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Names and Namesakes
The writers borrowed names from philosophers, scientists and old stories, hid anagrams in a few, and let some first names turn up twice in unrelated lives. John Locke is the first and most obvious. The rest unlock as you watch.
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Who are they named after?
Philosophers, scientists and anagrams. Can you spot the namesakes?
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From the research library. Written for people who have finished the show.