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Radio 4,08 May 2026,14 mins

The Circle

Short Works

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A specially-commissioned story by Joel Morris for anyone who’s ever formed a school band – or has listened to one. Jed and Brady have found a cow shed, a cymbal on a rope and a plate of old ketchup, but they still haven’t found the magic. And Spatch can’t play, has no kit and, even worse, isn’t actually there. But maybe aliens can help? Read by Mathew Baynton Producer: David Tyler A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4

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