In Our Time: Religion
Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 2
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 4.5/5.0
Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: USA
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
inourtime@bbc.co.uk
podcast.support@bbc.co.uk
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Host
Melvyn Bragg - Melvyn Bragg is a highly respected British broadcaster, writer, and media executive. He is best known for hosting the BBC Radio 4 discussion program 'In Our Time' since 1998. He has a long and dist...
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Recent Guest Discussions
Miri Rubin, Harry Spillane, Sophie Lunn-Rockliffe - Typology, Biblical Interpretation, Hebrew Bible, Old Testament, New Testament, Christian Typology, Medieval Europe, Renaissance England, Victorian Britain, Antisemitism, Metaphor, Reality, Time, History
Bihani Sarkar, Julius Lipner, Jessica Frazier - Hindu Goddess Kali, Hindu Mythology, Bengali Culture, Maa Kali, Religious Iconography, Divine Feminine
Katherine Lewis, Laura Kalas, Anthony Bale - Pope Joan, Medieval History, Medieval Literature, Gender Roles, Transgression, Fact Vs Fiction, Cautionary Tales, Historical Myths
Monima Chadha, Jessica Frazier, Karen OBrien-Kop - Karma, Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Indian Philosophy, Rebirth, Transmigration, Free Will, Ethics, Intention
James Corke-Webster, Lea Niccolai, Shaun Tougher - Julian The Apostate, Roman Empire, Paganism, Christianity, Philosopher-emperor, Roman History, Classical Antiquity, Sasanian Empire
Recent Topics
Episodes
New Series
October 14, 2026
Misha Glenny introduces the brand new series of In Our Time, which begins with a discussion on Thomas More’s 16th-century ‘bestseller’ Utopia, his vision of a perfect republic. This follows his latest archive selection, from 2012, that explores timekeeping in the ancient world up to the modern digital clock.This podcast collection is now unavailable. To continue listening, search for and follow the main In Our Time podcast on BBC Sounds or wherever you find your BBC podcasts. New episodes arr...
A Message from Misha
October 12, 2026
This podcast collection is now unavailable. To continue listening, search for and follow the main In Our Time podcast on BBC Sounds or wherever you find your podcasts. New episodes arrive weekly.
Typology
May 15, 2025
Melvyn Bragg and guests explore typology, a method of biblical interpretation that aims to meaningfully link people, places, and events in the Hebrew Bible, what Christians call the Old Testament, with the coming of Christ in the New Testament. Old Testament figures like Moses, Jonah, and King David were regarded by Christians as being ‘types’ or symbols of Jesus. This way of thinking became hugely popular in medieval Europe, Renaissance England and Victorian Britain, as Christians sought to...
Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with In Our Time: Religion?
In Our Time: Religion is hosted by Melvyn Bragg. Its publicly listed emails are inourtime@bbc.co.uk and podcast.support@bbc.co.uk. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for In Our Time: Religion?
The publicly listed emails for In Our Time: Religion: inourtime@bbc.co.uk and podcast.support@bbc.co.uk.
How many listeners does In Our Time: Religion have?
Podseeker estimates In Our Time: Religion reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for In Our Time: Religion?
In Our Time: Religion typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: PhD in relevant fields (History, Theology, Religious Studies, Classics, Literature, Philosophy), Professorial roles at major universities (e.g., Cambridge, Oxford, University of London, etc.), Senior Fellowships, Published academic works. Common among recent guests: Published multiple books on their subject matter; Hold professorial or senior academic positions at reputable universities; Contribute to scholarly journals and publications. Recent guests include Miri Rubin, Harry Spillane, Sophie Lunn-Rockliffe, Bihani Sarkar, Julius Lipner, Jessica Frazier, and Katherine Lewis, Laura Kalas, Anthony Bale.
How hard is it to get booked on In Our Time: Religion?
High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.
What topics does In Our Time: Religion cover?
Recent episodes cover Religion, History, Theology, Philosophy, and Biblical Interpretation. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
inourtime@bbc.co.uk
podcast.support@bbc.co.uk
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