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End of Series Three
We have now reached the end of our third journey through the portal labelled “Odditorium”. The two Davids reflect on the eclectic fare that has been offered and look forward to putting their feet up and consuming a celebratory biscuit, when…!
42. Down with Romance with Lynne Murphy
To paraphrase Monty Python, “What have the French ever done for us?”. Well, language wise, quite a lot or 74% to be precise. But is it all good? Dr Lynne Murphy asks us to reclaim our language and the two Davids try to reclaim our land.
41. Concorde with Julie Oliver
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40. Animal Sex and Death with Jules Howard
Zoology expert, Jules Howard gives his second Odditorium talk on the sex lives of animals, the extraordinary ways some creatures have learned to extend their lives and what we can learn from them. In the studio pie,
39. Ritual and Pilgrimage with Rupert Sheldrake
We were delighted when Rupert agreed to come and speak at one of our live Odditorium events in 2016. Here the celebrated scientist explores the importance of ritual and pilgrimage and the rise of psychedelic rituals in recent years. Inspired,
An Odditorium Special: Watling Street
Something a bit different for our episode today! Odditorium co-presenter David Bramwell, together with author John Higgs, have made a special 4-part series exploring the hidden history of one of Britain’s oldest roads: Watling Street.
38. Kling Klang vs Ding Dong with Mathew Clayton
Psychogeographer, author and acclaimed Alpinist, Mathew Clayton argues that, even more than the synthesiser, the cowbell, was the defining sound of the 20th century. Tying in everything from Kraftwerk to Jazz he shows how the little-known genres of kli...
The No.9 Bus to Utopia: Episode Six
Nearing the end of his journey, David heads to the Arizona Desert in search of an entire eco-city built from scratch by Italian arhitect, Paolo Soleri. Arriving back at his home in Brighton after twelve months he wonders how he can bring a sense of com...
The No.9 Bus to Utopia: Episode Five
David heads to California where he thinks maybe – just maybe – he’s found utopia in a New Age community conceived by Aldous Huxley and managed by Hunter S.Thompson. Does it have free wifi and stock his favourite biscuits? Is he finally over his ex?
The No.9 Bus to Utopia: Episode Four
In the heart of the Italian Alps sits the community of Damanhur, creators of the world’s largest underground temple and home to singing plants. While David is moved to tears by their architectural wonders he is there on a commission from his old friend...