyn Bragg looks at the history of the oldest scientific learned society of them all: the Royal Society. The horrors of the First World War were a shocking indictment of the power of science. Picking up the thread at this hiatus in scientific optimism, this programme, recorded in the current home of the Royal Society in Carlton House Terrace in London, looks at the more subtle, discreet role the Society played in the 20th century, such as secretly arranging for refugee scientists to flee Germany, co-ordinating international scientific missions during the Cold War and quietly distributing government grant money to fund the brightest young researchers in the land. As ever more important scientific issues face the world and Britain today, the programme asks how well placed the Royal Society is to take an important lead in the future.As part of the BBC's year of science programming, Melvyn Bragg looks at the history of the oldest scientific learned society of them all: the Royal Society. The horrors of the First World War were a shocking indictment of the power of science....As part of the BBC's year of science programming, Melvyn Bragg looks at the history of the oldest scientific learned society of them all: the Royal Society. The horrors of the First World War were a shocking indictment of the power of science. Picking up the thread at this hiatus in scientific optimism, this programme, recorded in the current home of the Royal Society in Carlton House Terrace in London, looks at the more subtle, discreet role the Society played in the 20th century, such as secretly arranging for refugee scientists to flee Germany, co-ordinating international scientific missions during the Cold War and quietly distributing government grant money to fund the brightest young researchers in the land. As ever more important scientific issues face the world and Britain today, the programme asks how well placed the Royal Society is to take an important lead in the future.Thu, 07 Jan 2010 09:00:00 +000041:46http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20100107-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20100107-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4As part of the BBC's year of science programming, Melvyn Bragg looks at the history of the oldest scientific learned society of them all: the Royal Society. The 19th century blooms scientifically with numerous alternative, specialist learned societies and associations, all threatening the Royal Society's pre-eminence. Attempts to reform the membership criteria - marking scientific leadership's painful transition from patronage to expertise - are troubled, and organisations such as the British Association for the Advancement of Science (now the BSA) excite and enliven scientific discourse outside of London. Science becomes a realistic career and a path of improvement, and by the time HG Wells writes science fiction at the end of the 19th century, there are sufficient numbers of interested, informed readers to suggest that Edwardian society contained the beginnings of a scientific society.As part of the BBC's year of science programming, Melvyn Bragg looks at the history of the oldest scientific learned society of them all: the Royal Society. The 19th century blooms scientifically with numerous alternative, specialist learned...As part of the BBC's year of science programming, Melvyn Bragg looks at the history of the oldest scientific learned society of them all: the Royal Society. The 19th century blooms scientifically with numerous alternative, specialist learned societies and associations, all threatening the Royal Society's pre-eminence. Attempts to reform the membership criteria - marking scientific leadership's painful transition from patronage to expertise - are troubled, and organisations such as the British Association for the Advancement of Science (now the BSA) excite and enliven scientific discourse outside of London. Science becomes a realistic career and a path of improvement, and by the time HG Wells writes science fiction at the end of the 19th century, there are sufficient numbers of interested, informed readers to suggest that Edwardian society contained the beginnings of a scientific society.Wed, 06 Jan 2010 09:00:00 +000042:06http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20100106-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20100106-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg looks at the history of the oldest scientific learned society of them all: the Royal Society. Programme two begins in the coffee house Isaac Newton and the fellows of the early 18th century frequented. At the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, we learn how Newton's feud with the Astronomer Royal John Flamsteed tested the lines between government-funded research and public access. In the age of exploration, senior fellows accompany naval expeditions, such as Cook's expedition to Tahiti and subsequent discovery of Australia. International relations are fostered between scientists such as Benjamin Franklin, whose house in London serves as live-in lab and de facto American embassy. By the end of the century the President, Sir Joseph Banks, successfully embeds the Royal Society in the imperial bureaucratic hub of the new Somerset House. But while senior fellows concentrated on foreign fields, a more radical science and manufacturing base wrought the Industrial Revolution.Melvyn Bragg looks at the history of the oldest scientific learned society of them all: the Royal Society. Programme two begins in the coffee house Isaac Newton and the fellows of the early 18th century frequented. At the Royal Observatory,...Melvyn Bragg looks at the history of the oldest scientific learned society of them all: the Royal Society. Programme two begins in the coffee house Isaac Newton and the fellows of the early 18th century frequented. At the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, we learn how Newton's feud with the Astronomer Royal John Flamsteed tested the lines between government-funded research and public access. In the age of exploration, senior fellows accompany naval expeditions, such as Cook's expedition to Tahiti and subsequent discovery of Australia. International relations are fostered between scientists such as Benjamin Franklin, whose house in London serves as live-in lab and de facto American embassy. By the end of the century the President, Sir Joseph Banks, successfully embeds the Royal Society in the imperial bureaucratic hub of the new Somerset House. But while senior fellows concentrated on foreign fields, a more radical science and manufacturing base wrought the Industrial Revolution.Tue, 05 Jan 2010 09:00:00 +000041:53http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20100105-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20100105-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4As part of the BBC's year of science programming, Melvyn Bragg looks at the history of the oldest scientific learned society of them all: the Royal Society. Melvyn travels to Wadham College, Oxford, where under the shadow of the English Civil War, the young Christopher Wren and friends experimented in the garden of their inspirational college warden, John Wilkins. Back in London, as Charles II is brought to the throne from exile, the new Society is formally founded one night in Gresham College. When London burns six years later, it is two of the key early Fellows of the Society who are charged with its rebuilding. And, as Melvyn finds out, in the secret observatory in The Monument to the fire, it is science which flavours their plans.As part of the BBC's year of science programming, Melvyn Bragg looks at the history of the oldest scientific learned society of them all: the Royal Society. Melvyn travels to Wadham College, Oxford, where under the shadow of the English Civil War,...As part of the BBC's year of science programming, Melvyn Bragg looks at the history of the oldest scientific learned society of them all: the Royal Society. Melvyn travels to Wadham College, Oxford, where under the shadow of the English Civil War, the young Christopher Wren and friends experimented in the garden of their inspirational college warden, John Wilkins. Back in London, as Charles II is brought to the throne from exile, the new Society is formally founded one night in Gresham College. When London burns six years later, it is two of the key early Fellows of the Society who are charged with its rebuilding. And, as Melvyn finds out, in the secret observatory in The Monument to the fire, it is science which flavours their plans.Mon, 04 Jan 2010 09:00:00 +000042:04http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20100104-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20100104-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the ideas of Pythagoras and the Pythagoreans. With Ian Stewart, Serafina Cuomo and John O’Connor.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the ideas of Pythagoras and the Pythagoreans. With Ian Stewart, Serafina Cuomo and John O’Connor....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the ideas of Pythagoras and the Pythagoreans. With Ian Stewart, Serafina Cuomo and John O’Connor.Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:00:00 +000041:47http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20091210-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20091210-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the discovery of radiation, from radio waves to gamma rays. With Jim Al-Khalili, Frank James and Frank Close.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the discovery of radiation, from radio waves to gamma rays. With Jim Al-Khalili, Frank James and Frank Close....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the discovery of radiation, from radio waves to gamma rays. With Jim Al-Khalili, Frank James and Frank Close.Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +000042:07http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20091112-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20091112-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the geological formation of Britain. With Richard Corfield, Jane Francis and Sanjeev Gupta.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the geological formation of Britain. With Richard Corfield, Jane Francis and Sanjeev Gupta....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the geological formation of Britain. With Richard Corfield, Jane Francis and Sanjeev Gupta.Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:00:00 +010042:10http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20091022-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20091022-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4The dispute between Sir Isaac Newton and Gottfried Leibniz over who invented calculus. With guests Simon Schaffer, Patricia Fara and Jackie Stedall.The dispute between Sir Isaac Newton and Gottfried Leibniz over who invented calculus. With guests Simon Schaffer, Patricia Fara and Jackie Stedall....The dispute between Sir Isaac Newton and Gottfried Leibniz over who invented calculus. With guests Simon Schaffer, Patricia Fara and Jackie Stedall.Thu, 24 Sep 2009 09:00:00 +010042:07http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20090924-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20090924-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Ediacara Biota. Guests include Richard Corfield, Martin Brasier and Rachel Wood.