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Observing Ourselves
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Will Self on mirrors and the narcissism of the modern age. Show more
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Midsummer and the Mysteries of Colour
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As Midsummer Day approaches, Rebecca Stott finds the world around her bursting with colour. Show more
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On Ascent
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Sara Wheeler argues that the new Carolean age should be about collective effort rather than focused on individual achievement. Show more
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The Dragon and The Dog
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While admiring 16th Century art in Venice, Adam Gopnik reflects on truth, fidelity and the loyalty of a little dog. Show more
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The Soul of a Rebel
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Trevor Phillips argues that although protests rarely achieve their stated aims, often the victory comes later - and is one that no-one can foresee. Show more
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Against the Bucket List
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Will Self on why he is not a fan of the bucket list. Show more
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The Creep of the On-Screen Narrative
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Zoe Strimpel reflects on the power of fictional narrative as a means of escape. Show more
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My Love Affair with the Mysterious
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Zoe Strimpel on the 'intoxicating frisson' of ghost stories and wonders what's behind the growing number of freaky stories we produce and consume. Show more
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Peter Aspden: In Love with Greece
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Peter Aspden thinks the powerful influence of Greece, both ancient and modern, on European sensibilites makes the current economic crisis full of emotionally charged symbolism. Show more
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Adam Gopnik: Role Reversal
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A weekly reflection on a topical issue.
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Adam Gopnik: Long-Form Television
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Adam Gopnik reflects on the reason for our obsession with long-form television series and sees a link to the current brevity of all our other forms of discourse. Show more
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P J O'Rourke: Presidential Candidates
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PJ O'Rourke sizes up the candidates aspiring to be President of the United States. Show more
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Will Self: Losing Sleep
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Will Self reflects on the various reasons for his inability to sleep soundly any more. Show more
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Will Self: A Life of Habit
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A weekly reflection on a topical issue. Will Self sees a love of habit as a shield against the unexpected in life. Show more
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Will Self: What's in a Name
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Will Self reflects on the significance of names, including his own. Show more
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Will Self: Looks Matter
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Will Self says people cannot pretend that looks do not matter or that everyone is beautiful. Show more
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Will Self: On Gardening
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Will Self reflects on our relationship with gardens and gardening.
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Roger Scruton: In Defence of Free Speech
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Roger Scruton argues that the law on freedom of speech ought to protect those who express heretical views and not be used to close down debate. Show more
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Roger Scruton: Offensive Jokes
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Roger Scruton says people must feel free to express opinions and make jokes that others may find offensive - censoring them only leads to a loss of reasoned argument. Show more
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Roger Scruton: The Tyranny of Pop
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Roger Scruton deplores the tyranny of banal and ubiquitous pop music. He feels that young people, above all, need help to instead appreciate the great music of our civilisation. Show more