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You could see this coming with his voice weakening over the years. It’s nice that he was able to continue for as long as he did. My weekly dose of highbrow-nes
by stevoski 1y ago
You could see this coming with his voice weakening over the years. It’s nice that he was able to continue for as long as he did.
My weekly dose of highbrow-ness from the UK:
1. In Our Time
2. University Challenge
I highly recommend the back catalog In Our Time if you want some good brain fodder on an amazingly wide range of subjects.
- OskarS 1y agoIf you want to add to that list, check out Only Connect on the BBC. Best quiz show for smart people in the world.
- stevoski 1y agoThanks! I watched a few episodes recently and did enjoy how smart everyone was, and the questions too.
- jimnotgym 1y agoI must not be smart, because I can't stand Victoria Coren-Mitchell. As annoying as her husband, but without being hilariously funny at the same time. About as insufferable as her brother too..
- jwlit 1y agoAlso - obviously annual not weekly - don't forget the Reith Lectures (https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00729d9 https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00729d9): long-form lecture series by (often) the most brilliant people of their time. Back catalogue available from 1948 in podcast form. Recommend starting with Bertrand Russell in the inaugural lectures - he's fantastic to listen to, even now.