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Charisma: Pinning Down the Butterfly

Francine Stock's history of the alluring yet elusive quality that is charisma

Radio 4,12 episodes

Episodes

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Omnibus
Episode 1
Francine Stock's history of the alluring yet elusive quality that is charisma.
28 Aug 2015,58 mins
Omnibus
Episode 2
Francine Stock's history of the alluring yet elusive quality that is charisma.
04 Sep 2015,58 mins
10. The New Corinthians
The contemporary paradox of charisma in banking, Christianity and beyond.
04 Sep 2015,15 mins
9. The Nelson Effect
The charisma of humility and service in Nelson Mandela and the Dalai Lama.
03 Sep 2015,15 mins
8. Hitler's Library
The historical ideas that influenced the Third Reich and Hitler's 'dark charisma'.
02 Sep 2015,15 mins
7. The Best to You Each Morning
Francine Stock explores charismatic leaders, from Kellogg and Ford to Jobs and Restone.
01 Sep 2015,15 mins
6. The 'It' Factor
Francine Stock explores Sarah Bernhardt and the beginnings of celebrity.
31 Aug 2015,15 mins
5. Red Shirts and Black Shirts
Francine Stock explores charismatic leadership, from Giuseppe Garibaldi to Osama Bin Laden
28 Aug 2015,15 mins
4. Animal Magnetism
Francine Stock explores Franz Mesmer and the charismatic healing power of suggestibility.
27 Aug 2015,15 mins
3. The Queen's Touch
Francine Stock explores the 'royal touch' as practised by Elizabeth I and our royals today
26 Aug 2015,15 mins
2. The Power of Presence
Francine Stock explores the divine grace of medieval mystics Margery Kempe and Joan of Arc
25 Aug 2015,15 mins
1. Gifts to the Corinthians
Francine Stock on the alluring yet elusive quality of charisma, historically and today.
24 Aug 2015,15 mins