Twenty Minutes

The Real War of the Worlds

Sunday 13 August 2006 20:30-20:50 (Radio 3)

Robbie Meredith investigates the radical political ideas of HG Wells, who died 60 years ago today. Feminists, socialists and dictators alike warmed to Wells' ideas of globalisation and a world state, elitist multiculturalism and eugenics. Former leader of the Labour Party Michael Foot and author Fay Weldon reveal why Wells remains a hero, and why his radical ideas still have relevance today.

Duration:

20 minutes

Twenty Minutes

Episode and Playlist Information

• 19 Aug 06 The Lucky Thirteen
• 18 August 2006
• 17 August 2006
• 16 August 2006
• 15 August 2006
• 14 August 2006
• 13 Aug 06 HG Wells
• 13 Aug 06 3/5
• 12 Aug 06 Mozart's Prague
• 11 August 2006