Thinking Allowed Episodes Available now
Sex Workers and International Migration; Poverty in Britain
Laurie Taylor explores prize-winning research. Also Vietnamese sex workers turned US wives
Muslim Fundamentalism; Customer Abuse to Service Workers
A study into Muslim resistance to religious extremism. Also, customer abuse of service.
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'.
Twitter; Elite University Admissions
Laurie looks at social communication in the Twitter age. Also, elite university admissions
Backpacking food tourist; Touring poverty
Laurie Taylor on the transformation of slums into visitor attractions. Also, food tourism.
Noodle narratives; British men dancing Capoeira
The rise of instant noodles. Also, British men dancing like Brazilians.
Holiday hedonism in Ibiza; White working class voters
Laurie Taylor explores the risk-taking experiences of young British tourists in Ibiza.
Bohemian Soho
Laurie Taylor considers a cultural history of the Colony Room Club. Also, Soho sex shops.
Erving Goffman - a special programme
Erving Goffman - a special programme on his work and influence.
Walter Benjamin - a special programme on his work and influence
Walter Benjamin - a special programme on his work and influence.
