Alan Davies

My thanks to Dr Anjana Katwar and Tori Chow, and thank you for listening.

That's a wrap on Life Without.

Thanks for surviving these world-breaking scenarios where we imagine a life without just to learn how to live a full life.

Life Without North America was produced by Ria Moussa with support from Michelle Martin.

Rubina Pabani is the executive producer, Emily Jarvis is production manager and sound designer Mix is by Nick Hanley and Tom Butler.

The commissioning editor for Radio 4 is Rianne Roberts.

This is an ITM production for BBC Radio 4.

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Go to the Chancellor and say radically cut the taxes of those with children.

Once upon a time, in the 19th century, the sun was demoted.

Its light drifts between the tall chimneys and finds a line of workers at the gate.

They yawn, rub their eyes, and the light whispers, Relax, you're early.

Inside, the foreman flips open a silver pocket watch.

One tiny twist and the factory clock jumps forward.

The clock shouts, you're late, get moving.

The sunlight softens, limbs grow heavy, bodies are ready to stop.

But then the watch comes out again.

Another twist.

This time the hands slide back and the day magically stretches itself.

The sun doesn't argue.