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The Essay Wagner's Philosophers, Wagner and Nietzsche
4/5 Michael Tanner explores the relationship between Wagner and Friedrich Nietzsche.
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Twenty Minutes Are You Sleeping, Brother John
Peggy Reynolds explores the story of the children's song Frere Jacques.
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The Essay Wagner's Philosophers, Wagner and Schopenhauer
3/5 Christopher Janaway explores Wagner's encounter with the philosophy of Schopenhauer.
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Night Waves Khaled Hosseini, Man Booker International Prize, Disgraced, the Future of Psychiatry
Khaled Hosseini, Man Booker International Prize, Disgraced and the future of psychiatry.
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The Essay Wagner's Philosophers, Wagner and the Philosophy of Revolution
2/5 AC Grayling focuses on the crucial years before and after the Dresden uprising of 1849.
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Night Waves James Salter
Matthew Sweet talks to American novelist and short story writer James Salter.
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The Essay Wagner's Philosophers, Wagner and German Idealism
1/5 Roger Scruton explores the philosophical background that influenced the young Wagner.
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Night Waves Lee Smolin, Mafia, Not I, Inconceivable
Lee Smolin talks to Samira Ahmed about the way that the laws of physics change over time.
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Royal Philharmonic Society Awards 2013
Andrew McGregor presents coverage of the 2013 Royal Philharmonic Society Awards.
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Between the Ears Invisible Cities
Documentary revealing hidden, fantastical, heartbreaking and surreal stories in cities.
Pianist Nelson Goerner in a recital of works by Schumann, Mozart and Chopin.