Earth, Water, Sky

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