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The Age of Uncertainty
Professor JK Galbraith presents a series on the history of economics.
Series 1: 1. 1. The Prophets and Promise of Classical Capitalism (54 mins)
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- The TrapAdam Curtis discovers the origins of our contemporary idea of freedom.
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- The Ascent of ManA true TV landmark. Dr Jacob Bronowski’s epic unravelling of the making of mankind
- The Century of the SelfHow the all-consuming self dominates today's world – and how it’s been manipulated.
- A History of Britain by Simon SchamaThe secret of who we are. Simon Schama journeys through 5000 years of life in Britain
- The Levin InterviewsBernard Levin talks to John Osborne, best known for his 1956 play Look Back in Anger.30 mins
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- Travels with PevsnerExploring Britain’s architectural soul, in the footsteps of historian Nikolaus Pevsner
- Ancient WorldsRichard Miles traces the roots of civilisation in Iraq, Syria, Egypt, Anatolia and Greece.
- Ancient ApocalypseFrom Mayans to Minoans, the greatest empires and the natural forces that destroyed them
- Modern TimesBehind the scenes at the Public Carriage Office as taxi drivers take The Knowledge. (1996)49 mins
