Episode 4

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19th Jul 2024

A Bunch of Guys About to Turn Blue

In the fourth of our Footsteps on the Moon series, it is 1969. Tension is high in Nasa’s Mission Control room in Houston, USA, as Apollo 11’s Lunar Module attempts to land on the moon.

Written by Jessica Riches, performed by Stephen Fry. Hosted by Robbie Stamp. Sound editor Will Jacob.

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