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The Why Factor

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Series that explores the hidden histories behind everyday objects and actions.

Series that searches for the extraordinary and hidden histories behind everyday objects and actions.

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The Why Factor: Series 2

The Why Factor: Series 2: Diaries

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10/11/2015

Series 2

BBC Radio 4 - The Why Factor, Series 2, Diaries

Mike Williams asks why so many people feel the need to record the story of their day.

Mike Williams asks why so many people compile dairies and what it says about them, the people in their social circle and the society in which they live.

Diaries are one of the longest-established and riches sources of social history. Why do many people feel so compelled to keep them? Why do they stop and who do they allow to read them?

Presenter:Mike Williams
Producer:Hannah Moore
Editor:Andrew Smith.

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

Mike Williams explores the hidden histories behind everyday objects and actions

Mike Williams searches for the extraordinary and hidden histories behind everyday objects and actions

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