2. 1 in 73 Million

Matthew Syed explores a tragic court battle which rests upon one crucial statistic.

• 29 mins

3. The West and the Rest

Matthew Syed asks whether an ancient shift in our sexual behaviour transformed the west.

• 29 mins

4. Looping the Loop

What can the world's greatest fighter pilot can tell us about decision making?

• 28 mins

5. The Most Selfish People on Earth

Matthew Syed examines the work of the controversial anthropologist Colin Turnbull.

• 28 mins

6. A Recipe for Happiness

Matthew Syed asks whether the secret to happiness lies in abandoning social hierarchy.

• 29 mins

7. Top of the Pops

Matthew Syed asks what a Swedish pop music maestro can teach us about collaboration.

• 28 mins

8. Mental Athletics

Matthew Syed asks whether anyone can become a mental athlete.

• 29 mins

Introducing the new series

Matthew returns with a new series of Sideways, all about the ideas that shape our lives.

• 2 mins

9. Originality Armageddon

Matthew Syed asks if we are all doomed to be deeply unoriginal.

• 28 mins

10. Under the Influence

Matthew Syed examines the appeal of the myth of subliminal influence.

• 29 mins

11. Too Big to Succeed

Matthew Syed asks why major projects often fail spectacularly - spectacularly predictably.

• 28 mins

12. Brighter than Bagpuss

Insights into the developing mind, from the pioneers who revolutionised kids’ TV.

• 29 mins

13. A Question Of Justice

Matthew Syed asks, how do you repair the greatest of harms?

• 28 mins

14. Let's All Be Batman

Matthew Syed asks whether adopting an alter ego can unleash the best versions of ourself.

• 29 mins

15. Best Feet Forward

Matthew Syed reveals how teams can become greater than their individual parts.

• 28 mins

16. Big Head

Matthew Syed ponders how he can stop himself from becoming self-entitled.

• 29 mins

Series 3 Coming Soon

Matthew Syed introduces the new series, which focuses on endurance, courage & resilience.

• 2 mins

17. The Endurance of Arlene Blum

Matthew Syed reveals how to get to the top of the mountains in our lives.

• 28 mins

18. Tongue-Tied

Matthew Syed explores why words fail us and how we can find them again.

• 28 mins

19. Is This What Success Looks Like?

Matthew Syed reveals the real secrets to success.

• 29 mins

20. An appointment with Dr Leech

Matthew Syed explores how knowledge is lost and found.

• 29 mins

21. The Woman Who Brought Down the Mob

Matthew Syed tells the story of a pioneering lawyer who took on a notorious mobster.

• 28 mins

22. Inspiring Bill Strickland

Matthew Syed explores how inspiring teachers can change the world, one student at a time.

• 28 mins

23. Oostvaardersplassen: A Wild Idea

Matthew Syed explores ideas that shape our lives, making us see the world differently.

• 28 mins

24. Sweet Harmony

Matthew Syed asks whether thinking musically could bring us more harmony in our lives.

• 28 mins