Richard Sennett is the Centennial Professor of Sociology at the London School of Economics and University Professor of the Humanities at New York University.
Recorded Lectures & Talks
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When the mysterious space object known as Rama appears in the solar system, the crew of the SV Endeavour are sent to investigate. Arthur C. Clarke’s novel won both the Hugo and Nebula awards upon its release.
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Written by Arthur C. Clarke and adapted by Mike Walker. What is the secret at the heart of the space object known as Rama and why, years after the event, has Commander William Norton never spoken about what he found there?
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Britain has been listening to pirate radio since the 1960s and today it is reported that there are more illegal broadcasters than ever. Former pirate DJ Trevor Nelson investigates the current scene.
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Engineer Mark Miodownik presents an instruction manual on how to write an instruction manual, exploring the history and the future of product guides and how they chart our changing relationship with technology.
He looks at how product guides have changed over the centuries, from the very first examples, written by James Watt on his new ‘copying’ machine, to the latest Ikea pictograms.
In the first half of the 20th century, manuals not only described how to use your television, but also how to fix it. Now, the first few pages of any TV manual contain stern health and safety warnings about the dangers of tinkering inside the TV.
Mark travels to Yeovil to visit Mr Haynes, of Haynes car and motorcycle manuals, to ask whether people still need a manual to fix their vehicle. As our products get more sophisticated, is the instruction manual becoming extinct?
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We Hate It When A Plan Comes Together: This week Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis take a look at the events marking three years to go until the Olympics, Mitch Benn has written a musical, Marcus Brigstocke says ‘Sausages’, and special guest David Quantick talks about the most boring music prize going. Also featuring Laura Shavin. Producer: Ed Morrish
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I Want My Jetboots: With the 40th Anniversary of the Moon Landings dominating the news, Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis take a look at the disparity between the future of the past and the present of the present. Also, Mitch Benn has a song that Ricky Ponting has described as "pretty ordinary", Marcus Brigstocke wants everyone to learn about the Bible, and Jon Holmes has more seagull news from Whitstable. With Laura Shavin. Recorded at the Latitude Festival. Producer: Ed Morrish.
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Eyebrow-Raising Budget: The major news story of the week is discussed by Steve Punt & Hugh Dennis, while Lloyd Langford performs an enhanced comedic procedure, Jon Holmes examines standards in schools, and Mitch Benn seeks closure on the biggest issue of the last two months. Produced by Ed Morrish.
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Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis tackle Government emails and bouncers as teachers. Jon Holmes has an emergency whilst Marcus Brigstocke protests about protests and Mitch Benn performs the fourth part of a trilogy. Produced by Ed Morrish
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