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Greg James and Bella Mackie are back in the BBC Sounds Classroom.

Greg James and Bella Mackie learn a fascinating and fun lesson from one of Britain's most inspiring teachers.

Greg James and Bella Mackie didn't pay much attention at school. So they're asking Britain's most inspiring teachers to show them what they missed in this series of fascinating and fun lessons. Learn something new every week from their all-killer-no-filler syllabus including: 'How to win an argument by watching RuPaul's Drag Race', 'Why do we get ill?' and ''Are people born evil?' Bad students of all ages are welcome. Expect brilliant teachers, captivating subjects but absolutely no homework.

Teach Me A Lesson with Greg James and Bella Mackie: Should We Be Afraid Of Computers?

Should We Be Afraid Of Computers?

BBC Radio 5 Live - Teach Me A Lesson with Greg James and Bella Mackie, Should We Be Afraid Of Computers?

Should we be scared of algorithms? Greg and Bella learn about computers to find out.

Greg James and Bella Mackie receive a lesson in Computer Science as they explore whether we should be afraid of computers and, if so - how much?

Greg James and Bella Mackie didn’t pay much attention at school. So they’re asking Britain’s most inspiring teachers to show them what they missed in this series of fascinating and fun lessons.

This week it's Computer Science with Mrs Cunningham-Smith (Mrs C-S to you). She talks Greg and Bella through how computers have developed to the point they're currently at, and how algorithms actually work. We also find out how a woman in the 1840s created TikTok - and we find out exactly how Greg James crushed the dreams of a 16-month-old child.

Bad students of all ages are welcome. Expect brilliant teachers, captivating subjects but absolutely no homework.

Get in touch with your funny school stories and teacher recommendations - email us at teachme@bbc.co.uk

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