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Nocturne

Short CutsSeries 19
Episode 4 of 6

Josie Long presents stories about after darkness falls, from nocturnal journeys to a late-night turf fire tale. From 2019.

Josie Long presents short documentaries and adventures in sound about what happens after darkness falls. From Mark Thomas's childhood nocturnal journeys to a late-night story told in the glow of a turf fire.

The Little Nuneen
Featuring Gerald O'Brien
Produced by Regan Hutchins

Escape
Featuring Mark Thomas
Produced by Sarah Cuddon

The Poem Explains Nothing
Featuring Peter Beverley
Produced by Peilin Li

Production team: Andrea Rangecroft and Alia Cassam
Series Producer: Eleanor McDowall

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

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28 minutes

Last on

Thu 3 Jun 202100:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Broadcasts

  • Tue 11 Jun 201915:00
    BBC Radio 4
  • Wed 31 Jul 201923:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Wed 2 Jun 202118:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 3 Jun 202100:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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    Short documentaries and adventures in sound presented by Josie Long.