Illuminations
From the lick of flames to the glare of a spotlight – stories finding light in the darkness. Presented by Josie Long. From 2016.
A mysterious character offering to illuminate a course of action, an activist thrust into a glaring spotlight and the dull glow of car tail lights - presenter Josie Long looks for stories featuring illuminations in the darkness.
Featuring the actress and activist Sacheen Littlefeather walking onstage to collect Marlon Brando's oscar, a singing medium and Laura Barton on driving at night.
Series Producer: Eleanor McDowall
A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in July 2016.
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Broadcasts
Tue 12 Jul 201615:00BBC Radio 4- Thu 18 Aug 201623:30BBC Radio 4
- Tue 22 Oct 201911:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 22 Oct 201921:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 25 Oct 202321:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
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