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Word of Mouth: Why do we laugh?

30/12/2014

Why do we laugh?

BBC Radio 4 - Word of Mouth, Why do we laugh?

Michael Rosen finds out why we laugh and why we cry, with neuroscientist Sophie Scott.

Michael Rosen asks why we laugh and why we cry, with neuroscientists Sophie Scott and Sam Evans and linguist Laura Wright. Does it matter if laughter and crying are real or false?

Michael Rosen finds out why we laugh and why we cry, with neuroscientists Sophie Scott and Sam Evans, and linguist Laura Wright. It's probably not why you think... And does it matter if laughter and crying are real or false, in terms of their effect on us? Producer Beth O'Dea.

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

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