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
May 30, 2012
Jul 7, 2011
Jul 7, 2011
46 min
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.
Jul 1, 2011
Jul 1, 2011
36 min
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.
Jun 24, 2011
Jun 24, 2011
1hr 28 sec
"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."
Jun 15, 2011
Jun 15, 2011
46 min
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.
Jan 20, 2011
Jan 20, 2011
31 min
Why it is rising, the strength of western democracy, the 1970s and the failure behind greenery.