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Short Cuts: Series 9: Illuminations

Illuminations

Series 9

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Josie Long looks for light in the darkness and illumination.  From 2016.

From the lick of flames to the glare of a spotlight – stories finding light in the darkness. Presented by Josie Long.  From 2016.

A mysterious character offering to illuminate a course of action, an activist thrust into a glaring spotlight and the dull glow of car tail lights -  presenter Josie Long looks for stories featuring illuminations in the darkness.

Featuring the actress and activist Sacheen Littlefeather walking onstage to collect Marlon Brando's oscar, a singing medium and Laura Barton on driving at night.

Series Producer: Eleanor McDowall

A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in July 2016.

Short Cuts: Series 9

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