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Ediacara Biota. Guests include Richard Corfield, Martin Brasier and Rachel Wood....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Ediacara Biota. Guests include Richard Corfield, Martin Brasier and Rachel Wood.Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:00:00 +010042:19http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20090709-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20090709-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the radical philosophy of the Vienna Circle. With Barry Smith, Nancy Cartwright and Thomas Uebel.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the radical philosophy of the Vienna Circle. With Barry Smith, Nancy Cartwright and Thomas Uebel....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the radical philosophy of the Vienna Circle. With Barry Smith, Nancy Cartwright and Thomas Uebel.Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:00:00 +010042:20http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20090702-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20090702-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Vacuum of Space. Guests include Frank Close, Jocelyn Bell Burnell and Ruth Gregory.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Vacuum of Space. Guests include Frank Close, Jocelyn Bell Burnell and Ruth Gregory....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Vacuum of Space. Guests include Frank Close, Jocelyn Bell Burnell and Ruth Gregory.Thu, 30 Apr 2009 09:00:00 +010042:12http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20090430-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20090430-0900b.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Jacobean thinker Francis Bacon and Baconian Science. Guests include Stephen Pumfrey, Patricia Fara and Rhodri Lewis.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Jacobean thinker Francis Bacon and Baconian Science. Guests include Stephen Pumfrey, Patricia Fara and Rhodri Lewis....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Jacobean thinker Francis Bacon and Baconian Science. Guests include Stephen Pumfrey, Patricia Fara and Rhodri Lewis.Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:00:00 +010042:09http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20090402-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20090402-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the measurement problem in physics. With Basil Hiley, Simon Saunders and Roger Penrose.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the measurement problem in physics. With Basil Hiley, Simon Saunders and Roger Penrose....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the measurement problem in physics. With Basil Hiley, Simon Saunders and Roger Penrose.Thu, 05 Mar 2009 09:00:00 +000042:07http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20090305-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20090305-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the observatory at Jaipur. Guests include Chandrika Kaul, David Arnold and Chris Minkowski.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the observatory at Jaipur. Guests include Chandrika Kaul, David Arnold and Chris Minkowski....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the observatory at Jaipur. Guests include Chandrika Kaul, David Arnold and Chris Minkowski.Thu, 19 Feb 2009 09:00:00 +000042:10http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20090219-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20090219-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the physics of time. With Jim Al-Khalili, Ian Stewart and Monica Grady.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the physics of time. With Jim Al-Khalili, Ian Stewart and Monica Grady....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the physics of time. With Jim Al-Khalili, Ian Stewart and Monica Grady.Thu, 18 Dec 2008 09:00:00 +000042:21http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20081218-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20081218-0900c.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the history of scientific ideas about Heat. Guests include Simon Schaffer, Hasok Chang and Joanna Haigh.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the history of scientific ideas about Heat. Guests include Simon Schaffer, Hasok Chang and Joanna Haigh....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the history of scientific ideas about Heat. Guests include Simon Schaffer, Hasok Chang and Joanna Haigh.Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:00:00 +000042:08http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20081204-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20081204-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the 18th and 19th century quest for the spark of life. Guests include Patricia Fara, Andrew Mendelsohn and Pietro Corsi.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the 18th and 19th century quest for the spark of life. Guests include Patricia Fara, Andrew Mendelsohn and Pietro Corsi....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the 18th and 19th century quest for the spark of life. Guests include Patricia Fara, Andrew Mendelsohn and Pietro Corsi.Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:00:00 +000041:58http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20081113-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20081113-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the 18th and 19th century quest for the spark of life. Guests include Patricia Fara, Andrew Mendelsohn and Pietro Corsi.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the 18th and 19th century quest for the spark of life. Guests include Patricia Fara, Andrew Mendelsohn and Pietro Corsi....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the 18th and 19th century quest for the spark of life. Guests include Patricia Fara, Andrew Mendelsohn and Pietro Corsi.Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:00:00 +010042:00http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20081016-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20081016-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the mathematician Kurt Godel and his work. With guests Marcus du Sautoy, Philip Welch and John Barrow.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the mathematician Kurt Godel and his work. With guests Marcus du Sautoy, Philip Welch and John Barrow....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the mathematician Kurt Godel and his work. With guests Marcus du Sautoy, Philip Welch and John Barrow.Thu, 09 Oct 2008 09:00:00 +010042:08http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20081009-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20081009-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg examines the destructive career of the Soviet geneticist Trofim Lysenko. With Steve Jones, Robert Service and Catherine Merridale.Melvyn Bragg examines the destructive career of the Soviet geneticist Trofim Lysenko. With Steve Jones, Robert Service and Catherine Merridale....Melvyn Bragg examines the destructive career of the Soviet geneticist Trofim Lysenko. With Steve Jones, Robert Service and Catherine Merridale.Thu, 05 Jun 2008 09:00:00 +010042:06http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20080605-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20080605-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the strange mathematics of probability. Guests include Colva Roney Dougal, Marcus du Sautoy and Ian Stewart.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the strange mathematics of probability. Guests include Colva Roney Dougal, Marcus du Sautoy and Ian Stewart....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the strange mathematics of probability. Guests include Colva Roney Dougal, Marcus du Sautoy and Ian Stewart.Thu, 29 May 2008 09:00:00 +010042:11http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20080529-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20080529-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4The history of cultural, medical, artistic and philosophical ideas about the human brain. With guests Vivian Nutton, Jonathan Sawday and Marina Wallace.The history of cultural, medical, artistic and philosophical ideas about the human brain. With guests Vivian Nutton, Jonathan Sawday and Marina Wallace....The history of cultural, medical, artistic and philosophical ideas about the human brain. With guests Vivian Nutton, Jonathan Sawday and Marina Wallace.Thu, 08 May 2008 09:00:00 +010042:06http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20080508-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20080508-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Isaac Newton’s Laws of Motion. With Simon Schaffer, Rob Iliffe and Raymond Flood.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Isaac Newton’s Laws of Motion. With Simon Schaffer, Rob Iliffe and Raymond Flood....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Isaac Newton’s Laws of Motion. With Simon Schaffer, Rob Iliffe and Raymond Flood.Thu, 03 Apr 2008 09:00:00 +010042:09http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20080403-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20080403-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Victorian ‘enchantress of numbers’ Ada Lovelace. With Patricia Fara, Doron Swade and John Fuegi.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Victorian ‘enchantress of numbers’ Ada Lovelace. With Patricia Fara, Doron Swade and John Fuegi....