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To See Ourselves
A weekly reflection on a topical issue. AL Kennedy explores the downsides of personal and national introspection.
AL Kennedy argues that the British have much to gain from - in the words of Robert Burns - "seeing ourselves as others see us".
Referring to last week's row over the appointment of the new European Commission President, she writes: "the EU's view of Britain might be that we're always yelling in a corner about chips!"
An entertaining exploration of the down-sides of personal and national introspection.
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Sun 6 Jul 201408:48
BBC Radio 4
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A Point of View: To see yourself as others do

Understanding other people's opinions of us is a good thing, says AL Kennedy.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | AL Kennedy |
| Producer | Adele Armstrong |
Broadcasts
- Fri 4 Jul 201420:50BBC Radio 4
- Sun 6 Jul 201408:48BBC Radio 4
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A Point of View
A weekly reflection on a topical issue.

