About This Series
In Our Time is a long-running radio discussion program hosted by Melvyn Bragg on BBC Radio 4. Each episode explores a significant topic from history, philosophy, religion, science, or culture through conversations with expert guests.
Since its debut in 1998, the show has become a cornerstone of intellectual broadcasting—making complex subjects accessible, engaging, and deeply human.
Why It Matters
In an age of rapid information and fleeting attention, In Our Time invites us to slow down, reflect, and connect with the enduring questions that have shaped civilizations.
Featured Episodes
The Enlightenment
How reason, science, and individualism transformed Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Quantum Mechanics
Exploring the strange and revolutionary theory that redefined physics.
The Peloponnesian War
Ancient Greece’s defining conflict between Athens and Sparta.
Listen & Learn
All episodes are freely available via the BBC Sounds website. Whether you're commuting, cooking, or contemplating, there's always time for In Our Time.