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Illuminations

Episode 4 of 6

From the lick of flames to the glare of a spotlight – stories finding light in the darkness. Presented by Josie Long. From 2016.

A mysterious character offering to illuminate a course of action, an activist thrust into a glaring spotlight and the dull glow of car tail lights - presenter Josie Long looks for stories featuring illuminations in the darkness.

Featuring the actress and activist Sacheen Littlefeather walking onstage to collect Marlon Brando's oscar, a singing medium and Laura Barton on driving at night.

Series Producer: Eleanor McDowall

A Falling Tree production for Â鶹Éç Radio 4, first broadcast in July 2016.

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30 minutes

Last on

Wed 25 Oct 2023 21:00

Broadcasts

  • Tue 12 Jul 2016 15:00
  • Thu 18 Aug 2016 23:30
  • Tue 22 Oct 2019 11:00
  • Tue 22 Oct 2019 21:00
  • Wed 25 Oct 2023 21:00

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