Josie Long presents short documentaries and audio adventures as the clock slips closer to midnight.
In the last Short Cuts on BBC Radio 4, 13 years after the broadcast of our first ever episode 'Misadventures', we listen to radio waves after dark with the Shortwave Collective, tumble into a radio poem alongside a sleeping child, tune into a late night pirate radio station from the early 1960s, and raise a parting glass.
At Least
Featuring Xelis de Toro
Produced by Phil Smith
Voice of Nuclear Disarmament
With thanks to the British Library Sound Archive, and the family of John Hasted
Produced by Jonny Matfin
Perhaps at Midnight, When All Boundaries Are Lost
Produced by the Shortwave Collective
Good Company
Featuring Jesse Lawson, Izzy Yon and Femi Oriogun-Williams
Produced by Jesse Lawson
Curated by Axel Kacoutié, Eleanor McDowall and Andrea Rangecroft
Series Producer: Eleanor McDowall
Mix by Mike Woolley
Executive Producer: Alan Hall
A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4
29 Dec 2024
Earth
A friendship forged working the land, memories of volcanic eruptions from 800,000 years ago frozen in Antarctica’s ice cores, and the importance of wild, patient gardens. Short documentaries presented by Josie Long that rise up from the earth.
Wintering
Music by Jules Bradley
Produced by Jules Bradley
Melt Tones
Featuring Dr Dieter Tetzner
Produced by Anton Spice
Sue’s Garden
Featuring Sue Trolle
Music by Sóley
Produced by Rikke Houd
Produced by Andrea Rangecroft
Curated by Axel Kacoutié, Eleanor McDowall and Andrea Rangecroft
A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4
24 Dec 2024
Merry Christmas
A criminal defence lawyer finds a surprising new job foisted upon him and a son attempts to recover his joyfulness on a family holiday. Josie Long presents short festive documentaries and merry sonic adventures.
Family Yoga
Produced by Kit Callin
A Conversation with my Mum at Christmas
Featuring Rhik Samadder
A version of this story first appeared in Rhik Samadder's memoir, I Never Said I Loved You
Music by The Enchanted Cinema
Produced by Sarah Cuddon
Miracle on the George Washington Bridge
Produced by Luke Green
Santa Calls
Featuring Matt Storrs
Produced by Talia Augustidis
Curated by Axel Kacoutié, Eleanor McDowall and Andrea Rangecroft
Series Producer: Eleanor McDowall
A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4
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130 ratings
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