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Jul 2024
44m 37s

The ‘other person' | Dangerous Memories ...

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As Huey’s dependence on Anne grows, she becomes increasingly isolated from the outside world. Until, after a series of events over the summer of 2014, the police turn up and start to investigate. 


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Reporter: Grace Hughes-Hallett


Producer: Gary Marshall


Additional reporting and production: Imogen Harper


Sound design and original composition: Tom Kinsella


Theme music: Far Gone (Don’t Leave) by Pictish Trail


Podcast artwork: Lola Williams


Commissioning editor: Basia Cummings


Executive producer: Ceri Thomas


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