Portrait of Lord Melvyn Bragg, host of In Our Time

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Gillian Darley

historian and author of Soane's biography.

3 episodes

Covers topics in categories such as:

CulturePhilosophyFellows of the Royal SocietyAnglican saintsEnglish non-fiction writersKnights BachelorEnglish philanthropists19th-century British philanthropists19th-century English architectsBurials at St Pancras Old ChurchFreemasons of the Premier Grand Lodge of EnglandEnglish women non-fiction writersBritish social reformersEnglish activistsEnglish women activistsFellows of the Society of Antiquaries of London, Museum founders17th-century English architectsWomen of the Victorian eraHistory

  1. Sir John Soane

    Melvyn Bragg and guests explore the life and work of John Soane, architect of the old Bank of England and collector of the antiquities displayed in his home which became a museum.

    6 February 2025

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    Also featuring: Frances Sands, Frank Salmon

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    CultureKnights Bachelor19th-century English architectsFellows of the Society of Antiquaries of London, Museum foundersBurials at St Pancras Old ChurchFreemasons of the Premier Grand Lodge of EnglandFellows of the Royal Society17th-century English architects17th century19th century

  2. Octavia Hill

    Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the Victorian reformer Octavia Hill, pioneer of social housing and campaigner for public open spaces.

    7 April 2011

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    Also featuring: Dinah Birch, Lawrence Goldman

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    HistoryAnglican saintsEnglish women non-fiction writersEnglish philanthropistsBritish social reformersEnglish activistsEnglish women activistsWomen of the Victorian era19th-century British philanthropistsEnglish non-fiction writers19th century

  3. Architecture and Power

    Melvyn Bragg discusses the role which architecture has played in our public life throughout history. What can a country’s buildings tell us about its ideas of its own past and present identity?

    31 October 2002

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    Also featuring: Adrian Tinniswood, Gavin Stamp

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    Philosophy