Chris and Xand van Tulleken continue their conversation about friendship with Dr Tiffany Watt Smith, writer and culture historian.

Tiffany became interested in researching friendships after a moment of crisis in her own friendships. Together, Chris, Xand and Tiffany discuss the difference between male and female friendships and how that has changed over time. They explore the idea that we are living through a friendship recession and what that means for our social connections. And they look at digital friendships and their importance.

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Presenters: Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken

Guest: Dr Tiffany Watt SmithProducer: Faye Lyons-WhiteExecutive Producer: Rami TzabarEditor: Jo RowntreeResearcher: Faye Lyons-WhiteTech Lead: Reuben HuxtableVisual Producer: Leon GowerDigital Lead: Richard BerryComposer: Phoebe McFarlaneSound Design: Olga Reed

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Assistant Commissioner: Greg SmithCommissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts

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