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In Our Time: Science
BBC Radio 4 · History · English
Scientific principles, theory, and the role of key figures in the advancement of science.
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14 Oct 2026 · 1 minNew
New Series
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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