Thinking Allowed Episodes Episode guide
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'Illicit' Dance; The Purpose of War
'Illicit' dance in Indian popular culture. Also, does war serve a social purpose?
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Baristas; 'People' History
The rise & fall of the working class. Also, the attraction of 'cool' jobs with poor wages.
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Ethnography Award: The Winner
Laurie Taylor presents the winning entry of Thinking Allowed's first Ethnography Award.
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The Ethnography Award 'Short List'
Laurie Taylor looks at academic research shortlisted for our new annual ethnography award.
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British working class gardens - Why England fails (at football)
Exploring a hidden horticultural history, and why England fails at international football.
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The End of Capitalism; Reforming Capitalism
What is the future of our market-driven economy? Presented by Laurie Taylor.
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Kissing; The British Hitman
Laurie Taylor explores the cultural meaning and history of the romantic kiss.
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Poverty and 'Shame'; Small-Scale Technology in India
The psycho-social effects of being poor. Also, small-scale technology in modern India.
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Race in Police Disciplinaries; Protestant Fishermen in Scotland
Perceptions about ethnic minority officers. Also, evangelical fishermen in Scotland.
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Post-Katrina New Orleans; The Capitalist Personality
Laurie investigates New Orleans' disaster relief failure. Also, the capitalist personality
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Elite Graduates in France and UK; Surnames and Social Mobility
Laurie Taylor asks how much of our fate is tied to our parents' and grandparents' status.
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Generational Divide; Webcam
Laurie explores how webcams are changing human life. Also, the 'generational' divide.
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The Great Indoors
Laurie Taylor on the home as a vehicle for self-expression. Also, the symbolic bathroom.
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Stuart Hall (1932-2014)
A tribute to the leading cultural theorist Stuart Hall, who died this week.
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Numbers in Global Politics; Gay Rights and Religion in Belfast
The power of numbers in global politics, plus gay rights and religion in Belfast.
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Prostitution in the Community; Drinking and Moderation
Laurie Taylor explores the impact of sex work on local residents and businesses.
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Why Music Matters?; Bhangra and Belonging
Laurie Taylor explores the role of music in our lives with Prof David Hesmondhalgh.
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Waiting in A&E; Faith and Doubt
Laurie looks at research into the fragility of both religious and political belief systems
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Sensory Multiculturalism in an East End Market; Cultural Passions
Laurie Taylor discusses the emotional commitment people bring to 'high' and 'low' culture.
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Love
A Thinking Allowed special on 'romantic love'.
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Santa Helpers; Christmas Tradition
Laurie Taylor presents a special programme on our construction of Christmas tradition.
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Couples and Chronic Illness; Fashion and Dress in Later Life
The links between clothing and age. Also, how couples deal with chronic illness.
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Pocket Calculator in Papua New Guinea; Chicago
Laurie discusses a landmark study into communities. Also, pockets in Papua New Guinea.
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Tooth Loss; Communist Utopia in a Spanish Village
Laurie hears about an egalitarian enclave in Andalucia. Also, the meaning of tooth loss.
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Boxing in Gleason's Gym; Sport and Capitalism
Is modern sport a product of our economic system? Also, boxing's golden age.
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The Poppy; Traveller Children in Schools
Laurie explores the origins the Remembrance Day poppy. Also, traveller children in schools
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Work and Consumption; Neo-liberal Economics
Laurie Taylor discusses why neoliberal economics still dominates the post-recession world.
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Richard Hoggart; The Anti-Social Family
Laurie Taylor discusses the first biography of this leading cultural commentator.
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Sex Workers and International Migration; Poverty in Britain
Laurie Taylor explores prize-winning research. Also Vietnamese sex workers turned US wives
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Muslim Fundamentalism; Customer Abuse to Service Workers
A study into Muslim resistance to religious extremism. Also, customer abuse of service.
