Use BBC.com or the new BBC App to listen to BBC podcasts, Radio 4 and the World Service outside the UK.

Find out how to listen to other BBC stations

Episode details

Radio 3,1 min

Angie Hobbs on the philosophy behind listening to sad music

Private Passions

Available for over a year

Philosopher Angie Hobbs explains why we enjoy listening to sad music when we're unhappy.

Programme Website
More episodes