Why Christmas matters: reflections from a chess grandmaster
Guest writer Jonathan Rowson on what chess taught him about Christmas. 19/12/2019
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Theos team’s top picks for Christmas reading
In this video the Theos team give their book recommendations for Christmas 2019 feat. Paul Bickley’s best cracker jokes. 12/12/2019
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The mediocre Christmas film, and how to turn your life around
Inspired by the “Christmas film of the decade” Last Christmas, Ben Ryan reviews the film and the wider genre. 10/12/2019
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The problem with the National Lottery
Paul Bickley reflects on whether the National Lottery deserves the status of a national institution. 04/12/2019
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How to write about religion: a (foot)note
Nick Spencer argues that Matt Ridley’s ‘The Origins of Virtue’ fails to treat religion with the intellectual effort it deserves. 19/11/2019
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Remember, remember? The safety of our MPs should be a given, but it is not.
Madeleine Ward reminds us that the safety of our political leaders is critical – a timely reminder as we approach Bonfire Night. 01/11/2019
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