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School of Divinity @uoedivinity.bsky.social · 13h

Professor Helen Bond appeared on History Hit 💥's 'The Ancients' podcast where she spoke on the topic 'The Gospels: Are They Historical?' 🎙️ Listen on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts from 🎧👇 edin.ac/4y8DmbP

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School of Divinity @uoedivinity.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

We're excited to welcome award-winning poet & essayist Alycia Pirmohamed back to #NCFestival to discuss ‘Shorelines’ (Canongate, 2026), her Nan Shepherd Prize-winning debut. In conversation with David Farrier, Pirmohamed will explore landscape, belonging, migration & memory 🎟️👇 edin.ac/4xVDkEc

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Colour head and shoulders photo of David Farrier

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School of Divinity @uoedivinity.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Dr Shadaab Rahemtulla featured on Musawah's YouTube channel where he spoke about 'Muslim Masculinities and the Islamic Tradition' 🗣️ Watch the full conversation on their YouTube channel now 🎥👇 edin.ac/3VsTEyE

Colour head and shoulders photo of Dr Shadaab Rahemtulla smiling at the camera

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School of Divinity @uoedivinity.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Join us Friday 6 November, 1–2pm at #NCFestival for a discussion with Rabbi Elli Tikvah Sarah on ‘Breaking Binaries’ (2026), exploring gender, identity, interfaith dialogue and moving beyond either/or thinking. Chaired by Hannah Holtschneider. Book your tickets now 🎟️👇 edin.ac/4z7wRqB

Colour photo of Elli Tikvah Sarah smiling at the camera whilst holding the book 'Beyond Binaries'

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School of Divinity @uoedivinity.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

This year's New College Festival of Books & Belief starts on Friday 6 November at 11am with Francesca Stavrakopoulou talking with Helen Bond about her prizewinning and fascinating book, 'God: An Anatomy' (Picador, 2021), recently serialised on Radio 4. Don't miss out, book now 🎟️👇 edin.ac/4hk8vnz

Colour head and shoulders photo of Francesca Stavrakopoulou smiling at the camera

Colour head and shoulders photo of Helen Bond smiling at the camera

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School of Divinity @uoedivinity.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Next week we host the Cunningham Lectures with Rev'd Dr Jooseop Keum 🗓️ Don't miss your chance to join us on 5, 7 and 8 October for this lecture series titled “What Does It Mean to Be Human? Slavery, Artificial Intelligence, Creation, and Mission”. Register now 🎟️👇 edin.ac/3VFEfuP

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School of Divinity @uoedivinity.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Keen for more? Join us for a pre-festival book club event on 22 October, 4:30pm led by @katieosha.bsky.social for Luke Kennard's 'The Book of Jonah' 📖🍂 No prior reading necessary! Register now 🎟️👇 edin.ac/4rCI8g6

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Colour image of the front cover of Luke Kennard's publication 'The Book of Jonah'

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School of Divinity @uoedivinity.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

We are delighted for our #NCFestival guest, Luke Kennard, who has had his recent novel ‘Black Bag’ shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2026! He will discuss the novel alongside ‘The Book of Jonah’, in conversation with Samuel Tongue. Get your tickets for 6 November, 2:30-3:30pm 🎟️👇 edin.ac/4xUT22j

Colour head and shoulders photo taken from the side of Luke Kennard looking off to the left of the image

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Colour head and shoulders photo of Samuel Tongue

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School of Divinity @uoedivinity.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

We've had an absolute blast during Welcome Week 🤩 It's been wonderful to meet all of our new students and see them acclimating into the school alongside our returning students! What's been your favourite part of the week? 🤔

Colour photo taken from the back of the Elizabeth Templeton Lecture Theatre showing the backs of students' heads. They are looking towards the front of the room where Professor Jeremy Carrette is talking to them whilst stood at the lectern

Colour photo of students sat in Rainy Hall as they smile and laugh together

Colour photos of students stood waiting at a table in the school reception. Staff are stood on the other side of the table providing them with resources

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School of Divinity @uoedivinity.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

It's Welcome Week! It's been great to see all of our new postgraduate students in the building today for their welcome sessions 😊 We already can't wait to see all of our undergraduates tomorrow 👀

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School of Divinity @uoedivinity.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

We're delighted to announce a new project at the School of Divinity funded by the John Templeton Foundation Trust; 'Developing Meaning and Purpose' 📰 📚 Read the full story about this project, led by Professor Gordon Lynch, on our website 👇 edin.ac/4j1hfjs

