An invitation to wander out into the darkness, an actor who discovers she's been killed off in real life and a late night wander into the Icelandic night. Josie Long hears tales of the witching hour as she ventures out for a midnight walk in the woods.

Series Producer: Eleanor McDowall
A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4. Published on October 31, 2016.

The Witching Hour

Josie Long hears stories of what can be found as we lose ourselves - from disappearing into anonymous environments to confronting existential threats.

Series Producer: Eleanor McDowall
A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4. Published on November 7, 2016.

Losing Yourself

Josie Long explores uncertain territory - from a micronation to the porous borders between dreams and reality.

We hear from Prince Michael of Sealand, the head of state in an unrecognised micronation that sits in the North Sea, and the doctor who's documenting the dreams of the dying.

Series Producer: Eleanor McDowall
A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4. Published on November 14, 2016.

Borderlands

Finding your voice, life or death conversations and seeking anonymity - Josie Long explores the power of the human voice. From losing yourself in a crowd of others to the medium who finds herself conversing with a murderer.

Series Producer: Eleanor McDowall
A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4. Published on November 21, 2016.

Josie Long hears stories of dreamers - from the search for utopia to striving to transform into the writer Barbara Cartland.

Series Producer: Eleanor McDowall
A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4. Published on November 28, 2016.

The Dreamers

Josie Long presents short documentaries on things drawing to a close - from stories captured, bottled and buried over time, to reflections at the end of a life well-lived.

Series Producer: Eleanor McDowall
A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4. Published on December 5, 2016.

The End of the Story

Josie Long’s showcase for delightful and adventurous short documentaries. Each week join Josie as she dives into a world of true stories, brief encounters, radio adventures and found sound. Originally broadcast on BBC Radio 4.

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