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Beginnings

Short Cuts Series 16
Episode 2 of 6

Josie Long presents stories about creating something out of nothing, with fresh starts and the beginning of the end. From 2018.

Josie Long presents short documentaries about creating something out of nothing, fresh starts and the beginning of the end.

From a band that existed before they'd ever met each other to the new beginnings which bring sweet, if painful, endings in a relationship between a mother and daughter.

The Dandelion Adventure
Produced by Geoff Bird

Good Year for the Roses
Produced by Sophie Townsend

Meteor Shower
Produced by Nanna Hauge Kristensen

Series Producer: Eleanor McDowall

A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast on May 2018.

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28 minutes

Last on

Thu 21 Jan 2021 00:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Broadcasts

  • Tue 29 May 2018 15:00
    BBC Radio 4
  • Wed 8 Aug 2018 16:00
    BBC Radio 4
  • Mon 13 Aug 2018 00:15
    BBC Radio 4
  • Wed 20 Jan 2021 18:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 21 Jan 2021 00:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Short Cuts

    Short documentaries and adventures in sound presented by Josie Long.