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Thinking Allowed Episodes

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    Prostitution in the Community; Drinking and Moderation

    Laurie Taylor explores the impact of sex work on local residents and businesses.

  2. Why Music Matters?; Bhangra and Belonging

    Laurie Taylor explores the role of music in our lives with Prof David Hesmondhalgh.

  3. Waiting in A&E; Faith and Doubt

    Laurie looks at research into the fragility of both religious and political belief systems

  4. Sensory Multiculturalism in an East End Market; Cultural Passions

    Laurie Taylor discusses the emotional commitment people bring to 'high' and 'low' culture.

  5. Love

    A Thinking Allowed special on 'romantic love'.

  6. Santa Helpers; Christmas Tradition

    Laurie Taylor presents a special programme on our construction of Christmas tradition.

  7. Couples and Chronic Illness; Fashion and Dress in Later Life

    The links between clothing and age. Also, how couples deal with chronic illness.

  8. Pocket Calculator in Papua New Guinea; Chicago

    Laurie discusses a landmark study into communities. Also, pockets in Papua New Guinea.

  9. Tooth Loss; Communist Utopia in a Spanish Village

    Laurie hears about an egalitarian enclave in Andalucia. Also, the meaning of tooth loss.

  10. Boxing in Gleason's Gym; Sport and Capitalism

    Is modern sport a product of our economic system? Also, boxing's golden age.

  11. The Poppy; Traveller Children in Schools

    Laurie explores the origins the Remembrance Day poppy. Also, traveller children in schools

  12. Work and Consumption; Neo-liberal Economics

    Laurie Taylor discusses why neoliberal economics still dominates the post-recession world.

  13. Richard Hoggart; The Anti-Social Family

    Laurie Taylor discusses the first biography of this leading cultural commentator.

  14. Sex Workers and International Migration; Poverty in Britain

    Laurie Taylor explores prize-winning research. Also Vietnamese sex workers turned US wives

  15. Muslim Fundamentalism; Customer Abuse to Service Workers

    A study into Muslim resistance to religious extremism. Also, customer abuse of service.

  16. Section 136 and Mental Health Act; 蜜芽传媒 World Service

    The World Service and its broadcasters. Also, the use of mental health 'sections'.

  17. Twitter; Elite University Admissions

    Laurie looks at social communication in the Twitter age. Also, elite university admissions

  18. Backpacking food tourist; Touring poverty

    Laurie Taylor on the transformation of slums into visitor attractions. Also, food tourism.

  19. Noodle narratives; British men dancing Capoeira

    The rise of instant noodles. Also, British men dancing like Brazilians.

  20. Holiday hedonism in Ibiza; White working class voters

    Laurie Taylor explores the risk-taking experiences of young British tourists in Ibiza.

  21. Bohemian Soho

    Laurie Taylor considers a cultural history of the Colony Room Club. Also, Soho sex shops.

  22. Erving Goffman - a special programme

    Erving Goffman - a special programme on his work and influence.

  23. Walter Benjamin - a special programme on his work and influence

    Walter Benjamin - a special programme on his work and influence.

  24. Michel Foucault - a special programme on his work and influence.

    Michel Foucault - a special programme on his work and influence.

  25. Drug users and enforcement; 'Militant' Liverpool

    Laurie Taylor considers the impact of drug enforcement operations.

  26. The Minutemen; 'Lay' Witnesses in Court

    US activists in search of illegal immigrants. Also, lay witnesses in court.

  27. 'Teddies' and 'Gollies'; Smart-casual dining

    The transformation of gourmet restaurant style. Also, racialised children's literature.

  28. Food Work in Hospital Wards; The Bangladesh/India Border

    The Bangladesh/India border: danger and progress. Also, elderly malnutrition in hospitals.

  29. Raising Middle-Class Black Children; Neon

    How neon illuminates the world, plus middle-class black families and education.

  30. Terrorism Studies

    Laurie Taylor explores a new academic field emerging. Also, political violence in Pakistan

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