Popular culture
Natural Histories. Oak. Audio, 28 minutes
Brett Westwood explores how oak tree has influenced society, art and druidism.
- Attribution´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
- Available for over a year
Natural Histories. Hornbill. Audio, 28 minutes
Brett Westwood explores how hornbills have influenced art, religion and feminism.
- Attribution´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
- Available for over a year
Natural Histories. Anemone. Audio, 28 minutes
Brett Westwood explores the role sea anemones have played in art, literature and science.
- Attribution´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
- Available for over a year
Natural Histories. Crocodiles. Audio, 28 minutes
From a revered god in ancient Egypt to a comic character in Peter Pan, crocs fascinate us.
- Attribution´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
- Available for over a year
Natural Histories. Parrots. Audio, 28 minutes
Brett Westwood explores parrots and their effect on art, literature and society.
- Attribution´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
- Available for over a year
Natural Histories. Bears. Audio, 28 minutes
Brett Westwood explores how bears have influenced art, literature and belief.
- Attribution´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
- Available for over a year
Natural Histories. Birds Eggs. Audio, 28 minutes
Brett Westwood explores the role birds' eggs have played in religion, art and literature.
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- Available for over a year
Natural Histories. Daffodils. Audio, 28 minutes
Brett Westwood explores the role daffodils play in art, medicine, literature and belief.
- Attribution´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
- Available for over a year
Natural Histories. Dinosaurs. Audio, 28 minutes
Brett Westwood explores how dinosaurs influence our stories, films and science. From 2015
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- Available for over a year
Natural Histories. Snakes. Audio, 28 minutes
Nature that has had a profound impact on human culture and society across history.
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- Available for over a year
Natural Histories. Lions. Audio, 28 minutes
Brett Westwood looks at how lions became a symbol of power and authority.
- Attribution´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
- Available for over a year
Natural Histories. Sharks. Audio, 28 minutes
Brett Westwood examines our fear and fascination with sharks in cultures around the world
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- Unavailable
Twin Peaks. Audio, 28 minutes
Danny Leigh explains how Twin Peaks changed the television landscape forever.
- Attribution´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
- Available for over a year
Yesterday's Papers: The End of the Music Press. Audio, 30 minutes
David Hepworth talks to fellow writers and bloggers about the decline of the music press
- Attribution´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
- Available for over a year
Tarzan: Lord of the Jungle. Audio, 30 minutes
How Tarzan has enjoyed a hundred years swinging through the jungle of popular culture.
- Attribution´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
- Available for over a year
One to One. Lyse Doucet with Saad Mohseni. Audio, 15 minutes
Lyse Doucet speaks to Afghan media mogul Saad Mohseni.
- Attribution´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
- Available for over a year
