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As the recession forces many to re-think their spending habits, Chris Bowlby reflects on the monetary lessons our ancestors can teach us.

Whilst so much has changed in the world of politics over the last century, Chris Bowlby considers just how far the essence of political hustings remains.

Winston Churchill delivered some of the most impassioned, articulate and inspirational speeches you’re ever likely to hear. In his book, Never Give in, Winston S. Churchill has selected his grandfather’s finest speeches, so we asked him to narrow the choice down to the eight very best. You can listen to parts of them by clicking on the player above.
 

Writer Giles Foden enthuses about this principled, pacifist pioneer of weather forecasting