{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6810a510cea6682986ec6a4e/682b002eee813e8be2e90bf5?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Alexander Armstrong: Books, humour and the power of music ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6810a510cea6682986ec6a4e/1747648392734-135ad879-2d19-41b8-9381-d934b205c1ec.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>What can books teach us about empathy? And why is humour vital when life gets tough?&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Alexander Armstrong (half of legendary comedy duo Armstrong and Miller, host of <em>Pointless</em>, musician and author) joins Anita for a conversation full of insight, laughter and the kind of wisdom that sneaks up on you. He shares his top tips for learning another language – he’s currently using Duolingo to brush up on his French – why he’s so passionate about children’s reading and how to introduce someone when you can’t remember their name.</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe here for your weekly dose of bright ideas and read more at <a href=\"https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/smart-life/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/smart-life/</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Bright Ideas with Anita Rani, brought to by EE, is a Listen production for Telegraph Media Group. New episodes every week, wherever you get your podcasts.</p><p><br></p><p>We'd like to ask you a few questions about this podcast, take a quick survey here: <a href=\"https://www.telegraph.co.uk/contact-us/brand-impact-surveys/bright-ideas-podcast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.telegraph.co.uk/contact-us/brand-impact-surveys/bright-ideas-podcast/</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Credits</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Listen</strong></p><p>Host: Anita Rani</p><p>Producer: Richard Power</p><p>Lead Executive Producers: Kellie Redmond, Jonathan Pascoe</p><p>Video Editor: Carla Mercer</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Telegraph Media Group</strong></p><p>Executive Producers: Alice Treasure, Tom Gadd, Vanessa Woodgate</p><p>Creative Director: Jonathan Clayton-Jones</p>","author_name":"Telegraph Media Group"}