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A Petition Against Petitions

Roger Scruton says government by petition is out of step with representative democracy.

• 10 mins

The power of language

AL Kennedy reflects on how being able to communicate clearly is the work of a lifetime.

• 10 mins

On Brexit

John Gray argues that Brexit will have a greater impact on the EU than it will on the UK.

• 10 mins

Belongings

AL Kennedy reflects on how we can sustain each other through uncertainty.

• 10 mins

Facts Not Opinions

AL Kennedy ponders the importance of facts, in a world dominated by opinion.

• 10 mins

After the Vote

Onora O'Neill

Onora O'Neill criticises the standard of public debate on both sides of the EU decision.

• 15 mins

After the Vote

Britain, Europe and the World

The philosopher John Gray argues that Britain should look to Brexit as a new beginning.

• 15 mins

After the Vote

Democracy After Brexit

The philosopher Roger Scruton reflects on democracy after Brexit.

• 15 mins

After the Vote

Strategic Shift

Peter Hennessy sees the UK's vote to leave the EU as a profound strategic shift.

• 15 mins

After the Vote

Brexit and our cultural identity

The historian Mary Beard reflects on whether Brexit will change our cultural identity.

• 15 mins

Being English

The writer AL Kennedy reflects on Englishness.

• 10 mins

Canaries in the Coal Mine

Tom Shakespeare gives a very personal view of prenatal screening.

• 10 mins

Act Your Age

Will Self explains why he finds it hard to always act his age.

• 10 mins

What's wrong with modern art?

Will Self explores what is wrong with contemporary art.

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Finding Our Roots

Will Self reflects on the joys of genealogy.

• 10 mins

Every Dog Has His Day

Tom Shakespeare reflects on how dogs can teach us a capacity for contentment.

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Parliament Roadshow

Tom Shakespeare on why the Houses of Parliament should move around the country.

• 10 mins

My Idea of Heaven

John Gray muses on what his idea of heaven is - and why it shouldn't be a perfect world.

• 10 mins

Who Cares About Independence?

Wheelchair user, Tom Shakespeare, on what it feels like to be dependent on others.

• 10 mins

The Real Meaning of Trump

John Gray assesses what lies behind the Trump phenomenon.

• 10 mins

Against Safe Spaces

John Gray reflects on the controversial 'space spaces' policy in universities.

• 10 mins

Whoop!

Howard Jacobson deplores the fashion for 'whooping' as a mark of approval.

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In Praise of Difficulty

Howard Jacobson applauds Tom Stoppard's attack on the ignorance of the average audience.

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Shylock's Mock Appeal

Howard Jacobson applauds the granting of an appeal by Shylock in a mock trial in Venice.

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In Praise of Prophets of Doom

Howard Jacobson argues that dissatisfaction with life is essential.

• 10 mins

America Votes

Adam Gopnik reflects on why he believes a Trump victory would be a disaster for America.

• 10 mins

The Trump Card

Roger Scruton assesses some of the reasons behind Donald Trump's victory.

• 10 mins

The Week Gone By

Adam Gopnik asks how America can preserve a liberal, open society.

• 10 mins

A Liberal Credo

Adam Gopnik muses on liberals and liberalism.

• 10 mins

Bob Dylan and the Bobolaters

Adam Gopnik reflects on Bob Dylan's predictable lack of gratitude towards his Nobel Prize.

• 10 mins