Head to Head - Series 1

Edward Stourton presents a series celebrating great debates, combining archive of rare discussions between key figures with analysis by a panel of experts

Head to Head - Series 1 - Episode 1

The panel discusses the heated 1969 debate between left-wing philosopher Noam Chomsky and conservative commentator William F Buckley about United States foreign policy.

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Head to Head - Series 1 - Episode 2

The 1976 battle between Milton Friedman and Lord Balogh on the relative merits of free-market economics at a time when Britain was in financial crisis.

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Head to Head - Series 1 - Episode 3

Clive James' debate with Gore Vidal on how Christianity has affected mankind's ability to think and live freely. Professors AC Grayling and Alister McGrath unpick both standpoints.

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Head to Head - Series 1 - Episode 4

Norman Mailer and Marshall McLuhan clash over the electronic age. Has technology set man free or alienated individuals?

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