Nostalgia calling

There’s something comforting about returning to a television show you loved years ago. This week we are taking a look at how some of our favourite television stars are bringing those memories back to life through rewatch podcasts, sharing behind-the-scenes secrets and stories that viewers never got to hear the first time around.

From “One Tree Hill” to “Boy Meets World” and “Beverly Hills 90210,” actors are revisiting the programmes that made them famous, often discovering things they had forgotten themselves. What makes these podcasts so appealing is that they offer something beyond nostalgia. Fans get to hear the stars speak candidly about their experiences, while younger audiences discover why these shows meant so much to an earlier generation. It’s a reminder that a good television show doesn’t necessarily end when the final episode airs.

In other news this week, we explore whether changing the way we use our phones could actually make us sharper. One writer puts herself on a 30-day digital diet, swapping endless social media scrolling for more stimulating content. The results are surprisingly encouraging, with improvements in memory and concentration suggesting that a little more thought about what we consume online could make a real difference.