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Mixed Signals
Stephen Smith muses on HS2 and his grandfather's job on the railways.
The Wink of Dishonour
Howard Jacobson on the 'horrid fascination' of celebrity.
In the Spite House
AL Kennedy reflects on the intoxicating nature of hate.
My Love Affair with the Mysterious
Zoe Strimpel ponders the current resurgence of ghost stories.
Against the Bucket List
Will Self on the 'pernicious practice' of bucket lists.
The Trad Wife
Megan Nolan explores the trend of the 'trad wife'.
The Rationality of Monarchy
John Gray argues the case for monarchy.
Limbo
Sara Wheeler reflects on the concept of limbo.
The Tourist Trap
Sarah Dunant ponders how historic cities deal with unprecedented numbers of tourists.
Freddie Mercury's Moustache Comb
Stephen Smith on our fascination with the belongings of the rich and famous.