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A Point of View: Darkness Made Visible

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Darkness Made Visible

BBC Radio 4 - A Point of View, Darkness Made Visible

Rebecca Stott reflects on our relationship with darkness, past and present.

Rebecca Stott explores the power of our ancient and deep-rooted dread of darkness.

As warnings are sounded of possible power cuts and lights going out this winter, Rebecca Stott reflects on our relationship with darkness. 

She looks at how our ancestors experienced the dark and our enduring fascination with celebrating the dark season of winter. 

Producer: Adele Armstrong 
Sound: Peter Bosher
Production coordinator: Iona Hammond
Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith

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