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Sideways: Season nine - coming soon...

Matthew Syed introduces the new season of Sideways with the story of two best friends who turned pro wrestlers and became arch enemies. What happens when a grudge goes too far?

Matthew Syed kicks off the new season of Sideways with a story of one of the most brutal grudges ever seen in pro wrestling. Matthew asks us to consider when it's time to let go of a grudge and how.

The new season starts on Wednesday 21 February 2024, with other episodes exploring the meaning of photo and video memories, the significance of our names and the creativity of mathematics.

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