Philosopher Roger Scruton presents a provocative essay on the importance of beauty in the arts and in our lives, making a case for restoring it to the centre of our civilisation. Show more
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Sayeeda Warsi: Muslims in Britain
43 minutes
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Cultural discussion programme. Amol Rajan discusses society and integration with Sayeeda Warsi, Paul Collier and Roger Scruton. Show more
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New Artistic Director of the ENO, Daniel Kramer
43 minutes
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Cultural discussion show. Andrew Marr discusses art and music with opera director Daniel Kramer, philosopher Roger Scruton, biographer Franny Moyle and curator Julia Peyton-Jones. Show more
Start the Week
1968: Radicals and Riots
43 minutes
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Andrew Marr looks back at Paris 1968 with journalist Sophie Pedder, historians Agnes Poirier and Richard Vinen and philosopher Roger Scruton. Show more
A Point of View
Roger Scruton: In Defence of Free Speech
10 minutes
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Roger Scruton argues that the law on freedom of speech ought to protect those who express heretical views and not be used to close down debate. Show more
A Point of View
Roger Scruton: Offensive Jokes
10 minutes
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Roger Scruton says people must feel free to express opinions and make jokes that others may find offensive - censoring them only leads to a loss of reasoned argument. Show more
A Point of View
Roger Scruton: The Tyranny of Pop
10 minutes
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Roger Scruton deplores the tyranny of banal and ubiquitous pop music. He feels that young people, above all, need help to instead appreciate the great music of our civilisation. Show more
A Point of View
The Ring of the Nibelung
1 minute
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Following the death of the philosopher and author, Sir Roger Scruton - a talk he did in 2016 on one of his favourite subjects, Wagner. Show more
A Point of View
A Petition Against Petitions
10 minutes
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A reflection on a topical issue. Roger Scruton suggests that the fashion for government by petition is out of step with representative democracy. Show more
A Point of View
Pottering towards the new socialist state
10 minutes
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Roger Scruton on the impact of Harry Potter on our world view. 'People are starting to live in a kind of cyber-Hogwarts', a world where you believe what you want will be provided. Show more
A Point of View
The Trump Card
10 minutes
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Roger Scruton assesses some of the reasons behind Donald Trump's victory. And he asks why many who intended to vote for Donald Trump would not have confessed to their intention. Show more
A Point of View
Of the People, By the People 2/4
10 minutes
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A weekly reflection on a topical issue. Roger Scruton argues that democracy works only if we are prepared to be ruled by our opponents, however much we may dislike them. Show more
A Point of View
United We Fall
10 minutes
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Professor Roger Scruton argues for a vote for the English in the debate over Scottish independence. Show more
A Point of View
Our Love for Animals
10 minutes
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Professor Roger Scruton thinks we get our priorities wrong when we favour pets at the expense of wild animals. Show more
A Point of View
Free the Schools
10 minutes
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Professor Roger Scruton believes the way to improve our schools is through tapping into the time and talents of middle-class volunteers. Show more
A Point of View
Of the People, By the People 3/4
10 minutes
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Roger Scruton continues his series on the nature and limits of democracy. He argues that nations should be defined by language and territory rather than by party or faith. Show more
A Point of View
Of the People, By the People 4/4
10 minutes
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Roger Scruton concludes his series of talks on the nature and limits of democracy. 'We in Europe are moving not towards democracy but away from it', he says. Show more
A Point of View
Faking It
10 minutes
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Philosopher Roger Scruton reflects on original art that is sincere and truthful, but hard to achieve, as opposed to the easier but fake art that appeals to many critics today. Show more
A Point of View
Kitsch
10 minutes
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Roger Scruton argues that the fear of producing kitsch art has led to a new kind of pre-emptive kitsch. Show more
A Point of View
Art: The Real Thing
10 minutes
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Roger Scruton asks what makes for real art, as opposed to cliche or kitsch. Real art, he says, needs beauty, form and redemption. Show more