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The Answer

Short Cuts Series 15
Episode 6 of 8

Josie Long presents stories of the quest for resolution, seeking answers from Elgar, Pierce Brosnan and a young son. From 2018.

Josie Long presents short documentaries and stories about the quest for resolution. Years spent in search of a solution to Elgar's Enigma, an adult seeks an answer to a childhood letter and a mother records her young son's responses.

The Being Sound
Produced by Stephanie Rowden

Get Pierced
Produced by Duncan Cowles

Counter Melody
Featuring Bob Padgett (who runs the website The Enigma Theme Unmasked)
Produced by Daniel Estrin, Jessi Carrier, Steven Jackson and Nick van der Kolk.

Series Producer: Eleanor McDowall

A Falling Tree production for Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Radio 4 first broadcast in March 2018.

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30 minutes

Last on

Thu 17 Dec 2020 00:30
Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Radio 4 Extra

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  • Tue 20 Mar 2018 15:00
    Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Radio 4
  • Wed 16 Dec 2020 18:30
    Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 17 Dec 2020 00:30
    Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Radio 4 Extra

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