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Radio 3,19 Dec 2016,15 mins

SeriesChristmas Close Up

New Life

The Essay

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"Suffering is not a question that demands an answer, it's a mystery that demands a presence." In a series exploring the enduring significance of the Nativity story, Professor of Neonatal Paediatrics John Wyatt reflects on the fragility of new life and his experiences on the neonatal ward at Christmas. Producer: Dan Tierney.

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