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Weekend: episode two of a new podcast
April 1, 2022 · 50 minEase into the weekend with our brand new podcast, showcasing some of the best Guardian and Observer writing from the week, read by talented narrators. In this episode, Marina Hyde looks at the new additions to Downing Street (2m00s)…
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Weekend: episode one of a new podcast
February 5, 2022 · 49 minEase into the weekend with our brand new podcast, showcasing some of the best Guardian and Observer writing from the week, read by talented narrators. In our first episode, Marina Hyde reflects on another less than stellar week for Boris…
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Comfort Eating with Grace Dent: episode one of a new podcast
July 1, 2021 · 40 minHave you ever wondered what famous people actually eat? In our new podcast, Guardian restaurant critic Grace Dent does just that, asking well-known guests to lift the lid on the food they turn to when they’re at home alone – and what…
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'Our climate crisis is a choice': Christiana Figueres on why we can change the future - books podcast
April 21, 2020 · 43 minOn our final episode, the diplomat who spearheaded the Paris Agreement discusses why we should feel optimisitic about our ability to tackle the climate crisis. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/bookspod
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Why David Attenborough is famous but 'he isn't a celebrity' – books podcast
April 14, 2020 · 37 minWe speak to Horrible Histories consultant and podcaster Greg Jenner about the history of celebrity and share what listeners are reading. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/bookspod
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From diseases to memes, how do things spread? - books podcast
April 7, 2020 · 33 minMathematician Adam Kucharski talks about how the concept of ‘contagion’ is rooted in our social lives and we share your reading tips for lockdown. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/bookspod
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Hunting down the 42 paintings of Pieter Bruegel - books podcast
March 31, 2020 · 37 minOn this week’s show we talk to Toby Ferris about his pursuit of the Dutch master and look at how the literary world is dealing with the pandemic. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/bookspod
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Glenn Patterson and what to read while self-isolating – books podcast
March 24, 2020 · 38 minOn this week’s show we talk to the Northern Irish writer about his new novel and discuss how headlines can impact our appetite for certain books. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/bookspod