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Scottish nationalism and identity; Austerity
The impact of financial crisis on public health. Also, race and Scottish identity.

'Long Hours' work culture; Empty labour
Employees who pursue private actitivies at work. Also, 'long hours' work culture.

Multicultural Prison; Jellied Eels
Laurie Taylor discusses life in the modern male prison. Also, jellied eels and 'disgust'.

Live Music - from Dance Hall to the 100 Club
Laurie Taylor explores a social history of live music from 1950 to 1967.

Stammering and Identity; Land of Too Much
Poverty versus abundance in the US. Plus managing a social stigma for people who stammer.

Middle Class Enclaves and Escapes
Special edition recorded at the British Sociological Association's 2013 conference.

British class survey; Tribute to Geoff Pearson
Laurie Taylor explores a unique piece of research done by ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Lab UK and social scientists

The Power of Oil
The power of oil - a special programme exploring the role of oil in shaping our society.

English Heritage; Clergy Lives
Laurie Taylor on heritage politics in the UK, and the everyday lives of parish priests.

Thrift Chic; Thatcherism
'Thatcherism' - was it a distinct ideology? Also, the rise of thrift 'chic'.