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In Our Time: Science

by BBC Radio 4 · English · History

Scientific principles, theory, and the role of key figures in the advancement of science.

New episodes: Several times a week
Typical length: 1 min
Latest: 14 Oct 2026
Language: English

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14 Oct 2026 · 1 minNew

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Misha Glenny introduces the brand new series of In Our Time, which begins with a discussion on Thomas More’s 16th-century ‘bestseller’ Utopia, his vision of a perfect republic. This follows his latest archive selection, from 2012, that explores timekeeping in the ancient world up to the modern digital clock. This podcast collection is now unavailable. To continue listening, search for and follow the main In Our Time podcast on BBC Sounds or wherever you find your BBC podcasts. New episodes arrive weekly.

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12 Oct 2026 · 1 minNew
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Scientific principles, theory, and the role of key figures in the advancement of science.

In Our Time: Science is a English history podcast from BBC Radio 4. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: BBC Radio 4
Language: English
Category: History
New episodes: Several times a week
Typical length: 1 min
Latest episode: 14 Oct 2026
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Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id463701000
Rights: (C) BBC 2026

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