Body Language
How important is body language in the way we communicate? Chris Ledgard visits Dr Harry Witchel for some body language training.
How important is body language in the way we communicate? Are some people much better at it than others? Can good body language be taught? Chris Ledgard investigates.
Chris visits Dr Harry Witchel for some body language training, looks into some body language myths, and talks to impressionist Kate Robbins about the way she uses her face and gestures when mimicking people.
Produced by Beatrice Fenton.
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- Tue 17 Aug 2010 16:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 23 Aug 2010 23:00BBC Radio 4
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