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The Pretenders

Short Cuts Series 11
Episode 2 of 6

Josie Long presents stories of those pretending to be someone they're not – from undercover cops to artists. From 2017.

Josie Long presents stories of those who have pretended to be someone they're not. From an undercover cop to stars of the art world caught in an elaborate fiction.

The features in this programme are:

The Connor Brothers
Featuring James Golding, Mike Snelle and Marion Harris
Produced by Jodie Taylor

Wife of a Terrorist
Featuring Miss L
A version of this story first appeared in the essay collection, The Good Immigrant.

Undercover
Featuring Ron Stallworth
Produced by Claire Crofton

Series Producer: Eleanor McDowall

A Falling Tree production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 first broadcast in 2017. .

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30 minutes

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Thu 4 Jun 2020 00:30
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  • Tue 28 Feb 2017 15:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Wed 3 Jun 2020 18:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 4 Jun 2020 00:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra

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