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Jon Ronson and guests examine a series of diverse stories and subjects

Jon Ronson examines a series of diverse stories and subjects with the help of contributors from the worlds of comedy, journalism, entertainment and culture

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Jon Ronson On: Series 4

Jon Ronson On: Series 4: Episode 2: Being Fancy

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Being Fancy

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Elliot Castro recalls his five-star life. Charlie Brooker talks about going first class.

Ex-conman Elliot Castro recalls his five-star life. Charlie Brooker talks about travelling first class. From September 2008.

Jon Ronson talks to Elliot Castro, who spent 5 years as a conman, living a 5-star life before his eventual capture. Castro talks about his early school years when he would try to convince his school friends that he had magic powers.

Other contributors include writer Charlie Brooker, who offers his thoughts on travelling first class, and wealth counsellor Theyer Willis, who advises rich people on how to cope with their huge wealth.

Your digital radio entertainment station showcasing the best in comedy and drama

Your digital radio entertainment station showcasing the best in comedy and drama. With recent favourites from BBC Radio 4.

Jon Ronson takes a quirky look at aspects of human behaviour

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