Conversations

ABC

Conversations draws you deeper into the life story of someone you may have heard about, but never met. Journey into their world, joining them on epic adventures to unfamiliar places, back in time to wild moments of history, and into their deepest memories, to be moved by personal stories of resilience and redemption. Hosted by Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski, Conversations is the ABC's most popular long-form interview program. Every day we explore the vast tapestry of human experience, weaving together narratives from history, science, art, and personal storytelling. Conversations Live is coming to the stage! Join Sarah Kanowski and Richard Fidler for an unmissable night of unforgettable stories, behind-the-scenes secrets, and surprise guests. Australia’s most-loved podcast — live, up close, and in the moment. Find out more at the Conversations website.

Emisoras: ABC Classic FM

Categorias: Cultura y sociedad

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How a boy from Glasgow named Norman Swirsky grew up to become Australia's most famous doctor When Norman was 10 years old his dad decided to change the family's surname to Swan in a response to ongoing anti-Semitism in Scotland after WWII. Norman wanted to be an actor growing up, but his parents encouraged him to study medicine. After he completed his studies at the university of Aberdeen he spent time working in London before moving to Australia. While on a break from medicine in 1982 he joined the ABC and began a stellar career. Decades on, the advent of Covid-19 thrust Norman into the role of his life and he became Australia's most well-known doctor and a trusted voice in the long pandemic. Sarah spoke to Norman in 2021 after the publication of his book So You Think You Know What's Good For You This episode of Conversations was produced by Nicola Harrison, the Executive Producer was Carmel Rooney.