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Book of the Week

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Serialised book readings, featuring works from various genres

Serialised book readings, featuring works of non-fiction, biography, autobiography, travel, diaries, essays, humour and history

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Book of the Week: On the Move

Oliver Ford Davies

Oliver Sacks

Richard Hamilton

Elizabeth Allard

Book of the Week: On the Move: Episode 2: Power Lifting and New Directions

On the Move

Episode 2

Episode 2: Power Lifting and New Directions

Power Lifting and New Directions

BBC Radio 4 - Book of the Week, On the Move, Power Lifting and New Directions

Oliver Sacks recalls his days as a power lifter and reflects on a personal struggle.

In his candid memoir, the physician and best-selling author, Oliver Sacks recalls the start of his work as a clinician. First of all he turns to his days as a power lifter and reflects on a personal struggle.

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

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

Memoir of neurologist and author Oliver Sacks. Read by Oliver Ford Davies

Memoir of neurologist and author Oliver Sacks, abridged by Richard Hamilton and read by Oliver Ford Davies

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