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The Entomology of Gregor Samsa
David Baddiel asks what kind of insect Gregor Samsa becomes in Kafka's The Metamorphosis.
Black Aquarius
The dawning of the age of Black Aquarius, the second great wave of pop occultism in the UK
Who's Your Father, Referee?
Clive Anderson searches for a golden age of respect for the football referee.
Epic Fail
Grace Dent presents a field guide to failure.
Lern Yerself Scouse
Paul Farley cooks a pot of Scouse as he explores the complex flavours of the Scouse accent
Remembering Sue Townsend, Aged 68 3/4
Adrian Mole's creator, Sue Townsend, is remembered by friends, family and in her own words
A Brief History of Anger
American satirist Joe Queenan presents spats, tantrums and explosions from the archive.
Malled: 60 Years of Undercover Shopping
Will Self explores the appeal of the shopping mall.
Read My Lips: Why Politicians Speak the Way They Do
Jonathan Powell explores the secret language of politicians.
Coups and Coalitions: The Two Elections of 1974
Steve Richards on the political fears and shocks of 1974, and their lessons for today.