Colour head and shoulders photo of Professor Gordon Lynch

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School of Divinity @uoedivinity.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Did you catch Dr Linden Bicket on the radio? 🎙️🎧 She featured on 'Sunday Morning with Cathy MacDonald' alongside Dr Rebekah Lamb-Varela, where they spoke about their The Royal Society of Edinburgh funded project, 'Catholic Women Writers from Scotland and beyond'. Listen now 👇 edin.ac/4x94RS5

Colour head and shoulders photo of Dr Linden Bicket smiling at the camera

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School of Divinity @uoedivinity.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The New College Festival programme launched one week ago and we're really excited with the response! Who are you looking forward to seeing this year? 💭 Tickets are available to book via our Eventbrite. Don't miss out and secure yours now 🎟️👇 edin.ac/4ziCcfC

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School of Divinity @uoedivinity.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

September is looking busy for us with three exciting events taking place! Join us at: 8 September – A Polyphonic Response 11 September – Albert the Great on Becoming Fully Human 23 September – New College CMD Day for Ministers and Worship Leaders Find out more and book tickets 🎟️👇 edin.ac/46R1Me5

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School of Divinity @uoedivinity.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

We're delighted to see that Haanya Ijaz, a student at the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures (LLC) won the ESSSAT Student Research Prize 2026 🏆 She won this prize from her course essay that she completed under the supervision of Dr Shoaib Malik. Find out more 📰👇 edin.ac/4gn54KW

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School of Divinity @uoedivinity.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Bookings are live! We're delighted to announce that our sixth New College Festival of Books and Belief will be held from 6-7 November 2026 📚🍂 Don't miss your chance to join us and book your tickets now 🎟️👇 edin.ac/4ziCcfC

Colour promotional graphic for the New College Festival of Books and Belief taking place from 6-7 November 2026

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School of Divinity @uoedivinity.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

We had an amazing night celebrating our graduation reception! 🥳🎓 It was a pleasure to welcome our graduates, their friends, and family to Rainy Hall and the Quad for an evening of lively celebrations and unforgettable memories 🥹

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School of Divinity @uoedivinity.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

What a fantastic evening we had ✨ Celebrating together in the Rainy Hall with our graduating students and their friends and family was extraordinary 🥹❤️ Thank you for spending your time with us!

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School of Divinity @uoedivinity.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

We're just two hours away from our Graduation Ceremony and we can't wait to see so many of you there 🤩 Can't make the ceremony? Follow along with the University's Graduation livestream online. Live broadcasts start approximately ten minutes before the ceremony 🎥👇 edin.ac/4uUI6jQ

Colour photo of McEwan hall with graduates seated on the floor, staff seated on the stage and friends and family seated on the upper levels.

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School of Divinity @uoedivinity.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Our Graduation Day is finally here 🎓🎉 We can't to see you all make that special walk across the McEwan Hall stage later today. We're so proud of all of you! Celebrate with us by tagging us in your graduation photos and we might share a few on our accounts 👀📸

Colour photo taken from behind of Professor Jeremy Carrette talking to attendees in the Rainy Hall

Colour photo of a person taking a photo of a family celebrating graduations as they pose at the stone stairs in the New College Quad

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School of Divinity @uoedivinity.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Dr James Eglinton has been awarded a grant of $120,000 by the Abraham Kuyper Christian Leadership Fund for the two-year project, “Kuyper’s Encyclopaedia of Sacred Theology: Recovering a Lost Magnum Opus.” Read the full story on our website now 📰👇 edin.ac/43br7hB

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School of Divinity @uoedivinity.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Dr Shoaib Malik is part of the Abrahamic Theistic Origins Project hosted by Wycliffe Hall, University of Oxford. This project explores the question of how the Abrahamic faiths & the evolutionary sciences meet. Want to find out more? Check out the project's introductory video now! 🎥👇 edin.ac/4mXNxfm

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School of Divinity @uoedivinity.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Dr Alexander Chow recently delivered the Dr Timothy Lin Memorial Lecture at China Evangelical Seminary 🧑‍🏫 You can watch all nine lectures from his series alongside the roundtable discussion and Q&A session on their YouTube channel now 🎥👇 edin.ac/4w2YAIr

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School of Divinity @uoedivinity.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

We're just a few days away from Professor Arkotong Longkumer's Inaugural Lecture, and there are still a few tickets left! 🎟️ Join us on 25 March at 5:15pm for this exciting lecture, "Ancestors." Secure your spot on Eventbrite today 👇 edin.ac/3MFQNhN

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School of Divinity @uoedivinity.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

You've been asking, and now it's here! 👀 Make sure to catch the full recording of Professor Gordon Lynch's Inaugural Lecture on our YouTube channel 🎥👇 edin.ac/4bihItE

Colour photo of a camera viewfinder recording Professor Gordon Lynch as he speaks stood at the lectern in the Elizabeth Templeton Lecture Theatre

