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2. Facial Expressions

Episode 2 of 5

Bill Bryson reads from his fascinating journey around the human body exploring reasons for our facial expressions.

Bill Bryson looks at the head and the reason for our facial expressions.

This is a fascinating, witty and often surprising journey around the human body.

The Body: A Guide for Occupants confirms Bryson as a true polymath. In it, he answers questions such as how much would it cost to make a human and why our faces have evolved their peculiar shape, as well as exploring the mysteries that continue to elude scientists today.

Read by Bill Bryson.

Abridged by Katrin Williams.

Producer: Ciaran Bermingham

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in October 2019.

14 minutes

Last on

Wed 31 Jan 2024 02:00
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  • Tue 8 Oct 2019 09:45
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  • Wed 9 Oct 2019 00:30
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  • Tue 30 Jan 2024 07:00
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