BBC Radio 4 - Free Thinking

Nationalisms: Jerry Brotton, Elif Shafak, John Breuilly

Jerry Brotton talks to Rana Mitter about Elizabethan England and the Islamic World.

Shahidha Bari explores the history of suits with Anne McElvoy. Plus dramatist Neil LaBute.

Shahidha Bari explores the history of suits with Anne McElvoy. Plus dramatist Neil LaBute

Rana Mitter considers the myth of the Green Man and our relationship with Nature.

Rana Mitter considers the myth of the Green Man and our relationship with the land.

Phil Davis and Clio Barnard discuss the career of director Alan Clarke.

Phil Davis, Clio Barnard and Molly Clarke on the TV career of director Alan Clarke.

Anne McElvoy discusses Russian cultural figures on show at the National Portrait Gallery.

Julian Barnes reviews portaits of Russian cultural figures on show at the NPG.

Matthew Sweet considers the state of philosophy today.