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Broadcaster & Author
Melvyn Bragg
British broadcaster who hosted In Our Time on BBC Radio 4 from 1998 to 2025. Over 1,000 episodes covering philosophy, science, history, religion, and culture. One of the most important figures in public intellectual life in Britain.
Known For
In Our TimeThe South Bank ShowThe Adventure of English
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Biographies as Substitute Mentors
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Courage Is a Learnable Skill
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Environment Shapes Behavior More Than Willpower
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Close Relationships Are the Strongest Predictor of Life Satisfaction
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Focus Only on What You Can Control
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The True Self vs. False Self — Childhood Adaptations That Persist Into Adulthood
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Episodes
#Magna CartaJun 5, 2014#The Silk RoadSep 26, 2013#ConfuciusApr 19, 2012#Al-Khwarizmi and Islamic MathematicsSep 29, 2011#Free WillMar 10, 2011#Plato's RepublicSep 17, 2009#The Origin of SpeciesJan 22, 2009#GravityNov 22, 2007#Nietzsche's Beyond Good and EvilOct 11, 2007#The Industrial RevolutionJul 6, 2006#The Italian RenaissanceMar 23, 2006#The Black DeathNov 3, 2005#Karl MarxJul 14, 2005#The Reign of TerrorMay 26, 2005#StoicismJan 13, 2005#ConsciousnessNov 25, 2004#The Battle of ThermopylaeFeb 5, 2004#The CrusadesFeb 5, 2004#The EnlightenmentMay 1, 2003#The CellNov 14, 2002