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In the Grey Zone
Mark Damazer on how we judge our political masters.
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A Plate of Pfeffernusse
Zoe Strimpel on sugar's extraordinary power to bind generations.
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A Lump of Coal and a Black Bun
Alex Massie on the changing face of a Scottish New Year.
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Taking Time
Michael Morpurgo takes us on a frosty walk near his home in Devon.
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Dearly Beloved
Will Self ponders the contemporary power of the sermon.
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The Usefulness of Pessimism
John Gray argues that pessimism can be a force for change.
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On the Curiosity of Children
Rebecca Stott reflects on the importance of nurturing the curiosity of children.
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10,000 Steps
Adam Gopnik tells us why he's obsessed with steps... a lot of steps.
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The Strangeness of Dreams
Sarah Dunant explores the elusive, individual nature of dreams.
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Material World
Zoe Strimpel discusses her new-found fascination with infrastructure.
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Looks Like Rain
John Connell reflects on our changing relationship with rain.
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Red Squirrel Good?
Sara Wheeler questions the moral high ground of the 'nature lover'.
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On Deer Stalking
Alex Massie on deer stalking and the bleak magnificence of the Scottish Highlands.
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No News Is Good News
Will Self on his personal news blackout.
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The Piano: A Lifetime of Wrong Notes
Sarah Dunant reflects on why she's no longer shunning Bach for Bowie.
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Mixed Signals
Stephen Smith muses on HS2 and his grandfather's job on the railways.
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The Wink of Dishonour
Howard Jacobson on the 'horrid fascination' of celebrity.
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In the Spite House
AL Kennedy reflects on the intoxicating nature of hate.
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My Love Affair with the Mysterious
Zoe Strimpel ponders the current resurgence of ghost stories.
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Against the Bucket List
Will Self on the 'pernicious practice' of bucket lists.
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The Trad Wife
Megan Nolan explores the trend of the 'trad wife'.
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The Rationality of Monarchy
John Gray argues the case for monarchy.
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Limbo
Sara Wheeler reflects on the concept of limbo.
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The Tourist Trap
Sarah Dunant ponders how historic cities deal with unprecedented numbers of tourists.
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Freddie Mercury's Moustache Comb
Stephen Smith on our fascination with the belongings of the rich and famous.
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The Soul of a Rebel
As a seasoned protester, Trevor Phillips explores what鈥檚 wrong with protest today.
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The Dragon and The Dog
Adam Gopnik reflects on the truths our dogs can teach us.
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Notes on Ageing
Michael Morpurgo reflects on age as he approaches his 80th birthday.
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Good Directions
AL Kennedy ponders how we deal with a never-ending cycle of bad news.
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Observing Ourselves
Will Self reflects on mirrors, narcissism and human imperfection.