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11/06/2011 GMT
The robots are coming, fast.
18/06/2011 GMT
Three centuries ago, China helped Europe to innovate - can it do so again?
25/06/2011 GMT
David Baddiel presents this week's edition of The Forum on the power of images
02/07/2011 GMT
Capturing power with a camera
09/07/2011 GMT
Sudan splitting and couples divorcing – can separation ever be a good thing?
16/07/2011 GMT
Fresh ideas for business from the TED conference in Edinburgh
23/07/2011 GMT
Are our long term goals in danger of being swamped by a focus on the immediate moment?
30/07/2011 GMT
Why do dictators and democrats follow similar rules when it comes to staying in power?
06/08/2011 GMT
The rise and fall of civilisations in Europe - money, conflict and volcanoes
13/08/2011 GMT
Walls and partitions, not just between countries and people but also animal species
20/08/2011 GMT
Design in art, fashion and nature. Is innovation or imitation the key to success?
27/08/2011 GMT
Human rights: How do you prove you have them? And how do you make sure you can enjoy them?
03/09/2011 GMT
Oceans are the largest habitat on Earth but how much do we know about their history?
10/09/2011 GMT
With all the advances in neuroscience, are we any closer to understanding memory?
17/09/2011 GMT
Activism: how to make things happen
24/09/2011 GMT
Berlin: A unique cultural success story.
01/10/2011 GMT
Berlin: A clash of generations?
08/10/2011 GMT
The hidden forces that shape our lives.
15/10/2011 GMT
Have we got it wrong with the concept of the clash of civilisations?
22/10/2011 GMT
Contemplating our own death - what is the best way to prepare for it?
Feeding The Earth's Rising Population
With world’s population about to reach seven billion, how will we feed everyone?
05/11/2011 GMT
The virtues and flaws of democracy.
12/11/2011 GMT
The unintended consequences of what we do, in economics, geo-engineering and on stage.
19/11/2011 GMT
How do we make judgements and how could we do it better?
26/11/2011 GMT
How far can trees help us in the fight against global warming?
03/12/2011 GMT
The mysteries of love, of extra dimensions and how to write great mystery stories.
10/12/2011 GMT
As the world faces an unprecedented economic crisis, we ask what is the best way forward.
The future of the car
Has car transport reached a critical crossroads?
24/12/2011 GMT
We discuss a selection of 60 second ideas from Forum guests.
01/01/2012 GMT
Four outstanding, young global citizens discuss their aspirations for the future.
07/01/2012 GMT
With a record one billion people now on the move, what is the meaning of home?