A Point of View Episodes Available now
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A baby's-eye view of the world
Zoe Strimpel on the joys of seeing the world through the eyes of a nine-month-old.
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House Clearing
Rebecca Stott reflects on the sadness and wonder of clearing her mother's house.
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The New Centre Ground
John Gray argues that we urgently need a new centre ground in British politics.
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Existentialism and an Escaped Monkey
Megan Nolan on the almost mystical appeal of animal escapes.
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Time Travel
Sara Wheeler reflects on the valuable perspective offered by out-of-date guidebooks.
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The Brink—Naughtie on America
4/4 James Naughtie recalls a meeting with an ex-CIA chief worried about the future of America
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The Old Identity—Naughtie on America
3/4 James Naughtie continues his series exploring America's restless search for meaning.
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2. Words, Words, Words—Naughtie on America
2/4 The second of James Naughtie's four programmes on America's restless search for meaning.
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1. Call Me Ishmael—Naughtie on America
1/4 James Naughtie with the first of four programmes on America's restless search for meaning.
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Paranoids and Publicists
Adam Gopnik goes in search of Donald Trump's secret power, with two famous essays in hand.