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Gravity, Urology cancer research & 'An American Decade'

Science writer Marcus Chown, cancer charity UCARE & Richard Aronowitz historical novel.

Science writer and broadcaster Marcus Chown explains how the force that keeps our feet attached to the Earth also holds the key to our understanding of time before his appearance at the Oxford Literary festival. Oxfordshire cancer charity UCARE (Urology Cancer Research and Education) celebrates its tenth birthday this year. We speak to one of the founders Churchill Hospital Consultants, Professor David Cranston and survivors Jonathan Acott. Plus, Richard Aronowitz talks about writing his historical fiction novel 'An American Decade' while balancing a career at Sothebys where he heads the restitution Department.

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Thu 30 Mar 2017 13:00
91热爆 Radio Oxford

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    George Anderson's simple tips to make little changes and move more to improve your life.

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  • Gravity

    Award-winning writer Marcus Chown talks about his new book 'The Ascent Of Gravity'.

    Duration: 15:55

  • Urology Cancer

    David Cranston & Jonathan Acott talk about UCARE, Urology Cancer Research and Education.

    Duration: 19:57

  • American Decade

    Oxford author Richard Aronowitz talks about his new novel which goes back to 1930's USA.

    Duration: 17:04

  • Nick Piercey's music

    Great music from the UK top 10 LP's of March 1970.

    Duration: 24:17

Broadcast

  • Thu 30 Mar 2017 13:00
    91热爆 Radio Oxford