Programme Index

Duration: 50 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 24^th Jan 2022, 11:00 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Tue 27^th Jun 2023, 20:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Manoush Zomorodi and A.J. Jacobs explore gratitude and how far our thanks could reach for things we take for granted everyday. Show more

TED Radio Hour

Series 8

Through The Looking Glass

Duration: 50 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 14^th Feb 2022, 11:00 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Tue 25^th Jul 2023, 20:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Manoush Zomorodi explores how we can, with the right tools, go beyond our limited senses to explore our world and beyond. Show more

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FactualArts, Culture & the Media

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TED Radio Hour

Series 8

Power Of Spaces

Duration: 50 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 30^th Aug 2021, 11:00 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Tue 28^th Feb 2023, 20:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Manoush Zomorodi explores spaces and human experience. In what ways do rooms, homes, and buildings give us meaning and purpose? Show more

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FactualArts, Culture & the Media

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TED Radio Hour

Series 8

Reinvention

Duration: 50 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 24^th May 2021, 11:00 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Tue 14^th Mar 2023, 20:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Manoush Zomorodi explores the challenges posed by transitioning to the new. How do we reimagine what we thought we knew? Show more

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FactualArts, Culture & the Media

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TED Radio Hour

Series 8

Designing Our Lives

Duration: 50 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 4^th Oct 2021, 11:00 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Tue 2^nd May 2023, 20:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Manoush Zomorodi explores how we design our lives, from prehistoric cave art to today's social media feeds. With Debbie Millman. Show more

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FactualArts, Culture & the Media

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TED Radio Hour

Series 8

Breath

Duration: 50 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 3^rd Jan 2022, 11:00 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Tue 6^th Jun 2023, 20:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Manoush Zomorodi explores something that is taken for granted but is absolutely essential to our lives – the power of breath. Show more

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FactualArts, Culture & the Media

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TED Radio Hour

Series 8

Making Amends

Duration: 50 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 23^rd Aug 2021, 11:00 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Tue 4^th Apr 2023, 20:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Manoush Zomorodi explores what makes a true apology? How does making amends for past mistakes influence our future? Show more

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FactualArts, Culture & the Media

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TED Radio Hour

Series 8

Our Relationship With Water

Duration: 50 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 13^th Sep 2021, 11:00 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Tue 28^th Mar 2023, 20:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Manoush Zomorodi explores the fundamental challenges facing our critical, life giving, relationship with water. Show more

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FactualArts, Culture & the Media

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TED Radio Hour

Series 8

A Century of Money

Duration: 50 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 27^th Dec 2021, 11:00 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Tue 16^th May 2023, 20:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Manoush Zomorodi explores recessions, depressions, bubbles, and blue skies — how can we build a more stable financial future? Show more

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FactualArts, Culture & the Media

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TED Radio Hour

Series 8

It Takes Time

Duration: 50 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 17^th Jan 2022, 11:00 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Tue 13^th Jun 2023, 20:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Manoush Zomorodi explores alternatives to our era of instant gratification. What can we learn when things can’t be rushed? Show more

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FactualArts, Culture & the Media

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TED Radio Hour

Series 8

How To Citizen

Duration: 50 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 20^th Dec 2021, 11:00 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Mon 28^th Nov 2022, 21:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Manoush Zomorodi explores how, in divided times, we can commit to civic duties. What ideas can help us to be good citizens? Show more

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FactualArts, Culture & the Media

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TED Radio Hour

Series 8

Finding Another Way

Duration: 50 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 20^th Sep 2021, 11:00 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Mon 14^th Nov 2022, 21:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Manoush Zomorodi explores how we more creatively approach resolving conflicts in a polarised world. Show more

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FactualArts, Culture & the Media

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TED Radio Hour

Series 8

Growing Up

Duration: 50 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 18^th Oct 2021, 11:00 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Mon 18^th Oct 2021, 21:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Guy Raz explores what makes us who we are? How do parents mold children into who they are? With Lemn Sissay. Show more

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FactualArts, Culture & the Media

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TED Radio Hour

Series 8

Playing With Perceptions

Duration: 50 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 25^th Oct 2021, 11:00 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Mon 25^th Oct 2021, 21:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Guy Raz explores a world of stereotypes. Where do they come from? Is there any truth to them? And can they be overcome? Show more

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FactualArts, Culture & the Media

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TED Radio Hour

Series 8

Truth and Lies

Duration: 50 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 1^st Nov 2021, 11:00 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Mon 1^st Nov 2021, 21:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Guy Raz explores living in a world where the line between fact and fiction is blurry - when even facts are up for debate. Show more

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FactualArts, Culture & the Media

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TED Radio Hour

Series 8

Future Consequences

Duration: 50 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 8^th Nov 2021, 11:00 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Mon 8^th Nov 2021, 21:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Guy Raz explores how, from AI to data collection, we are living in science fiction world – but at what future cost? Show more

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FactualArts, Culture & the Media

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TED Radio Hour

Series 8

School of Life

Duration: 50 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 15^th Nov 2021, 11:00 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Mon 15^th Nov 2021, 21:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Manoush Zomorodi explores how the classroom is not the only place to learn. How can we learn lessons from life experience? Show more

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FactualArts, Culture & the Media

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TED Radio Hour

Series 8

Sound and Silence

Duration: 50 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 22^nd Nov 2021, 11:00 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Mon 22^nd Nov 2021, 21:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Manoush Zomorodi explores ideas about how we experience sound - and why we also need silence to make sense of it all. Show more

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FactualArts, Culture & the Media

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TED Radio Hour

Series 8

Warped Reality

Duration: 50 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 29^th Nov 2021, 11:00 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Mon 29^th Nov 2021, 21:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Manoush Zomorodi explores the world of false information on the internet. How can we deal with technology and deception going forward? Show more

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FactualArts, Culture & the Media

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TED Radio Hour

Series 8

Building Our Zero Emissions Future

Duration: 50 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 6^th Dec 2021, 11:00 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Mon 6^th Dec 2021, 21:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Manoush Zomorodi explores the battle against climate change. TED's Science Curator David Biello shares some promising solutions. Show more

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FactualArts, Culture & the Media

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