Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | The Big Questions | 20081117 | Maurice Bloch, professor of anthropology at the London School of Economics, reflects on his work in Madagascar where, late one evening around a Malagasy fireside, he and the villagers discuss the minutiae of life. Together they uncover how understanding a society from within can help to answer life's universal questions. Prof Maurice Bloch reflects on his work in Madagascar with Malagasy villagers. |
| 02 | Anthropology And Espionage | 20081118 | John Gledhill, professor of social anthropology at the University of Manchester, charts his long-term research among the Zapatistas in Chiapas, Mexico, and discusses the ethics and responsibilities of anthropologists in the field as well as uncovering the overlapping history of anthropology and espionage. Prof John Gledhill discusses the responsibilities of anthropologists in the field. |
| 03 | 20081119 | Adam Kuper asks to what extent are we still influenced by our own culture. | |
| 04 | Anthropology At Home | 20081120 | Rebecca Cassidy looks at the social life of betting shops and doing anthropology 'at home |
| 05 LAST | Learning From Russia | 20081121 | Laura Piacentini on how Russia's prisons provide insights into our growing jail population |