A Body Of Essays - Series 3

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The Essay

Duration

15 minutes

Genre

Culture And The Media
Factual
The Essay
Arts

Station

Radio 3

Episodes

Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
The Blood	20181031	20190918 (R3)	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 this edition, British Zambian poet Kayo Chingoni chooses the blood, and reveals a tragic personal story of HIV AIDS. Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond.
The Ear	20181101	20190919 (R3)	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. Today, author Patrick McGuinness explores the grottiness of the labyrinthine ear. Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond.
The Eyes	20181030	20190917 (R3)	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. Today, poet Abi Curtis considers how our eyes both connect us to and alienate us from the world. Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond.
The Liver	20181029	20190916 (R3)	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. Today, British Pakistani poet Imtiaz Dharker regards the liver as the true seat of our feelings. Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond.
The Nose	20181102	20190920 (R3)	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. Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond.

Episodes

Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
The Blood	20181031	20190918 (R3)	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 this edition, British Zambian poet Kayo Chingoni chooses the blood, and reveals a tragic personal story of HIV AIDS. Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond.
The Ear	20181101	20190919 (R3)	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. Today, author Patrick McGuinness explores the grottiness of the labyrinthine ear. Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond.
The Eyes	20181030	20190917 (R3)	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. Today, poet Abi Curtis considers how our eyes both connect us to and alienate us from the world. Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond.
The Liver	20181029	20190916 (R3)	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. Today, British Pakistani poet Imtiaz Dharker regards the liver as the true seat of our feelings. Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond.
The Nose	20181102	20190920 (R3)	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. Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond.