Free Thinking Episodes Available now
Medieval Manuscripts, Emma Donoghue, The Story of Boris Vian
With a discussion about medieval illuminated manuscripts, plus author Emma Donoghue.
American Power? Suzan-Lori Parks, Gary Younge, Abstract Expressionism
With dramatist Suzan-Lori Parks, plus gun culture and abstract expressionism at the RA.
Shelina Janmohamed, Edward Ardizzone's Art, Jewish identity in fiction
With Anne McElvoy. Including Shelina Janmohamed and a discussion on Edward Ardizzone's art
Energy and Landscape: Edward Burtynsky, Ella Hickson
Philip Dodd is joined by artist Edward Burtynsky and playwright Ella Hickson.
Thames Estuary Festival, Jatinder Verma, Arne N忙ss
From Dickens & wartime defences to Doctor Who, Matthew Sweet explores the Thames estuary
Aphra Behn, 1066 and the South Coast, Mark Thompson
Anne McElvoy discusses Aphra Behn at the RSC and a festival marking 1066.
Brazilian Culture, Saying the Unsayable, Addiction, Raqib Shaw
Anne McElvoy looks ahead to the Rio Olympics, discussing Brazilian culture.
War and Modern Memory
Philip Dodd discusses war and modern memory.
Liverpool Art Biennial
Matthew Sweet and critic Natalie Haynes report from the Liverpool Biennial.
Scotland, Wales and the Ukraine, Lidudumalingani
Anne McElvoy discusses Welsh links to Ukraine, plus Welsh fiction since devolution.
