Mary Oliver
Josie Long presents stories inspired by poet Mary Oliver, from a meditation on seasons to an exploration of wanting. From 2019.
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
- Mary Oliver
Josie Long heads out alone into nature to present short documentaries and adventures in sound inspired by the poet Mary Oliver. From a meditation on the seasons amid the changing climate, to an exploration of wanting with Laura Barton.
Wild and Precious
Featuring Laura Barton
Mary Oliver - Listening to the World (edited extract)
Interview by Krista Tippett
This interview was originally produced for The On Being Project
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To Fail as a Witness
Featuring Anne Fosburg
Produced by Ariana Martinez
Special thanks to Anne Fosburg and collaborator Mitchell Johnson for the early correspondence that motivated this work.
Production Team: Andrea Rangecroft and Alia Cassam
Series Producer: Eleanor McDowall
A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in September 2019.
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Tue 10 Sep 201915:00BBC Radio 4- Sun 9 May 202121:30BBC Radio 4
- Wed 21 Jul 202118:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 22 Jul 202100:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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