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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Lead Executive Producers: Kellie Redmond, Jonathan Pascoe

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What does happiness mean in the long term? Why are breathing exercises so powerful?

GP, presenter and best-selling author Dr Ranj Singh joins Anita for a conversation about happiness, identity, health and – of course – his best and brightest ideas.

They chat about everything from the importance of dancing, how to manage kids’ use of tech and the best air-fryer dinners, to how Ranj’s experience of coming out allowed him to embrace his identity and become a role model for an entire community.

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Host: Anita Rani

Producer: Richard Power

Lead Executive Producers: Kellie Redmond, Jonathan Pascoe

Video Editor: Carla Mercer

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Executive Producers: Alice Treasure, Tom Gadd, Vanessa Woodgate

Creative Director: Jonathan Clayton-Jones

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What does your gut microbiome really do? What’s the best app to learn a new language? How do you start a business? What’s the best thing to cook in an air fryer? What does living your best life really mean?

Anita Rani is finding it all out – and more – as she sits down with celebrities and experts to uncover the tips, tech, life hacks and bright ideas they use to make life a little happier every day.

Anita’s eclectic guests, including Andi and Miquita Oliver, Dr Ranj and Alexander Armstrong, talk homelife, careers, the surprising benefits of lifelong learning and why having fun is too often overlooked.

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Bright Ideas with Anita Rani, brought to you by EE, is a Listen production for Telegraph Media Group.

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Host: Anita Rani

Producer: Richard Power

Lead Executive Producers: Kellie Redmond, Jonathan Pascoe

Video Editor: Carla Mercer

Telegraph Media Group

Executive Producers: Alice Treasure, Tom Gadd, Vanessa Woodgate

Creative Director: Jonathan Clayton-Jones

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.