J K Galbraith - The New Industrial State

The Role of the State

Professor J K Galbraith explores the power large corporations could have over the state.

• 30 mins

Edmund Leach - A Runaway World

Ourselves and Others

Professor Edmund Leach analyses the human fear of 'the other'.

• 30 mins

Edmund Leach - A Runaway World

'Only Connect...'

Professor Edmund Leach explores the importance of the interconnectedness of the universe.

• 30 mins

Lester Pearson - In the Family of Man

The United States of the World

Lester Pearson contemplates the concept of nationalism in an international world.

• 30 mins

Frank Fraser Darling - Wilderness and Plenty

Man and Nature

Sir Frank Fraser Darling argues for the conservation of humans.

• 30 mins

Frank Fraser Darling - Wilderness and Plenty

Impact of Man on His Environment

Sir Frank Fraser Darling explores the impact of Man on his environment.

• 30 mins

Frank Fraser Darling - Wilderness and Plenty

The Technological Exponential

Sir Fraser Darling explores the ecological consequences of the industrial revolution.

• 30 mins

Frank Fraser Darling - Wilderness and Plenty

Global Changes - Actual and Possible

Sir Frank Fraser Darling reflects on the problem of overpopulation.

• 30 mins

Frank Fraser Darling - Wilderness and Plenty

The Forward Look in Conservation

Sir Frank Fraser Darling considers the art of conservation.

• 30 mins

Frank Fraser Darling - Wilderness and Plenty

Where Does Responsibility Lie?

Sir Fraser Darling asks who is responsible for the protection of the natural world.

• 30 mins

Donald Schon - Change and Industrial Society

The Loss of the Stable State

Donald Schon analyses society's need for a stable position of balance.

• 30 mins

Richard Hoggart - Only Connect

A Common Ground

Richard Hoggart analyses how humans fundamentally understand each other via communication.

• 30 mins

Andrew Shonfield - Europe: Journey to an Unknown Destination

Melting Pot or Bag of Marbles?

Sir Andrew Shonfield debates the prospects of the European Community.

• 30 mins

Andrew Shonfield - Europe: Journey to an Unknown Destination

The French Spirit and the British Intruder

Sir Andrew Shonfield identifies the problems in creating a European Federation.

• 30 mins

Andrew Shonfield - Europe: Journey to an Unknown Destination

The American Connection

Sir Andrew Shonfield explores Europe's political relationship with America.

• 30 mins

Andrew Shonfield - Europe: Journey to an Unknown Destination

European Foreign Policy Towards Asia & the Soviet Bloc

Sir Andrew Shonfield explores the effects of the European Community's foreign policy.

• 30 mins

Andrew Shonfield - Europe: Journey to an Unknown Destination

From Technocracy to Democracy

Sir Andrew Shonfield asks how Britain's inclusion will affect the European Community.

• 30 mins

Andrew Shonfield - Europe: Journey to an Unknown Destination

Wanted: An Instrument For Crisis Management

Sir Andrew Shonfield considers the long-term future of the European Community.

• 30 mins

Alastair Buchan - Change without War

The Troubled Giant

Professor Alastair Buchan analyses America's multilateral power structures.

• 30 mins

Alastair Buchan - Change without War

The Search For A New Order

Professor Alastair Buchan explores how transnational co-operation links to global change.

• 30 mins

Ralf Dahrendorf - The New Liberty

From Expansion to Improvement

Professor Ralf Dahrendorf defines liberty and evaluates its evolution in society.

• 30 mins

Ralf Dahrendorf - The New Liberty

The Liberal Option

Professor Ralf Dahrendorf explores the liberal options available to society.

• 30 mins

Ralf Dahrendorf - The New Liberty

Justice Without Bondage

Professor Ralf Dahrendorf evaluates how equality has affected liberal justice.

• 30 mins

Ralf Dahrendorf - The New Liberty

On Difference

Professor Ralf Dahrendorf discusses the concept of difference and averages.

• 30 mins

Daniel Boorstin - America and the World Experience

The Birth of Exploration

Dr Daniel J Boorstin considers the importance of an adventurous spirit for exploration.

• 30 mins

Colin Blakemore - Mechanics of the Mind

The Divinest Part of Us

Neurobiologist Colin Blakemore explores the historic concepts of the brain.

• 30 mins

Colin Blakemore - Mechanics of the Mind

Chang Tzu and the Butterfly

Neurobiologist Colin Blakemore discusses why humans need to sleep.

• 30 mins

Colin Blakemore - Mechanics of the Mind

An Image of Truth

Neurobiologist Colin Blakemore explains how the mind creates sight and perception.

• 30 mins

Colin Blakemore - Mechanics of the Mind

A Child of the Moment

Neurobiologist Colin Blakemore explains how the brain creates and stores memories.

• 30 mins

Colin Blakemore - Mechanics of the Mind

A Burning Fire

Colin Blakemore explores the evolution of speech and language.

• 30 mins