People Fixing The World - The joy of walking

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How something as simple as a walk can improve our wellbeing, sharpen our thinking and bring communities closer together. We try out an innovative walking map of the UK on a journey through London, then head to the United States and Hungary, where doctors are leading walks to build stronger relationships with their patients.

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Presenter: Myra Anubi
Producer/reporter: Claire Bates
Hungary reporter: Jakab Thorpe
Executive Producer: Richard Kenny
Editor: Jon Bithrey
Sound mix: Hal Haines

(Image: Members of Walk With a Doc in Veszprém, Hungary, credit Dr Borbala Stern)

Published on Tuesday, 6th October 2026.

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