The Week Unwrapped - with Olly Mann

Will we start borrowing clothes instead of buying them? Why has the world’s supply of microchips dried up? And has the tide turned on assisted dying? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Suchandrika Chakrabarti, Theo Tait and Kate Samuelson Sign up for your free trial by Monday and you’ll get a free coffee table book, The A...

What should we know about ‘forever chemicals’? Are abortion rights at risk in Northern Ireland? And can we breathe through our bottoms? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Jess Hullinger, Felicity Capon and Alok Jha

Why are French soldiers up in arms? Is Instagram the right place for children? And can computers recognise emotions? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Joe Evans, Sorcha Bradley and Suchandrika Chakrabarti

Could hallucinogenics replace antidepressants? How can peacekeepers be more effective? And what can Google tell us about the post-pandemic workplace? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Kari Wilkin, Arion McNicoll and Holden Frith

Why are dating scams on the rise? Have scientists made a breakthrough in the battle against malaria? And can humans live without a sense of time? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Theo Tait, Arion McNicoll and Alok Jha. To get six free issues of The Week magazine and then a 57% discount on your subscription visit theweek...

Are the world's environmentalists about to take power? Is financial advice getting cheaper? And why are private citizens leading the space race? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Kari Wilkin, John Stepek and Sorcha Bradley To get six free issues of The Week magazine and and then a 57% discount on your subscription visit...

Are human rights going backwards? Is Russia squaring up to Ukraine again? And can a town’s name be too vulgar? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Joe Evans, Suchandrika Chakrabarti and Tomiwa Owolade

What has Greenland’s general election got to do with China? Why has Jordan’s royal family split? And who has been stripped of their honours in secret? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Holden Frith, Abdulwahab Tahhan and Sorcha Bradley

Are the Democrats falling into the hypocrisy trap? How did Cuba develop such a strong biotech industry? And will anything reverse religious decline? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Felicity Capon, Joe Evans and Arion McNicoll

Why has Covid caused a surge in scams? What’s got into the world’s stock markets? And will men really start wearing skirts? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Suchandrika Chakrabarti, John Stepek and Sorcha Bradley

Is the Good Friday Agreement unravelling? How much of a threat are AI deepfakes? And can we really now see round corners? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Joe Evans, Kari Wilkin and Alok Jha

China represents a huge and growing market for technology companies - but one which presents unique challenges. In the last of three special episodes, we discuss the ethical questions for British companies working in China. With Olly Mann, Holden Frith and guest expert James McGregor of APCO Worldwide

Why are we only now learning about France’s atomic legacy? Are social networking about to change the property market. And why are so many migrants leaving the UK? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Felicity Capon, Suchandrika Chakrabarti and Theo Tait. To get six free issues of The Week magazine and a free thermal mug vis...

China represents a huge and growing market for technology companies - but one which presents unique challenges. In the second of three special episodes, we discuss the legal questions for British companies working in China. With Olly Mann, Joe Evans and guest expert Mark Schaub, international partner at law firm King & Wood Mallesons

Does the US still need ballistic missiles? Why is Boko Haram releasing schoolgirl hostages? And do we need to experience more awe? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Arion McNicoll, Tomiwa Owolade and Jess Hullinger

China represents a huge and growing market for technology companies - but one which presents unique challenges. In a three-part special, we discuss the cultural, legal and ethical questions for British companies working in China. With Olly Mann, Kari Wilkin and guest expert Tom Simpson of the China-Britain Business Council.

Can phones measure our carbon footprint? Is tech more important than sporting talent? And could we turn our homes into virtual art galleries? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With John Stepek, Arion McNicoll and Suchandrika Chakrabarti

Will new TV news channels threaten impartiality? Is space the final frontier for disability? And do we really need lessons in chit-chat? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Joe Evans, Kieran Yates and Arion McNicoll

What links monks and Myanmar’s military? Are we past peak skyscraper? And why is Turkey joining the space race? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Joe Evans, Jess Hullinger and Adulwahab Tahhan

What can we learn from the skin of sidewinders? Why are farmers descending on Delhi? And would your cat eat lab-grown mouse protein? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Holden Frith, Felicity Capon and Alok Jha

Are the BVIs as corrupt as their former governor claims? Is Egypt any closer to democracy? And will the sun set on Australia Day? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Joe Evans, Abdul Tahhan and Arion McNicoll

Are British companies doing enough about modern slavery? How can we regulate digital repossessions? And why are we still opening new coal mines? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Kari Wilkin, Kieran Yates and Theo Tait

Will offices give way to green spaces? Are robots on the verge of mastering empathy? And what’s gone wrong with the EU’s vaccine plan? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Suchandrika Chakrabarti, Holden Frith and Joe Evans.

How is the Me Too movement evolving as it spreads? Why is China going after its best-known businessman? And what are the consequences of quantitative easing? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Felicity Capon, Tomiwa Owolade and John Stepek.

Would we rather be safe than free? Is Kenya finally realising its potential? And is Generation Z really dabbling with Marxism? Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Felicity Capon, Joe Evans and Kieran Yates