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Short Cuts: Series 11: So It Goes

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Josie Long presents radio adventures inspired by Kurt Vonnegut.

Josie Long presents stories in the spirit of Kurt Vonnegut, from strange travel suggestions to kindness in a library. From 2017.

"We are here to help each other get through this thing, whatever it is."

Josie Long presents short documentaries and radio adventures in the spirit of Kurt Vonnegut, shortly before the tenth anniversary of his death - from peculiar travel suggestions to the kindness contained in a library. The writer Joe Dunthorne also engages Vonnegut in a dialogue, inspired by God Bless You, Dr. Kevorkian.

We are here to help each other get through this thing, whatever it is. 
Produced by Phil Smith

Peculiar travel suggestions are dancing lessons from God
Featuring Roger Haworth, Evan Doorbell and Mark Bernay
Produced by Cicely Fell

Reporter on the Afterlife
Featuring Joe Dunthorne and Kurt Vonnegut

Series Producer: Eleanor McDowall

AFalling Tree production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in March 2017.

Short Cuts: Series 11

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

Short documentaries and adventures in sound presented by Josie Long

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