
The History Podcast
Half-Life
6. Tranquility
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14 May 2025
29 minutes
Available for over a year
After the war, Joe's great-grandfather attempts to build a new life in the United States where his mental health begins to deteriorate.
Written and presented by Joe Dunthorne
Produced by Eleanor McDowall
Music by Jeremy Warmsley
Mixing engineer, Mike Woolley
Story consultant, Sarah Geis
Executive producer, Alan Hall
A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4



