Moral revolution — Dutch historian Rutger Bregman’s BBC Reith Lecture 3 — A conspiracy of decency

Do you dare to dream of a world that is different? From the Fabians to the Neoliberals, small groups with big ideas, perseverance and long-term vision, have conspired to transform societies, systems and governments. Where are they now?

Rutger Bregman's third BBC Reith Lecture, A conspiracy of decency, was recorded with a live audience in Edinburgh Scotland, and first aired on the BBC on 9 December 2025.

Speakers

Rutger Bregman Historian, author, Humankind: a hopeful history, Utopia for Realists (and how we can get there), and Moral Ambition: Stop Wasting Your Talent and Start Making a Difference, 2025 BBC Reith Lecturer

Anita Anand (host) BBC Radio 4 journalist, co-presenter (with William Dalrymple) of Empire: World History podcast, and author, The Patient Assassin: A True Tale of Massacre, Revenge, and India's Quest for Independence, Sophia: Princess, Suffragette, Revolutionary and more