How One Becomes Lonely

Luke Sutherland's tale of lost love, cowardice and connection in an online world.

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012022050820230327 (R4)From the comfort of his Perthshire home, 81-year-old Archie Devine dips into the incel community online as he remembers the time he let true love slip through his fingers. Novelist and musician Luke Sutherland's immersive tale of cowardice, courage and connection tackles the perpetual struggle to make sense of an ever-changing world.
022022051520230328 (R4)Novelist and musician Luke Sutherland's immersive tale of cowardice, courage and connection tackles the perpetual struggle to make sense of an ever-changing world. From the comfort of his Perthshire home, 81-year old Archie Devine dips into the murkier corners of the internet as he remembers the time he let true love slip through his fingers.

Archie's friends grow worried as he makes connections online with characters from the incel community.

Words and music by Luke Sutherland

Read by Cal MacAninch and Reuben Joseph

Produced by Eilidh McCreadie

As Archie casts his mind back to great love Nadine, his friends grow concerned.

032022052220230329 (R4)Novelist and musician Luke Sutherland's immersive tale of cowardice, courage and connection tackles the perpetual struggle to make sense of an ever-changing world. From the comfort of his Perthshire home, 81-year old Archie Devine dips into the murkier corners of the internet as he remembers the time he let true love slip through his fingers.

Archie is determined to track down first love, Nadine, in spite of the misgivings of his housemate Paulie, who remembers how the romance ended.

Words and music by Luke Sutherland

Read by Cal MacAninch

Produced by Eilidh McCreadie

As Archie's letter to lost love Nadine takes shape, he remembers the end of their romance.

042022052920230330 (R4)Novelist and musician Luke Sutherland's immersive tale of cowardice, courage and connection tackles the perpetual struggle to make sense of an ever-changing world. From the comfort of his Perthshire home, 81-year old Archie Devine dips into the murkier corners of the internet as he remembers the time he let true love slip through his fingers.

As Archie remembers the bitter end of his relationship with Nadine, his online correspondence with credence takes a dark turn.

Words and music by Luke Sutherland

Read by Cal MacAninch and Reuben Joseph

Produced by Eilidh McCreadie

Archie remembers the bitter end of his relationship with Nadine.

052022060520230331 (R4)Novelist and musician Luke Sutherland's immersive tale of cowardice, courage and connection tackles the perpetual struggle to make sense of an ever-changing world. From the comfort of his Perthshire home, 81-year old Archie Devine dips into the murkier corners of the internet as he remembers the time he let true love slip through his fingers.

Archie has had a blazing row with 'credence' after his friend revealed the depths of his online misogyny. Despite the setback Archie remains determined to track down his lost love.

Words and music by Luke Sutherland

Read by Cal MacAninch

Produced by Eilidh McCreadie

Archie is left reeling after a bitter bust-up with 'credence' over his friend's misogyny.