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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.

15 minutes

Broadcasts

  • Wed 1 Feb 2012 09:45
  • Thu 2 Feb 2012 00:30
  • Wed 23 Nov 2016 14:45
  • Thu 24 Nov 2016 02:45

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