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A Point of View Episodes

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    Will Self: A right loyal toast

    A week before the jubilee, Will Self reflects on the tradition of the Loyal Toast.

  2. Europe and my quadriga-spotting tour

    Will Self ponders the future of Europe, as he stands by Berlin's Brandenburg gate.

  3. Military matters

    Will Self asks what can drive political leaders into the arms of the military.

  4. Lords, lordlings and....crumpets

    Will Self explores Lords reform and the narrowing of the range of British political choice

  5. The rights of humans... and animals

    Will Self asks whether 'human rights' really exist, when they can so easily be taken away.

  6. Challenging Intellect

    Will Self says we should embrace the intellectual challenge of difficult books and art.

  7. Jubilee Celebrations

    David Cannadine reflects on the history of royal jubilee celebrations.

  8. Cathedral Heritage

    David Cannadine reflects at Easter time on the architectural glories of cathedrals.

  9. Fat Policemen

    David Cannadine reflects on the changing images of the typical policeman's size and shape.

  10. The Fashion for Westerns

    David Cannadine recalls the heyday of cinema and television Westerns.

  11. Power of the Press

    Historian David Cannadine reflects on the power of the press, past and present.

  12. Churchill's American Speeches

    Prof David Cannadine reflects on the enduring resonance of Churchill's speeches in America

  13. David Cannadine: Why Wear a Tie?

    David Cannadine compares the traditions of tie-wearing on both sides of the Atlantic.

  14. A History of Monetary Unions

    David Cannadine on the history of monetary unions and what causes success or failure.

  15. Bankers in America

    Historian David Cannadine reflects on attitudes towards bankers in America.

  16. Anniversary Cornucopia

    David Cannadine surveys the current crop of anniversaries.

  17. Email Etiquette

    Lisa Jardine reflects on the perils of over-hasty emails.

  18. The Thatcher Story

    The historian Lisa Jardine reflects on the week's events.

  19. Volume Control

    Lisa Jardine reflects on her aversion to today's new sources of noise.

  20. The Art of Gardening

    Lisa Jardine reflects on gardening's purity, and its darker, political aspect.

  21. Information Overload

    Historian Lisa Jardine reflects that information overload is not a new problem.

  22. Glamour in Austerity

    Lisa Jardine reflects on the historic power of royal glamour in times of austerity.

  23. The Memory Business

    Simon Schama reflects on how the world - ten years on - remembered the events of 9/11.

  24. Media Malpractice

    Will Self reflects on the new landscape for the press.

  25. The Meaning of Debt

    Sarah Dunant looks at different aspects of debt.

  26. The End, yet again?

    The author and philosopher John Gray on the merits of living for the present.

  27. Carols at Christmas

    Lisa Jardine reflects on the power of music to move, especially at Christmas.

  28. Climate Change Belief

    Lisa Jardine thinks selective hearing skews the debate over climate change.

  29. Beware the Experts

    Lisa Jardine recalls CP Snow's lessons on the dangers of government by experts.

  30. Lisa Jardine: Finding Family History

    The historian Lisa Jardine finds herself converted to family history.

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