Did you know that in the UK, there are various examples of both vertical and horizontal, 'Climbing the greasy pole' games dating back to at least the 1850s? In this week's special programme celebrating Saint Lucia's Nobel Laureate Festival, Delia's guest is Mr Cornelius Rene, an Ophthalmic Surgeon based at the world leading and teaching hospital, Addenbrooke, in Cambridge, England. His journey from Saint Lucia, to being the UK's first Black Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon is discussed, with examples of his challenges, as he explains how his chosen metaphor resonates with his life and career.
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Metaphorically Speaking
11 Jan, 2025 | 0900 | 55m 39s | More
Did you know that in the UK, there are various examples of both vertical and horizontal, 'Climbing the greasy pole' games dating back to at least the 1850s? In this week's special programme celebrating Saint Lucia's Nobel Laureate Festival, Delia's guest is Mr Cornelius Rene, an Ophthalmic Surgeon based at the world leading and teaching hospital, Addenbrooke, in Cambridge, England. His journey from Saint Lucia, to being the UK's first Black Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon is discussed, with examples of his challenges, as he explains how his chosen metaphor resonates with his life and career.
Metaphorically Speaking
06 Jan, 2025 | 0900 | 55m 38s | More
Exploring popular and obsure metaphors
Metaphorically Speaking
06 Jan, 2025 | 0900 | 55m 38s | More
Exploring popular and obsure metaphors
Metaphorically Speaking
30 Dec, 2024 | 0900 | 55m 39s | More
Exploring popular and obsure metaphors
Metaphorically Speaking
30 Dec, 2024 | 0900 | 55m 39s | More
Exploring popular and obsure metaphors
Metaphorically Speaking
23 Dec, 2024 | 0900 | 55m 39s | More
Exploring popular and obsure metaphors
Metaphorically Speaking
23 Dec, 2024 | 0900 | 55m 39s | More
Exploring popular and obsure metaphors
Metaphorically Speaking
16 Dec, 2024 | 0900 | 55m 38s | More
Exploring popular and obsure metaphors
Metaphorically Speaking
16 Dec, 2024 | 0900 | 55m 38s | More
Exploring popular and obsure metaphors
Metaphorically Speaking
09 Dec, 2024 | 0900 | 55m 38s | More
Exploring popular and obsure metaphors
Metaphorically Speaking
09 Dec, 2024 | 0900 | 55m 38s | More
Exploring popular and obsure metaphors
Metaphorically Speaking
02 Dec, 2024 | 0900 | 55m 39s | More
Exploring popular and obsure metaphors
Metaphorically Speaking
02 Dec, 2024 | 0900 | 55m 39s | More
Exploring popular and obsure metaphors
Metaphorically Speaking
25 Nov, 2024 | 0900 | 55m 38s | More
Exploring popular and obsure metaphors
Metaphorically Speaking
25 Nov, 2024 | 0900 | 55m 38s | More
Exploring popular and obsure metaphors
Metaphorically Speaking
18 Nov, 2024 | 0900 | 55m 39s | More
Exploring popular and obsure metaphors
Metaphorically Speaking
18 Nov, 2024 | 0900 | 55m 39s | More
Exploring popular and obsure metaphors
Metaphorically Speaking
11 Nov, 2024 | 0900 | 55m 39s | More
Exploring popular and obsure metaphors
Metaphorically Speaking
11 Nov, 2024 | 0900 | 55m 39s | More
Exploring popular and obsure metaphors
Metaphorically Speaking
04 Nov, 2024 | 0900 | 55m 39s | More
Exploring popular and obsure metaphors
Metaphorically Speaking
04 Nov, 2024 | 0900 | 55m 39s | More
