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Leisa Rea: The Delight of Losing

Four ThoughtSeries 3

With the pressure on for victory at the Olympics, comedian Leisa Rea ponders the delights of losing.

She reveals what happened when she told a group of school children that she would only be rewarding them for appalling work, which fell way below the expected standard.

Producer: Giles Edwards.

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Sun 15 Jul 201205:45
BBC Radio 4

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  • Wed 11 Jul 201220:45
    BBC Radio 4
  • Sun 15 Jul 201205:45
    BBC Radio 4

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