Issy Murray explores new research which indicates having your in-laws over during the Christmas period can negatively affect your mental health.
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Toys ‘R’ Science
Issy Murray discusses the Christmas toy that inspired her to become a scientist.
A Christmas Carol from South Korea: What does Christmas look like in Asia?
Foreign Correspondent in South Korea, Milana Nikolova, explains how Christmas is celebrated in her host country and why it is a change from a typical European Christmas.
Review: Beauty and The Beast at Northcott Theatre
Freda Worrell reviews Northcott Theatre’s latest pantomime, Beauty and the Beast.
Christmas Literature
Jessica Learmont explores the sentimental nature of Christmas literature and her favourite Christmas books.
The Science of Santa
December 25 is Father Christmas’s big day, giving gifts and presents to all mankind. But just how does he do it? Callum Dinnett discusses the science behind Santa’s night out.
Christmas Crackers
Olivia Garrett shares her favourite seasonal television specials.
Christmas Lunch
Olivia Garrett establishes what makes the perfect Christmas lunch Imagine this: it’s the 9th of December 2018 and you’re almost finished with your first term of university. You’ve decided to do a Christmas lunch with the new friends you’ve made in Birks Grange. You’re all so eager and excited that you all get up early […]
Edgar the Dragon
Rebecca Claxton reviews the new John Lewis advert and the angry hype surrounding it Climate change, Brexit and terrorist attacks are consuming our thoughts this Christmas. So why in the midst of all this negative news are we condemning Edgar the dragon and labelling him as a capitalist trap. The bottom line is the John […]
Exeter Panto Dame first to stand in a General Election
The parliamentary candidates for Exeter for this general election have had an unexpected addition- and no, she’s not behind you! Exeter Corn Exchange’s resident Dame, Dame Belladone, has become the first Pantomime Dame to stand in an election. Daniel Page, the actor playing the Dame, has said that the main aim of the campaign is […]