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The deeper meaning behind Watership Down
Is Watership Down “just a story about rabbits”? Richard Adams’s much-loved tale will soon be back on our screens in a new film. For decades, fans have tried to...
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Attenborough: Our civilisations could collapse
Is that really true? The TV presenter David Attenborough made a dramatic speech warning that civilisation may “collapse” if we do not fight climate change. It would not be the first time.
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A Christmas Carol teaches ‘gift of giving’
What can we learn from this 170-year-old story? As Christmas fast approaches, productions of Dickens’s classic tale about Ebenezer Scrooge are being staged up and down the country.
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BBC breaks Attenborough’s golden rule… twice
Should nature documentaries save the lives of the animals they film? David Attenborough has always said that he will not change the course of nature. Yet the crew of...
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‘The American festival we all should celebrate’
Should Britain have Thanksgiving? At this time of year, American families come together to eat turkey and say what they are thankful for. Some British people are celebrating Thanksgiving Day...
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Robin Hoodie: film puts new spin on old story
Is Robin Hood still relevant today? A new film has been made about the famous thief. Its director says that the tale of standing up to corruption is more important than ever.
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The moral message of the new Harry Potter film
Can it teach us about the world? Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald is the latest film from the Harry Potter universe....
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Attenborough show reveals secrets of survival
Are you a lion or a penguin? A new TV series narrated by Sir David Attenborough will look at whether it is best to be aggressive or to work together to survive in the wild.
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‘Let children choose their own books’
Should children be allowed to read anything? Writer Jeff Kinney never says “no” to a book. He thinks that letting kids choose their own books helps them to enjoy reading.
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Hubble bubble! The fascinating magic of witches
Should we believe in magic? For centuries, societies have been terrified and entranced by stories of witches and their spells. Maybe we all believe in magic more than we think.
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One in three pupils do not know Shakespeare
Is Shakespeare relevant today? A new survey shows that one in three UK school students have never heard of the great playwright’s work. However, many say his plays will always be important.
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Lunacy! Moon movie accused of insulting US
Who owns the Moon? Ryan Gosling stars in a new movie about the first time man walked on the Moon. Back on Earth, a row is brewing over whether it should show him planting the US flag.
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Shock as Banksy shreds his own £1m artwork
Is Banksy a genius or a vandal? Last week, one of his most famous artworks was sold for £1 million. The painting self-destructed just as the sale went through.
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The new Doctor: ‘change is nerve-wracking!’
Should the Doctor be a girl? The new series of Doctor Who starts on Sunday. For the first time in 55 years, the time travelling, two-hearted, alien adventurer is...
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Coming in 2022: a festival to celebrate Britain
Is this a good idea? The prime minister has announced plans for a big festival in four years, celebrating UK culture, sport and history. Some think it is a waste of money. Others cannot wait.