The Reith Lectures Episodes Available now
Country—Kwame Anthony Appiah - Mistaken Identities
2/4 Philosopher Kwame Anthony Appiah argues against a mythical and romantic view of nationhood
Creed—Kwame Anthony Appiah - Mistaken Identities
1/4 Philosopher Kwame Anthony Appiah says we overestimate scripture in our view of faith.
Black holes ain't as black as they are painted—Professor Stephen Hawking - Black Holes
2/2 Professor Stephen Hawking delivers the second of his 成人论坛 Reith Lectures on black holes.
Do black holes have no hair?—Professor Stephen Hawking - Black Holes
1/2 Professor Stephen Hawking delivers the first of his 成人论坛 Reith Lectures on black holes.
The Idea of Wellbeing—Dr Atul Gawande - The Future of Medicine
4/4 Atul Gawande calls for a new focus on systems to ensure doctors work more effectively.
The Problem of Hubris—Dr Atul Gawande - The Future of Medicine
3/4 Atul Gawande calls for a new approach to the 'great unfixables' - ageing and death.
The Century of the System—Dr Atul Gawande - The Future of Medicine
2/4 Atul Gawande calls for a radical rethink of medical systems to transform healthcare.
Why Do Doctors Fail?—Dr Atul Gawande - The Future of Medicine
1/4 Surgeon and writer Dr Atul Gawande explores the nature of fallibility in medicine.
I Found Myself in the Art World—Grayson Perry - Playing to the Gallery
4/4 Grayson Perry discusses the painful yet rewarding process of becoming an artist.
Nice Rebellion, Welcome In!—Grayson Perry - Playing to the Gallery
3/4 The artist Grayson Perry discusses art and revolution.