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Oct 2014

28m 33s

After Dark

About this episode

Josie Long presents tales of blackouts, late nights and bedtime stories.

Love found after a blackout, telephone counselling for bereaved rock star managers and erotica for the elderly.

Series Producer: Eleanor McDowall

A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in October 2014.

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