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A Time for Empathy

Joan Bakewell contrasts our empathy for fictional characters on the stage and on screen with a reported growing lack of sympathy for real people in need. When the prevailing culture is one of self-regard and narcissism the quiet work of charities deserves all the more applause.

10 minutes

Last on

Sun 19 Dec 2010 22:50GMT

Broadcasts

  • Sun 19 Dec 2010 01:32GMT
  • Sun 19 Dec 2010 11:32GMT
  • Sun 19 Dec 2010 22:50GMT