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The Happy Pod: The art of ageing gracefully

We find out why art could be the secret to living longer and how you can view the National Gallery's world-renowned collections from the comfort of your home, wherever you are.

We find out why art could be the secret to living longer and how you can view the National Gallery's world-renowned collections from the comfort of your home, wherever you are, with its virtual tours.

Plus, the German golfer Leonie Harm wins her first professional title, 13 years after she was given a 1% chance of survival. She was hit by a drunk driver and ended up in a coma. Also, we meet the man who risked his life to save critically endangered Mountain Bongos and, the woman in the UK who is knitting blankets for newborn babes to say thank you to hospital staff for saving her sight.

Presenter: Holly Gibbs
Music: Iona Hampson

(Photo: Van Gogh's Starry Night on display at the National Gallery in London. Credit: Neil Hall/EPA)

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Sun 24 May 202613:32GMT

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  • Sat 23 May 202618:32GMT
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  • Sun 24 May 202613:32GMT