In Our Time
BBC Radio 4
History · Ongoing · ~51 min
Taste attributes: documentarytalk-showhistoricalslowfresh & originalheavyrealisticintricatelinearbig & variedemotive & stirring
Boxlist takeExpect an unhurried, realistic history podcast, heavy rather than light. Best if you like real life over fantasy.
Taste details
Pace: very slow · Originality: balanced · Tone: balanced · Weight: heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: intricate · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
Based on your film and TV taste: podcasts are matched on the same ten characteristics, with your own match bands.
About this podcast
A world-class seminar, every week. In Our Time explores the ideas, people and discoveries that have shaped our world, spanning history, philosophy, religion, science, literature, art and culture. On Thursdays, hear brand-new episodes hosted by Misha Glenny and leading academics. On Mondays, discover…
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- Publisher
- BBC Radio 4
- Format
- Ongoing
- Typical episode
- About 51 minutes
- Latest episode
- 9 November 2026
- Categories
- History
- Taste scores
- How we score
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Podcasts are scored on the same ten characteristics as films and matched with your own match bands, from your film and TV taste. The scores are estimates, from fixed rules plus a one-off AI reading of each show's own description and episode titles. Quality badges never change your match.
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