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Jan 2024
29m 51s

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Bbc Radio 4
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The moment of time before a camera shutter closes, a symphony of ums reveals a partner's untruths, and two women linked by a phantom thread reflect on their changing bodies. Josie Long presents even shorter short documentaries.

Is This An Image? Produced by Jon Tjhia

Death from Above Written and read by Joe Dunthorne

Body of Work Featuring the voices of writer Marleen Kruithof and cinematographer Babette Mangolte Music by Nicola Mecca Produced by Georgia Walker

What's in an Um? Produced by Talia Augustidis

Charon Composed, produced and performed by Jamie Payne

Curated by Axel Kacoutié, Eleanor McDowall and Andrea Rangecroft Series Producer: Eleanor McDowall A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4

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