Talking Now

British broadcasting's only cultural discussion panel forum show. Presented by Melvyn Shagg and radical cultural theorist Professor Viktor Hedveczek.

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Episodes

Episode 8 | Internet of Things

Veteran broadcaster Melvyn Shagg and radical cultural theorist Professor Viktor Hedveczek discuss the implications of the Internet of Things.

Aug 09, 2015•11 min

Episode 7 | Sport

Melvyn and Viktor discuss their sporting prowess.

Dec 06, 2014•7 min

Episode 6 | Free Schools

Melvyn and Viktor discuss Free Schools, Viktor has decided to take matters into his own hands.

Feb 22, 2014•4 min

Episode 5 | Snapchat

Veteran broadcaster Melvyn Shagg and radical cultural theorist Professor Viktor Hedveczek discuss photo sharing service Snapchat - it's cultural history and business applications.

Jan 19, 2014•4 min

Episode 4 | Bake Off

Melvyn and Viktor discuss the treatment of Ralph Miliband in the right-wing press and the Great British Bake Off.

Dec 29, 2013•4 min

Episode 3 | Christmas Special

Melvyn and Viktor grudgingly assess the John Lewis Christmas advert. John Lewis Christmas Advert 2013 'The Bear & The Hare': http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqWig2WARb0

Dec 23, 2013•5 min

Episode 2 | Energy Crisis

Melvyn and Viktor discuss tactics to deal with Britain's energy crisis.

Dec 15, 2013•3 min

Episode 1 | Movember

This week Melvyn is joined in the studio by radical cultural theorist Viktor Hedveczek to discuss 'Movember'.

Nov 28, 2013•2 min

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