In Our Time

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Archive: Dark Matter, the mysterious substance in space

October 26, 2026

Dark Matter is a proposed form of matter that does not absorb, reflect or emit light. It is known to make up 27% of our universe, while the matter that makes up stars and galaxies accounts for only 5%. In this archive episode, first released in March 2015, Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss dark matter, the mysterious and invisible substance existing throughout the Universe. In 1932 the Dutch astronomer Jan Oort noticed that the speed at which galaxies moved was at odds with the amount...

Particle Accelerators

October 22, 2026

Misha Glenny and guests discuss the machines that are described as the world’s largest experiments: Particle Accelerators. A famous example of a Particle Accelerator is the Large Hadron Collider, a device which stretches for nearly 30km, deep beneath the ground in a tunnel between France and Switzerland. This enormous scale enables the particles within to be propelled to incredible speeds, reaching almost the speed of light before they smash together. The resulting debris offers insights i...

Archive: Erasmus

October 19, 2026

One of the most celebrated thinkers of the Renaissance, Erasmus (c1466-1536) is best known for his works of classical and religious scholarship, and for his infamous theological dispute with Martin Luther (1483-1546) over free will and the Church. In this archive episode, first released in February 2012, Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Dutch humanist scholar Desiderius Erasmus. Erasmus was widely seen as the greatest classical scholar of his age, having translated and edited numerous Latin...

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In Our Time typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Senior university professors, fellows, published scholars, research-institute directors and other recognized specialists with deep subject expertise. Common among recent guests: Academic professorships and fellowships; Leadership of universities, research institutes or scholarly societies; Published research and authoritative books in a relevant field. Recent guests include Judith Howard, Jim Naismith, and Patricia Fara.

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