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Short Cuts: Series 15: The Answer

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Josie Long hears stories of seeking an answer.

Josie Long presents stories of the quest for resolution, seeking answers from Elgar, Pierce Brosnan and a young son. From 2018.

Josie Long presents short documentaries and stories about the quest for resolution. Years spent in search of a solution to Elgar's Enigma, an adult seeks an answer to a childhood letter and a mother records her young son's responses.

The Being Sound
Produced by Stephanie Rowden

Get Pierced
Produced by Duncan Cowles

Counter Melody
Featuring Bob Padgett (who runs the website The Enigma Theme Unmasked)
Produced by Daniel Estrin, Jessi Carrier, Steven Jackson and Nick van der Kolk.

Series Producer: Eleanor McDowall

A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in March 2018.

Short Cuts: Series 15

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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