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Duration: 14 minutes

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Adam Smith’s joy on the success of ‘The Wealth of Nations’ is tempered by news about dear friend David Hume. Read by Robin Laing. Show more

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First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM

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In 1760 Adam Smith is a respected academic in Glasgow - but a career change and continental travel beckon. Read by Robin Laing. Show more

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An engaging account of the life, times and legacy of Adam Smith marking 300 years since the birth of the Scottish economist. Read by Robin Laing. Show more

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Philosopher and economist Adam Smith returns home from Oxford inspired to reflect on human nature and wider society. Read by Robin Laing. Show more

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Author and MP Jesse Norman asks what lessons from Adam Smith’s thinking we should apply to a consideration of contemporary capitalism. Read by Robin Laing. Show more