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Scientific principles, theory, and the role of key figures in the advancement of science.

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New Series

2026/10/14

Misha Glenny introduces the brand new series of In Our Time, which begins with a discussion on Thomas More’s 16th-century ‘bestseller’ Utopia, his vision of a perfect republic. This follows his latest archive selection, from 2012, that explores timekeeping in the ancient world up to the modern digital clock. This podcast collection is now unavailable. To continue listening, search for and follow the main In Our Time podcast on BBC Sounds or wherever you find your BBC podcasts. New episodes arrive weekly.

A Message from Misha

2026/10/12

This podcast collection is now unavailable. To continue listening, search for and follow the main In Our Time podcast on BBC Sounds or wherever you find your podcasts. New episodes arrive weekly.

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4.6 out of 5

722 reviews

★★★★★

Gern Blasnton 2026/07/25

Nothing Like it in the United States

Virtually non-agenda driven scientific information. Fantastic! I maintain local copies of the entire catalogue and listen frequently. (Melvin might ta...

★★★☆☆

SneakyHobbitses 2025/08/28

Please change the host

While the content itself is great, the host is absolutely condescending, especially towards women guests. How we let such misogynistic interviewers ge...

★☆☆☆☆

MKULTRA83 2025/06/05

History

Our history is destroying our future. Completely disconnected from reality. Hypocrisy and parasitism of the rich. Wipe them off the face of the planet

★★★★★

mad overlord 2025/03/30

Unscientific?

Logo is left handed DNA helix. Science means double checking your work.

★★★★★

Laf03 2024/07/21

Be warned!

We’re fortunate that there are so many science podcasts out there, however, after listening to 3-4 of these episodes you quickly realize what effort,...

★★★☆☆

SnappyDani 2024/04/04

Need more variety

A great informational podcast but they only focus on scientific advances that took place in Europe. Quite whitewashed. Africa, South America, Asia, Ru...

★☆☆☆☆

Benji X. 2023/12/06

Change of Host Needed

Melvyn Bragg uses unacceptable behavior with women: rude, domineering, interrupting, and foolish, useful questions. Please seek another host.

★★★★★

queen of the Anthropocene 2023/11/15

A brilliant array of topics

The range of fascinating topics curated by the excellent Melvin Bragg and the very-well chosen guests is a treat.

★★★★☆

Jed-I jester 2023/05/18

Great non-sensational info.

I enjoy the freedom from limbic high-jack techniques.

★★☆☆☆

TooIllOrEase 2023/04/12

Prancing to tea

Are you a child of the 60s, eager to hear a Brit have a go at straight-faced untiring mimicry of Jim Backus's Locust Valley lockjaw? Perhaps you're a ...

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