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Model Citizens

How one writer’s father found themselves operating a rubber Mrs Thatcher for a living.

With a Thud

What happens when a story you’ve worked on for months doesn’t land with a bang?

Tyson’s Fury

Living with a heavy weight, Mike Tyson struggles to find his feet in the real world.

Lost in the Woods

Guy Shrubsole’s schemes have the potential to unleash havoc in the British countryside.

In Defence of Mean Girls

Hell hath no horror like the bathroom of a girls’ school.

Mr Blobby Has a Cold

There are two men inside the monster, and one is desperate to get out.

From Rushdie with Love

A guide to making millions from your postcolonial trauma.

Comfort in Solitude

A sheath of curios from the country's favourite radio programme, Desert Island Discs.

Just the Tonic

Let's celebrate 2,000 years of drinking to feel better.

Final Acts

Here’s a lesser-spotted history of grand farewells from people who died doing what they loved: saying and/or doing strange things.