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School of Divinity @uoedivinity.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

One Inaugural Lecture finishes and then another begins! This month we're pleased to be hosting Professor Arkotong Longkumer's lecture; 'Ancestors'. Book your tickets to ensure you can join us on 25 March, 5:15pm in the Elizabeth Templeton Lecture Theatre for this special event 🎟️👇 edin.ac/3MFQNhN

Inaugural Lecture: Ancestors
25 March, 5:15pm
Elizabeth Templeton Lecture Theatre, New College

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School of Divinity @uoedivinity.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

We can't wait to be back in Martin Hall for the next New College Festival! 🍂 In the meantime, we took a trip down memory lane with last year's highlights. Check out the full article online now 📖👇 edin.ac/4kFYYXU

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School of Divinity @uoedivinity.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

We loved having Shannon Vallor at New College Festival to discuss her fascinating new book ‘The AI Mirror’! 📚 Watch the recording of her thought-provoking conversation with Jeremy Carrette on Artificial Intelligence, on our YouTube channel 👇 edin.ac/3NJzWuF

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School of Divinity @uoedivinity.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Professor Gordon Lynch's Inaugural Lecture takes place this month 📅 Have you got your tickets? The event is currently sold out but don't worry, you can join the waitlist and be the first to know if any tickets become available 🎟️👇 edin.ac/3YJdS5J

Inaugural Lecture
How to be (more) moral: An experiment in Divinity

25 February, 5:15pm
Martin Hall, New College

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School of Divinity @uoedivinity.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

We have two new book events coming up from @religionlit.bsky.social! 📚 In February, we'll take a look at 'Such Fragile Futures: An Artist and a Poet Reflect in a Garden', and in March we'll look at 'Theological Libraries in the UK & Ireland'. Check out our Eventbrite for tickets 👇 edin.ac/3QGHz2Z

Book Event
Such Fragile Futures: An Artist and a Poet Reflect in a Garden
27 February, 4:10pm, Martin Hall

Book Launch
Theological Libraries in the UK & Ireland
30 March, 4:10pm, Martin Hall

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School of Divinity @uoedivinity.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Dr Linden Bicket will be leading the Daily Service this Monday on BBC Radio 4 🎙️ Make sure to tune in to this service of reflection, worship and music at 9:45am on BBC Radio 4 to hear her focusing on Jesus' presentation in the temple and the meaning of the Candlemas celebration 🎧👇 edin.ac/3ZKuQRn

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School of Divinity @uoedivinity.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

New College Festival was last year but we can't stop thinking about it 💭🍂 If you miss it just as much as us, why not pass the time until this year's dates by watching last year's recordings on our YouTube channel now 🎥👇 edin.ac/3N6LKqv

Colour head and shoulders photo of (left to right) Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones and Professor Helen Bond sat on chairs on the stage in Martin Hall for New College Festival. They are speaking to the audience sat on chairs in front of them

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School of Divinity @uoedivinity.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Our first Inaugural Lecture of the year takes place next month! 🧑‍🏫 Professor Gordon Lynch will be delivering his lecture titled 'How to be (more) moral: An experiment in Divinity' on 25 February at 5:15pm in Martin Hall. Tickets are limited, register yours now 🎟️👇 edin.ac/3YJdS5J

Inaugural Lecture
How to be (more) moral: An experiment in Divinity

Join Professor Gordon Lynch (Professor of Religion, Society and Ethics) as he delivers his Inaugural Lecture.

25 February, 5:15pm
Martin Hall, New College

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School of Divinity @uoedivinity.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

As 2025 begins to draw to a close, we want to extend a huge thank all of you for spending this year with us! We look forward to seeing you again next year and wish you all a wonderful and prosperous 2026 ✨ 🎆

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School of Divinity @uoedivinity.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

From all of us here at the School of Divinity, we wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! ❄️

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School of Divinity @uoedivinity.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

As part of St Andrews Day last month, Professor Alison Jack featured on BBC Radio 4's Sunday Worship 🎙️ This episode explored the work and spirituality of Scottish writer Edwin Muir, tracing his developing faith and its influence on his writings. Listen to the episode online now 🎧👇 edin.ac/4935FOz

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School of Divinity @uoedivinity.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

We're hosting a free webinar with Channel Talent on 3 December at 11:10am. This webinar delivered by Dr Shoaib Malik titled 'Humanity Reloaded – AI & The Future of Religion' is relevant for A level and Higher RMPS study. Register your place online now 👇 edin.ac/3XhkyHv

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School of Divinity @uoedivinity.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

