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A writer wonders if she has been cursed by the comedian Stewart Lee, a man builds his home beside an active volcano, and the story of a clothes peg and it's strange, romantic power.
Josie Long presents short documentaries and audio adventures about luck, superstition and surrendering to chaos.
Sandwiches Featuring Laura Barton and Stewart Lee
Kilauea Featuring Gary Sleik Produced by Thomas Phillips
Lucky 7 Featuring Richard O'Neill
Photo credit: Gary Sleik ("Photo taken February 11, 2017 at 7: 48 a.m. about 7 km west of my home, on my morning walk to see where the lava was flowing on the surface. I was able to see these flows from my bed at night, more comfortable for me than most people I'm sure.")
Curated by Alia Cassam and Andrea Rangecroft Series Producer: Eleanor McDowall Executive Producer: Axel Kacoutié A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4
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