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Sarah Dunant takes an historical look at avarice. She argues that the revelations in the Panama Papers are just the latest proof that man's greed is woven into the human psyche. Show more
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Sarah Dunant reflects on why our current obsession with celebrity is utterly undermining our appreciation of art. Show more
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Sarah Dunant argues that regimented key strokes are no substitute for the beauty and emotion contained in handwriting. Show more
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50 years after one of the worst floods in Florence's history, Sarah Dunant reflects on the events of 1966 and the work still going on to save some of the world's greatest art. Show more
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Self-confessed digi-drunkard Will Self tries to convince himself - and us - that his use of technology is considered and practical, not the glug-glugging of the cyber sozzled! Show more
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A reflection on a topical issue. Will Self - via a bit of Morrissey - poses the question: Does the mind rule the body or the body rule the mind? Show more
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Following the death of the philosopher and author, Sir Roger Scruton - a talk he did in 2016 on one of his favourite subjects, Wagner. Show more
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AL Kennedy reflects on how being able to communicate clearly is the work of a lifetime - and the potentially disastrous consequences of school exams. Show more
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AL Kennedy ponders the importance of facts, in a world dominated by opinion. Show more
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Will Self explores what is wrong with contemporary art, most of which he thinks is little more than 'overvalued tosh'. Show more
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A reflection on a topical issue. Howard Jacobson on the political ironies that are emerging following the election. Show more
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Will Self reflects on what a truly gender-fluid society might look like. Show more
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Adam Gopnik reflects on art, life and 'the sketchbook of the twenty first century' - the iPhone. Show more
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Adam Gopnik reflects on the first six months of Donald Trump's presidency. "You can't call him crazy, because it isn't fair to crazy people.". Show more
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Adam Gopnik reflects on why he turned to marijuana during his recent bout of shingles. Show more
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Roger Scruton on the impact of Harry Potter on our world view. 'People are starting to live in a kind of cyber-Hogwarts', a world where you believe what you want will be provided. Show more
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Monica Ali with a personal take on why she believes the history of the British Empire must be taught in our schools. Show more
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A reflection on a topical issue. Andrew Sullivan says Donald Trump is teaching a generation that the key to advancement in society is to bully, lie, slander and cheat. Show more
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Andrew Sullivan says a type of cultural Marxism is sweeping through US universities. It is an ideology, he says, that is fast resembling a new religion. Show more
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A reflection on a topical issue. Will Self on why he loves space and why he finds the immensity of it both sublime and restful. Show more
