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Philippa Gregory and Sarah Gristwood, Tourette's hero Jessica Thom, getting your child to practise

Getting your child to practise; Philippa Gregory and Sarah Gristwood debate historical fact versus fiction in their accounts of the lives of the Plantagenets; Jessica Thom, Tourette's Hero; Bias against women in science teaching. Presented by Jane Garvey.

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Tue 2 Oct 2012 10:00
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    Jessica Thom has Tourette’s syndrome, a condition that manifests itself through multiple vocal and physical tics. She has written Welcome to Biscuit Land – A Year in the Life of a Touretteshero.

    Duration: 14:06

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    Duration: 10:20

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    Duration: 10:24

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    Duration: 08:04

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  • Tue 2 Oct 2012 10:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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