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Sep 2021
29m 33s

Repetition

Bbc Radio 4
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Short documentaries about repetition with Josie Long. 195 ways to thank someone for their letter, avoiding getting stuck in a thought loop and a tender exchange over breakfast.

Thanks For Your Letter Written and read by Joe Dunthorne

Meditation Produced by Ellie Lightfoot and Miles Mercer

Checking One's Levels Produced by Talia Augustidis

Curatorial team: Alia Cassam and Andrea Rangecroft Series Producer: Eleanor McDowall Executive Producer: Axel Kacoutié A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4

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