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Every UK government says it wants strong and sustained economic growth. But for almost 20 years none have managed it. Ben Chu asks why generating growth seems so difficult?

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Thursday · 2 min
The Growth Conundrum: Trailer
Ben Chu asks why the UK finds it so hard to generate sustained economic growth.
S15 · E7
October 9 · 15 min
Seven Ages of Man, with Michael Rosen: 7. Vittorio Angelone's in his 20s
Can comedian Vittorio Angelone learn to like himself, after his tumultuous 20s?
S15 · E6
October 9 · 15 min
Seven Ages of Man, with Michael Rosen: 6. Marvin Sordell's in his 30s
Former footballer Marvin Sordell opens up about his breakdown and new life after 30.
S15 · E5
October 2 · 14 min
Seven Ages of Man, with Michael Rosen: 5. Lias Saoudi's in his 40s
Fat White Family singer Lias Saoudi reveals how he has transformed in his 40s.
S15 · E4
October 2 · 14 min
Seven Ages of Man, with Michael Rosen: 4. Matthew Todd's in his 50s
Journalist and writer Matthew Todd talks about self-acceptance in his 50s.
S15 · E3
September 25 · 14 min
Seven Ages of Man, with Michael Rosen: 3. David Baddiel's in his 60s
David Baddiel shares the realities of being a man in his 60s.
S15 · E2
September 25 · 15 min
Seven Ages of Man, with Michael Rosen: 2. Colm Tóibín's in his 70s
Colm Tóibín, author and poet, opens up about sexuality and creativity in his 70s.
S15 · E1
September 25 · 14 min
Seven Ages of Man, with Michael Rosen: 1. Michael Palin's in his 80s
Two Michaels talk about masculinity and how being in your 80s is liberating.
September 22 · 3 min
Seven Ages of Man, with Michael Rosen: Trailer
What does being a ‘man’ mean? Seven men share their experiences through the decades.
S14 · E3
September 16 · 41 min
The Value Crisis: 3. Prompting a Crisis?
Will AI add value to our lives?
S14 · E2
September 16 · 42 min
The Value Crisis: 2. We've Been Here Before
Ros Atkins looks to the past for lessons on navigating great shifts in what we value.
S14 · E1
September 16 · 42 min
The Value Crisis: 1. Crisis, What Crisis?
Ros Atkins asks whether technology has triggered a crisis in what we value.
September 10 · 3 min
The Value Crisis: Trailer
Ros Atkins asks whether we're living through a crisis in what we value.
S13 · E3
September 7 · 42 min
All Kinds of Minds: 3. Neurodivergence and Adulthood
Navigating neurodivergence in adulthood.
S13 · E2
August 31 · 42 min
All Kinds of Minds: 2. Growing Up Neurodivergent
What does it mean to grow up neurodivergent in a school system under strain?
S13 · E1
August 24 · 42 min
All Kinds of Minds: 1. The Language of Neurodiversity
How is the language of neurodiversity changing the way we understand difference?
August 20 · 2 min
All Kinds of Minds: Trailer
Nathan Filer explores the complex and shifting terrain of neurodiversity.
S12 · E10
July 27 · 14 min
Ten Fights That Made the Green Movement: 10. Rival Visions
Where next for the future of the green movement?
S12 · E9
July 27 · 14 min
Ten Fights That Made the Green Movement: 9. Crackdown
Did Just Stop Oil help lead to new laws cracking down on disruptive protest?
S12 · E8
July 20 · 14 min
Ten Fights That Made the Green Movement: 8. Shutdown
Protesters clash on the eve of the shutdown of Germany’s last remaining nuclear plants

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