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  1. Series 3 Kate Smurthwaite

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    Available since Wednesday.

    Comedian Kate Smurthwaite argues it is time to stop laughing at sexism.

  2. Series 3 Martin Cassini

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    Available since Wed, 16 May 2012.

    Martin Cassini argues that the UK system for managing traffic needs radical reform.

  3. Series 3 Matthew Syed

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    Available since Wed, 9 May 2012.

    Matthew Syed says the importance of talent over effort should not be overemphasised.

  4. Series 3 Clare Melford

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    Available since Wed, 2 May 2012.

    Clare Melford explains what she believes business leaders can learn from Buddhism.

  5. Series 3 June Andrews

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    Available since Tue, 1 May 2012.

    Prof June Andrews argues for a revolution in the approach to dealing with dementia.

  6. Series 3 Jules Evans

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    Available since Wed, 25 Apr 2012.

    Jules Evans explores what ancient philosophy can tell modern society about well-being.

  7. Series 3 Bobby Cummines

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    Available since Wed, 18 Apr 2012.

    Bobby Cummines, chief executive of UNLOCK, says ex-offenders need jobs to reduce crime.

  8. Series 2 Rob Hopkins

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    Available since Wed, 22 Feb 2012.

    Rob Hopkins argues for a new approach to energy, society and our surroundings.

  9. Series 2 Gordon Bridger

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    Available since Wed, 15 Feb 2012.

    Gordon Bridger argues that we should change the way in which we spend overseas aid.

  10. Series 2 Gerard Darby

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    Available since Wed, 1 Feb 2012.

    Gerard Darby argues that the education system is damaging creativity.

  11. Series 2 Clare Allan

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    Available since Wed, 25 Jan 2012.

    Clare Allan asks why lying gets such a bad press.

  12. Series 2 Judith Clegg

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    Available since Wed, 18 Jan 2012.

    Judith Clegg argues that start-up culture can make the world a dramatically better place.

  13. Series 2 Paul Flatters

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    Available since Wed, 11 Jan 2012.

    Paul Flatters argues that childhood today is better than ever before.

  14. Series 2 Tim Smit

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    Available since Wed, 4 Jan 2012.

    Tim Smit argues that if we learn to trust one another, Britain could be great again.

  15. Series 2 James Lange

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    Available since Wed, 28 Dec 2011.

    James Lange argues that YouTube videos can be a vital tool for sociology - and science.

  16. Series 2 Anthony McGowan

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    Available since Wed, 21 Dec 2011.

    Author Anthony McGowan thinks we should see ourselves as villains, not heroes.

  17. Series 2 David Perks

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    Available since Wed, 14 Dec 2011.

    Physics teacher David Perks says current science teaching is short-changing children.

  18. Series 2 Angela Saini

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    Available since Wed, 7 Dec 2011.

    Science writer Angela Saini celebrates being a late adopter of new technology.

  19. Series 2 David Bainbridge

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    Available since Wed, 30 Nov 2011.

    David Bainbridge sees the evolution of middle age as central to our species' success.

  20. Series 2 James Daunt

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    Available since Wed, 23 Nov 2011.

    James Daunt argues libraries and bookshops should be vital social and cultural spaces.

  21. Series 2 Aza Raskin

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    Available since Wed, 16 Nov 2011.

    Aza Raskin proposes a design renaissance in healthcare.

  22. Series 2 Episode 28

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    Available since Wed, 9 Nov 2011.

    Dreda Say Mitchell says we have overlooked the cultural element to social mobility.

  23. Series 2 Christie Watson

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    Available since Wed, 2 Nov 2011.

    Christie Watson asks if there are some things worse than death for some very ill children.

  24. Series 2 Ed Yong

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    Available since Fri, 4 Nov 2011.

    Ed Yong explores the implications of being host to billions of microbes.

  25. Series 2 Episode 25

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    Available since Fri, 4 Nov 2011.

    Kate Fox argues we need to re-learn what we think we know about the effects of alcohol.

  26. Series 2 Cindy Gallop

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    Available since Fri, 4 Nov 2011.

    Cindy Gallop discusses embracing zero privacy.

  27. Series 2 Matthew Goodwin

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    Available since Fri, 4 Nov 2011.

    Matthew Goodwin argues the well of potential support for the far right in Britain is deep.

  28. Series 2 Russell M Davies

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    Available since Fri, 4 Nov 2011.

    Russell M Davies says the next revolution will unleash individual creativity.

  29. Series 2 Professor Charles ffrench-Constant

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    Available since Fri, 4 Nov 2011.

    Professor Charles Ffrench Constant speaks on "Regenerating the human body.".

  30. Series 2 Jim Crumley

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    Available since Fri, 4 Nov 2011.

    Nature writer Jim Crumley asks if it is time to reintroduce wolves to the UK.

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