Short Works Episodes Available now

Martinmas Wind
'It was the time of year for memories...' A new short work from Zoe Strachan.

Grace's Cave
An original short story written by Sanjida Kay.

No Good Deed by Riley Johnston
A woman tries to set aside some ‘me time’ for herself, only to end up in a Moroccan jail.

Freedom Corner by Diana Evans
A new story for Radio 4 from the award-winning author Diana Evans, read by Jade Anouka.

Swimming Lessons by Elly Griffiths
A new short story from bestselling crime author Elly Griffiths. Read by Rosie Cavaliero.

The Archaic Smile
A holidaymaker struggles to unwind in a haunting new story from Chris Kohler.

Andrew, Is That You?
A Short Work by The Cullen Brothers about change, grief and (possibly) reincarnation.

Rainbow Day by Soula Emmanuel
A presentation on inclusion in the workplace doesn’t quite go as planned.

Statue by Emma Smith-Barton
72 hours after giving birth, Sadia turns into a statue.

Glimmers
'And here it is: the sea, the summer, the light.' An original work by Kerri NÃ Dochartaigh