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Victorian ‘enchantress of numbers’ Ada Lovelace. With Patricia Fara, Doron Swade and John Fuegi.Thu, 06 Mar 2008 09:00:00 +000042:07http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20080306-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20080306-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests explore the Multiverse. Guests include Martin Rees, Bernard Carr and Fay Dowker.Melvyn Bragg and guests explore the Multiverse. Guests include Martin Rees, Bernard Carr and Fay Dowker....Melvyn Bragg and guests explore the Multiverse. Guests include Martin Rees, Bernard Carr and Fay Dowker.Thu, 21 Feb 2008 09:00:00 +000041:46http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20080221-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20080221-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg examines plate tectonics, a theory that transformed our idea of the earth. With guests Richard Corfield, Joe Cann and Lynn Frostick.Melvyn Bragg examines plate tectonics, a theory that transformed our idea of the earth. With guests Richard Corfield, Joe Cann and Lynn Frostick....Melvyn Bragg examines plate tectonics, a theory that transformed our idea of the earth. With guests Richard Corfield, Joe Cann and Lynn Frostick.Thu, 24 Jan 2008 09:00:00 +000042:09http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20080124-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20080124-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg discusses the four humours in medical history. With David Wootton, Vivian Nutton and Noga Arikha.Melvyn Bragg discusses the four humours in medical history. With David Wootton, Vivian Nutton and Noga Arikha....Melvyn Bragg discusses the four humours in medical history. With David Wootton, Vivian Nutton and Noga Arikha.Thu, 20 Dec 2007 09:00:00 +000042:05http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20071220-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20071220-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg discusses mutation in genetics and evolution. With guests Steve Jones, Linda Partridge and Adrian Woolfson.Melvyn Bragg discusses mutation in genetics and evolution. With guests Steve Jones, Linda Partridge and Adrian Woolfson....Melvyn Bragg discusses mutation in genetics and evolution. With guests Steve Jones, Linda Partridge and Adrian Woolfson.Thu, 06 Dec 2007 09:00:00 +000041:57http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20071206-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20071206-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg discusses the mathematical and cultural mysteries of the Fibonacci Sequence. With Marcus du Sautoy, Jackie Stedall and Ron Knott.Melvyn Bragg discusses the mathematical and cultural mysteries of the Fibonacci Sequence. With Marcus du Sautoy, Jackie Stedall and Ron Knott....Melvyn Bragg discusses the mathematical and cultural mysteries of the Fibonacci Sequence. With Marcus du Sautoy, Jackie Stedall and Ron Knott.Thu, 29 Nov 2007 09:00:00 +000042:15http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20071129-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20071129-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg discusses the discovery of Oxygen by Joseph Priestley and Antoine Lavoisier. With Simon Schaffer, Jenny Uglow and Hasok Chang.Melvyn Bragg discusses the discovery of Oxygen by Joseph Priestley and Antoine Lavoisier. With Simon Schaffer, Jenny Uglow and Hasok Chang....Melvyn Bragg discusses the discovery of Oxygen by Joseph Priestley and Antoine Lavoisier. With Simon Schaffer, Jenny Uglow and Hasok Chang.Thu, 15 Nov 2007 09:00:00 +000042:01http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20071115-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20071115-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg discusses Antimatter in particle physics and cosmology. With Ruth Gregory, Frank Close and Val Gibson.Melvyn Bragg discusses Antimatter in particle physics and cosmology. With Ruth Gregory, Frank Close and Val Gibson....Melvyn Bragg discusses Antimatter in particle physics and cosmology. With Ruth Gregory, Frank Close and Val Gibson.Thu, 04 Oct 2007 09:00:00 +010028:24http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20071004-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20071004-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg discusses the Permian-Triassic boundary in evolutionary history. With guests Richard Corfield, Mike Benton and Jane Francis.Melvyn Bragg discusses the Permian-Triassic boundary in evolutionary history. With guests Richard Corfield, Mike Benton and Jane Francis....Melvyn Bragg discusses the Permian-Triassic boundary in evolutionary history. With guests Richard Corfield, Mike Benton and Jane Francis.Thu, 28 Jun 2007 09:00:00 +010042:10http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20070628-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20070628-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Renaissance Astrology. With Jonathan Sawday, Peter Forshaw and Lauren Kassell.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Renaissance Astrology. With Jonathan Sawday, Peter Forshaw and Lauren Kassell....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Renaissance Astrology. With Jonathan Sawday, Peter Forshaw and Lauren Kassell.Thu, 14 Jun 2007 09:00:00 +010028:09http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20070614-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20070614-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the physics of Gravitational Waves. Guests include Carolin Crawford, Jim Al-Khalili and Sheila Rowan.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the physics of Gravitational Waves. Guests include Carolin Crawford, Jim Al-Khalili and Sheila Rowan....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the physics of Gravitational Waves. Guests include Carolin Crawford, Jim Al-Khalili and Sheila Rowan.Thu, 17 May 2007 09:00:00 +010042:17http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20070517-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20070517-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg discusses the idea of symmetry in art and nature. With guests Marcus du Sautoy, Ian Stewart and Fay Dowker.Melvyn Bragg discusses the idea of symmetry in art and nature. With guests Marcus du Sautoy, Ian Stewart and Fay Dowker....Melvyn Bragg discusses the idea of symmetry in art and nature. With guests Marcus du Sautoy, Ian Stewart and Fay Dowker.Thu, 19 Apr 2007 09:00:00 +010042:12http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20070419-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20070419-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the history of anaesthetics. Guests include Stephanie Snow, David Wilkinson and Anne Hardy.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the history of anaesthetics. Guests include Stephanie Snow, David Wilkinson and Anne Hardy....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the history of anaesthetics. Guests include Stephanie Snow, David Wilkinson and Anne Hardy.Thu, 29 Mar 2007 09:00:00 +010041:58http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20070329-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20070329-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg discusses the history of microbiology, the study of microscopic life. With guests John Dupré, Anne Glover and Andrew Mendelsohn.Melvyn Bragg discusses the history of microbiology, the study of microscopic life. With guests John Dupré, Anne Glover and Andrew Mendelsohn....Melvyn Bragg discusses the history of microbiology, the study of microscopic life. With guests John Dupré, Anne Glover and Andrew Mendelsohn.Thu, 08 Mar 2007 09:00:00 +000041:54http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20070308-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20070308-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg discusses the history of the science of optics. With Simon Schaffer, Jim Bennett and Emily Winterburn.Melvyn Bragg discusses the history of the science of optics. With Simon Schaffer, Jim Bennett and Emily Winterburn....Melvyn Bragg discusses the history of the science of optics. With Simon Schaffer, Jim Bennett and Emily Winterburn.Thu, 01 Mar 2007 09:00:00 +000028:15http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20070301-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20070301-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg discusses the Greek mathematician Archimedes and his famous cry of “eureka!” Guests include Jackie Stedall, George Phillips and Serafina Cuomo.Melvyn Bragg discusses the Greek mathematician Archimedes and his famous cry of “eureka!” Guests include Jackie Stedall, George Phillips and Serafina Cuomo....Melvyn Bragg discusses the Greek mathematician Archimedes and his famous cry of “eureka!” Guests include Jackie Stedall, George Phillips and Serafina Cuomo.Thu, 25 Jan 2007 09:00:00 +000042:17http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20070125-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20070125-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg discusses the planet Mars, a source of endless fascination in human history. With Monica Grady, Colin Pillinger and John Zarnecki.Melvyn Bragg discusses the planet Mars, a source of endless fascination in human history. With Monica Grady, Colin Pillinger and John Zarnecki....Melvyn Bragg discusses the planet Mars, a source of endless fascination in human history. With Monica Grady, Colin Pillinger and John Zarnecki.Thu, 11 Jan 2007 09:00:00 +000041:40http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20070111-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20070111-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the 5000 year long story of Indian Maths. Guests include George Ghevergese Joseph, Dennis Almeida and Colva Roney-Dougal.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the 5000 year long story of Indian Maths. Guests include George Ghevergese Joseph, Dennis Almeida and Colva Roney-Dougal....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the 5000 year long story of Indian Maths. Guests include George Ghevergese Joseph, Dennis Almeida and Colva Roney-Dougal.Thu, 14 Dec 2006 09:00:00 +000042:08http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20061214-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20061214-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the speed of light, lynchpin of Einstein’s universe. Guests include John Barrow, Iwan Morus and Jocelyn Bell Burnell.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the speed of light, lynchpin of Einstein’s universe. Guests include John Barrow, Iwan Morus and Jocelyn Bell Burnell....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the speed of light, lynchpin of Einstein’s universe. Guests include John Barrow, Iwan Morus and Jocelyn Bell Burnell.Thu, 30 Nov 2006 09:00:00 +000042:11http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20061130-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20061130-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss a puzzle that may explain the shape of the universe. With Marcus du Sautoy, Ian Stewart and June Barrow Green.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss a puzzle that may explain the shape of the universe. With Marcus du Sautoy, Ian Stewart and June Barrow Green....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss a puzzle that may explain the shape of the universe. With Marcus du Sautoy, Ian Stewart and June Barrow Green.Thu, 02 Nov 2006 09:00:00 +000042:19http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20061102-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20061102-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg examines the Prussian naturalist and explorer, Alexander Von Humboldt. With guests Jim Secord, Patricia Fara and Jason Wilson.Melvyn Bragg examines the Prussian naturalist and explorer, Alexander Von Humboldt. With guests Jim Secord, Patricia Fara and Jason Wilson....Melvyn Bragg examines the Prussian naturalist and explorer, Alexander Von Humboldt. With guests Jim Secord, Patricia Fara and Jason Wilson.Thu, 28 Sep 2006 09:00:00 +010042:00http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20060928-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20060928-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the creation and destruction of galaxies. Guests include John Gribbin, Carolin Crawford and Robert Kennicutt.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the creation and destruction of galaxies. Guests include John Gribbin, Carolin Crawford and Robert Kennicutt....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the creation and destruction of galaxies. Guests include John Gribbin, Carolin Crawford and Robert Kennicutt.Thu, 29 Jun 2006 09:00:00 +010042:22http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20060629-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20060629-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss carbon, which forms the basis of all organic life. With Harry Kroto, Monica Grady and Ken Teo.