Rob Newman's Half-full Philosophy Hour [Rob Newman]

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3000 Years Of Bad Ideas

20201006

One of Britain's finest comedians Rob Newman returns with a brand new series that plunges into the world of philosophy. In episode one, he reveals why James Bond is inspired by Nietzsche, and why horny wood wasps might take issue with Einstein.

Written and performed by Rob Newman
Produced by Jon Harvey
Executive Producer: Polly Thomas
A Naked production for BBC Radio 4

Rob traverses the world of philosophy to reveal James Bond is inspired by Nietzsche.

Mixing stand-up and sketches, comedian Rob Newman tackles a series of weighty topics.

The New Forest Festival of Stoic Philosophy

20201013

Rob tells the story of a Stoic philosophy festival and his part in its downfall.

Mixing stand-up and sketches, comedian Rob Newman tackles a series of weighty topics.

On Being Above The Law

20201020

What if the Right Side of History is the Wrong Side of Nature? asks multi-award-winning comedian Rob Newman. And how do we break up Big Tech before Big Tech breaks us?

Written and performed by Rob Newman
Guest starring Kathy Clugston and Diana Speed
Produced by Jon Harvey
A Naked production for BBC Radio 4

What if the Right Side of History is the Wrong Side of Nature? asks comic Rob Newman.

Mixing stand-up and sketches, comedian Rob Newman tackles a series of weighty topics.

What Is A City For?

20201027

Rob unearths the hidden philosophies that shape our towns and cities.

Mixing stand-up and sketches, comedian Rob Newman tackles a series of weighty topics.

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Comments
01	3000 Years Of Bad Ideas	20201006	One of Britain's finest comedians Rob Newman returns with a brand new series that plunges into the world of philosophy. In episode one, he reveals why James Bond is inspired by Nietzsche, and why horny wood wasps might take issue with Einstein. Written and performed by Rob Newman Produced by Jon Harvey Executive Producer: Polly Thomas A Naked production for BBC Radio 4 Rob traverses the world of philosophy to reveal James Bond is inspired by Nietzsche. Mixing stand-up and sketches, comedian Rob Newman tackles a series of weighty topics.
02	The New Forest Festival of Stoic Philosophy	20201013	Rob tells the story of a Stoic philosophy festival and his part in its downfall. Mixing stand-up and sketches, comedian Rob Newman tackles a series of weighty topics.
03	On Being Above The Law	20201020	What if the Right Side of History is the Wrong Side of Nature? asks multi-award-winning comedian Rob Newman. And how do we break up Big Tech before Big Tech breaks us? Written and performed by Rob Newman Guest starring Kathy Clugston and Diana Speed Produced by Jon Harvey A Naked production for BBC Radio 4 What if the Right Side of History is the Wrong Side of Nature? asks comic Rob Newman. Mixing stand-up and sketches, comedian Rob Newman tackles a series of weighty topics.
04	What Is A City For?	20201027	Rob unearths the hidden philosophies that shape our towns and cities. Mixing stand-up and sketches, comedian Rob Newman tackles a series of weighty topics.