Surnames - War, Politics and comic strip Superheroes

Thinking Allowed

BBC

Science, Society & Culture

4.4 • 973 Ratings

🗓️ 5 October 2011

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Summary

Laurie Taylor talks to Marc DiPaolo and Matthew Sweet about the relationship between war, politics and comic strip superheroes. He also examines the importance of surnames, especially for children, exploring a new article by Dr Hayley Davies from Kings College London.

Producer Chris Wilson.

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0:00.0	Take some time for yourself with soothing classical music from the mindful mix,
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0:08.0	For the last 20 years I've dedicated my career to exploring the science of living a happier more meaningful life and I want
0:14.4	to share that science with you.
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0:19.4	I want to help you tap in to your hidden relaxation response system and open the door to that
0:25.4	calmer place within. Listen on BBC Sounds.
0:30.0	Choosing what to watch night after night the flicking through the endless
0:38.3	search and it's a nightmare we want to help you on our brand new podcast off the telly we share what we've been watching
0:45.4	Clairey ate it. Loads of games, loads of fun, loads of screaming. Lovely.
0:50.8	Off the telly with me Joanna Paige and me, Natalie Cassidy, so your evenings can be a little
0:56.2	less searching and a lot more watching.
0:58.6	Listen on BBC Sounds. My name is Annie Matmanis and my name is Nick Grimshaw. How long have we known each other babe?
1:06.3	Probably 20 years now and in that time we've always worked in and around music right?
1:11.8	You have.
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1:15.0	It sounds like he's been 20 years in the making.
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1:26.0	Side-tracked with us, Annie and Nick, listen on BBC Sounds.
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