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Episode 4: The Leg Incident

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

In his vivid memoir, the neurologist and writer, Oliver Sacks explores how breaking his own leg led to new insights into how the brain works. He also recalls the difficulties that followed when he decided to write a book about this disquieting experience.

Read by Oliver Ford Davies.
Abridged by Richard Hamilton.
Produced by Elizabeth Allard. Show less

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