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Arms And The Man
Roy Bainton discovers the hard way that you need hands. After an accident left him with a broken arm, Roy…
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Getting Away From It All?
On a visit to a Hebridean island, Linda Cracknell conducted experiments, using pebbles and ink, on the passage of time…
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Alone In Berlin
Christina Koning explores Berlin, with some favourite novels as her guide. On her first visit to Berlin, Christina Koning packed…
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The Challenge Of Aboriginal Art
Antony Mason offers an appreciation of Australian Aboriginal Art. Antony Mason’s first encounter with the Aboriginal art of Australia was…
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Pony Stories For Grown-ups
Katherine Roberts considers the fascination horses have always held for young – and older – readers. Since she was a…
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The Scoop Effect
Brian Clegg considers one of the pitfalls of original research. The discovery of a previously unpublished document about the eccentric…
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On The Trail Of John Clare
The author follows in the footsteps of the famous poet who – almost – visited his home-town. Rob Chapman’s hometown…
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The Battle Of Orgreave
Martyn Bedford considers the sometimes incongruous ways that stories can arise. Watching a televised report in his Kowloon bedsit of…
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Stitches In Time
Catherine Czerkawska talks about her abiding fascination with antique and vintage fabrics. A passion for collecting vintage textiles – christening…
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Research That Shapes The Writing
Shaun McCarthy on how researching a new production of a Strindberg classic gave him fresh insights into writing and performance…
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Asking The Right Questions
Diana Hendry recalls meetings with the great and good as a junior reporter. It isn’t every ‘newly hatched’ reporter who…
What Makes Superheroes So Special?
Mark Illis examines the enduring appeal of the superhero. Whether in graphic novel form, or onscreen, superheroes have become ubiquitous,…