Thinking Allowed Episodes Available now
Sensory Multiculturalism in an East End Market; Cultural Passions
Laurie Taylor discusses the emotional commitment people bring to 'high' and 'low' culture.
Love
A Thinking Allowed special on 'romantic love'.
Santa Helpers; Christmas Tradition
Laurie Taylor presents a special programme on our construction of Christmas tradition.
Couples and Chronic Illness; Fashion and Dress in Later Life
The links between clothing and age. Also, how couples deal with chronic illness.
Pocket Calculator in Papua New Guinea; Chicago
Laurie discusses a landmark study into communities. Also, pockets in Papua New Guinea.
Tooth Loss; Communist Utopia in a Spanish Village
Laurie hears about an egalitarian enclave in Andalucia. Also, the meaning of tooth loss.
Boxing in Gleason's Gym; Sport and Capitalism
Is modern sport a product of our economic system? Also, boxing's golden age.
The Poppy; Traveller Children in Schools
Laurie explores the origins the Remembrance Day poppy. Also, traveller children in schools
Work and Consumption; Neo-liberal Economics
Laurie Taylor discusses why neoliberal economics still dominates the post-recession world.
Richard Hoggart; The Anti-Social Family
Laurie Taylor discusses the first biography of this leading cultural commentator.