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss carbon, which forms the basis of all organic life. With Harry Kroto, Monica Grady and Ken Teo....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss carbon, which forms the basis of all organic life. With Harry Kroto, Monica Grady and Ken Teo.Thu, 15 Jun 2006 09:00:00 +010042:15http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20060615-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20060615-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the history of ideas about the heart. Guests include David Wootton, Jonathan Sawday and Fay Bound Alberti.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the history of ideas about the heart. Guests include David Wootton, Jonathan Sawday and Fay Bound Alberti....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the history of ideas about the heart. Guests include David Wootton, Jonathan Sawday and Fay Bound Alberti.Thu, 01 Jun 2006 09:00:00 +010042:17http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20060601-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20060601-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the search for immunisation and its impact on society. Guests include Chris Dye, Sanjoy Bhattacharya and Nadja Durbach.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the search for immunisation and its impact on society. Guests include Chris Dye, Sanjoy Bhattacharya and Nadja Durbach....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the search for immunisation and its impact on society. Guests include Chris Dye, Sanjoy Bhattacharya and Nadja Durbach.Thu, 20 Apr 2006 09:00:00 +010042:11http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20060420-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20060420-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4The history of the formation of the Royal Society, the oldest scientific academy. With guests Lisa Jardine, Stephen Pumfrey and Michael Hunter.The history of the formation of the Royal Society, the oldest scientific academy. With guests Lisa Jardine, Stephen Pumfrey and Michael Hunter....The history of the formation of the Royal Society, the oldest scientific academy. With guests Lisa Jardine, Stephen Pumfrey and Michael Hunter.Thu, 23 Mar 2006 09:00:00 +000042:14http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20060323-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20060323-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss negative numbers, a history of mystery and suspicion. Guests include Ian Stewart, Colva Roney-Dougal and Raymond Flood.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss negative numbers, a history of mystery and suspicion. Guests include Ian Stewart, Colva Roney-Dougal and Raymond Flood....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss negative numbers, a history of mystery and suspicion. Guests include Ian Stewart, Colva Roney-Dougal and Raymond Flood.Thu, 09 Mar 2006 09:00:00 +000041:57http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20060309-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20060309-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the six million year old story of human evolution. With Steve Jones, Fred Spoor and Margaret Clegg.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the six million year old story of human evolution. With Steve Jones, Fred Spoor and Margaret Clegg....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the six million year old story of human evolution. With Steve Jones, Fred Spoor and Margaret Clegg.Thu, 16 Feb 2006 09:00:00 +000028:11http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20060216-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20060216-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss relativism; a philosophy with no absolute truths. With Barry Smith, Kathleen Lennon and Jonathan Rée.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss relativism; a philosophy with no absolute truths. With Barry Smith, Kathleen Lennon and Jonathan Rée....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss relativism; a philosophy with no absolute truths. With Barry Smith, Kathleen Lennon and Jonathan Rée.Thu, 19 Jan 2006 09:00:00 +000028:09http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20060119-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20060119-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg examines prime numbers and their mysterious role in the universe of numbers. With guests Jackie Stedall, Marcus Du Sautoy and Robin Wilson.Melvyn Bragg examines prime numbers and their mysterious role in the universe of numbers. With guests Jackie Stedall, Marcus Du Sautoy and Robin Wilson....Melvyn Bragg examines prime numbers and their mysterious role in the universe of numbers. With guests Jackie Stedall, Marcus Du Sautoy and Robin Wilson.Thu, 12 Jan 2006 09:00:00 +000028:11http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20060112-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20060112-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg investigates artificial intelligence; can a computer imitate the human mind? Guests include Alison Adam, Jon Agar and Igor Aleksander.Melvyn Bragg investigates artificial intelligence; can a computer imitate the human mind? Guests include Alison Adam, Jon Agar and Igor Aleksander....Melvyn Bragg investigates artificial intelligence; can a computer imitate the human mind? Guests include Alison Adam, Jon Agar and Igor Aleksander.Thu, 08 Dec 2005 09:00:00 +000040:13http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20051208-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20051208-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the search for the Graviton particle in physics. With Jim Al-Khalili, Roger Cashmore and Sheila Rowan.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the search for the Graviton particle in physics. With Jim Al-Khalili, Roger Cashmore and Sheila Rowan....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the search for the Graviton particle in physics. With Jim Al-Khalili, Roger Cashmore and Sheila Rowan.Thu, 24 Nov 2005 09:00:00 +000041:58http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20051124-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20051124-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the unique properties of asteroids. Guests include Carolin Crawford, John Zarnecki and Monica Grady.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the unique properties of asteroids. Guests include Carolin Crawford, John Zarnecki and Monica Grady....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the unique properties of asteroids. Guests include Carolin Crawford, John Zarnecki and Monica Grady.Thu, 03 Nov 2005 09:00:00 +000028:09http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20051103-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20051103-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the rise of the mammals which began 65 million years ago. Guests include Steve Jones, Richard Corfield and Jane Francis.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the rise of the mammals which began 65 million years ago. Guests include Steve Jones, Richard Corfield and Jane Francis....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the rise of the mammals which began 65 million years ago. Guests include Steve Jones, Richard Corfield and Jane Francis.Thu, 13 Oct 2005 09:00:00 +010041:58http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20051013-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20051013-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the history and mysterious force of magnetism. Guests include Stephen Pumfrey, John Heilbron and Lisa Jardine.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the history and mysterious force of magnetism. Guests include Stephen Pumfrey, John Heilbron and Lisa Jardine....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the history and mysterious force of magnetism. Guests include Stephen Pumfrey, John Heilbron and Lisa Jardine.Thu, 29 Sep 2005 09:00:00 +010041:59http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20050929-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20050929-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the KT Boundary and the extinction of the dinosaurs. With Simon Kelley, Mike Benton and Jane Francis.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the KT Boundary and the extinction of the dinosaurs. With Simon Kelley, Mike Benton and Jane Francis....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the KT Boundary and the extinction of the dinosaurs. With Simon Kelley, Mike Benton and Jane Francis.Thu, 23 Jun 2005 09:00:00 +010042:13http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20050623-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20050623-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg explores Renaissance Mathematics, when maths moved from an art to a science. With Jackie Stedall, Jim Bennett and Robert Kaplan.Melvyn Bragg explores Renaissance Mathematics, when maths moved from an art to a science. With Jackie Stedall, Jim Bennett and Robert Kaplan....Melvyn Bragg explores Renaissance Mathematics, when maths moved from an art to a science. With Jackie Stedall, Jim Bennett and Robert Kaplan.Thu, 02 Jun 2005 09:00:00 +010042:22http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20050602-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20050602-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg examines perception: how the brain reacts to the mass of data crowding it. With guests Richard Gregory, Gemma Calvert and David Moores.Melvyn Bragg examines perception: how the brain reacts to the mass of data crowding it. With guests Richard Gregory, Gemma Calvert and David Moores....Melvyn Bragg examines perception: how the brain reacts to the mass of data crowding it. With guests Richard Gregory, Gemma Calvert and David Moores.Thu, 28 Apr 2005 09:00:00 +010028:22http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20050428-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20050428-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg examines recently discovered 'dark energy' and its effect on the universe. With Carolyn Crawford, Roger Penrose and Martin Rees.Melvyn Bragg examines recently discovered 'dark energy' and its effect on the universe. With Carolyn Crawford, Roger Penrose and Martin Rees....Melvyn Bragg examines recently discovered 'dark energy' and its effect on the universe. With Carolyn Crawford, Roger Penrose and Martin Rees.Thu, 17 Mar 2005 09:00:00 +000042:02http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20050317-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20050317-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Alchemy, the ancient science of transformations. Guests include Stephen Pumfrey, Simon Forshaw and Lauren Kassell.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Alchemy, the ancient science of transformations. Guests include Stephen Pumfrey, Simon Forshaw and Lauren Kassell....