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Radio 4,05 Sep 2019,40 mins

50. University

GrownUpLand

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Uni is the place to go for friendships, essays, booze and near-bankruptcy. Sophie Duker, Heidi Regan and Ned Sedgwick are joined by comedian Joe Sutherland to share stories of their turbulent times in tertiary education. Sophie tells us about the 'weird' Oxford experience, Ned interviews a best mate who dropped out, Heidi wonders whether degrees are completely meaningless and Steve Ali gives us his top tips for surviving freshers' week. Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and BBC Radio 4. Produced by Al Riddell. Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon. Clips: Analysis (18/03/2018)

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