Rob Newman's Total Eclipse Of Descartes [Rob Newman]

Episodes

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01The Inheritance20180912

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
Executive Producer: Richard Wilson

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.

01The Inheritance2018091220190130 (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
Executive Producer: Richard Wilson

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.

02If 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
Executive Producer: Richard Wilson

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.

02If a Tree Falls in a Forest...2018091920190206 (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
Executive Producer: Richard Wilson

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.

03The Music of the Chromosomes20180926

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
Edited by John Whitehall.

Producer: Jon Harvey
Executive Producer: Richard Wilson

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.

03The Music of the Chromosomes2018092620190213 (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
Edited by John Whitehall.

Producer: Jon Harvey
Executive Producer: Richard Wilson

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.

04Thought Experiments20181003Mixing 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.

04Thought Experiments2018100320190220 (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.