Sideways - Returning Soon
Sideways returns with eight new stories of seeing the world differently.
Matthew Syed introduces the new series of Sideways through the story of an incredible being that has no brain but exhibits intelligent qualities that challenge centuries of dominant thinking about what a 'mind' actually is. This is one of eight new episodes in a series of extraordinary stories about seeing the world differently, stories which help us understand the ideas that shape our lives. From why we reach for positivity in the face of adversity and how a 'good vibes only' mantra might actually be getting us down, to the idea that the smallest objects can be vessels for the largest meaning.
Presenter: Matthew Syed
Producers: Julien Manuguerra-Patten and Vishva Samani
Series Editor: Katherine Godfrey
Sound Design and Mix: Nicholas Alexander and Daniel Kempson
Theme music by: Ioana Selaru
Produced by: Novel for BBC Radio 4
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Sideways - Articles
Features on some of the fascinating topics from Sideways with Matthew Syed.
My last 5p: How one homeless man’s generosity led to him marrying the love of his life
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Matthew Syed looks at how adopting an alter ego can help us all to access confidence.
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Exploring the success of Max Martin, the behind-the-scenes genius behind 22 No.1 hits.
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Sideways
Matthew Syed explores the ideas that shape our lives, making us see the world differently.
