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Encounters With Old Texts

Episode 5 of 7

Josie Long presents short documentaries and adventures in sound inspired by encounters with old texts. From March 2020.

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, a cryptic crossword, personal ads and the work of Dylan Thomas inspire new short documentaries and adventures in sound presented by Josie Long.

Poem for October
Featuring Terry Jones
Produced by Sarah Cuddon

Slow Burn Seeking
Featuring Casey Orozco-Poore
Produced by Ariana Martinez

Maslow
Produced by James T. Green

Relics
Featuring John-Luke Roberts

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

A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in March 2020.

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28 minutes

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Wed 21 Feb 202421:00

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  • Tue 17 Mar 202015:00
  • Wed 6 Oct 202118:30
  • Thu 7 Oct 202100:30
  • Wed 21 Feb 202421:00

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