Episode 4
Nick Coleman's struggle to adjust to hearing loss, as he recalls the soundtrack to his first teen crush. Read by Sean Foley.
Nick Coleman's account of struggling to overcome losing his ability to hear music and how he has reconsidered the complex relationship we all have with music. Today, the soundtrack to his first teenage crush is revisited.
Nick Coleman grew up in the Fens. He has written about music throughout his career as a journalist for titles including NME, Time Out, the Independent and Independent on Sunday, The Times and The Wire.
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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Thu 2 Feb 201209:45BBC Radio 4 FM- Fri 3 Feb 201200:30BBC Radio 4
- Thu 24 Nov 201614:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 25 Nov 201602:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
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