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With box office takings on the rise, James Cameron-Wilson celebrates the arrival of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, an exquisitely packaged production with most of the regulars that rounds the trilogy off nicely. He finds #4 The Long Walk, based on a Stephen King novel about boys forced onto a deadly march, to be so compelling you didn't worry about its illogicalities. #7 Spinal Tap II: The End Continues plays on a nostalgic yearning. Often too silly, it still has a high chuckle quotient. James also pays tribute to Robert Redford.

Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University believes that the defection of the talented Danny Kruger to Reform has demoralised the Tories. Will other defections mean they don't have enough numbers to be the official Opposition? He states why he believes that the most stable mixed economies are often those with monarchs, not presidents, especially in north-west Europe. Turning to Brexit, he feels that it is a process we are perhaps only halfway through, though he doesn't know where it will end up.

Neil Shah of Edison Group admires Next for its forward planning and economic predictions. Its latest report anticipates anaemic growth, depressed by poor job opportunities, excess government spending and regulation and a rising tax burden. Coming on top of news that fund managers are dumping UK equities at the fastest rate in 20 years, it feels like a turning of the tide. On a more optimistic note, he says that housebuilder Springfield Properties is pivoting its portfolio to build housing to take advantage of green-related construction in the north of Scotland and feels that there's a long way to go.

Steve Caplin tells an incredulous Simon Rose that Albania has appointed an AI cabinet minister which is 100% corruption free. AI is also apparently writing speeches for many MPs. BA's Avios points can now be used for buying iPhones. Tesla's electric doors have a recurring problem. Amazon's Zoox driverless taxis are free to use on the Las Vegas strip. Mega have launched their new smart glasses. Sleep earbuds have cleverly done away with the need for batteries. And scientists claim they could regenerate the dodo – though Steve is understandably sceptical.

Britain is suffering from an epidemic of people who are theoretically rich saying that they don't feel flush at all. If you're a higher-rate taxpayer on more than £50,000 then you are up in the top chunk of the country's earners, but chances are that unless you are well into six figures you don't feel particularly wealthy. Even many of those on £100,000-plus complain that they aren't comfortably living the lifestyles they expected when they dreamed of that kind of money. So, what's going on, what income does it take to make someone rich, does wealth matter more, or is it all to do with how much you have going out? As This is Money launches a new calculator that tells you how you compare, Georgie Frost, Lee Boyce and Simon Lambert discuss the state of the nation's incomes. Also, where are the best places to retire to and how does Britain score, how hard is it to take your mortgage with you when you move and are EPCs a swizz. Plus, listen to Lee speak to Ross Kemp for a special 'Me & My Money' interview.

As the founder and CEO of Octopus Energy, Greg Jackson knows more about Britain's household energy than almost anyone else. In his interview with This is Money's Simon Lambert, he explains why bills are still so high, what we can do as a nation to try to bring them down — and the future of household energy. Greg explains what people need to know about solar panels, heat pumps, electric cars and agile energy deals — and what we can do for those who don't want any of those things. He also discusses an idea that he is passionated about, making renewable energy cheaper — and sometimes even free — for those nearer to the source, which he believes could help both individuals and businesses - and attract big technology firms to the UK.

We discuss the new iPhone’s impact on Apple’s business, whether the economy is slowing, and what Oracle’s huge move today means for investors.Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss Apple’s newest products, jobs data and the latest on inflation, and Oracle’s blowout numbers. Companies discussed: AAPL (AAPL), Oracle (ORCL). Host - Travis Hoium; Guests - Lou Whiteman, Rachel Warren

Tom Slater is a partner and investment manager at Edinburgh-based investment firm Baillie Gifford. Motley Fool Chief Investment Officer Andy Cross talks with Slater about the keys to successful long-term investing. Topics discussed include finding long-term winners, managing your mindset, culture, leadership, allocation and E-commerce winners. Host - Andy Cross; Guest - Tom Slater

The body's alarm systems of pain or anxiety certainly need a medical check-out; but sometimes, rather like over-sensitive technology, they can send false signals. If there are no underlying issues, this episode might help to put things in perspective as Adam Cox explores what he describes as the control room of the mind. Once acted on, those over-sensitive meesages of pain or anxiety may stop demanding so much attention, and you can move on.