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The History Podcast, Half-Life, 6. Tranquility

The History Podcast

Half-Life

6. Tranquility

May 14, 2025

29 minutes

Available for over a year

After the war, Joe's great-grandfather attempts to build a new life in the United States where his mental health begins to deteriorate.

Written and presented by Joe Dunthorne

Produced by Eleanor McDowall

Music by Jeremy Warmsley

Mixing engineer, Mike Woolley

Story consultant, Sarah Geis

Executive producer, Alan Hall

A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4