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The Essay

Enlightenment Voices

Robert Hooke

Part 1: Hooke's Diary

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

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Professor Lisa Jardine examines Hooke's diary and considers the insight it gives us into the world of the Enlightenment scientists. Show more

The Essay

Enlightenment Voices

Robert Hooke

Part 2: Hooke and the Royal Society

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

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Dr Felicity Henderson sheds light on the ground-breaking experiments at the Royal Society of Robert Hooke, who was the academy's curator of experiments. Show more

The Essay

Enlightenment Voices

Robert Hooke

Part 3: Hooke's Ideas and Methods

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

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Allan Chapman explores Robert Hooke's revolutionary and experimental ways of working, leading to the publication of Micrographia. Show more

The Essay

Enlightenment Voices

Robert Hooke

Part 4: Hooke's Inventions

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

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Lisa Jardine discusses how Robert Hooke's inventions were received in the 17th century and how inventions like the 'Hooke joint' are integral to the way we live now. Show more

The Essay

Enlightenment Voices

Robert Hooke

Part 5: Hooke and the Great Fire of London

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

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Architectural historian Dr James Campbell on Robert Hooke's activities after the Great Fire of London. He assesses Hooke's achievements and contribution to the city's rebuilding. Show more