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The Evening Walk
Jack starts his evening walk full of the joys of nature, but things change dramatically.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Joanna Trollope - The Hero
An intriguing tale from a sunny island. But is it destined for the publishers' catalogue?
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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The Transition by Luke Kennard
Luke Kennard's wry debut novel about the housing crisis and a generation in debt.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Sue Townsend - The Flowers
It's February 14th. Sandra is baffled when she receives her bouquet.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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Once Upon a Time in the East by Xiaolu Guo (Omnibus)
Xiaolu Guo's story of growing up in China during times of transition. Reader Chipo Chung.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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Spirit of the House by Fay Weldon
Suspicious Christine fears for baby Emmy who is looked after by the cool Jenny.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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The Underground Railroad
Colson Whitehead's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about slavery in America.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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What He Said
A man endures the unwelcome approaches of an inquisitive, mysterious stranger.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Berlie Doherty - Goodbye to Yonkers
Visitors from England stir up memories for Joe.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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The Hitchhiker
Short story by Simon Van Booy. Hitchhiker Ben is picked up by the attractive Diane.
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Doris Lessing - Lucy Grange
Exiled from her sophisticated homeland, stylish Lucy seeks solace.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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The Night We Killed the Witch
By Angela Readman. Gretel gives her version of the Grimm fairytale.
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Blackspot
With his parents gone for the week, Simon plans to make the most of his time alone.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Frances McNeil - Nickin' Julius Caesar
Just picked up for shoplifting, Louise has to face her open-mouthed parents.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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Border - Tales from the Edge of Europe: Omnibus
Kapka Kassabova on a hidden corner of Eastern Europe, now a new front line.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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Birdcage Walk by Helen Dunmore
Helen Dunmore's novel is set in Bristol in 1792 as revolution blazes in France.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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The Black Dog
Landscape and legend throw long shadows over a quiet evening at home.
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A Change
Short story. A man faces an uncertain future as his son leaves for university.
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Polly Coles - Remembering the Grass
An English family in India comes to terms with the harsh conditions.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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The Rule of The Land by Garrett Carr
Mapmaker Garrett Carr follows the border between the UK and Ireland.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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The Beating of Tiny Wings
In acclaimed writer Danielle McLaughlin's new story, the city's birds cause disquiet.
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The Sofa
In a 1930s Dublin suburb, Mrs Bagot awaits the arrival of her new sofa. By Maeve Brennan.
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Life at Absolute Zero
Stories by Lynne Truss about the inhabitants of windy Meridian Cliffs.
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Old Stock
A nephew inherits more than he bargained for when his Uncle Aldo passes away.
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Erica Benner - Be Like the Fox: Omnibus
A new interpretation on the importance of The Prince in Machiavelli's life.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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The Essex Serpent by Sarah Perry
Sarah Perry's novel, set at the end of the 19th century and inspired by true events.
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And Our Faces, My Heart, Brief as Photos by John Berger
Simon McBurney and Harriet Walter read late art critic John Berger's most personal book.
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Sgeulachd - Cùil Lodair le Fionnlagh Macleòid
Sgeulachd ghoirid le Fionnlagh Macleòid mu Bhlà r Chùil Lodair.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio nan Gà idheal
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Lewis Carroll - The Hunting of the Snark
A very strange assortment of characters begin a quest to find an elusive beast.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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David Jones: Engraver, Soldier, Painter, Poet - Omnibus
Thomas Dilworth's illuminating biography of visual artist and poet David Jones.
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Rabbit, Run by John Updike
Serialised reading of John Updike's 1960 novel. Read by Toby Jones.
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Charles Chaplin - My Autobiography
Nigel Hawthorne reads the silent film star's account of his rise from poverty to fame
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Susan Hill - Chances
Judi Dench and Peggy Ashcroft star in two related monologues.
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The Odyssey Project: My Name Is Nobody (Omnibus)
Collections of new radio poems in response to ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½r's The Odyssey.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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Mackerel Fishing by Melissa Murray
Two young brothers, desperate for home, are forced to stay with their foster aunt.
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Into the Water by Paula Hawkins
Psychological suspense story by Paula Hawkins, author of The Girl on the Train
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Balancing Acts: Behind the Scenes at the National Theatre
Nicholas Hytner's memoir of 12 years running the National Theatre. Read by the author.
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Golden Hill by Francis Spufford
Francis Spufford's rollicking historical novel set in 18th-century New York.
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Writing at the Kitchen Table
Artemis Cooper's biography of cookery writer Elizabeth David
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Admissions: A Life in Brain Surgery
Neurosurgeon Henry Marsh looks back on the triumphs and failures of his career.
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Sound by Bella Bathurst
Bella Bathurst explores the practical and emotional impact of losing one's hearing.
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Sound by Bella Bathurst (Omnibus)
Bella Bathurst went deaf aged 28. This is her vivid chronicle of that experience.
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Elizabeth Bowen - Tears, Idle Tears
Struggling with her seven-year-old son, the widowed Mrs Dickinson gets unexpected help.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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F Scott Fitzgerald: The Lost Stories
A selection of tales in which the American author explores darker territory
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F. Scott Fitzgerald: The Lost Stories (Omnibus)
Stories by F Scott Fitzgerald: Thank You For the Light, The Couple and Salute to Lucy
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra