Josie Long presents a selection of short documentaries about communication - messages that could break your heart, rescue you from a fight or save you from a long stay in jail.The writer Glenn Patterson explains why sometimes we should ignore the writing on the wall, and musician Tom Robinson describes the unlikely message he sent at a time when he was in a lot of trouble.Stories of last words, lost love and lights being knocked out.The items featured in the programme are:Guess Who
Found sound from the collection of Mark Vernon
http://www.meagreresource.com/L'Esprit De L'Escalier
Produced by Hana Walker-BrownYanto
Featuring Glenn Patterson
Produced by Rachel HooperMessage from Above
Featuring Tom Robinson
Produced by Alan HallDear Sophie
Produced by Sara ParkerConversations with Nic
Featuring Esther BakerProduced by Eleanor McDowall
A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4.