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04 Apr 2011, 3:51 am

It is Between Ourselves to be broadcast on Radio 4 on 5 April at 9 am and 9.30 pm. See http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01000z8 .

Here is a preview of the programme in the Radio Times

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"It is life, Jim, but not as we know it." Olivia O'Leary quotes these immortal words of Mr. Spock to Captain Kirk in Star Trek to set the scene for her fascinating discussion with two men diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, who talk frankly about the difficulties they have interacting socially with "normal" people. And yes, it can at times feel like living on another planet. Frederick Veal, now in his 40s, was diagnosed just five years ago after his son was found to have the condition. Ben Delo, though, found out at the age of 11 after tinkering with an AM radio to tune in to his parents' conversations with the psychiatrist. Both men were relieved at the news because the diagnosis gave them some understanding of how Asperger's had shaped their lives up to that point. But they still find normal people a little odd.

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04 Apr 2011, 4:48 am

Oh, was of the opinion that a great many of the conversations on Radio 4 were between people with aspergers. That's why I listen. It's more interesting than regular radio.

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04 Apr 2011, 4:48 am

Thanks for posting about this. I'll definately listen to it.

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04 Apr 2011, 5:28 am

I'll be listening to that.

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04 Apr 2011, 10:21 am

hurtloam wrote:

Oh, was of the opinion that a great many of the conversations on Radio 4 were between people with aspergers. That's why I listen. It's more interesting than regular radio.

I can understand that, I agree.

I'll be listening, also remember it will be on iplayer.

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04 Apr 2011, 10:49 am

hurtloam wrote:

Oh, was of the opinion that a great many of the conversations on Radio 4 were between people with aspergers. That's why I listen. It's more interesting than regular radio.

Yes, I concour with those sentiments.

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04 Apr 2011, 9:42 pm

I hope Melanie Phillips isn't an Aspie.

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05 Apr 2011, 2:55 am

The moral maze is FOS anyway.

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05 Apr 2011, 3:37 am

I've just listened to it. I thought it would be a conversation just between 2 aspie guys not 2 of them being interveiwed. I'm rather disappointed actually.
Wasn't a bad interview though, and I must agree with that younger man about the "keeping your eyes peeled" saying, it's just disgusting. :eew:

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05 Apr 2011, 4:52 am

It's now on listen again, I will have an mp3 version soon (doing it now).

Thanks for letting us know.

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05 Apr 2011, 6:25 pm

I listened to most of it in the car this evening and will listen again to it in full.

What I did hear was interesting indeed.

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05 Apr 2011, 7:43 pm

Thanks for posting, I enjoyed listening to the show

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07 Apr 2011, 9:07 am

....and for our listeners overseas.... :wink:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E115EaAK4bM[/youtube]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WxeGHSdQKM[/youtube]

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13 Apr 2011, 12:57 pm

CosmicRuss wrote:

....and for our listeners overseas....

Failed to listen intime so thanks for that.

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22 Apr 2011, 3:58 pm

dhutch wrote:

CosmicRuss wrote:

....and for our listeners overseas....

Failed to listen intime so thanks for that.

You're welcome dhutch.

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23 Apr 2011, 1:10 am

i love the bbc but can't usually hear stuff because i don't live in britain so thanks for this. also one of the guys mentioned wrongplanet. wonder if he has an account?

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