In which I skim through The Times from a hundred years ago, pick out some of the articles and comment on the ones I find interesting.
Episodes
Thursday Jul 07, 2011
Thursday Jul 07, 2011
At least, that's how it starts. But soon enough we're talking about the Battle of Jena and all points between, which include the Franco-Prussian War, the siege(s) of Paris and the Dreyfus Affair.
Friday Jul 01, 2011
Friday Jul 01, 2011
In this edition Michael Jennings and I talk about what you can learn from watching TV in bars and cafes abroad. Quite a lot, as it turns out, though not, sadly, in the case of that enigma wrapped up in a mystery that is Australia.
Friday Jun 24, 2011
Friday Jun 24, 2011
"Everything" to include unemployment, the Fairness Doctrine, liberation theology, Guatamalan novelists and banking - a subject that prompted Paul to remark: "If you consider it and think about it too long, you go mad."
Wednesday Jun 15, 2011
Wednesday Jun 15, 2011
It's new and it's roots are shallow but the Indian Premier League (IPL) looks set to stay. Brian and I talk about why I like it and what is says about India and cricket in general. Some swearing.
Thursday Jan 20, 2011
Thursday Jan 20, 2011
Why it is rising, the strength of western democracy, the 1970s and the failure behind greenery.