House Clearing

Rebecca Stott reflects on the sadness and wonder of clearing her mother's house.

• 9 mins

A baby's-eye view of the world

Zoe Strimpel on the joys of seeing the world through the eyes of a nine-month-old.

• 9 mins

Monster Soup

Stephen Smith goes on a subterranean excursion to ponder the state of water companies.

• 9 mins

A Jolly Good Pud

Mary Beard reflects on why so many families have their own unique Christmas traditions.

• 9 mins

On Resolutions

Megan Nolan reflects on New Year's Resolutions, after rediscovering a childhood diary.

• 9 mins

The Best I Can Do

Sara Wheeler on her enduring relationship with a pair of portraits from the 15th Century.

• 9 mins

On a Gloomy Moment

Adam Gopnik reflects on light and dark in deepest January.

• 9 mins

Trump, Washington and America First

Mark Damazer argues that America's leadership in the world is about to be redefined.

• 9 mins

On Hyperbole

Howard Jacobson talks linguistics and reflects on why language has turned extreme.

• 9 mins

The Overwhelm

AL Kennedy reflects on chaos, noise and 'the overwhelm'.

• 9 mins

Geese, Aristotle and Migration

Rebecca Stott ponders the theme of migration, with help from Aristotle.

• 9 mins

The Joy of Archives

Sara Wheeler argues that budget cuts risk savaging the archival heritage of the nation.

• 9 mins

Print the Legend

Tom Shakespeare explores the pitfalls of dramatised history and its influence on real life

• 9 mins

Tractors in Whitehall

Michael Morpurgo on why the family farm remains vital to our lives in Britain today.

• 9 mins

Leaning In to Social Media

Zoe Strimpel explains why she's leaning in to social media.

• 9 mins

Elbows Up: Canada v Trump

Adam Gopnik on Canada's newfound patriotic toughness in light of Donald Trump's tariffs.

• 9 mins

How History Begins Again

John Gray argues that truly democratic nations are, in the future, likely to be rare.

• 9 mins

Our Revels Now Are Ended

Howard Jacobson presents the final edition of A Point of View.

• 9 mins