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A Jolly Good Pud

Mary Beard reflects on why so many families have their own unique Christmas traditions.

• 9 mins

On Resolutions

Megan Nolan reflects on New Year's Resolutions, after rediscovering a childhood diary.

• 9 mins

The Best I Can Do

Sara Wheeler on her enduring relationship with a pair of portraits from the 15th Century.

• 9 mins

On a Gloomy Moment

Adam Gopnik reflects on light and dark in deepest January.

• 9 mins

Trump, Washington and America First

Mark Damazer argues that America's leadership in the world is about to be redefined.

• 9 mins

On Hyperbole

Howard Jacobson talks linguistics and reflects on why language has turned extreme.

• 9 mins

The Overwhelm

AL Kennedy reflects on chaos, noise and 'the overwhelm'.

• 9 mins

Geese, Aristotle and Migration

Rebecca Stott ponders the theme of migration, with help from Aristotle.

• 9 mins

The Joy of Archives

Sara Wheeler argues that budget cuts risk savaging the archival heritage of the nation.

• 9 mins

Print the Legend

Tom Shakespeare explores the pitfalls of dramatised history and its influence on real life

• 9 mins

Tractors in Whitehall

Michael Morpurgo on why the family farm remains vital to our lives in Britain today.

• 9 mins