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EPISODE · Jan 9, 2026 · 56 MIN

Innovation

from Arts & Ideas · host BBC Radio 4

Are we addicted to novelty? What are the cultural settings that allow innovation to flourish? And are novelty and innovation things we've always valued? Matthew Sweet is joined by: Professor of Innovation Tim Minshall is the author of Your Life is Manufactured. Writer and entrepreneur Margaret Heffernan's most recent book is Embracing Uncertainty Agnes Arnold-Foster has written Nostalgia: A History of a Dangerous Emotion Christina Faraday is the author of The Story of Tudor Art Nick Hilton is presenter of The Ned Ludd Radio Hour podcast Producer: Luke Mulhall

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