Short Cuts
BBC Radio 4
Short documentaries and adventures in sound presented by Josie Long.
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In Time
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09/03/24 • 29 min
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
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New Word Order
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07/25/23 • 29 min
Made up, mixed or invented. Josie Long presents not-so-long-radio sound paintings melting how we use words to make space for who we want to be.
A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening Produced by Darragh Amelia Featuring June Katz, Patricia Hirsch, poet Xiao Yue Shan, photographer Anna Francesca Jennings and historian Alma Simba.
The Magic of Waves Produced by Ève-Marie Bouché
Remember There Is More Produced by Tej Adeleye Featuring activist Ngozi Alston, creator of the term Neuroexpansive; Dr Nick Walker, creator of Neuroqueer theory; Dr Ned Hallowell; Dr Keri Opai; Matana Roberts; Aiyanna Goodfellow, founder of Neuromancers and “a darling spook, writer, ghost whisperer, and friend".
Produced by Axel Kacoutié Curated by Axel Kacoutié, Eleanor McDowall and Andrea Rangecroft A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4
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Expression
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12/13/22 • 28 min
The secret language between partners, the melody of the voice, laughter from your belly and permission to scream - Josie long presents short visceral documentaries about how we express ourselves.
Belly Laugh Featuring the voices of Jane Watson, Jean Mcglashen and Sue Relf with her husband Willy, and the laughter yoga session run by Brighton Laughter Club. Produced by Jodie Taylor
AAAAH! Produced by Jesse Lawson
Anatomy of a Voice Produced by Ellie Lightfoot and Spencer Fox
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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Call Me
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03/10/20 • 29 min
Wrong numbers that make the right connections and the comforting voices of strangers - Josie Long presents short documentaries and adventures in sound about phones.
Monitoring Produced by Mark Vernon
The Phoneline Made by Jodie Taylor, producer at Fat Rat Films This documentary featured recreated calls, all calls to NACOA’s helpline remain absolutely confidential.
Please Hold Produced by James T. Green Originally made for the podcast u+1f60c
A 6 instead of a 9 Featuring Kasey Bergh and Henry Glendening Produced by Claire Crofton
Production Team: Andrea Rangecroft and Alia Cassam Series Producer: Eleanor McDowall
A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in March 2020.
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Earth, Water, Sky
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05/07/24 • 29 min
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 support 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
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Intimacies
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11/29/22 • 29 min
A writer discovers his digital double, the story behind a name and an erotic invitation - short documentaries about the intimate relationships between us. Presented by Josie Long.
The Double Written and read by Joe Dunthorne A version of this story first appeared in the London Review of Books
Intimacy Produced by Kristina Loring
A Name That Sounds Pretty Produced by Erisa Apantaku
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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The Outside
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06/16/20 • 30 min
Lying on your back and gazing at the stars in Australia, viewing the world through the eyes of a little dog and venturing outside your home - Josie Long presents short documentaries and adventures in sound about the outside world.
Emu in the Sky Featuring Krystal DeNapoli Produced by Krystal DeNapoli, Michelle Macklem, and Zoe Tennant
Paws for Thought (featuring Little Oblong) Produced by Phil Smith
The Outside Produced by Hana Walker-Brown
Production team: Andrea Rangecroft and Alia Cassam Series Producer: Eleanor McDowall
A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in June 2020.
The Trip
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10/22/13 • 29 min
Josie Long goes on a series of unusual journeys as she presents a sequence of mini documentaries about adventurous trips.
From searching for teenage misadventure through to finding yourself, we travel from the British seaside to the freezing landscape of Minnesota altering minds and bodies along the way.
Frank Education Feat. Philip Bill Bruckner Prod. Hana Walker-Brown
St Audries Feat. Margaret Pepper Prod. Olivia Humphreys
My Father Takes a Vacation Prod. Martin Johnson
Cold in Minnesota Originally broadcast on the Unfictional Podcast Prod. Bob Carlson
Series producer: Eleanor McDowall
A Falling Tree Production for BBC Radio 4.
Echoes
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10/03/23 • 29 min
A simple object offers comfort and connection to a grandmother and a long line of Indian women; a wife uncovers the fingerprints her husband left on their world and with them, the microscopic details of grief; and an Urdu language lesson between a father and daughter reveals cultural loss and the father's longing to belong. Josie Long presents short documentaries that reverberate through time.
Silver Cup: A Female Grammar Written and produced by HJ Radia With thanks to Laura Barton In loving memory of J.K Dave (1956-2023)
Fingerprints and Lightbulbs Written and produced by Amanda Priestley
22 Words Featuring Safwat Saleem and his daughter Produced by Safwat Saleem
Produced by Andrea Rangecroft Curated by Axel Kacoutié, Eleanor McDowall and Andrea Rangecroft A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4
Dreaming
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05/26/20 • 29 min
Josie Long presents short documentaries and adventures in sound about dreaming and the imagination.
Dive into an astronaut's dreamscape, take an audio drawing lesson with Ebony Flowers and listen to Ursula Le Guin explore world-building.
The Astronaut's Dream
Feat. Helen Sharman Produced by Edward Prosser Music by Kevin MacLeod Originally created for the Royal Institution
Self Portrait in Outer Space
Feat. Ebony Flowers Produced by Jess Shane Music by Chad Crouch and Abby Swidler
Ursula Le Guin
Interviewed on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour Originally broadcast in 1990
Evin and Ian
Produced by Georgia Moodie
Production Team: Andrea Rangecroft and Alia Cassam Series Producer: Eleanor McDowall
A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in May 2020.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Short Cuts have?
Short Cuts currently has 246 episodes available.
What topics does Short Cuts cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Personal Journals and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Short Cuts?
The episode title 'In Time' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Short Cuts?
The average episode length on Short Cuts is 29 minutes.
How often are episodes of Short Cuts released?
Episodes of Short Cuts are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Short Cuts?
The first episode of Short Cuts was released on May 28, 2013.
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