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The Descent

Short CutsSeries 18
Episode 3 of 6

Josie Long present stories about falling space debris and how underpants pushed a woman into a downward spiral. From 2019.

Falling space debris sparks an adventure across continents - and underpants dangling from a tree push a woman into a downward spiral. Josie Long presents short documentaries and adventures in sound about The Descent.

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Produced by Natalie Kestecher

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Series Producer: Eleanor McDowall

A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in March 2019.

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28 minutes

Last on

Thu 22 Apr 202100:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Tue 5 Mar 201915:00
    BBC Radio 4
  • Wed 21 Apr 202118:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 22 Apr 202100:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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    Short documentaries and adventures in sound presented by Josie Long.