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Short CutsSeries 7
Episode 5 of 6

The dangers of rock ‘n roll, a lullaby and a haunting symphony - Josie Long listens to tales of music and memory. From 2015.

Josie Long hears stories of music and memory. From a song that proves your parents right - rock 'n roll really will lead you down a dangerous path - to the symphony that haunted one man's dreams for decades.

Featuring:

96 Tears
Feat. Anthony Bourdain
Produced by Ann Heppermann, Kara Oehler and Rick Moody

Piano Man
Feat. Barry Colson
Produced by Sindre Leganger

The Stage
Feat. Grace Savage
Produced by Hana Walker-Brown

Lullaby
Feat. Colin Dexter
Produced by Phil Smith

Dream Symphony
Feat. Stuart Sharp
Produced by Olivia Humphreys with Jodie Taylor

Series Producer: Eleanor McDowall

A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in May 2015.

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30 minutes

Last on

Wed 12 Jul 202321:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Tue 5 May 201515:00
    BBC Radio 4
  • Mon 17 Aug 201523:00
    BBC Radio 4
  • Wed 12 Jul 202321:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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