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Five perspectives on the human hand. Today hand surgeon Simon Kay and double hand transplantee Tanya Shepherd consider our hands’ vital role in manipulating the world around us. Show more
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We use our hands to soothe and comfort, reassure and relax – but also to distract and deceive. A massage therapist and a pickpocket reflect on their hands and the sense of touch Show more
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Five perspectives on the human hand. Today blacksmith Alex Pole, photographer Tim Booth and harpist Catrin Finch reflect on the hands’ role in craft and creativity Show more
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Five perspectives on the human hand. Today Christians and Muslims consider the ways we use our hands to express our faith. And choreographer Shobana Jeyasingh on dancers’ hands. Show more
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First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM
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Five perspectives on the human hand. Today we explore our hands' role in communication, from sign language for Deaf people to the hand signals used by infantry soldiers. Show more
