Episodes
Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
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01 | The Inheritance | 20180912 | One of Britain's finest comedians Rob Newman sets his sights on the world of philosophy, unpicking 3000 years of good and bad ideas to discover how we got into this mess.
In a world gone mad can philosophy provide the answer?
In this opening episode, Rob turns the spotlight onto the philosophy of education.
Written and performed by Rob Newman.
Edited by John Whitehall
Producer: Jon Harvey
A Hat Trick production for BBC Radio, 4 first broadcast in September 2018.
Comedian Rob Newman sets his sights on the world of philosophy. Mixing stand-up and sketches, comedian Rob Newman tackles a series of weighty topics. | |
01 | The Inheritance | 20180912 | 20190130 (R4) | One of Britain's finest comedians Rob Newman sets his sights on the world of philosophy, unpicking 3000 years of good and bad ideas to discover how we got into this mess.
In a world gone mad can philosophy provide the answer?
In this opening episode, Rob turns the spotlight onto the philosophy of education.
Written and performed by Rob Newman.
Edited by John Whitehall
Producer: Jon Harvey
A Hat Trick production for BBC Radio, 4 first broadcast in September 2018.
Comedian Rob Newman sets his sights on the world of philosophy. Mixing stand-up and sketches, comedian Rob Newman tackles a series of weighty topics. |
02 | If a Tree Falls in a Forest... | 20180919 | Rob does battle with Jean-Paul Sartre and the existentialists.
One of Britain's finest comedians Rob Newman sets his sights on the world of philosophy, unpicking 3000 years of good and bad ideas to discover how we got into this mess.
In a world gone mad, can philosophy provide the answer?
Written and performed by Rob Newman.
Edited by John Whitehall
Producer: Jon Harvey
A Hat Trick production for BBC Radio, 4 first broadcast in September 2018.
Rob does battle with Jean-Paul Sartre and the existentialists. Mixing stand-up and sketches, comedian Rob Newman tackles a series of weighty topics. | |
02 | If a Tree Falls in a Forest... | 20180919 | 20190206 (R4) | Rob does battle with Jean-Paul Sartre and the existentialists.
One of Britain's finest comedians Rob Newman sets his sights on the world of philosophy, unpicking 3000 years of good and bad ideas to discover how we got into this mess.
In a world gone mad, can philosophy provide the answer?
Written and performed by Rob Newman.
Edited by John Whitehall
Producer: Jon Harvey
A Hat Trick production for BBC Radio, 4 first broadcast in September 2018.
Rob does battle with Jean-Paul Sartre and the existentialists. Mixing stand-up and sketches, comedian Rob Newman tackles a series of weighty topics. |
03 | The Music of the Chromosomes | 20180926 | Rob navigates the wonders and pitfalls of genetics and internationalism.
One of Britain's finest comedians Rob Newman sets his sights on the world of philosophy, unpicking 3000 years of good and bad ideas to discover how we got into this mess. In a world gone mad can philosophy provide the answer?
Written and performed by Rob Newman
Producer: Jon Harvey
A Hat Trick production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in September 2018.
Rob navigates the wonders and pitfalls of genetics and internationalism. Mixing stand-up and sketches, comedian Rob Newman tackles a series of weighty topics. | |
03 | The Music of the Chromosomes | 20180926 | 20190213 (R4) | Rob navigates the wonders and pitfalls of genetics and internationalism.
One of Britain's finest comedians Rob Newman sets his sights on the world of philosophy, unpicking 3000 years of good and bad ideas to discover how we got into this mess. In a world gone mad can philosophy provide the answer?
Written and performed by Rob Newman
Producer: Jon Harvey
A Hat Trick production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in September 2018.
Rob navigates the wonders and pitfalls of genetics and internationalism. Mixing stand-up and sketches, comedian Rob Newman tackles a series of weighty topics. |
04 | Thought Experiments | 20181003 | Mixing stand-up and sketches, comedian Rob Newman tackles the world of philosophy. Mixing stand-up and sketches, comedian Rob Newman tackles a series of weighty topics. | |
04 | Thought Experiments | 20181003 | 20190220 (R4) | Mixing stand-up and sketches, comedian Rob Newman tackles the world of philosophy. Mixing stand-up and sketches, comedian Rob Newman tackles a series of weighty topics. |