Two men on different continents share a love of butterflies, a swimming instructor seeks solace in the water and we dive inside an inner landscape. Josie Long presents short documentaries and audio adventures that emerge from the earth, water and sky.

Psalm Featuring Emil Blicher Bjerregaard and Mudar Salimeh Inspired by the poem Psalm written by Wisława Szymborska Music by Simon don Eriksen and Gregor Quendel Mix by Lærke Soedring Nielsen Produced by Nanna Hauge Kristensen

My Body is of Earth Created by Zara Zimbardo and Lily Sloane With editorial support from Keisha "TK" Dutes and sound consultation from Adriene Lilly

Finding Freedom in the Water: Gaza’s Swimming Teacher A version of this story first aired on BBC World Service's Outlook in March 2023 ('My Life in Seven Swimming Pools') and in an updated version in April 2024 ('Finding Freedom in the Water: Gaza's Swimming Teacher) presented by Jo Fidgen Sound design by Joel Cox Interpreter Youssef Taha Producer Louise Morris

Curated by Axel Kacoutié and Eleanor McDowall Series Producer: Eleanor McDowall

A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4

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