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Radio 4,07 Sep 2025,42 mins

Naomi Alderman

Pick of the Week

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There’s a lot of soul in unexpected places this week. From the sacred lurking inside a loaf of bread in Italy, to the ways that grief inspired the creation of the Beatles' greatest music, from a Trojan journey to Michael Rosen’s celebration of the language of his childhood. There’s heart and soul in a doctor’s account of how a hospital in North London managed to save the lives of six people who became very ill during a drug trial, and in the ways that writing can get us through the toughest times in life. Presenter: Naomi Alderman Producer: Anthony McKee Production Coordinator: Caroline Peddle A BBC Audio Northern Ireland production for BBC Radio 4.

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