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Charisma: Pinning Down the ButterflyEpisodes

  1. 10. The New Corinthians

    The contemporary paradox of charisma in banking, Christianity and beyond.

  2. 9. The Nelson Effect

    The charisma of humility and service in Nelson Mandela and the Dalai Lama.

  3. 8. Hitler's Library

    The historical ideas that influenced the Third Reich and Hitler's 'dark charisma'.

  4. 7. The Best to You Each Morning

    Francine Stock explores charismatic leaders, from Kellogg and Ford to Jobs and Restone.

  5. 6. The 'It' Factor

    Francine Stock explores Sarah Bernhardt and the beginnings of celebrity.

  7. 5. Red Shirts and Black Shirts

    Francine Stock explores charismatic leadership, from Giuseppe Garibaldi to Osama Bin Laden

  8. 4. Animal Magnetism

    Francine Stock explores Franz Mesmer and the charismatic healing power of suggestibility.

  9. 3. The Queen's Touch

    Francine Stock explores the 'royal touch' as practised by Elizabeth I and our royals today

  10. 2. The Power of Presence

    Francine Stock explores the divine grace of medieval mystics Margery Kempe and Joan of Arc

  11. 1. Gifts to the Corinthians

    Francine Stock on the alluring yet elusive quality of charisma, historically and today.