In the beginning, they just called it the thing.

Cuba 2016.

All the ducks started barking and then a loud sound.

It felt like my head was in a vice.

This jarring, disorienting pain.

The first American CIA agents and diplomats began to hear a sound.

They were shaken and very anxious. This is something not natural. This was some

kind of focus being. The thing seemed to be attacking them. It's not accidental. Havana Helmet Club.

Listen first on BBC Sounds. BBC Sounds, music, radio podcasts. You're listening to Wednesday's episode of The Archers, from BBC Radio 4. Is everything okay?

You ain't called to cancel?

Of course not. I wanted to check you were still coming.

Oh, it's all right. He's not canceling.

Oh, good. Say hello from me.

Ed says hello.

Isn't he at work yet? He's just going. I'm really looking forward to seeing you. I thought when you called, you've got to meet your community thing in person today, ain't you?

Community offender manager, yeah. Yeah, I know it's important. I thought maybe the time had changed so there was a problem.

No, no, it's fine. What do they do again, this manager person?

They'll monitor me once I'm let out on licence.

Isn't it a bit early for all that?

I don't know. I just do as I'm told.

Right, I'm off. I'll see you later.

Bye, George.

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