Today we look back on one of our favourite episodes from the past few months: a deep dive into the economics of beauty, with Tom Whipple.

Do looks matter? Pulchronomics, the study of economics and beauty, says they do. But just how much impact does being attractive have on your love life, career and happiness? Are our fortunes really determined by our looks?

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Guest: Tom Whipple, Science Editor, The Times.

Host: Luke Jones.

Times Poll: How attractive are you? Rate yourself out of five

Clips: Britain’s Got Talent ITV/Thames.

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The Sunday Edition: The cost of being ugly

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The Sunday Edition: The cost of being ugly