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Passports for a Price

Katy Long argues that we should think differently about citizenship.

• 15 mins

The End of the Age of Ideas

Robert Rowland Smith argues that we are coming to the end of the age of ideas.

• 15 mins

Big Charity, Big Business

David Russell asks whether backing big charities is the best way of improving the world.

• 15 mins

Best of Four Thought

Courage

David Baddiel presents the best of the series which mixes new ideas and personal stories.

• 43 mins

Best of Four Thought

Original Thinkers

Georgie Fienberg, Matthew Syed and Ben Dyson give talks that challenge received wisdom.

• 43 mins

Best of Four Thought

Hidden Benefits

Emma Byrne, Amber Dermont and Kamin Mohammadi find hidden benefits in surprising places.

• 43 mins

Best of Four Thought

Against the Grain

David Baddiel introduces three speakers and their tales of going against the grain.

• 43 mins

The Whirlpool Economy

Charles Leadbeater argues that we are living in a whirlpool economy.

• 15 mins

Writing Myself into the Script

Playwright Bola Agbaje on why black women are still under-represented on British TV.

• 15 mins

The Power of Dreams

Shane McCorristine thinks that people are losing out by not talking about their dreams.

• 15 mins

Cold Calling

Ian McDowell experiences misery in a cold-calling centre raising money for charities.

• 15 mins

Saving the Skyline

Barbara Weiss says we must act fast to save London's skyline from ugly buildings.

• 15 mins

The Unequal Past

Jim Smallman says society treats men and women differently when it comes to their pasts.

• 15 mins

A Scaredy-Cat's Guide to Moving Abroad

Sarah Bennetto shares her tips for starting a new life in a strange land.

• 15 mins

Why Run?

Adharanand Finn provides a subtle answer to a simple question: why run?

• 15 mins

The Best of Four Thought: Matt Haig, Tim Meek, Adjoa Andoh

Another chance to hear three great talks combining personal stories and new ideas.

• 43 mins

Trust Me, I'm a Magician

Magician Paul Hyland explains that he is not a trickster. At least, not a dishonest one.

• 15 mins

On Being Ignored

John Osborne discusses what it means to be ignored.

• 15 mins

National Pride

Alex Marshall discusses patriotism and nationalism.

• 15 mins

Economists' Lost Literary Touch

Adam Kelly argues that economics needs to get back in touch with its literary side.

• 15 mins

Changing Laws of War

Muna Baig argues that forced displacement should be taken seriously as a war crime.

• 15 mins

Democratising Education

Rachel Roberts argues that education needs a democratic revolution.

• 15 mins

Stories of Terrorism

Benedict Wilkinson challenges how we think about terrorism.

• 15 mins

D Is for Diagnosis

Ann York discusses diagnoses - her own, and ones she gives to others.

• 15 mins

Lessons in Development

Alpa Shah argues that tribal people need a better development model.

• 15 mins

A Boat of One's Own

Michelle Madsen makes the case for life on Britain's rivers and canals.

• 15 mins

Positively Medieval

Lucy Allen argues that medieval society had a conflicted attitude towards women.

• 15 mins

Reaching Out

Charlie Howard argues that public services should find their users, not wait to be found.

• 15 mins

Best of Four Thought: Hinge Moments in History

Another chance to hear three of the best recent episodes of Four Thought.

• 43 mins

The Meaning of North

Alex Beaumont questions the meaning of 'the north'.

• 15 mins