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Egg
A mother tells her child about the unique circumstances of his birth.
Specially commissioned short stories by some of Ireland's most exciting writers.
Recounting the story of her son's birth, a mother explains the unusual gift he brought with him into the world. As read by Roísín Gallagher.
Northern Irish author and winner of the 2016 Harper’s Bazaar short story competition Jan Carson has been described as “a born storyteller” by The Guardian and her debut short story collection 'Children's Children' praised as “sharply written and inventive” by The Irish Times.
Reader, Roísín Gallagher
Writer, Jan Carson
Producer, Michael Shannon
Last on
Sun 26 Mar 2023
00:30
ѿý Radio 4
Clip
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"At first I did not notice the egg..."
Duration: 00:29
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Reader | Roisin Gallagher |
Writer | Jan Carson |
Producer | Michael Shannon |
Broadcasts
- Sun 12 Mar 2017 19:45ѿý Radio 4
- Sun 26 Mar 2023 00:30ѿý Radio 4