Archive on 4 Episodes Available now

A Brief History of Anger
American satirist Joe Queenan presents spats, tantrums and explosions from the archive.

Malled: 60 Years of Undercover Shopping
Will Self explores the appeal of the shopping mall.

Read My Lips: Why Politicians Speak the Way They Do
Jonathan Powell explores the secret language of politicians.

Coups and Coalitions: The Two Elections of 1974
Steve Richards on the political fears and shocks of 1974, and their lessons for today.

Alan Lomax - Songs of Freedom
Billy Bragg explores the politics behind the work of folklorist Alan Lomax.

Mustn't Grumble: The Noble British Art of Complaining
Writer Bidisha explores how complaining has become such an important part of British life.

The Art of Filibustering
Ann Trenneman asks whether the filibuster has reached the end of its time.

Peter and the Wolf
Christopher Frayling explores the untold story behind the creation of Prokofiev's classic.

Gone with the Wind: A Legacy
Diane Roberts examines the impact and legacy of the film classic, 75 years on.

Malcolm X in Oxford
Stephen Tuck asks why Malcolm X was so passionate about speaking at an Oxford Union debate