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Antonia Fraser: Democracy and Reform

Start the Week Anne McElvoy talks to Antonia Fraser, David Graeber and Jesse Norman.

Significant international thinkers deliver the BBC's flagship annual lecture series

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Niall Ferguson: Civil and Uncivil Societies

Niall Ferguson asks what constitutes a vibrant and independent civil society.

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Daniel Barenboim: In the Beginning Was Sound

Conductor Daniel Barenboim points a way forward for everyone through music.

Fri 27 Jul 2012 23:00 BBC Radio 4

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    Lord Reith

    Professor Laurie Taylor marks the 60th anniversary of the Reith Lectures, charting their evolution, controversies and influence.

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    Michael Sandel

    Should we bribe people to be healthy? Should a banker be paid more than a nurse? Professor Michael Sandel challenges an audience on a series of controversial questions.

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    Reith Lectures

    The economic historian Professor Niall Ferguson presents the 2012 BBC Reith Lectures, titled The...

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    Reith Lectures Archive: 1948-1975

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    Reith Lectures Archive: 1976-2011

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