Popular culture
Natural Histories. Leech. Audio, 28 minutes
Brett Westwood is sucked into the weird and wonderful world of the leech.
- AttributionBBC Radio 4
- Available for over a year
Natural Histories. Wolf. Audio, 28 minutes
Brett Westwood meets a wolf and considers the meaning of wolfishness in our culture.
- AttributionBBC Radio 4
- Available for over a year
Natural Histories. Fox. Audio, 28 minutes
Brett Westwood investigates the biology and culture of the Fox.
- AttributionBBC Radio 4
- Available for over a year
Natural Histories. Lobster. Audio, 28 minutes
Brett Westwood investigates the biology and culture of the lobster. From 2016
- AttributionBBC Radio 4
- Available for over a year
Natural Histories. Oyster. Audio, 28 minutes
Brett Westwood explores the nature and culture of oysters.
- AttributionBBC Radio 4
- Available for over a year
The Secret History of Yoga. Audio, 30 minutes
Mukti Jain Campion explores the surprising origins of modern yoga practice.
- AttributionBBC Radio 4 Extra
- Available for over a year
Natural Histories. Owl. Audio, 28 minutes
Brett Westwood investigates the biology and culture of owls. From 2016
- AttributionBBC Radio 4
- Available for over a year
Natural Histories. Fly. Audio, 28 minutes
Brett Westwood explores the nature and the culture of flies.
- AttributionBBC Radio 4
- Available for over a year
The Art of Adultery. Audio, 30 minutes
Natalie Haynes finds out why adultery remains such a regular subject in popular culture.
- AttributionBBC Radio 4 Extra
- Available for over a year
Natural Histories. Fleas. Audio, 28 minutes
Brett Westwood learns how fleas are entwined with disease, love, language and humour.
- AttributionBBC Radio 4
- Available for over a year
Natural Histories. Cockroach. Audio, 28 minutes
Brett Westwood explores how the cockroach has influenced society, satire and tourism
- AttributionBBC Radio 4
- Available for over a year
Natural Histories. Beetles. Audio, 28 minutes
Brett Westwood explores how beetles have influenced arts and science. From 2015
- AttributionBBC Radio 4
- Available for over a year
Natural Histories. Oak. Audio, 28 minutes
Brett Westwood explores how oak tree has influenced society, art and druidism.
- AttributionBBC Radio 4
- Available for over a year
Natural Histories. Hornbill. Audio, 28 minutes
Brett Westwood explores how hornbills have influenced art, religion and feminism.
- AttributionBBC Radio 4
- Available for over a year
Natural Histories. Anemone. Audio, 28 minutes
Brett Westwood explores the role sea anemones have played in art, literature and science.
- AttributionBBC Radio 4
- Available for over a year
Natural Histories. Crocodiles. Audio, 28 minutes
From a revered god in ancient Egypt to a comic character in Peter Pan, crocs fascinate us.
- AttributionBBC Radio 4
- Available for over a year
Natural Histories. Parrots. Audio, 28 minutes
Brett Westwood explores parrots and their effect on art, literature and society.
- AttributionBBC Radio 4
- Available for over a year
Natural Histories. Bears. Audio, 28 minutes
Brett Westwood explores how bears have influenced art, literature and belief.
- AttributionBBC Radio 4
- Available for over a year
Natural Histories. Birds Eggs. Audio, 28 minutes
Brett Westwood explores the role birds' eggs have played in religion, art and literature.
- AttributionBBC Radio 4
- Available for over a year
Natural Histories. Daffodils. Audio, 28 minutes
Brett Westwood explores the role daffodils play in art, medicine, literature and belief.
- AttributionBBC Radio 4
- Available for over a year