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Alchemy, the ancient science of transformations. Guests include Stephen Pumfrey, Simon Forshaw and Lauren Kassell.Thu, 24 Feb 2005 09:00:00 +000042:13http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20050224-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20050224-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg examines the Cambrian period, when there was an explosion of life on Earth. With Simon Conway Morris, Richard Corfield and Jane Francis.Melvyn Bragg examines the Cambrian period, when there was an explosion of life on Earth. With Simon Conway Morris, Richard Corfield and Jane Francis....Melvyn Bragg examines the Cambrian period, when there was an explosion of life on Earth. With Simon Conway Morris, Richard Corfield and Jane Francis.Thu, 17 Feb 2005 09:00:00 +000042:17http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20050217-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20050217-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg examines the history of thought about the mind/body problem in philosophy. With guests Julian Baggini, Sue James and AC Grayling.Melvyn Bragg examines the history of thought about the mind/body problem in philosophy. With guests Julian Baggini, Sue James and AC Grayling....Melvyn Bragg examines the history of thought about the mind/body problem in philosophy. With guests Julian Baggini, Sue James and AC Grayling.Thu, 13 Jan 2005 09:00:00 +000042:08http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20050113-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20050113-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg examines the Second Law of Thermodynamics from steam to the Big Bang. With guests Monica Grady, Peter Atkins and John Gribbin.Melvyn Bragg examines the Second Law of Thermodynamics from steam to the Big Bang. With guests Monica Grady, Peter Atkins and John Gribbin....Melvyn Bragg examines the Second Law of Thermodynamics from steam to the Big Bang. With guests Monica Grady, Peter Atkins and John Gribbin.Thu, 16 Dec 2004 09:00:00 +000027:34http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20041216-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20041216-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4The history of the quest to find the Higgs Boson, also known as the 'God Particle'. With Jim Al-Khalili, David Wark and Roger Cashmore.The history of the quest to find the Higgs Boson, also known as the 'God Particle'. With Jim Al-Khalili, David Wark and Roger Cashmore....The history of the quest to find the Higgs Boson, also known as the 'God Particle'. With Jim Al-Khalili, David Wark and Roger Cashmore.Thu, 18 Nov 2004 09:00:00 +000042:22http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20041118-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20041118-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the dawn of the age of electricity. With guests Patricia Fara, Simon Schaffer and Iwan Morus.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the dawn of the age of electricity. With guests Patricia Fara, Simon Schaffer and Iwan Morus....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the dawn of the age of electricity. With guests Patricia Fara, Simon Schaffer and Iwan Morus.Thu, 04 Nov 2004 09:00:00 +000042:09http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20041104-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20041104-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss when and how life on earth originated. Guests include Richard Dawkins, Linda Partridge and Richard Corfield.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss when and how life on earth originated. Guests include Richard Dawkins, Linda Partridge and Richard Corfield....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss when and how life on earth originated. Guests include Richard Dawkins, Linda Partridge and Richard Corfield.Thu, 23 Sep 2004 09:00:00 +010028:17http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20040923-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20040923-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg examines the history of the longest and most detailed number in nature. With Ian Stewart, Robert Kaplan and Sarah Rees.Melvyn Bragg examines the history of the longest and most detailed number in nature. With Ian Stewart, Robert Kaplan and Sarah Rees....Melvyn Bragg examines the history of the longest and most detailed number in nature. With Ian Stewart, Robert Kaplan and Sarah Rees.Thu, 02 Sep 2004 09:00:00 +010028:15http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20040902-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20040902-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Renaissance obsession with Magic. Guests include Peter Forshaw, Valery Rees and Jonathan Sawday.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Renaissance obsession with Magic. Guests include Peter Forshaw, Valery Rees and Jonathan Sawday....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Renaissance obsession with Magic. Guests include Peter Forshaw, Valery Rees and Jonathan Sawday.Thu, 17 Jun 2004 09:00:00 +010028:09http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20040617-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20040617-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg examines our knowledge of the planets in both our and other solar systems. With Hugh Jones, Carolyn Crawford and Paul Murdin.Melvyn Bragg examines our knowledge of the planets in both our and other solar systems. With Hugh Jones, Carolyn Crawford and Paul Murdin....Melvyn Bragg examines our knowledge of the planets in both our and other solar systems. With Hugh Jones, Carolyn Crawford and Paul Murdin.Thu, 27 May 2004 09:00:00 +010028:21http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20040527-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20040527-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg examines the number between 1 and -1, once denounced as the devil's work. With Ian Stewart, Lisa Jardine and Robert Kaplan.Melvyn Bragg examines the number between 1 and -1, once denounced as the devil's work. With Ian Stewart, Lisa Jardine and Robert Kaplan....Melvyn Bragg examines the number between 1 and -1, once denounced as the devil's work. With Ian Stewart, Lisa Jardine and Robert Kaplan.Thu, 13 May 2004 09:00:00 +010042:08http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20040513-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20040513-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss how emotional experiences can become physical symptoms. Guests include Juliet Mitchel, Rachel Bowlby and Brett Kahr.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss how emotional experiences can become physical symptoms. Guests include Juliet Mitchel, Rachel Bowlby and Brett Kahr....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss how emotional experiences can become physical symptoms. Guests include Juliet Mitchel, Rachel Bowlby and Brett Kahr.Thu, 22 Apr 2004 09:00:00 +010028:15http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20040422-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20040422-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg explores the 30 year search to solve all the biggest questions in physics. With Brian Greene, Val Gibson and John Barrow.Melvyn Bragg explores the 30 year search to solve all the biggest questions in physics. With Brian Greene, Val Gibson and John Barrow....Melvyn Bragg explores the 30 year search to solve all the biggest questions in physics. With Brian Greene, Val Gibson and John Barrow.Thu, 25 Mar 2004 09:00:00 +000042:03http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20040325-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20040325-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the function and interpretation of dreams. Guests include VS Ramachandran, Mark Solms and Martin Conway.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the function and interpretation of dreams. Guests include VS Ramachandran, Mark Solms and Martin Conway....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the function and interpretation of dreams. Guests include VS Ramachandran, Mark Solms and Martin Conway.Thu, 04 Mar 2004 09:00:00 +000028:18http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20040304-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20040304-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Ernest Rutherford, the father of nuclear science. Guests include Jim Al-Kahlili, Simon Schaffer and Patricia Fara.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Ernest Rutherford, the father of nuclear science. Guests include Jim Al-Kahlili, Simon Schaffer and Patricia Fara....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Ernest Rutherford, the father of nuclear science. Guests include Jim Al-Kahlili, Simon Schaffer and Patricia Fara.Thu, 19 Feb 2004 09:00:00 +000028:17http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20040219-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20040219-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the origins and history of codes. Guests include Simon Singh, Lisa Jardine and Fred Piper.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the origins and history of codes. Guests include Simon Singh, Lisa Jardine and Fred Piper....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the origins and history of codes. Guests include Simon Singh, Lisa Jardine and Fred Piper.Thu, 29 Jan 2004 09:00:00 +000042:21http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20040129-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20040129-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg discusses Jean-Baptiste Lamarck, the 18th century French precursor to Darwin. With guests Steve Jones, Sandy Knapp and Simon Conway Morris.Melvyn Bragg discusses Jean-Baptiste Lamarck, the 18th century French precursor to Darwin. With guests Steve Jones, Sandy Knapp and Simon Conway Morris....Melvyn Bragg discusses Jean-Baptiste Lamarck, the 18th century French precursor to Darwin. With guests Steve Jones, Sandy Knapp and Simon Conway Morris.Wed, 24 Dec 2003 09:00:00 +000057:01http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20031224-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20031224-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg examines the age of the Earth and its division into four great Eons. With guests Hazel Rymer, Richard Corfield and Henry Gee.Melvyn Bragg examines the age of the Earth and its division into four great Eons. With guests Hazel Rymer, Richard Corfield and Henry Gee....Melvyn Bragg examines the age of the Earth and its division into four great Eons. With guests Hazel Rymer, Richard Corfield and Henry Gee.Thu, 20 Nov 2003 09:00:00 +000028:07http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20031120-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20031120-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the nature and existence of mathematical infinity. Guests include Ian Stewart, Robert Kaplan and Sarah Rees.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the nature and existence of mathematical infinity. Guests include Ian Stewart, Robert Kaplan and Sarah Rees....