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Radio 4's flagship news and current affairs programme; including religious reflections from Thought for the Day at 0748

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Today: James May guest edits Today

James May guest edits Today

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James May uses his guest edit to look at the future for driverless cars.

James May's guest edit looks at the future for autonomous cars and whether hobbies might be good for us.

James May, the Grand Tour and former Top Gear presenter, has chosen to use his guest edit to look at what the future holds for autonomous cars. James has been out reporting for Today speaking to manufacturers and software developers.

He investigates whether coffee culture in Britain is overtaking our love of tea. 

And is James right? Could hobbies actually be good for us? Barbara Sahakian, professor of clinical neuropsychology at the University of Cambridge, joins James at an evening for hobby enthusiasts.

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