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That Brief, Busy Interlude

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An elemental novel about Britain’s only named wind, exploring humanity’s effect on the planet and the sliver of time we have left to make things right. Read by Hattie Morahan.

An elemental novel from the twice-nominated Booker author of BURNTCOAT and THE WOLF BORDER. Helm, the only named wind in the UK, has scoured the Eden Valley since the dawn of time. When people arrive, Helm becomes the subject of their myth and folklore but, as the Anthropocene takes us all past the point of no return, Helm’s very existence is threatened.

Read by Hattie Morahan
Written by Sarah Hall
Abridged by Siân Preece
Produced by Eilidh McCreadie

A ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Audio Scotland production for ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4

14 minutes

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Mon 6 Oct 2025 22:45

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