Free Thinking Episodes Available now
Sarah Maldoror, Storm Jameson, The Hague Congress
Ahead of International Women's Day, Shahidha Bari hears stories linking women with war.
The Dutch connection
John Gallagher hears about new research into Anglo-Dutch trade and early publishing.
Stitching Stories
Shahidha Bari visits a textile art show + research on embroidery, stage outfits & vintage
Can - Future Days
Matthew Sweet and guests take a deep dive into the influential German group's 1973 album
Myths, ships and history
Anna McKay, Lloyd Belton and Oliver Finnegan delve in the deep for seafaring histories.
The Condom and VD
Matthew Sweet and guests talk about sexual health, VD clinics, sex work and condoms.
Chocolate
Shahidha Bari discusses the confection that has conquered the world.
The Greenwich Outrage
Matthew Sweet and guests discuss an attempt to blow up the Royal Observatory in 1894.
Picnics
From Picnic at Hanging Rock to an Iron Curtain Pan European picnic
On the Silver Globe
Matthew Sweet and guests discuss Andrzej Zulawski's compelling science fiction film.