• A Mild Extravagance

    A Mild Extravagance

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    I’ve swum in lakes shorter than the Parliament Hill Lido, which measures 61 metres long and 27 metres wide. The lakes are also warmer. Because the lido is unheated, and because it doesn’t contain as much thermal mass, its temperature changes more rapidly with the weather. 23C is where it tops out, which is also…

  • The Problem with Podcast Dramas

    The Problem with Podcast Dramas

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    TV drama has entered its platinum age. Novels are being written by more diverse and talented authors than ever before. Even games are getting decent stories. But in the world of podcasts, dramas are being outearned and outlistened by their nonfiction counterparts. Why? Here’s the easy answer: just as television killed the radio (drama) star…