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A Jolly Good Pud
Mary Beard reflects on why so many families have their own unique Christmas traditions.

Monster Soup
Stephen Smith goes on a subterranean excursion to ponder the state of water companies.

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.

House Clearing
Rebecca Stott reflects on the sadness and wonder of clearing her mother's house.

The New Centre Ground
John Gray argues that we urgently need a new centre ground in British politics.

Existentialism and an Escaped Monkey
Megan Nolan on the almost mystical appeal of animal escapes.

Time Travel
Sara Wheeler reflects on the valuable perspective offered by out-of-date guidebooks.

The Brink—Naughtie on America
4/4 James Naughtie recalls a meeting with an ex-CIA chief worried about the future of America

The Old Identity—Naughtie on America
3/4 James Naughtie continues his series exploring America's restless search for meaning.

Words, Words, Words—Naughtie on America
2/4 The second of James Naughtie's four programmes on America's restless search for meaning.