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21st Century MythologiesEpisodes

  1. Omnibus, Part 2

    17/17Peter Conrad dissects the popular culture of his era.

  2. Omnibus, Part 1

    16/17Peter Conrad analyses 21st-century popular culture in the spirit of Roland Barthes.

  3. The 9/11 Museum

    15/17Peter Conrad turns his attention to the 9/11 museum.

  4. The E-Reader

    14/17Peter Conrad turns his attention to the e-reader.

  5. Celebrity Pets

    13/17Peter Conrad turns his attention to celebrity pets.

  6. The Oyster Card

    12/17Peter Conrad looks at the electronic travel card used on public transport in London.

  7. Her Majesty the Queen

    11/17Peter Conrad considers the long-reigning British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II.

  8. Flight MH370

    10/17Peter Conrad dissects popular culture including the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370

  9. The Selfie

    9/17Peter Conrad analyses the selfie.

  10. The E-Cigarette

    8/17Peter Conrad explores the rise of the electronic cigarette.

  11. The Cronut

    7/17Peter Conrad focuses on the cronut, a cross between a croissant and a doughnut.

  12. The Kardashians

    6/17Peter Conrad explores the phenomenon of reality TV celebrities the Kardashians.

  13. Oscar Pistorius

    5/17Peter Conrad dissects the popular culture of our era. In this episode, Oscar Pistorius.

  14. The Shard

    4/17Peter Conrad looks at a defining landmark of the London skyline, the Shard.

  15. Nando's

    3/17Peter Conrad looks at the ubiquitous home of peri-peri chicken, Nando's.

  16. The Apple Icon

    2/17Peter Conrad turns his mind to one of the most powerful images of our era, the Apple icon.

  17. Screw-Top Wine Bottle

    1/17Peter Conrad turns his mind to the screw-top wine bottle.