Episode 3
Nick Coleman's struggle to overcome being unable to hear music, as he explains a new treatment for his hearing loss. Read by Sean Foley.
The story of Nick Coleman's struggle to overcome suddenly losing music from his life, and to adjust to a new way of perceiving the world. Today, an unpleasant treatment for hearing loss, and how music defines who we are, are among the themes taken up.
Reader: Sean Foley, actor and comedian, is currently directing the West End production of The Ladykillers.
Abridged by Richard Hamilton
Produced by Elizabeth Allard.
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Wed 1 Feb 201209:45BBC Radio 4 FM- Thu 2 Feb 201200:30BBC Radio 4
- Wed 23 Nov 201614:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 24 Nov 201602:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
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