The British are not known as tactile people, a firm handshake will do while our continental neighbours embrace with hugs and kisses, but is that really the whole picture? And what has the lockdown induced separation done for our sense of touch and its importance in our lives? 
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The psychological effects of a world without touch

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The former MI5 double agent, Anthony Blunt, was unmasked as a Soviet mole in 1979 but the full extent of what he did isn’t known. Could he have been more dangerous than we thought? A new book has uncovered how he may have helped Hitler during the Second World War.  This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.co.uk/thestory
Guest: Robert Verkaik, Author of The Traitor of Arnhem.  Host: Luke Jones.  Clips: Channel 4, UK Parliament/Hansard, Netflix/The Crown Season 3, AP Archive.  
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Was Soviet double agent Anthony Blunt helping Hitler too?

This Bank Holiday Monday listeners of The Story are treated to an episode of another podcast from The Times 'Off Air with Jane & Fi.' In this episode they are joined by author Salman Rushdie to discuss his new memoir 'Knife' where he talks about the vicious attack he survived in New York in 2022.  This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.co.uk/thestory Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.co.uk  
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Salman Rushdie on the attack that changed his life

Netflix's latest hit, Baby Reindeer, is a fictional account of a real-life stalking, which our guest has experienced, too. So what happens in complicated stalking cases, when the lines between criminality, complicity and consent are blurred? If you've been affected by any of the issues we've talked about today, do have a look at Paladin, the charity that Sarah used for help at paladinservice.co.uk. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.co.uk/thestory Guest:  Sarah Ditum, writer for The Times and The Sunday Times, and author of Toxic: Women, Fame and the Noughties.  Host: Manveen Rana. Clips: Baby Reindeer © 2024 / Official Trailer / Netflix / creator: Richard Gadd Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.co.uk  Further listening: Sextapes, gossip blogs, and Paris Hilton: How the noughties went toxic Find out more about our bonus series for Times subscribers: 'Inside the newsroom' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Baby Reindeer: The complicated truth about being stalked

They were some of the most turbulent years of British politics as Prime Minister Theresa May steered her Brexit deal, via unprecedented disasters and triumphs, through parliament. The ultimate insider, Tim Shipman, Sunday Times’ chief political commentator was there throughout and shares new revelations and his unfiltered reflections on the politicians who led us through it all. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.co.uk/thestory Guest: Tim Shipman, chief political commentator, The Sunday Times and author of No Way Out: From the Backstop to Boris Host: Luke Jones. Clips: BBC News, Channel 4 News and 5 News. Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.co.uk  Find out more about our bonus series for Times subscribers: 'Inside the newsroom'

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Tim Shipman on the tears, plots and mating porcupines of Brexit

After 13 months in power, First Minister Humza Yousaf has resigned - and for the second time in as many years the SNP is looking for a new leader. So, how did it come to this for the once-dominant party? And what could it mean for the general election and the campaign for Scottish independence? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: thetimes.co.uk/podcasts/the-story Guests: Kieran Andrews, Scottish Political Editor, The Times and The Sunday Times. Host: Luke Jones. Clips: STV News, The Guardian, Sky News, ITV News, SNP, Financial Times, The Sun. Get in touch: storiesofourtimes@thetimes.co.uk Find out more about our bonus series for Times subscribers: 'Inside the newsroom' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The psychological effects of a world without touch

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