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the nature and existence of mathematical infinity. Guests include Ian Stewart, Robert Kaplan and Sarah Rees.Thu, 23 Oct 2003 09:00:00 +010042:16http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20031023-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20031023-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4The work and legacy of the often overlooked 19th century scientist James Clerk Maxwell. With Simon Schaffer, Joanna Haigh and Peter Harman.The work and legacy of the often overlooked 19th century scientist James Clerk Maxwell. With Simon Schaffer, Joanna Haigh and Peter Harman....The work and legacy of the often overlooked 19th century scientist James Clerk Maxwell. With Simon Schaffer, Joanna Haigh and Peter Harman.Thu, 02 Oct 2003 09:00:00 +010042:14http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20031002-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20031002-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg examines the attempt to define humanity’s part in the natural world. With Roger Scruton, Angie Hobbs and Karen Edwards.Melvyn Bragg examines the attempt to define humanity’s part in the natural world. With Roger Scruton, Angie Hobbs and Karen Edwards....Melvyn Bragg examines the attempt to define humanity’s part in the natural world. With Roger Scruton, Angie Hobbs and Karen Edwards.Thu, 10 Jul 2003 09:00:00 +010042:13http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20030710-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20030710-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the formation and eruption of volcanoes. Guests include Steve Self, Hillary Downes and Bill Muguire.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the formation and eruption of volcanoes. Guests include Steve Self, Hillary Downes and Bill Muguire....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the formation and eruption of volcanoes. Guests include Steve Self, Hillary Downes and Bill Muguire.Thu, 03 Jul 2003 09:00:00 +010042:16http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20030703-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20030703-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg examines an 18th century group of pioneering scientists and engineers. With Jenny Uglow, Peter Jones and Simon Schaffer.Melvyn Bragg examines an 18th century group of pioneering scientists and engineers. With Jenny Uglow, Peter Jones and Simon Schaffer....Melvyn Bragg examines an 18th century group of pioneering scientists and engineers. With Jenny Uglow, Peter Jones and Simon Schaffer.Thu, 05 Jun 2003 09:00:00 +010028:16http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20030605-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20030605-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss blood, from medical progress to the link to the divine. Guests include Miri Rubin, Jonathan Sawday and Anne Hardy.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss blood, from medical progress to the link to the divine. Guests include Miri Rubin, Jonathan Sawday and Anne Hardy....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss blood, from medical progress to the link to the divine. Guests include Miri Rubin, Jonathan Sawday and Anne Hardy.Thu, 22 May 2003 09:00:00 +010041:36http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20030522-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20030522-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the life cycle of stars. Guests include Paul Murdin, Janna Levin and Phil Charles.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the life cycle of stars. Guests include Paul Murdin, Janna Levin and Phil Charles....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the life cycle of stars. Guests include Paul Murdin, Janna Levin and Phil Charles.Thu, 27 Mar 2003 09:00:00 +000028:19http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20030327-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20030327-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg explores the fascinating and mystifying science of meteorology. With guests Richard Hamblyn, Liba Taub and Vladimir Jankovic .Melvyn Bragg explores the fascinating and mystifying science of meteorology. With guests Richard Hamblyn, Liba Taub and Vladimir Jankovic ....Melvyn Bragg explores the fascinating and mystifying science of meteorology. With guests Richard Hamblyn, Liba Taub and Vladimir Jankovic .Thu, 06 Mar 2003 09:00:00 +000028:06http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20030306-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20030306-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg explores the question and theories of a grand design in the universe. With guests Simon Conway-Morris, Sandy Knapp and John Brooke.Melvyn Bragg explores the question and theories of a grand design in the universe. With guests Simon Conway-Morris, Sandy Knapp and John Brooke....Melvyn Bragg explores the question and theories of a grand design in the universe. With guests Simon Conway-Morris, Sandy Knapp and John Brooke.Thu, 13 Feb 2003 09:00:00 +000028:10http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20030213-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20030213-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg explores the ancient origins of our Gregorian calendar. With Peter Watson, Robert Poole and Kristen Lippencott.Melvyn Bragg explores the ancient origins of our Gregorian calendar. With Peter Watson, Robert Poole and Kristen Lippencott....Melvyn Bragg explores the ancient origins of our Gregorian calendar. With Peter Watson, Robert Poole and Kristen Lippencott.Thu, 19 Dec 2002 09:00:00 +000041:45http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20021219-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20021219-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg examines how humans have understood and fought disease throughout history. Guests include Anne Hardy, Chris Dye and David Bradley.Melvyn Bragg examines how humans have understood and fought disease throughout history. Guests include Anne Hardy, Chris Dye and David Bradley....Melvyn Bragg examines how humans have understood and fought disease throughout history. Guests include Anne Hardy, Chris Dye and David Bradley.Thu, 12 Dec 2002 09:00:00 +000028:10http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20021212-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20021212-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg investigates the creatives forces of the imagination. With guests Susan Stuart, Steven Mithen and Semir Zeki.Melvyn Bragg investigates the creatives forces of the imagination. With guests Susan Stuart, Steven Mithen and Semir Zeki....Melvyn Bragg investigates the creatives forces of the imagination. With guests Susan Stuart, Steven Mithen and Semir Zeki.Thu, 28 Nov 2002 09:00:00 +000028:03http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20021128-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20021128-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg examines whether our natures are innate or defined by unbringing. With Steven Pinker, John Gray and Janet Radcliffe Richards.Melvyn Bragg examines whether our natures are innate or defined by unbringing. With Steven Pinker, John Gray and Janet Radcliffe Richards....Melvyn Bragg examines whether our natures are innate or defined by unbringing. With Steven Pinker, John Gray and Janet Radcliffe Richards.Thu, 07 Nov 2002 09:00:00 +000042:10http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20021107-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20021107-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the origin of the concept and historical role of the scientist. With Patricia Fara, John Gribbin and Hugh Pennington.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the origin of the concept and historical role of the scientist. With Patricia Fara, John Gribbin and Hugh Pennington....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the origin of the concept and historical role of the scientist. With Patricia Fara, John Gribbin and Hugh Pennington.Thu, 24 Oct 2002 09:00:00 +010028:01http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20021024-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20021024-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg examines the role of narcotics and stimulants in the history of medicine. Including guests Sadie Plant, Mike Jay and Richard Davenport-Hines.Melvyn Bragg examines the role of narcotics and stimulants in the history of medicine. Including guests Sadie Plant, Mike Jay and Richard Davenport-Hines....Melvyn Bragg examines the role of narcotics and stimulants in the history of medicine. Including guests Sadie Plant, Mike Jay and Richard Davenport-Hines.Thu, 23 May 2002 09:00:00 +010028:10http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20020523-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20020523-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg examines how Chaos Theory has affected our understanding of the universe. With Susan Greenfield, Neil Johnson and David Papineau.Melvyn Bragg examines how Chaos Theory has affected our understanding of the universe. With Susan Greenfield, Neil Johnson and David Papineau....Melvyn Bragg examines how Chaos Theory has affected our understanding of the universe. With Susan Greenfield, Neil Johnson and David Papineau.Thu, 16 May 2002 09:00:00 +010042:13http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20020516-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20020516-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg examines the attempt to reconcile Quantum Theory and classical physics. With Roger Penrose, Fay Dowker and Tony Sudbery.Melvyn Bragg examines the attempt to reconcile Quantum Theory and classical physics. With Roger Penrose, Fay Dowker and Tony Sudbery....Melvyn Bragg examines the attempt to reconcile Quantum Theory and classical physics. With Roger Penrose, Fay Dowker and Tony Sudbery.Thu, 02 May 2002 09:00:00 +010028:14http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20020502-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20020502-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss our chances of ever discovering life on another planet. Guests include Simon Goodwin, Heather Couper and Ian Stewart.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss our chances of ever discovering life on another planet. Guests include Simon Goodwin, Heather Couper and Ian Stewart....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss our chances of ever discovering life on another planet. Guests include Simon Goodwin, Heather Couper and Ian Stewart.Thu, 04 Apr 2002 09:00:00 +010028:16http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20020404-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20020404-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4The 2000 year old history of mankind's quest to understand the human body. With Ruth Richardson, Andrew Cunningham and Harold Ellis.The 2000 year old history of mankind's quest to understand the human body. With Ruth Richardson, Andrew Cunningham and Harold Ellis....The 2000 year old history of mankind's quest to understand the human body. With Ruth Richardson, Andrew Cunningham and Harold Ellis.Thu, 14 Feb 2002 09:00:00 +000028:16http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20020214-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20020214-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the shape, size and topology of the universe. With Janna Levin, Martin Rees and Julian Barbour.