Five Hundred Years of Friendship

Dr Thomas Dixon presents a history of the changing meaning of friendship over the centuries.

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What makes friendships last?
How familial, instrumental and emotional bonds keep people connected over many years.
How do online and face-to-face friendships differ?

A group of school girls talk about the appeal and the shortcomings of online friendships.
Do women or men have the greater talent for friendship?

A range of people share their views on the friendship skills of men and women.
How many friends do you have?

From 3000 on Facebook to no friends at all - a range of people on the friends they have.