Exploring popular and obsure metaphors
Metaphorically Speaking
28 Oct, 2024 | 0900 | 55m 39s | More
Exploring popular and obsure metaphors
Metaphorically Speaking
28 Oct, 2024 | 0900 | 55m 39s | More
Exploring popular and obsure metaphors
Metaphorically Speaking
21 Oct, 2024 | 0900 | 55m 39s | More
Exploring popular and obsure metaphors
Metaphorically Speaking
21 Oct, 2024 | 0900 | 55m 39s | More
Exploring popular and obsure metaphors
Metaphorically Speaking
14 Oct, 2024 | 0900 | 55m 37s | More
Exploring popular and obsure metaphors
Metaphorically Speaking
14 Oct, 2024 | 0900 | 55m 37s | More
Exploring popular and obsure metaphors
Metaphorically Speaking
07 Oct, 2024 | 0900 | 55m 38s | More
Exploring popular and obsure metaphors
Metaphorically Speaking
07 Oct, 2024 | 0900 | 55m 38s | More
Exploring popular and obsure metaphors
Metaphorically Speaking
30 Sep, 2024 | 0900 | 55m 37s | More
Exploring popular and obsure metaphors
Metaphorically Speaking
30 Sep, 2024 | 0900 | 55m 37s | More
Exploring popular and obsure metaphors
Metaphorically Speaking
23 Sep, 2024 | 0900 | 55m 37s | More
Exploring popular and obsure metaphors
Metaphorically Speaking
23 Sep, 2024 | 0900 | 55m 37s | More
Exploring popular and obsure metaphors
Metaphorically Speaking
16 Sep, 2024 | 0900 | 55m 39s | More
Exploring popular and obsure metaphors
Metaphorically Speaking
16 Sep, 2024 | 0900 | 55m 39s | More
Exploring popular and obsure metaphors
Metaphorically Speaking
09 Sep, 2024 | 0900 | 55m 39s | More
Exploring popular and obsure metaphors
Metaphorically Speaking
09 Sep, 2024 | 0900 | 55m 39s | More
Exploring popular and obsure metaphors
Metaphorically Speaking
02 Sep, 2024 | 0900 | 55m 38s | More
Exploring popular and obsure metaphors
Metaphorically Speaking
02 Sep, 2024 | 0900 | 55m 38s | More
Exploring popular and obsure metaphors
Metaphorically Speaking
26 Aug, 2024 | 0900 | 55m 38s | More
Exploring popular and obsure metaphors
Metaphorically Speaking
26 Aug, 2024 | 0900 | 55m 38s | More
Exploring popular and obsure metaphors
Metaphorically Speaking
19 Aug, 2024 | 0900 | 55m 39s | More
Exploring popular and obsure metaphors
Metaphorically Speaking
19 Aug, 2024 | 0900 | 55m 39s | More
Exploring popular and obsure metaphors
Metaphorically Speaking
12 Aug, 2024 | 0900 | 55m 38s | More
Exploring popular and obsure metaphors
Metaphorically Speaking
12 Aug, 2024 | 0900 | 55m 38s | More
Exploring popular and obsure metaphors
Metaphorically Speaking
05 Aug, 2024 | 0900 | 55m 38s | More
Exploring popular and obsure metaphors
Metaphorically Speaking
05 Aug, 2024 | 0900 | 55m 38s | More
Exploring popular and obsure metaphors
Metaphorically Speaking
29 Jul, 2024 | 0900 | 55m 40s | More
Exploring popular and obsure metaphors
Metaphorically Speaking
29 Jul, 2024 | 0900 | 55m 40s | More
Exploring popular and obsure metaphors
Metaphorically Speaking
22 Jul, 2024 | 0900 | 55m 39s | More
Exploring popular and obsure metaphors
Metaphorically Speaking
22 Jul, 2024 | 0900 | 55m 39s | More
Exploring popular and obsure metaphors
Metaphorically Speaking
15 Jul, 2024 | 0900 | 55m 39s | More
Exploring popular and obsure metaphors
Metaphorically Speaking
15 Jul, 2024 | 0900 | 55m 39s | More
Exploring popular and obsure metaphors
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