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Cities and Memory - Berlin Extra
Laurie Taylor discusses how cities reflect the pride and shame of what has gone before.
Ghosts of Berlin
Laurie Taylor explores the city of Berlin's continuing struggle with its troubled history.
The British Love of Gardening - Finance and World Events
Laurie Taylor explores the history of British gardening and financial markets.
Sex Trafficking - Hunger
Laurie Taylor explores the history of hunger and exposes the myths of human trafficking.
Grandparents - Tourism
What makes a good Grandparent? Laurie Taylor discovers the secret to a good relationship.
Globalization
Laurie Taylor discusses the accelerating process of globalisation with Professor Stiglitz.
Bob Marley - John Stuart Mill
Laurie Taylor debates the cultural impact of Bob Marley’s music with Dr Jason Toynbee.
Suicide Bombers - Luxury
Laurie Taylor tries to understand present-day suicide bombers with James Dingley.
The Day of the Dead - Uses of Nature
Laurie Taylor debates the uses of nature and asks if it really is so good for us.
Channel Four - Day of the Dead
Laurie Taylor celebrates the 25 years of Channel 4 and the Mexican ‘Day of the Dead’.