Chris Packham takes a kestrel from its nest, forming an all-consuming friendship - set to teach him some hard life lessons. Show more
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The naturalist finds a path to do things his way - on his own terms. Chris Packham concludes his honest memoir. From 2016. Show more
Physician Gavin Francis leads us round a cultural map of the body: the mysterious liver, essential to life, capable of regeneration. From 2015. Show more
Physician Gavin Francis leads us round a cultural map of the body: the foot, a unique marvel of engineering. From 2015. Show more
Naturalist Chris Packham reveals the life events which would eventually shape him - from tadpoles to bullies. Show more
Physician Gavin Francis leads us round a cultural map of the body: he starts with the brain. From 2015. Show more
Physician Gavin Francis leads us round a cultural map of the body: facial muscles and our emotional lives. From 2015. Show more
Physician Gavin Francis leads us round a cultural map of the body: arms - part of our body, and weapons of war. From 2015. Show more
4 Extra Debut. BBC Springwatch presenter Chris Packham recalls his lonely childhood - when he was isolated by his obsessions. Show more
Naturalist Chris Packham continues his memoir. Aged 13 he falls for a Swedish actress and finds treasure up a tree. Show more
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5. Changing?
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After 12 years of increasing deafness, could a routine trip to the audiologist change Bella's life? Concluded by Adjoa Andoh. Show more
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1. Sailing
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4 Extra Debut. Bella embarks on a sailing trip with friends. Does her worsening hearing put the whole boat in danger? Read by Adjoa Andoh. Show more
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2. Searching
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As her hearing declines, Bella searches for her place in either the deaf or the hearing world. Read by Adjoa Andoh. Show more
Sound by Bella Bathurst
3. Fighting
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Bella tries to fight her deafness - and herself - as loneliness and isolation threaten to overwhelm her. Read by Adjoa Andoh. Show more
Sound by Bella Bathurst
4. Exploring
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Deafness gives Bella a new perspective on city life, a fresh way to experience the world and other people. Read by Adjoa Andoh. Show more
At a sleepover in rural Michigan, a 12-year-old boy shoots his best friend dead. Who is responsible for the killing? Show more
An early loss for the passionate poet-turned-musician. Liel Leibovitz's biography read by Julian Barrett and Colin Stinton. Show more
Despite success as a poet, Cohen feels the need to escape to the Greek island of Hydra. Biography read by Julian Barrett. Show more
Disaster threatens Leonard Cohen's first European tour, but in Buddhism he finds spiritual solace. Read by Julian Barrett. Show more
Now hugely successful, Cohen retreats to Mount Baldy to spend time with his guru. Concluded by Julian Barrett and Colin Stinton. Show more