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In Our Time Episodes

    Cephalopods

    Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the biology of squid, octopus, cuttlefish and nautilus.

    Cicero

    Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the political philosophy of Marcus Tullius Cicero.

    Anna Akhmatova

    Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the life and work of the celebrated Russian poet.

    The Siege of Malta, 1565

    Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Ottoman attack on the Knights Hospitaller in Malta.

    Hamlet

    Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Shakespeare's best known, longest and most quoted play.

    Beethoven

    Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the life and influence of Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

    Thomas Becket

    Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the life, murder and impact of Thomas Becket (c 1118-1170)

    Moby Dick

    Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the most popular idea sent in by listeners.

    Carl Friedrich Gauss

    Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Gauss, one of the great mathematicians.

    Thebes

    Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Greek city of Thebes in myth, drama and history.

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