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Original short works for radio.
Radio 4,·179 episodes
It’s been years since Stella went to yoga. 58 years, to be exact.
26 Apr 2024,·14 mins
A stowaway threatens the tranquillity of a family outing in the Gower. By Jane Fraser
19 Apr 2024,·14 mins
In a new story by Naomi Wood a woman turns to an AI dating coach to mend her broken heart.
12 Apr 2024,·14 mins
By Hannah Vincent. Stew’s wife is planning an very unusual dinner for him.
08 Mar 2024,·14 mins
A short story from Scottish writer Helen McClory marking the primal shift of the seasons.
01 Mar 2024,·14 mins
By Rhiannon Tise. After 30 years away, a woman meets up with an old boyfriend.
16 Feb 2024,·14 mins
In this specially written story there is a misunderstanding at an out of town play centre.
02 Feb 2024,·14 mins
By Elaine Chiew. Willow and Geoff can’t read each other’s signals.
26 Jan 2024,·14 mins
A woman looks back on a formative relationship in a new piece from Leila Aboulela.
19 Jan 2024,·14 mins
A new story from NSSA-shortlisted writer Anna Bailey.
12 Jan 2024,·14 mins
By Baret Magarian. An academic has a strange experience in Portugal.
05 Jan 2024,·14 mins
An original short story from João Morais, read by Dean Rehman.
29 Dec 2023,·14 mins
A frustrated climber seeks enlightenment in Kathmandu in a short work from Alan Spence.
22 Dec 2023,·14 mins
By Sophie Haydock. A junior doctor takes up mudlarking on London's River Thames.
15 Dec 2023,·14 mins
A specially commissioned story from the award-winning Katherine Rundell.
27 Oct 2023,·14 mins
Misunderstandings and miscommunications on a car journey in Dublin.
20 Oct 2023,·14 mins
A story from Karen Campbell about love, choice and the delicate bonds of family.
13 Oct 2023,·14 mins
The Bubble Bursts by Alex Preston. In the future, a man lives through multiple pandemics.
06 Oct 2023,·14 mins
A mother struggles to understand her autistic son.
29 Sep 2023,·14 mins
A mother can’t help feeling left behind when her son announces his engagement.
22 Sep 2023,·14 mins
A woman in her seventies surprises her children by marrying an ice cream shop.
01 Sep 2023,·14 mins
From the award-winning author of Trespasses, a new story set on Ireland's northwest coast.
25 Aug 2023,·14 mins
A young woman returns to London to meet an old friend.
18 Aug 2023,·14 mins
New short fiction from Manon Steffan Ros. Read by Sara McGaughey.
11 Aug 2023,·14 mins
As a teenager, Jimbo Doyle was a bass player in a punk band destined for fame.
04 Aug 2023,·14 mins
Kicha and the Unicorn. New short fiction by Hanan Issa. Read by Nina Wadia.
28 Jul 2023,·14 mins
A late-night call from a wrong number leads to a conversation with a stranger.
21 Jul 2023,·14 mins
The starlings have disappeared from Belfast's sky.
23 Jun 2023,·14 mins
A walk in the park brings back some uncomfortable memories.
16 Jun 2023,·14 mins
Synsepalum
By Irenosen Okojie. A mysterious tailor makes fantastic frocks for his clients.
19 Sep 2018,·15 mins
