On The Move

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Leaving And Biking

20150720

In the first episode of his vivid and honest memoir Oliver Sacks recounts his passion for motorbikes and his bond with his schizophrenic brother.

In On the Move, Oliver Sacks, the neurologist and best-selling author, who is probably best known for his book, The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, recounts his fascinating life story. Here he delves into his early fascination with speed, his experiences as a young neurologist and his work with his patients. He tells how his work with a group of the chronically ill, who lay forgotten in the back wards of a New York hospital shaped his work as a clinician, and led him to write about them movingly in one of his earliest books, Awakenings. He also tells us about his personal highs and lows, his guilt at leaving England for America, his ill health and finally finding love.

Read by Oliver Ford Davies

Produced by Elizabeth Allard.

Oliver Sacks on his passion for motorbikes and his bond with his schizophrenic brother.

Power Lifting And New Directions

20150721

Oliver Sacks recalls his days as a power lifter and reflects on a personal struggle.

Uncovering Forgotten Lives

20150722

The neurologist Oliver Sacks recalls the patients who inspired his bestseller Awakenings.

The Leg Incident

20150723

In his vivid memoir, the neurologist and writer, Oliver Sacks explores how breaking his own leg led to new insights into how the brain works. He also recalls the difficulties that followed when he decided to write a book about this disquieting experience.

Read by Oliver Ford Davies.

Produced by Elizabeth Allard.

Oliver Sacks explores how breaking his own leg led to new insights in how the brain works.

05 LAST

Ill Health And Love

20150724

Oliver Sacks confronts ill health and finds love in the last episode of his candid memoir.

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Comments
01	Leaving And Biking	20150720	In the first episode of his vivid and honest memoir Oliver Sacks recounts his passion for motorbikes and his bond with his schizophrenic brother. In On the Move, Oliver Sacks, the neurologist and best-selling author, who is probably best known for his book, The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, recounts his fascinating life story. Here he delves into his early fascination with speed, his experiences as a young neurologist and his work with his patients. He tells how his work with a group of the chronically ill, who lay forgotten in the back wards of a New York hospital shaped his work as a clinician, and led him to write about them movingly in one of his earliest books, Awakenings. He also tells us about his personal highs and lows, his guilt at leaving England for America, his ill health and finally finding love. Read by Oliver Ford Davies Produced by Elizabeth Allard. Oliver Sacks on his passion for motorbikes and his bond with his schizophrenic brother.
02	Power Lifting And New Directions	20150721	Oliver Sacks recalls his days as a power lifter and reflects on a personal struggle.
03	Uncovering Forgotten Lives	20150722	The neurologist Oliver Sacks recalls the patients who inspired his bestseller Awakenings.
04	The Leg Incident	20150723	In his vivid memoir, the neurologist and writer, Oliver Sacks explores how breaking his own leg led to new insights into how the brain works. He also recalls the difficulties that followed when he decided to write a book about this disquieting experience. Read by Oliver Ford Davies. Produced by Elizabeth Allard. Oliver Sacks explores how breaking his own leg led to new insights in how the brain works.
05 LAST	Ill Health And Love	20150724	Oliver Sacks confronts ill health and finds love in the last episode of his candid memoir.