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Darkness Made Visible
Rebecca Stott explores the power of our ancient and deep-rooted dread of darkness.
As warnings are sounded of possible power cuts and lights going out this winter, Rebecca Stott reflects on our relationship with darkness.
She looks at how our ancestors experienced the dark and our enduring fascination with celebrating the dark season of winter.
Producer: Adele Armstrong
Sound: Peter Bosher
Production coordinator: Iona Hammond
Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith
Last on
Sun 30 Oct 202208:48
BBC Radio 4
Broadcasts
- Fri 28 Oct 202220:50BBC Radio 4
- Sun 30 Oct 202208:48BBC Radio 4
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