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the shape, size and topology of the universe. With Janna Levin, Martin Rees and Julian Barbour....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the shape, size and topology of the universe. With Janna Levin, Martin Rees and Julian Barbour.Thu, 07 Feb 2002 09:00:00 +000028:14http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20020207-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20020207-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg examines the 20th century development of nuclear physics as a science. With guests John Gribbin, Christine Sutton and Jim Al-Khalili.Melvyn Bragg examines the 20th century development of nuclear physics as a science. With guests John Gribbin, Christine Sutton and Jim Al-Khalili....Melvyn Bragg examines the 20th century development of nuclear physics as a science. With guests John Gribbin, Christine Sutton and Jim Al-Khalili.Thu, 10 Jan 2002 09:00:00 +000028:05http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20020110-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20020110-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests explore the development of the science of genetics. With Richard Dawkins, Linda Partridge and Steve Jones.Melvyn Bragg and guests explore the development of the science of genetics. With Richard Dawkins, Linda Partridge and Steve Jones....Melvyn Bragg and guests explore the development of the science of genetics. With Richard Dawkins, Linda Partridge and Steve Jones.Thu, 13 Dec 2001 09:00:00 +000028:00http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20011213-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20011213-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg explores what science has revealed, and we still don't know, about the sea. With Simon Schaffer, Tony Rice and Margaret Deacon.Melvyn Bragg explores what science has revealed, and we still don't know, about the sea. With Simon Schaffer, Tony Rice and Margaret Deacon....Melvyn Bragg explores what science has revealed, and we still don't know, about the sea. With Simon Schaffer, Tony Rice and Margaret Deacon.Thu, 22 Nov 2001 09:00:00 +000028:09http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20011122-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20011122-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg discusses the origins of the Earth. Guests include Simon Winchester, Cherry Lewis and John Cosgrove.Melvyn Bragg discusses the origins of the Earth. Guests include Simon Winchester, Cherry Lewis and John Cosgrove....Melvyn Bragg discusses the origins of the Earth. Guests include Simon Winchester, Cherry Lewis and John Cosgrove.Thu, 05 Jul 2001 09:00:00 +010028:12http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20010705-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20010705-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Black Holes, the ghosts of massive stars. With Martin Rees, Jocelyn Bell Burnell and Martin Ward.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Black Holes, the ghosts of massive stars. With Martin Rees, Jocelyn Bell Burnell and Martin Ward....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Black Holes, the ghosts of massive stars. With Martin Rees, Jocelyn Bell Burnell and Martin Ward.Thu, 12 Apr 2001 09:00:00 +010028:11http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20010412-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20010412-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4The significance of fossils in history and the impact of techniques in understanding them. With Diane Edwards, Richard Corfield and Richard Fortey.The significance of fossils in history and the impact of techniques in understanding them. With Diane Edwards, Richard Corfield and Richard Fortey....The significance of fossils in history and the impact of techniques in understanding them. With Diane Edwards, Richard Corfield and Richard Fortey.Thu, 22 Mar 2001 09:00:00 +000042:17http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20010322-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20010322-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the 20th century attempts to understand the Quantum world. With guests Lee Smolin, John Gribbin and Janna Levin.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the 20th century attempts to understand the Quantum world. With guests Lee Smolin, John Gribbin and Janna Levin....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the 20th century attempts to understand the Quantum world. With guests Lee Smolin, John Gribbin and Janna Levin.Thu, 22 Feb 2001 09:00:00 +000028:19http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20010222-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20010222-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg examines whether agriculture or trade drove 19th century British imperialism. Including guests Richard Drayton, Ziauddin Sardar and Maria Misra.Melvyn Bragg examines whether agriculture or trade drove 19th century British imperialism. Including guests Richard Drayton, Ziauddin Sardar and Maria Misra....Melvyn Bragg examines whether agriculture or trade drove 19th century British imperialism. Including guests Richard Drayton, Ziauddin Sardar and Maria Misra.Thu, 01 Feb 2001 09:00:00 +000028:21http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20010201-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20010201-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg examines whether mathematics is a process of invention or of discovery. With guests Ian Stewart, Margaret Wertheim and John Barrow.Melvyn Bragg examines whether mathematics is a process of invention or of discovery. With guests Ian Stewart, Margaret Wertheim and John Barrow....Melvyn Bragg examines whether mathematics is a process of invention or of discovery. With guests Ian Stewart, Margaret Wertheim and John Barrow.Thu, 11 Jan 2001 09:00:00 +000028:20http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20010111-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20010111-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg explores the basis and context for the ideas of Evolutionary Psychology. With Steven Rose, Nicholas Humphrey and Janet Radcliffe Richards.Melvyn Bragg explores the basis and context for the ideas of Evolutionary Psychology. With Steven Rose, Nicholas Humphrey and Janet Radcliffe Richards....Melvyn Bragg explores the basis and context for the ideas of Evolutionary Psychology. With Steven Rose, Nicholas Humphrey and Janet Radcliffe Richards.Thu, 02 Nov 2000 09:00:00 +000028:18http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20001102-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20001102-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg considers whether what is true in physics is true in all areas of existence. With Nancy Cartwright, Mark Buchanan and Frank Close.Melvyn Bragg considers whether what is true in physics is true in all areas of existence. With Nancy Cartwright, Mark Buchanan and Frank Close....Melvyn Bragg considers whether what is true in physics is true in all areas of existence. With Nancy Cartwright, Mark Buchanan and Frank Close.Thu, 19 Oct 2000 09:00:00 +010028:05http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20001019-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20001019-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg investigates how neuroscience can explain the enigmas of consciousness. With Gerald Edelman, Igor Aleksander and Margaret Boden.Melvyn Bragg investigates how neuroscience can explain the enigmas of consciousness. With Gerald Edelman, Igor Aleksander and Margaret Boden....Melvyn Bragg investigates how neuroscience can explain the enigmas of consciousness. With Gerald Edelman, Igor Aleksander and Margaret Boden.Thu, 29 Jun 2000 09:00:00 +010042:33http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20000629-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20000629-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg explores chemistry's ongoing mission to understand irreducible substances. Including Paul Strathern, Mary Archer and John Murrell.Melvyn Bragg explores chemistry's ongoing mission to understand irreducible substances. Including Paul Strathern, Mary Archer and John Murrell....Melvyn Bragg explores chemistry's ongoing mission to understand irreducible substances. Including Paul Strathern, Mary Archer and John Murrell.Thu, 25 May 2000 09:00:00 +010028:01http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20000525-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20000525-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the evolution of the human species. With Lesley Aiello, Robert Foley and Mark Roberts.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the evolution of the human species. With Lesley Aiello, Robert Foley and Mark Roberts....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the evolution of the human species. With Lesley Aiello, Robert Foley and Mark Roberts.Thu, 27 Apr 2000 09:00:00 +010028:06http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20000427-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20000427-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg examines the science of taxonomy; the classification of the natural world. Henry Gee, Colin Tudge and Sandy Knapp.Melvyn Bragg examines the science of taxonomy; the classification of the natural world. Henry Gee, Colin Tudge and Sandy Knapp....Melvyn Bragg examines the science of taxonomy; the classification of the natural world. Henry Gee, Colin Tudge and Sandy Knapp.Thu, 06 Apr 2000 09:00:00 +010028:24http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20000406-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20000406-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4The 20th century pursuit in physics for the ultimate theory of everything. Brian Greene and Martin Rees join Melvyn Bragg.The 20th century pursuit in physics for the ultimate theory of everything. Brian Greene and Martin Rees join Melvyn Bragg....The 20th century pursuit in physics for the ultimate theory of everything. Brian Greene and Martin Rees join Melvyn Bragg.Thu, 24 Feb 2000 09:00:00 +000028:13http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20000224-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20000224-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg assesses the scientific legacy of the 18th century German poet Goethe. With guests Nicholas Boyle and Simon Schaffer.Melvyn Bragg assesses the scientific legacy of the 18th century German poet Goethe. With guests Nicholas Boyle and Simon Schaffer....Melvyn Bragg assesses the scientific legacy of the 18th century German poet Goethe. With guests Nicholas Boyle and Simon Schaffer.Thu, 10 Feb 2000 09:00:00 +000028:03http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20000210-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20000210-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg explores the social and economic consequences of the information revolution. With Charles Leadbeater and Ian Angell.Melvyn Bragg explores the social and economic consequences of the information revolution. With Charles Leadbeater and Ian Angell....Melvyn Bragg explores the social and economic consequences of the information revolution. With Charles Leadbeater and Ian Angell.Thu, 13 Jan 2000 09:00:00 +000027:42http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20000113-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20000113-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg examines predictions and solutions for global warming and rising sea levels. Guest speakers include John Houghton and George Monbiot.Melvyn Bragg examines predictions and solutions for global warming and rising sea levels. Guest speakers include John Houghton and George Monbiot....Melvyn Bragg examines predictions and solutions for global warming and rising sea levels. Guest speakers include John Houghton and George Monbiot.Thu, 06 Jan 2000 09:00:00 +000027:30http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20000106-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_20000106-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg examines the history of mankind’s attempt to understand the nature of time. With Neil F. Johnson and Lee Smolin.Melvyn Bragg examines the history of mankind’s attempt to understand the nature of time. With Neil F. Johnson and Lee Smolin....Melvyn Bragg examines the history of mankind’s attempt to understand the nature of time. With Neil F. Johnson and Lee Smolin.Thu, 30 Dec 1999 09:00:00 +000028:16http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_19991230-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_19991230-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the technological advances and ethics of modern medicine. With Sheila McLean and Barry Jackson.