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Charisma: Pinning Down the Butterfly Episodes

  1. Mon 10 Mar 2025 09:30
    大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra

    1. Gifts to the Corinthians

    Francine Stock on the alluring yet elusive quality of charisma, historically and today.

  2. Tue 11 Mar 2025 09:30
    大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra

    2. The Power of Presence

    Francine Stock explores the divine grace of medieval mystics Margery Kempe and Joan of Arc

  3. Wed 12 Mar 2025 09:30
    大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra

    3. The Queen's Touch

    Francine Stock explores the 'royal touch' as practised by Elizabeth I and our royals today

  4. Thu 13 Mar 2025 09:30
    大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra

    4. Animal Magnetism

    Francine Stock explores Franz Mesmer and the charismatic healing power of suggestibility.

  5. Fri 14 Mar 2025 09:30
    大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra

    5. Red Shirts and Black Shirts

    Francine Stock explores charismatic leadership, from Giuseppe Garibaldi to Osama Bin Laden