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The Week That Kills

Tim Harford tries to find out why this is the week of the year in which most deaths occur.

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Fact-checking obesity crisis claims

Tim Harford discovers that health data contradict a report which says obesity is worsening

• 25 mins

Counting the contribution of immigrants

Tim Harford presents a detailed looked at the impact immigration has on the public purse.

• 25 mins

The 50p tax rate

Tim Harford looks at how much revenue the 50p rate of tax would raise.

• 25 mins

British Law: Made in Brussels?

How much British law is made in Brussels: is it UKIP's 75 per cent or Clegg's 7 per cent?

• 26 mins

Food Bank Britain

Are one million people really using food banks in Britain? Tim Harford investigates.

• 26 mins

Tax Dodgers and Benefits Cheats

Does the government have far more people chasing benefits cheats than tax dodgers?

• 26 mins

Romanian Crime

Are Romanians responsible for more crime than other nationalities?

• 26 mins

The Piketty Affair

Did French economist Thomas Piketty get his numbers wrong?

• 26 mins

What Is Scottish Independence Worth?

What will the referendum result mean for Scots' wallets?

• 26 mins

Faith and Charity?

Is there a link between practising a religion and donating to charity?

• 26 mins

Student Loans

Tim Harford examines why the cost of the government's new student loan system is rising.

• 28 mins

Troubled families?

Tim Harford discusses so-called 'troubled families', CEO pay and the Gaza conflict.

• 28 mins

How Deadly Is Ebola?

Tim Harford scrutinises claims made about the outbreak. Plus guide dogs, prisons and ATOS.

• 28 mins

To ice or not to ice?

Should we be more choosy about who benefits when we do a viral charity challenge?

• 28 mins

Understanding the Scottish referendum polls

Tim Harford talks to YouGov and ICM about trying to gauge the political mood in Scotland.

• 28 mins

Kidney donation: the chance of finding a match

Tim Harford on kidney donation, charity-giving, Huntrodds' Day, ants and tiny countries.

• 28 mins

The Barnett Formula

Tim Harford explains the Barnett Formula and asks why it is so maligned.

• 28 mins

Numbers of the Year 2014

Tim Harford and guests look back at some of the weird and wonderful numbers of 2014.

• 28 mins

A&E Waiting Times

Including NHS target data, bad luck and cancer, and statistics that are true and unfair.

• 28 mins

How big are the Conservatives' planned cuts?

Post-election spending, terrorism victims, Nigeria death toll and the worst board games.

• 28 mins

Is Anti-Semitism Widespread in the UK?

Tim Harford asks if the majority of hate crime in the UK is directed against Jewish people

• 28 mins

Cameron's 1000 Jobs

The Conservatives' employment claims, milk, teachers, dating and pregnancy due dates.

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Is Strenuous Jogging Bad for You?

Tim Harford looks at claims that keen runners might be damaging their health.

• 28 mins

Polls, Nuns, Life Partners

Is the number of Catholic nuns on the up? And Tim Harford explores polling data.

• 28 mins

Election and Adultery Special

Tim Harford and a panel of experts discuss how pre-election polls tallied with the results

• 28 mins

Strokes, Teachers, Confused Computers

Are strokes among working-age people on the rise? Presented by Tim Harford.

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Women Drink Driving

Tim Harford asks whether there really is a problem with women drink driving.

• 28 mins

Seven-day NHS

Tim Harford asks if people admitted to hospital at weekends are more likely to die.

• 28 mins

World Cup Migrant Deaths

Tim Harford asks if the World Cup is really responsible for migrant deaths in Qatar.

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