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The world according to… David Olusoga

The historian, broadcaster and professor, 53, on blues music, class inequality and the importance of a happy home.

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Alastair Stewart on dementia: “It matters to be visible – to show people that dementia is not a cliff edge”

After revealing in September he has early onset vascular dementia, Alastair Stewart, 71 – one of our longest-serving television newsreaders – explains how he is coping with his diagnosis.

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Philippa Perry: “It’s never too late to solve your problems”

Agony aunt and psychotherapist Philippa Perry – one half of the nation’s favourite later-life power couple – on the secrets of successful relationships.

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Who was the real Coco Chanel?

With a new V&A exhibition documenting her life and designs, read the inside story of the real Coco Chanel

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Watch Sir Simon Schama at the Henley Literary Festival

Enjoy an audience with academic Simon Schama as he discusses the history of pandemics, and what future historians will make of our present.

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Watch Judy Murray live at Henley Literary Festival

Join Judy Murray as she discusses the highs and lows of the tennis world, and her recent novel

Author Liz Pichon
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“Nobody believed I could write – now I’m a best-selling author”

Best-selling author Liz Pichon didn't let dyslexia hold her back from pursuing her dream of writing children's books

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“I’m someone who makes mistakes” – Dawn French talks failure

Funnywoman Dawn French opens up about making mistakes, forgiveness and how becoming a grandma has changed her life

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“We stay in the moment” – Timothy West opens up about wife Prunella Scales’ dementia 

Actor Timothy West talks openly about the challenges he faces following wife Prunella Scales' dementia diagnosis 10 years ago.

Richard Osman
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Richard Osman opens up about his unconventional wedding

Richard Osman reveals how his mum’s retirement community inspired his writing and talks about his recent wedding to actor Ingrid Oliver.