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Radio 3,02 Nov 2018,14 mins

SeriesA Body of Essays: Series 3

The Nose

The Essay

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In the third series of a Body of Essays, five writers explore different bodily organs, some held in the dark, suctioned interior of our bodies. With help from clinicians and scientists, each writer learns about the organs bodily function before setting down their own sense and experience of their chosen organ. In the final edition, Scottish writer AL Kennedy reflects on the ability of our nose to conjure memories.

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