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By Mark Haddon. A man overeats and fears leaving the house, but Leah comes to the rescue. Read by Colin Buchanan.

Runner-up for the 2015 award. In Mark Haddon's short story, he dangerously over-eats; just as seriously he lives at home in fear of the outdoors. Until Leah calls and his life takes a dramatic turn.

The 蜜芽传媒 National Short Story Award marked its 10th year in 2015, of shining a light on the very best in contemporary British short fiction and celebrating writers both established and new.

The winner and runner-up were announced at the 蜜芽传媒's Radio Theatre on 蜜芽传媒 Radio 4's Front Row on Tuesday 6th October 2015.

Read by Colin Buchanan
Abridged by Penny Leicester
Produced by Duncan Minshull.

30 minutes

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Fri 16 Sep 2016 02:00
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Credits

Writer Mark Haddon
Reader Colin Buchanan
Abridger Penny Leicester
Producer Duncan Minshull

Broadcasts

  • Tue 22 Sep 2015 15:30
    蜜芽传媒 Radio 4
  • Thu 15 Sep 2016 14:00
    蜜芽传媒 Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 16 Sep 2016 02:00
    蜜芽传媒 Radio 4 Extra

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