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The Reith Lectures Episodes

    5/5. Shifting the Foundations2019: Jonathan Sumption

    Jonathan Sumption argues against Britain adopting a written constitution

    4/5. Rights and the Ideal Constitution2019: Jonathan Sumption

    Jonathan Sumption assess the pros and cons of written and unwritten constitutions

    3/5. Human Rights and Wrongs2019: Jonathan Sumption

    Jonathan Sumption argues that courts have usurped power via human rights law

    2/5. In Praise of Politics2019: Jonathan Sumption

    Jonathan Sumption explains how democracy can accommodate opposing opinions and interests

    1/5. Law's Expanding Empire2019: Jonathan Sumption

    Jonathan Sumption argues that the law is taking over the space once occupied by politics

    War's Fatal AttractionMargaret MacMillan

    Margaret MacMillan examines how we remember and represent war in art.

    Managing the UnmanageableMargaret MacMillan

    Margaret MacMillan assesses attempts to constrain and justify conflict.

    Civilians and WarMargaret MacMillan

    Margaret MacMillan examines the role of civilians as supporters and victims of conflict.

    Fearing and Loving: Making Sense of the WarriorMargaret MacMillan

    Margaret MacMillan explores our complex relationship with the people who go to war.

    War and HumanityMargaret MacMillan

    Margaret MacMillan asks if war is an essential part of being human.

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