How Reading Made Us: Trailer
From Understand by BBC Radio 4
March 5, 2026 · 2 min · Season 10 · Episode 1
About this episode
The episode explores the significance of reading in shaping society and the potential consequences of a decline in reading habits.
The story of how reading made us and what might happen if we stop - with James Marriott.
People in this episode
Guest: James Marriott
Topics covered
- reading
- literature
- impact of reading
- cultural significance
- future of reading
Keywords
- reading
- literature
- cultural impact
- James Marriott
- future of reading
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