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Free Thinking Episodes

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    Mona Siddiqui, Ziauddin Sardar, Navid Kermani

    Philip Dodd explores Islam, Mecca and the Quran with Mona Siddiqui and Ziauddin Sardar.

  2. British Monarchy Past and Present

    Philip Dodd and a panel including Deborah Orr and Philip Ziegler explore British monarchy.

  3. Theatre in South Africa and the Czech Republic: Janet Suzman and Roger Scruton

    Philip Dodd, Roger Scruton and Janet Suzman reflect on Czech and South African theatre.

  4. Landmark - 2001: A Space Odyssey with Brian Cox, Keir Dullea, Gary Lockwood and Chris Frayling

    A special discussion recorded at the BFI to mark the re-release of 2001: A Space Odyssey.

  5. Global Crisis with Geoffrey Parker, Kieslowski's The Decalogue, Conflict Time Photography Exhibition

    Geoffrey Parker talks to Anne McElvoy about the relationship between weather and war.

  6. Marilynne Robinson, Jane Smiley, Richard Ford

    In a special edition, Matthew Sweet explores depictions of American life and history.

  7. Antarctica: Testing Ground for the Human Species

    Ben Saunders, Meredith Hooper, Hugh Broughton and Jonathan Bamber join Rana Mitter.

  9. Akram Khan, Images of Witchcraft, Eileen Atkins in the Witch of Edmonton

    WIth conversation from choreographer Akram Khan, plus witchcraft on stage and in prints.

  10. Artists' Mannequins, Mike Leigh, Guy Fawkes Traditions

    With Matthew Sweet. Mike Leigh on his new film, plus an exhibition of artists' mannequins.

  11. Margaret Atwood

    Anne McElvoy is joined by celebrated Canadian novelist Margaret Atwood.

  12. Peter Carey, A History Manifesto

    With Peter Carey's novel Amnesia and debating whether history can rescue public policy.

  13. Landmark: Proust's A la recherche du temps perdu

    A landmark edition celebrating Proust's great novel In Search of Lost Time.

  14. William Morris, Our Town, The Roosevelts

    With two William Morris exhibitions, the play Our Town and the documentary The Roosevelts.

  15. David Baddiel, Shlomo Sand, Julie Burchill

    Rana Mitter is joined by David Baddiel, Shlomo Sand and Julie Burchill.

  16. Man Booker Prize, Sherlock Holmes, Plato and Aristotle

    Mark Gatiss and Matthew Sweet discuss Sherlock Holmes. Plus the 2014 Man Booker Prize.

  17. Anselm Kiefer and Sigmar Polke, Henry IV, Patrick Modiano

    Anne McElvoy discusses Phyllida Lloyd's all-female production of Shakespeare's Henry IV.

  18. Tim Minchin, Shami Chakrabarti, David Cronenberg

    Matthew Sweet is joined by Tim Minchin, Shami Chakrabarti and film-maker David Cronenberg.

  19. Matthew Barzun, Speed-the-Plow Review

    Anne McElvoy is joined by the US ambassador to Britain. Plus a review of Speed-the-Plow.

  20. Kristin Scott Thomas as Electra, Ai Weiwei at Blenheim Palace

    Rana Mitter with a first-night review of Sophocles' Electra, starring Kristin Scott Thomas

  21. Neel Mukherjee, Images of China

    Matthew Sweet talks to novelist Neel Mukherjee, shortlisted for the 2014 Man Booker Prize.

  22. Thomas Ostermeier, Joseph O'Neill, Ali Smith

    Thomas Ostermeier's Ibsen adaptation, Joseph O'Neill and Man Booker nominee Ali Smith.

  23. Howard Jacobson, Francis Fukuyama

    Philip Dodd is joined by political scientist Francis Fukuyama and author Howard Jacobson.

  24. Language

    Matthew Sweet discusses language with Steven Pinker and Will Self.

  25. Figuring out Abstract Art

    From Tate Modern, London, Anne McElvoy leads a debate about abstract art past and present.

  26. Martin Amis in Conversation at the 蜜芽传媒 Proms

    Author Martin Amis discusses his writing with Philip Dodd.

  27. Lenny Henry in Conversation at Birmingham Rep

    Lenny Henry talks to Matthew Sweet in front of an audience at Birmingham Rep.

  28. The Battle of Culloden, Outlander, Peter Watkins

    Matthew Sweet with Outlander creator Diana Gabaldon, historian Tom Devine and John Cook.

  29. City of London Festival Debate

    Anne McElvoy, her panel and audience debate the influence of emotion on the money markets.

  30. Kenyan Authors Ngugi wa Thiong'o and Billy Kahora

    Philip Dodd discusses Kenya past and present with Billy Kahora and Ngugi wa Thiong'o.

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