What can books teach us about empathy? And why is humour vital when life gets tough?

Alexander Armstrong (half of legendary comedy duo Armstrong and Miller, host of Pointless, musician and author) joins Anita for a conversation full of insight, laughter and the kind of wisdom that sneaks up on you. He shares his top tips for learning another language – he’s currently using Duolingo to brush up on his French – why he’s so passionate about children’s reading and how to introduce someone when you can’t remember their name.

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