Thinking Allowed

How do young people use mobile phones in their intimate relationships? Emma Bond tells Lurie about her new research. Also, David Byrne and Teofilio Ruiz on Teo's new book The Terror Of History.

Roger Luckhurst and Marina Warner discuss the myth of the mummy's curse and Audrey Linkman considers the relationship between photography and death

Is there a better way to judge the development of a country than to measure its GDP? The philosopher Martha Nussbaum tells Laurie about her 'human capabilities' approach.

Why do we feel it so keenly when our privacy gets invaded? Christena Nippert-Eng talks about her new study of secrets and their betrayal. Also, Mirca Madianou on migrant Fillipina workers parenting their children by mobile phone.

Laurie explores the riots of Liverpool 30 years on with Richard Philips and Diane Frost. He talks abotu political influence on children with Dorothy Moss.

Comedy is often seen as a social leveller. But new research by Sam Friedman suggests comedic taste is linked to cultural snobbery. Also, Melissa Gregg's new book explores the the blurring of boundaries between work and home.

What happens to Goths when they get older? Paul Hodkinson tells lauire. Also, is the working class being demonised? Owen Jones and Imogen Tyler join Laurie to discuss.

One on 3 of us claims to be suffering from lack of sleep - what social pressures are encroaching on our time in bed? Laurie speaks to Simon Williams. Also, how the media and judiciary react to women who kill: Louise Westmarland and Lizzie Seal.

Should Sociology be founded on the study of Utopias? Ruth Levitas tells laurie that H.G.Wells thought so - and he was right. Also, Steven Connor and Michael Bywater on how the thigns in your pockets have magical meanings.

Dirt, filth and why we like to be clean: A special edition recorded with an audience at the Wellcome Collection. Laurie talks to Amanda Vickery, Martin Rowson and Adam Kuper.

What impact did Hurricane Katrina have on family break up in New Orleans? Laurie speaks to Michael Rendall. Also how have the former communist countries of Eastern Europe deal with the memories of their history? James Mark and Jovan Byford discuss.

Is Playboy really an ally to the feminist cause? Carrie Pitzulo and Angela McRobbie join Laurie to discuss. Also, are celebrities putting young people off politics? A new report from Sanna Inthorn.

What remains for ever unsaid at the graveside? Kate Woddthorpe discusses her latest research. Also Sophie Watson and Matthew Gandy join Laurie to discuss the future of cities.

Britian and Russia lock up more young people than any other European country. Mary McAuley tells Laurie of her comparative study of their young offender institutions. Also, the paranormal and popular culture - Annette Hill and Matthew Sweet join Laurie to discuss.

How do the poor talk about poverty? Laurie talks to Tracy Shildrick about her study of he underprivileged in Teesside. Also the radical nature of gardening with George McKay and Tim Jordan