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• Why do we laugh?

  We may not all find the same things funny but all cultures in the world laugh.

• Why do we love dogs?

  Dogs evolved from wolves but why did they choose us humans to be their best friends?

• 10 Places You Didn’t Know Were Connected to King Arthur

  King Arthur is linked to several real life locations, here are some you may not know.

• Why do we have grandmothers?

  Ella Al-Shamahi finds out why a grandmothers role is so pivotal.

• Eight of the most memorable movie weddings

  Screenshot raises a glass to marriage in the movies.

• Six things that explain why we get upset when our football team loses

  Why it’s so devastating when our football team loses.

• Maybe I’m Amazed by John Harris

  Episode One

  John Harris’s account of how music became a lifeline for his autistic son.

  • 14 mins

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• Call Jonathan Pie

  Series 2

  1. An Abusive Auntie

  Pie is back and past mistakes come back to haunt him when the discussion turns to the BBC

  • 28 mins

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• You’re Dead to Me

  Aristotle: Ancient Greece’s greatest philosopher?

  Join Greg and his guests to learn all about ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle.

  • 55 mins

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• The History Podcast

  Invisible Hands

  1. The Chicken Farmer

  The story of the chicken farmer who set the stage for Margaret Thatcher.

  • 29 mins

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• What’s Up Docs?

  How important is willpower?

  Can I get better at doing difficult things? Chris and Xand van Tulleken want to know.

  • 28 mins

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• The Jura Affair by William Boyd

  1: The Book on the Train

  A sparkling new 10-part literary whodunnit from the acclaimed author William Boyd.

  • 14 mins

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