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Jon Ronson and guests examine a series of diverse stories and subjects

Jon Ronson examines a series of diverse stories and subjects with the help of contributors from the worlds of comedy, journalism, entertainment and culture

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Jon Ronson On: Series 4

Jon Ronson On: Series 4: Episode 1: Bad News

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Episode 1: Bad News

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Looking at how we take bad tidings, Jon meets a man misdiagnosed with terminal cancer.

Looking at how we take bad tidings, journalist Jon Ronson meets a man misdiagnosed with terminal cancer. From August 2008.

Jon Ronson looks at how we take bad tidings. He talks to a man who was told that he had terminal cancer and spent the last six months of his life living it up, only to find out that the doctors got it wrong. He also hears the story of William Lobdell, the LA Times religious correspondent who became an atheist.

Your digital radio entertainment station showcasing the best in comedy and drama

Your digital radio entertainment station showcasing the best in comedy and drama. With recent favourites from BBC Radio 4.

Jon Ronson takes a quirky look at aspects of human behaviour

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