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The Value of Culture

Melvyn Bragg explores the history of the idea of culture, and its value today.

Radio 4,5 episodes

Episodes

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Culture and Anarchy
Melvyn Bragg explores Matthew Arnold's ideas about culture being a powerful force for good
31 Dec 2012,42 mins
Culture and the Anthropologists
Melvyn Bragg considers the importance of culture to the discipline of anthropology.
01 Jan 2013,42 mins
Two Cultures
Melvyn Bragg looks back at 150 years of dialogue between the arts and sciences.
02 Jan 2013,43 mins
Mass Culture
Melvyn Bragg charts the rise of mass culture in the 20th century.
03 Jan 2013,43 mins
What's the Value of Culture Today?
Melvyn Bragg and his guests debate the meaning and value of culture today.
04 Jan 2013,42 mins