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Idler 76, How to Be
January/Feburary 2021
Meditation with Sister Jayanti
Tom Hodgkinson
How to sleep in a church
Richard Hammond
Pillows of industry
Kamin Mohammadi
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The Seasonal Festivals of Britain with Ronald Hutton
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A spirited journey through the history of seasonal festivals, from Christmas feasting to May Day revelry… Read more
The Life and Works of Charles Dickens, Series Three: Dark Genius
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Henry Eliot explores the great late masterpieces of Charles Dickens, describing how his personal relationships affected them… Read more
The Life and Works of Charles Dickens, Series Two: Social Critic
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Henry Eliot presents the second act in the prodigious career of Charles Dickens: his novels, travels and attacks on Victorian society… Read more
The Life and Works of Charles Dickens, Series One: Young Celebrity
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Henry Eliot describes the early career of Charles Dickens, his first literary adventures and his meteoric rise to celebrity… Read more
The Idler Guide to British Folk with Will Hodgkinson
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Music journalist Will Hodgkinson explores the history, myth and visionary character of British folk, from Cecil Sharp to Vashti Bunyan… Read more
Worldwide Foraging with Roger Phillips
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A guide to edible mushrooms, flowers, roots and more from the legendary godfather of foraging… Read more
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28 Jan 2021 | Event
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4 Feb 2021 | Event
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18 Feb 2021 | Event
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4 Mar 2021 | Event
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