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Episode 3
Nick Coleman's struggle to overcome being unable to hear music, as he explains a new treatment for his hearing loss. Read by Sean Foley.
The story of Nick Coleman's struggle to overcome suddenly losing music from his life, and to adjust to a new way of perceiving the world. Today, an unpleasant treatment for hearing loss, and how music defines who we are, are among the themes taken up.
Reader: Sean Foley, actor and comedian, is currently directing the West End production of The Ladykillers.
Abridged by Richard Hamilton
Produced by Elizabeth Allard.
Last on
Thu 24 Nov 2016
02:45
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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- Wed 1 Feb 2012 09:45ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 FM
- Thu 2 Feb 2012 00:30ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
- Wed 23 Nov 2016 14:45ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 24 Nov 2016 02:45ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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