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A Point of View Episodes

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    Belongings

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

  3. On Brexit

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

  4. The power of language

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

  5. A Petition Against Petitions

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

  6. How Should We Build?

    Roger Scruton says we should prioritise beauty when building in the countryside.

  7. The Ring of the Nibelung

    Following the death of Sir Roger Scruton, a chance to listen again to one of his talks.

  8. I Gave It All Away

    Will Self argues we should give children their inheritance when they're most in need of it

  9. Psy Wars

    A reflection on a topical issue. Will Self ponders the role of the 'psy-professions'.

  10. Spell-checking the Futr

    Self-confessed digi-drunkard Will Self on predictive texting, spellchecking and algorithms

  11. Florence Under Water

    Sarah Dunant reflects on the legacy of one of the worst floods in Florence's history.

  12. The Power of the Pen

    Sarah Dunant reflects on the demise of handwriting.

  13. Reading Renaissance Art

    Sarah Dunant argues that our current obsession with celebrity utterly undermines art.

  14. When Is Enough Enough?

    Sarah Dunant takes an historical look at avarice, in the light of the Panama Papers.

  15. The Meaning of Time

    Will Self reflects on our sense of the meaning of time.

  16. Virtual Violence

    Will Self thinks people are as violent as ever, counting the virtual and online worlds.

  17. Allergic to Food

    Finding himself on a restricted diet, Will Self reflects on the rise of food allergies.

  18. Resolutions

    Adam Gopnik struggles with his new year's resolutions to meditate and listen to good music

  19. Human Hybrids

    Adam Gopnik deplores the fashion for attacking so-called 'cultural expropriation'.

  20. The Love of Honours

    Adam Gopnik reflects on our age-old love of honours and prizes in every walk of life.

  21. Moral Futures

    Adam Gopnik thinks future generations will judge us as harshly as we judge our ancestors.

  22. Vanilla Happiness

    Adam Gopnik says the secret of happiness lies in unexpected pleasures.

  23. Anti-Political Punditry

    Adam Gopnik says the New Hampshire primary results are less revolutionary than they look.

  24. Star Wars Obsession

    Writer Helen Macdonald confesses to an obsession with the recent Star Wars movie.

  25. Expert by Experience

    Tom Shakespeare reflects that personal experience is the most powerful form of expertise.

  26. Face to Face

    Tom Shakespeare is concerned by what the rise of cosmetic surgery says about society.

  27. Sing a New Song

    Tom Shakespeare argues that the country needs a new national anthem.

  28. Peerless

    Tom Shakespeare suggests ways to shrink and completely reform the House of Lords.

  29. Howard Jacobson: Wisdom

    Howard Jacobson does not feel complimented when someone describes him as 'wise'.

  30. Howard Jacobson: Sermons

    Howard Jacobson would sooner see Radio 4's Thought for the Day more, not less, religious.

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