Introducing... Bright Ideas with Anita Rani

Introducing... Bright Ideas with Anita Rani

Author: The Telegraph June 25, 2025 Duration: 1:45

What does your gut microbiome really do? What’s the best hangover cure? How do you start a business? What’s the best thing to cook in an air fryer? Why is skipping so good for your health?


Anita Rani is finding it all out – and more – as she sits down with celebrities and experts to uncover the tips, life hacks, apps and bright ideas they use to make life a little happier every day.


Anita’s eclectic guests, including Andi and Miquita Oliver, Dr Ranj and Alexander Armstrong, talk homelife, careers, the surprising benefits of lifelong learning and why having fun is too often overlooked.


Subscribe for your weekly dose of bright ideas and read more at https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/smart-life/


Watch the series on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL737agZQMvKQ5mBKcF-xGZ4yLkb8G4SeD


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Host: Anita Rani

Producer: Richard Power

Lead Executive Producers: Kellie Redmond, Jonathan Pascoe

Video Editor: Carla Mercer


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