It certainly is the most wonderful time of the year 🎓❄️ What a wonderful time we had at our 2025 Winter Graduation Reception! It was so lovely to see all of our extraordinary graduating students and their friends and family in Rainy Hall over the weekend for our celebrations 🎉

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School of Divinity @uoedivinity.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

If you're still not over Scotland's World Cup Qualification, why not check out Dr Linden Bicket's recent 'Thought for the Day' on Good Morning Scotland? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⚽ She focused on the topics of faith, doubt & hope surrounding the achievement! Catch her at 1:24:21 🎧 edin.ac/3KqCzQC

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School of Divinity @uoedivinity.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Did you spot Dr James Eglinton on STV at the beginning of the month? He was on Scotland Tonight talking about church growth among young people in Scotland. Watch his appearance in the segment starting at 15:33 on the STV Player website 🎥👇 edin.ac/4io2ftU

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School of Divinity @uoedivinity.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

What a fantastic weekend we had celebrating our fifth annual New College Festival of Books and Beliefs! 📚🍂 We had a fabulous turnout for our exciting programme of speakers. It was so lovely to see everyone there as we explored the relationship between literature & belief 😊

Colour photo of Jeremy Carrette and Shannon Vallor speaking on stage in the Martin Hall

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School of Divinity @uoedivinity.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

As we gear up for graduations tomorrow, why not revisit our video interview with our 2025 summer graduates? 🎥🎓 Discover their unique journeys and how they shaped out their future career paths. Perfect for those graduating and potential students alike! 👇 edin.ac/44Y2g14

2025 Graduate Interview
Charlotte Brook, Katharina Luetzenkirchen, Lila Mahdi

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School of Divinity @uoedivinity.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Considering Postgraduate Study? Our upcoming online "Introduction to Postgraduate Programmes in Divinity" sessions providing an introduction to our postgraduate programmes as well as Q&A with staff 🧑‍💻 There are two sessions taking place on 18 & 21 November. Register now 🎟️👇 edin.ac/3J1UfS0

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School of Divinity @uoedivinity.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Are you interested in our undergraduate Religion, Culture, and Society (MA)? 🤔 Watch our latest video with Dr Paul Fuller as he explains all the ins and outs of this exciting programme 🎥👇 edin.ac/4qQD3QG

Undergraduate Study
Programme Introductions

Religion, Culture and Society (MA)
Dr Paul Fuller

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School of Divinity @uoedivinity.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Time's running out to book your tickets for the New College Festival of Books and Belief ⌛ Our exciting programme of events kicks off tomorrow at 11am. Don't miss out and ensure you join us for this exciting exploration into the relationship between literature and belief! 📚🎟️ edin.ac/3BCM6iW

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School of Divinity @uoedivinity.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Niamh Ní Mhaoileoin’s debut novel, ‘Ordinary Saints’, explores queerness, grief, humour, family, & the Catholic church in Ireland. Join Niamh in conversation with Benjamin Bateman on 8 Nov, 6pm and grab a drink and browse our pop-up bookshop from 5pm. Book now 🎟️👇 edin.ac/47NU5qO

Colour head and shoulders photo of Niamh Ní Mhaoileoin. ©Julie Broadfoot

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School of Divinity @uoedivinity.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

On Saturday 8 Nov at 4pm we celebrate the new ‘Oxford Handbook of Scottish Theatre’ with editors Greg Walker and Randall Stevenson and literary legends Linda McLean and Donald Smith. Don't miss out and book your tickets now 🎟️👇 edin.ac/4oNJpOQ

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Colour head and shoulders photo of Randall Stevenson

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School of Divinity @uoedivinity.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

On 7 November at 2:30pm we welcome Abi Millar to talk about ‘The Spirituality Gap: Searching for Meaning in a Secular Age’ (Duckworth Books). From ayahuasca to astrology, reiki to raves, Millar explores a desire for meaning in the modern world. Chaired by Suzanna Millar. Book now 🎟️👇 edin.ac/3Wq2pqu

Colour head and shoulders photo of Abi Millar. ©Ballard

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School of Divinity @uoedivinity.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

#NCFestival starts on Friday 7 November at 11am with Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones on his newest books, 'The Cleopatras: The Forgotten Queens of Egypt' and ‘Babylon: The Mother of All Cities’ – complete with Biblical Time Machine podcast co-host Helen Bond! Book now 🎟️👇 edin.ac/4odknc3

Colour head and shoulders photo of Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones

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School of Divinity @uoedivinity.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Dr Matthew Baines and our student Ben Burton recently featured on the BBC Radio 4 show, the 3rd Degree! The quiz show, features a team of three University students taking on a team of their professors. Want to find out who won? Listen to the full episode on the BBC website now 🎧👇 edin.ac/47qjeXq

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