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Josie Long presents short documentaries and audio adventures as the clock slips closer to midnight. In the last Short Cuts on BBC Radio 4, 13 years after the broadcast of our first ever episode 'Misadventures', we listen to radio waves after dark with the Shortwave Collective, tumble into a radio poem alongside a sleeping child, tune into a late night pirate radio station from the early 1960s, and raise a parting glass. At Least Featuring Xelis de Toro Produced by Phil Smith Voice of Nuclear Disarmament With thanks to the British Library Sound Archive, and the family of John Hasted Produced by Jonny Matfin Perhaps at Midnight, When All Boundaries Are Lost Produced by the Shortwave Collective Good Company Featuring Jesse Lawson, Izzy Yon and Femi Oriogun-Williams Produced by Jesse Lawson Curated by Axel Kacoutié, Eleanor McDowall and Andrea Rangecroft Series Producer: Eleanor McDowall Mix by Mike Woolley Executive Producer: Alan Hall A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4

A friendship forged working the land, memories of volcanic eruptions from 800,000 years ago frozen in Antarctica’s ice cores, and the importance of wild, patient gardens. Short documentaries presented by Josie Long that rise up from the earth. Wintering Music by Jules Bradley Produced by Jules Bradley Melt Tones Featuring Dr Dieter Tetzner Produced by Anton Spice Sue’s Garden Featuring Sue Trolle Music by Sóley Produced by Rikke Houd Produced by Andrea Rangecroft Curated by Axel Kacoutié, Eleanor McDowall and Andrea Rangecroft A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4

A criminal defence lawyer finds a surprising new job foisted upon him and a son attempts to recover his joyfulness on a family holiday. Josie Long presents short festive documentaries and merry sonic adventures. Family Yoga Produced by Kit Callin A Conversation with my Mum at Christmas Featuring Rhik Samadder A version of this story first appeared in Rhik Samadder's memoir, I Never Said I Loved You Music by The Enchanted Cinema Produced by Sarah Cuddon Miracle on the George Washington Bridge Produced by Luke Green Santa Calls Featuring Matt Storrs Produced by Talia Augustidis Curated by Axel Kacoutié, Eleanor McDowall and Andrea Rangecroft Series Producer: Eleanor McDowall A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4

Feeding the birds, sharing meals and chaotic menus - Josie Long presents short documentaries and audio adventures about eating together. Bird Feeder Produced by Stella Sims And to Start... Produced by Mae-Li Evans Foodhall Produced by Nadia Mehdi Curated by Axel Kacoutié, Eleanor McDowall and Andrea Rangecroft Series Producer: Eleanor McDowall A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4

Time capsules and yesterday's dreams of tomorrow, Josie Long presents short documentaries and audio adventures exploring lost futures. That’s Merely an Adjective Produced by Zara Karschay Time Play by Chelsea Kigano, Lily Sloane, Lilia Vega, and Emily Shaw Originally made as part of The 24-Hour Radio Race from KCRW's Independent Producer Project Music and sound design by Lily Sloane, with Time Ain't Gonna Make Me Stay by Ed Andrews Special thanks to David Lee Letters Produced by Mika Golubovsky and Sasha Borzenko Featuring Zehnya Feldman and Natasha Zotova Higher Ground Produced by Leila Goldstein Featuring Winda Safitri, Yoppi and Naya Hidayatul Alialna Curated by Axel Kacoutié, Eleanor McDowall and Andrea Rangecroft Produced by Axel Kacoutié A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4

Siren song, lunar eavesdroppers and the gathering dark - Josie Long presents short documentaries about venturing into the night. Siren Song Produced by Kalli Anderson Lunar Eavesdroppers An extract from Space Ham, first broadcast in BBC Radio 3's Between the Ears Produced by Rose de Larrabeiti and Caroline Devine A Whistledown production for BBC Radio 3 Beneath Produced by Sami El-Enany Brücke Featuring Stephen Jenkinson Produced by Phil Smith Curated by Axel Kacoutié, Eleanor McDowall and Andrea Rangecroft Series Producer: Eleanor McDowall A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4

Josie Long presents short documentaries and audio adventures that venture into the forest. Searching for Eden Written, performed and composed by Nyokabi Kariũki Drums - Chris O'Leary Field Recordings taken in Mũrang'a, Kenya The Final Breath Featuring Robin Elms Produced by Kendra Hanna and Max Jungreis Mangroves Featuring Paolo Realpe Produced by Mickal Aranha Curated by Axel Kacoutié, Eleanor McDowall and Andrea Rangecroft Series Producer: Eleanor McDowall A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4

