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How To with John Wilson

Even if you think you’ve got it all figured out, there’s a million ways to get it wrong. Intrepid New York reporter John Wilson presents a superbly strange guide to modern life.

Series 1: 1. How to Make Small Talk (27 mins)

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  • 1. How to Make Small Talk
    John Wilson reflects on the balancing act of making and redirecting casual conversation.
    27 mins
  • 2. How to Put Up Scaffolding
    John offers a unique history of New York's sprawling network of overhead 'protection'.
    26 mins
  • 3. How to Improve Your Memory
    John Wilson taps into his 'memory palace' to explore our ability to remember things.
    23 mins
  • 4. How to Cover Your Furniture
    John Wilson explores the challenges of keeping an object in pristine condition.
    24 mins
  • 5. How to Split the Check
    John attempts to make sense of the art of splitting the check.
    24 mins
  • 6. How to Cook the Perfect Risotto
    To thank his elderly landlady, John Wilson attempts to make her favourite dish.
    27 mins
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