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A Brief History of Anger
Spats, tantrums and explosions from the archive, American satirist Joe Queenan presents.
Spats, tantrums, explosions and the occasional childish moment caught on microphone from the archive. American satirist Joe Queenan looks into the history of anger.
With contributions from Christopher Hitchens, Conrad Black, Russell Crowe, Joan Rivers, Joan Bakewell, and Johnny Cash. Plus, interviews with John Sergeant, Natalie Haynes and Matthew Parris, and a running commentary of anger from the presenter himself.
(Photo: A South Korean farmer holds up his fist in protest. Credit: Jung Yeon-Je/AFP/Getty Images)
Last on
Wed 3 Jun 201508:05GMT
BBC World Service Online
Broadcasts
- Sat 30 May 201522:05GMTBBC World Service Online
- Sun 31 May 201503:05GMTBBC World Service Online
- Wed 3 Jun 201508:05GMTBBC World Service Online
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