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May 31, 202651:41News & Politics

Why has the political world gone mad for essays? Professor Edith Hall and Radio 4 wordsmith Michael Rosen discuss the literary form and its history. It was heartbreak for Arsenal in the Champions League - ex-Gunners goal...

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