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21/01/2026

Tim Harford explains - and sometimes debunks - the numbers and statistics used in political debate, the news and everyday life.

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28 minutes

On radio

Wed 21 Jan 2026 09:00

Broadcasts

  • Wed 21 Jan 2026 09:00
  • Fri 23 Jan 2026 16:30

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