In Our Time Archive: History

Melvyn Bragg examines how English republicanism has developed from Cromwell to today. With Andrew Roberts and Sarah Barber.

Melvyn Bragg looks at how perceptions of childhood have changed over the last 100 years. With Theodore Zeldin and Christina Hardiment.

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the history and the modern purpose of education. With Ted Wragg and Mary Warnock.

Melvyn Bragg examines the widespread and chilling inhumanity of the 20th century with Jonathan Glover and Gwen Adshead.

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss whether it is appropriate to think of the UK as a nation. With Norman Davies and Andrew Marr.

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the roots of Africa's current political and social crises. With Henry Louis Gates Jr and Anthony Sampson.

Melvyn Bragg and guests look at the 20th century shift from industrial to information society. With Francis Fukuyama and Amos Oz.

Melvyn Bragg considers the importance of geography and ecology in shaping world history. With Jared Diamond and Richard Evans.

Melvyn Bragg considers the impact of Britain’s colonial past on its current identity. With Catherine Hall and Linda Colley.

Melvyn Bragg considers the relevance of the study of history in the 20th century, with Simon Schama and Antonia Fraser.

Melvyn Bragg discusses politics and morality with Gore Vidal and Alan Clarke.

Melvyn Bragg explores ideas that have influenced 20th century human rights and warfare. With Michael Howard and Michael Ignatieff.