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The 100th Programme: The Life of Why

In the 100th edition of the Why Factor, Mike Williams explores what we have learnt about our very existence. From teenagers and coming of age to retirement, burial and much more along the way.

Producer: Helena Merriman

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  • Fri 5 Sep 201418:32GMT
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  • Sat 6 Sep 201422:32GMT
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  • Mon 8 Sep 201401:32GMT
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  • Mon 8 Sep 201408:32GMT
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