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The Lie

Why do we lie? How do different cultures define telling the truth?

First broadcast: 17 May 2013

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Disgust

Why do we experience disgust?

First broadcast: 10 May 2013

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Pets

Why do we live with cats and dogs?

First broadcast: 03 May 2013

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Gold

Why are we so fascinated by gold?

First broadcast: 26 Apr 2013

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Singing

Singing is a way of bringing people together, expressing joy or sadness. Why do we sing?

First broadcast: 19 Apr 2013

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The Kiss

Why do humans kiss?

First broadcast: 12 Apr 2013

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Ageing

Why are attitudes towards older people often so negative?

First broadcast: 05 Apr 2013

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Retirement

Why do we retire?

First broadcast: 30 Mar 2013

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Why do we get insomnia?

The second of two programmes about humans and sleep.

First broadcast: 22 Mar 2013

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Sleep

The first of two programmes which looks at human behaviour and sleep.

First broadcast: 15 Mar 2013

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