Wishes, wonders, and wisdom. Josie Long presents short documentaries and audio adventures uncovering the power of words. mother-house by produced by Catherine Boulle. Inspired by the guided visualisations accompanying the book 'Motherhood: Is it for me?' by Denise L. Carlini & Ann Davidman. Weird World Whimsy produced and composed by Suzie McCarthy. Featuring actor, teacher and director, Mary Lou Rosato. Interview recording by audio producer Donelle Wederburn in New York City. The piece featured a canoe trip on the Tapiskwan Sipi, which runs through Atikamekw Nehirowisiwok territory in the unceded province of Quebec. Special thanks to Nina Garthwaite, Tom Todoroff, Emily Moulton, Katherina Lindekens and Emma Lehman from Noise Club. Buranbur: a comfort in words by audio maker and producer Suhaar Ali. Featuring the first Somali woman elected to the cabinet, Fadumo Aalin, who talks about her mother and poet Hawo Jibril. Curated by Axel Kacoutié, Eleanor McDowall and Andrea Rangecroft Produced by Axel Kacoutié A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4

Trying to capture a lost homeland on tape, reclaiming urban landscapes through the sound of skateboarding, and the noise that is one of the great equalisers of the world. Short documentaries that ripple through space - presented by Josie Long. Sonic Skateboarding Produced by Alice Boyd and Tom Critchley Featuring Ben Dixon, Tom Critchley, Hannah, Zip and Bleu Music composed by Ben Dixon Nat’s Apartment Written and produced by Emma-Lee Moss Music by Emma-Lee Moss and Nata Lee Hahn Love in the Time of Flatulence Featuring Alison Downham Moore, Noam Osband, Zebulon Osband and Dahlia Osband Written and produced by Noam Osband Produced by Andrea Rangecroft Curated by Axel Kacoutié, Eleanor McDowall and Andrea Rangecroft A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4

Josie Long presents short documentaries against the clock in an episode around time and timing. Dad's Secret Life of Matchmaking Produced by Josephine Anderson Additional sound recording by Christopher Anderson Loose Ends Produced by Jon Tjhia There's Always a Next Time Produced by Steve Urquhart Curated by Axel Kacoutié, Eleanor McDowall and Andrea Rangecroft Series Producer: Eleanor McDowall A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4

Star maps, messages from Earth to the moon and reaching out across distance as Josie Long presents short documentaries about constellations. Star Map Featuring Ferdinand Hauge Leth Music by Kirstine Lindeman Produced by Nanna Hauge Kristensen News to the Moon and Back Recordings courtesy of the NASA archive Produced by Mika Golubovsky The Complaints Department Featuring Evan Gregg and letters from www.dearmisterward.com Produced by Inge Oosterhoff Curated by Axel Kacoutié, Eleanor McDowall and Andrea Rangecroft Series Producer: Eleanor McDowall A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4

A black and white film transformed, searching the sunset for the green flash and a reimagining of red. Josie Long presents a kaleidoscopic collection of short documentaries. Curated by Axel Kacoutié, Eleanor McDowall and Andrea Rangecroft Series Producer: Eleanor McDowall A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4

Josie Long presents short documentaries and audio adventures which emerge from dreams, hidden places and the afterlife. The Dreams (Extract) From Inventions for Radio by Barry Bermange and Delia Derbyshire Originally broadcast on the BBC in 1964 Zero Fixation Points Produced by Nada Smiljanic Location production by Avi Varma Featuring Professor Bridget Anderson and Travis Van Isacker from the University of Bristol The Quiet Violence of Dreams Produced by Kagiso Mnisi Fragments Produced by Eleanor McDowall Curated by Axel Kacoutié and Eleanor McDowall Series Producer: Eleanor McDowall A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4

Evaporating answers, mysterious music and disappearing dialects - Josie Long presents short documentaries about things in danger of becoming lost. Pot-8-Toes Featuring Billy Butler and Wally Scott Originally broadcast in Hold Your Plums on Radio Merseyside A Corner Seat in a Smoker, Facing the Engine Produced by Robin the Fog Echoes of Cockney Produced by James Trice Panchiko Produced by Tom Whalley Curated by Axel Kacoutié and Eleanor McDowall Series Producer: Eleanor McDowall A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4

Life and love. Josie Long presents short documentaries and audio adventures exploring the language of care. Life or Death By Marc Kalani Featuring Cessie Alfonso and Carmeta Albarus author of The Making of Lee Boyd Malvo: The D.C. Sniper. Buzz By Luca Evans Featuring Joules Huang Duze and Smokey Black Additional recording by Aisha Lomax Smokey is a barber based in Brooklyn NY. Joules is a part-time organiser with Jews for Racial and Economic Justice and The LUNAR Collective, a volunteer with the Black Trans Liberation Kitchen, and a community educator for the Early Relationship Abuse Prevention Program. Please listen with headphones. Patient as the Horizon By Tej Adeleye Sarah Long from London Equine Therapy and Astrologer, Psychic Medium and Animal Communicator, Jessica Lanyadoo Curated by Axel Kacoutié and Eleanor McDowall Produced by Axel Kacoutié A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4