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the technological advances and ethics of modern medicine. With Sheila McLean and Barry Jackson....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the technological advances and ethics of modern medicine. With Sheila McLean and Barry Jackson.Thu, 16 Dec 1999 09:00:00 +000027:41http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_19991216-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_19991216-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests explores the part genes play in our personalities. With Steve Jones and Matt Ridley.Melvyn Bragg and guests explores the part genes play in our personalities. With Steve Jones and Matt Ridley....Melvyn Bragg and guests explores the part genes play in our personalities. With Steve Jones and Matt Ridley.Thu, 23 Sep 1999 09:00:00 +010028:09http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_19990923-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_19990923-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the causes and our mechanisms of coping with pain. With Semir Zeki and Patrick Wall.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the causes and our mechanisms of coping with pain. With Semir Zeki and Patrick Wall....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the causes and our mechanisms of coping with pain. With Semir Zeki and Patrick Wall.Thu, 22 Jul 1999 09:00:00 +010028:14http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_19990722-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_19990722-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg explores the origins, manifestations and possibilities of intelligence with Ken Richardson and Michael Ruse.Melvyn Bragg explores the origins, manifestations and possibilities of intelligence with Ken Richardson and Michael Ruse....Melvyn Bragg explores the origins, manifestations and possibilities of intelligence with Ken Richardson and Michael Ruse.Thu, 01 Jul 1999 09:00:00 +010028:11http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_19990701-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_19990701-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg examines the history of what we know about the origins of the universe. With Martin Rees and Paul Davies.Melvyn Bragg examines the history of what we know about the origins of the universe. With Martin Rees and Paul Davies....Melvyn Bragg examines the history of what we know about the origins of the universe. With Martin Rees and Paul Davies.Thu, 20 May 1999 09:00:00 +010028:22http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_19990520-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_19990520-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg examines the importance of mathematics in relation to other sciences.Melvyn Bragg examines the importance of mathematics in relation to other sciences....Melvyn Bragg examines the importance of mathematics in relation to other sciences.Thu, 06 May 1999 09:00:00 +010028:11http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_19990506-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_19990506-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss whether we are near to achieving the thinking, feeling computer. With Igor Aleksander and John Searle.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss whether we are near to achieving the thinking, feeling computer. With Igor Aleksander and John Searle....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss whether we are near to achieving the thinking, feeling computer. With Igor Aleksander and John Searle.Thu, 29 Apr 1999 09:00:00 +010028:17http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_19990429-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_19990429-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg examines the future of gene therapy and advances in evolutionary biology, with Colin Tudge and John Maynard Smith.Melvyn Bragg examines the future of gene therapy and advances in evolutionary biology, with Colin Tudge and John Maynard Smith....Melvyn Bragg examines the future of gene therapy and advances in evolutionary biology, with Colin Tudge and John Maynard Smith.Thu, 15 Apr 1999 09:00:00 +010028:16http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_19990415-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_19990415-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the role of animals in humankind’s search for knowledge. With Colin Blakemore and Linda Birke.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the role of animals in humankind’s search for knowledge. With Colin Blakemore and Linda Birke....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the role of animals in humankind’s search for knowledge. With Colin Blakemore and Linda Birke.Thu, 18 Mar 1999 09:00:00 +000028:15http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_19990318-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_19990318-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg looks at how cyberspace has introduced a new concept of space in our world. With Margaret Wertheim and John Polkinghorne.Melvyn Bragg looks at how cyberspace has introduced a new concept of space in our world. With Margaret Wertheim and John Polkinghorne....Melvyn Bragg looks at how cyberspace has introduced a new concept of space in our world. With Margaret Wertheim and John Polkinghorne.Thu, 18 Feb 1999 09:00:00 +000028:03http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_19990218-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_19990218-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg examines the relevance of psychoanalysis at the end of the 20th century. With Adam Phillips and Juliet Mitchell.Melvyn Bragg examines the relevance of psychoanalysis at the end of the 20th century. With Adam Phillips and Juliet Mitchell....Melvyn Bragg examines the relevance of psychoanalysis at the end of the 20th century. With Adam Phillips and Juliet Mitchell.Thu, 04 Feb 1999 09:00:00 +000028:16http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_19990204-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_19990204-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests look at the ethical, economic and biological implications of living longer. With Tom Kirkwood and Alan Walker.Melvyn Bragg and guests look at the ethical, economic and biological implications of living longer. With Tom Kirkwood and Alan Walker....Melvyn Bragg and guests look at the ethical, economic and biological implications of living longer. With Tom Kirkwood and Alan Walker.Thu, 28 Jan 1999 09:00:00 +000027:43http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_19990128-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_19990128-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg looks at the implications of the developments in genetic engineering, with Bryan Appleyard and Grahame Bulfield.Melvyn Bragg looks at the implications of the developments in genetic engineering, with Bryan Appleyard and Grahame Bulfield....Melvyn Bragg looks at the implications of the developments in genetic engineering, with Bryan Appleyard and Grahame Bulfield.Thu, 14 Jan 1999 09:00:00 +000027:54http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_19990114-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_19990114-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests examine the little we know and what we don’t yet know about the brain. With Vilayanur Ramachandran and Susan Greenfield.Melvyn Bragg and guests examine the little we know and what we don’t yet know about the brain. With Vilayanur Ramachandran and Susan Greenfield....Melvyn Bragg and guests examine the little we know and what we don’t yet know about the brain. With Vilayanur Ramachandran and Susan Greenfield.Thu, 24 Dec 1998 09:00:00 +000028:13http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_19981224-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_19981224-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss our knowledge of memory and the functioning of the brain. With Steven Rose and Dan Robinson.Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss our knowledge of memory and the functioning of the brain. With Steven Rose and Dan Robinson....Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss our knowledge of memory and the functioning of the brain. With Steven Rose and Dan Robinson.Thu, 19 Nov 1998 09:00:00 +000027:53http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_19981119-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_19981119-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg examines how perceptions of science have changed in the 20th century. With Mary Midgely and John GribbinMelvyn Bragg examines how perceptions of science have changed in the 20th century. With Mary Midgely and John Gribbin...Melvyn Bragg examines how perceptions of science have changed in the 20th century. With Mary Midgely and John GribbinThu, 05 Nov 1998 09:00:00 +000028:01http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_19981105-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_19981105-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4Melvyn Bragg examines whether science has ruined our sense of poetic wonder at the world. With Ian McEwan and Richard Dawkins.Melvyn Bragg examines whether science has ruined our sense of poetic wonder at the world. With Ian McEwan and Richard Dawkins....Melvyn Bragg examines whether science has ruined our sense of poetic wonder at the world. With Ian McEwan and Richard Dawkins.Thu, 29 Oct 1998 09:00:00 +000028:00http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_19981029-0900.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iots/iots_19981029-0900a.mp3BBC Radio 4