<p>Stephen Spencer has set his daughter's stories to music. What started as something he posted for his few followers has turned into a social media sensation, with fans around the world left smiling, laughing or even crying by the catchy tunes and often bizarre lyrics. </p><p>Also: how a chance conversation between two women on a train led to one donating her eggs so the other could have a baby. When Anita revealed her fertility issues, Ginny instantly offered to help.</p><p>A surgeon who successfully operated on a patient hundreds of kilometres away says it opens up new possibilities for people around the world. He was able to remotely control a surgical robot in real time, thanks to advances in technology.</p><p>In Singapore, medical students are learning to be more compassionate doctors by studying poetry. Those behind the course say it helps the students to understand nuance in how patients are feeling.</p><p>Plus are dogs that howl along to music actually singing, and how a sly fox accidentally made a transatlantic voyage.</p><p>Our weekly collection of inspiring, uplifting and happy news from around the world.</p><p>Presenter:  Holly Gibbs. Music composed by Iona Hampson.</p>

Global News Podcast

BBC World Service

The Happy Pod: Turning my toddler's tales into tunes

MAR 14, 202627 MIN
Global News Podcast

The Happy Pod: Turning my toddler's tales into tunes

MAR 14, 202627 MIN

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<p>Stephen Spencer has set his daughter's stories to music. What started as something he posted for his few followers has turned into a social media sensation, with fans around the world left smiling, laughing or even crying by the catchy tunes and often bizarre lyrics. </p><p>Also: how a chance conversation between two women on a train led to one donating her eggs so the other could have a baby. When Anita revealed her fertility issues, Ginny instantly offered to help.</p><p>A surgeon who successfully operated on a patient hundreds of kilometres away says it opens up new possibilities for people around the world. He was able to remotely control a surgical robot in real time, thanks to advances in technology.</p><p>In Singapore, medical students are learning to be more compassionate doctors by studying poetry. Those behind the course say it helps the students to understand nuance in how patients are feeling.</p><p>Plus are dogs that howl along to music actually singing, and how a sly fox accidentally made a transatlantic voyage.</p><p>Our weekly collection of inspiring, uplifting and happy news from around the world.</p><p>Presenter: Holly Gibbs. Music composed by Iona Hampson.</p>