In water, on wheels or explained over the phone - Josie Long presents short documentaries about moving our bodies. Field Notes Featuring Hannah Kezema Produced by Jess Shane and Kristine White Instructions for Returning to My Body Gamelan music courtesy of Nusantara Produced by Kia Miakka Natisse The Pink Flamingo Featuring Peter Prijdekker Sound Recording by Edd Kentish Produced by Hunter Charlton and Vicki Carter Curated by Axel Kacoutié and Eleanor McDowall Series Producer: Eleanor McDowall A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4

Two men on different continents share a love of butterflies, a swimming instructor seeks solace in the water and we dive inside an inner landscape. Josie Long presents short documentaries and audio adventures that emerge from the earth, water and sky. Psalm Featuring Emil Blicher Bjerregaard and Mudar Salimeh Inspired by the poem Psalm written by Wisława Szymborska Music by Simon don Eriksen and Gregor Quendel Mix by Lærke Soedring Nielsen Produced by Nanna Hauge Kristensen My Body is of Earth Created by Zara Zimbardo and Lily Sloane With editorial from Keisha "TK" Dutes and sound consultation from Adriene Lilly Finding Freedom in the Water: Gaza’s Swimming Teacher A version of this story first aired on BBC World Service's Outlook in March 2023 ('My Life in Seven Swimming Pools') and in an updated version in April 2024 ('Finding Freedom in the Water: Gaza's Swimming Teacher) presented by Jo Fidgen Sound design by Joel Cox Interpreter Youssef Taha Producer Louise Morris Curated by Axel Kacoutié and Eleanor McDowall Series Producer: Eleanor McDowall A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4

A grand piano slowly climbs the stairs in Glasgow, a man in Brighton keeps finding his upright pianos going missing, a piano decays slowly in the woods while a grandson finds himself thrust into the role of a ship's pianist. Josie Long presents short documentaries and audio adventures with a piano at their heart. Pianos Aren't His Forte Featuring Mark Campbell Produced by Phil Smith Including piano performances from Mark Campbell and Songs Without Words composed by Felix Mendelssohn and performed by Vassily Primakov from the Free Music Archive Piano in the Woods Written and produced by Ross Sutherland Featuring performances from the project Piano in the Woods by the improviser, artist and curator Sam Bailey. You can learn more about the project at pianointhewoods.com Two, Three, Hup Produced by Steve Urquhart Featuring piano performances by Steve Urquhart Series Producer: Eleanor McDowall Curated by Axel Kacoutié and Eleanor McDowall A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4

Chrononormativity, duppies and post-colonial thought. Josie Long presents short documentaries and audio adventures exploring beyond the past, present and futures. Language in the Land of Duppies: Exploring the origins of Jamaican folklore as a gateway to understanding the legacy of slavery on the island. Produced by Laura Carty Special thanks to Alexander Powell, Carmen Johnson, Natalia Downer, Kandice Thompson and Jean Smart. All my friends are turning into Stars Written and performed by David Amber Devereux With Dr Matthew Temple, Research Fellow, Universidad Diego Portales Additional voices by Lou Sutcliffe and Alessa Catterall Featuring quotes from De Profundus by Oscar Wilde, Mrs Dalloway by Virginia Woolf, and In A Queer Time And Place by Jack Halberstam Interjections on the future: There is not currently any obvious path to reconstructing a popular faith in political, economic and even some social institutions but while it might not always feel like it today, the unwinding of colonial modernity is underway and accelerating. Produced by composer and researcher, Sara Rahman. Featuring psychiatrist Isabel Valli and writers and artists Fer Boyd and Maedeline Stack. Curated by Axel Kacoutié, Eleanor McDowall and Andrea Rangecroft Produced by Axel Kacoutié A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4

Word spirits, back rooms and a reply all-pocalypse - Josie Long presents short documentaries that emerge from the internet. Word Spirits With thanks to Caroline Hesse, Donovan McGrath, Mary Dolejsi, Nicole Reinsch, Nalini Kumari, Zen Priest & Buddhist Scholar John Stevens (for permission to include his Classical Aikido Kototama Chant), and Critical Sound Explorer & Artist Matt Parker (for permission to include excerpts from The People's Cloud / Field Recordings of Internet Data Centres): https://www.earthkeptwarm.com Additional mixing by Maitreya Produced by HJ Radia The Back Rooms Produced by Mae-Li Evans The Bello Tolls for Thee Produced by Nadia Mehdi Curated by Axel Kacoutié, Eleanor McDowall and Andrea Rangecroft Series Producer: Eleanor McDowall A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4