Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Enlighten | 20210208 | 20230123 (R3) | Broadcaster James Burke links organisms that might not exist to a freemason's opera. Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond. |
| 02 | Romance | 20210209 | 20230124 (R3) | James Burke links planetary orbits, the teeny-weeny and fake Scottish literature. Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond. |
| 03 | Impression | 20210210 | 20230125 (R3) | James Burke connects Italian electricity to Debussy via a baron's seances and your fridge. Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond. |
| 04 | Ivories | 20210211 | 20230126 (R3) | James Burke touches on pine trees, chintz, bowler hats - and ends up on the ivories. Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond. |
| 05 | Wind | 20210212 | 20230127 (R3) | James Burke leads us via steam engines and iron coffins to the modern orchestra. Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond. |