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Radio 4,06 May 2015,15 mins

John Williams: Unexpected Joy

Four Thought

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Comedian John Williams finds unexpected joy in his autistic son's view of life, despite the inevitable struggles. "I have learnt far far more about the human condition, and what it truly means to be alive from just being with those with learning diabilities than I have from any eminent teacher or book." Producer: Sheila Cook.

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