Short Works Episodes Episode guide
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Flash Annie by Lisa Blower
A new story for Radio 4 from Lisa Blower, about loss, grief and ghosts from the past.
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The Give and Take
A man goes through a rough patch against the backdrop of a rewilding project.
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Blue Circle by Charlotte Runcie
Two days after the worst break-up of her life, a registrar has to officiate a wedding.
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The Garden by David Park
A group of neighbours in Belfast convert their shared alleyway into a city garden.
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Grave Matters by Giancarlo Gemin
Original short fiction by Giancarlo Gemin, read by Sue Roderick.
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The Inventor's Redress by Richard Smyth
A new short work from Richard Smyth about an itinerant inventor on a quest for justice.
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Up Dog Down Dog
A short work from Vicki Jarrett about spirituality, labour and top quality linen.
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A Little Fine
A new short work from Tendai Huchu celebrating the power of stories.
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Currants in the Cake by Beth Morrey
An original short story by Beth Morrey, read by Georgie Glen.
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Your England by Tom Vowler
An original short story for radio, written by Tom Vowler and read by Carl Prekopp.
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Thirteen Toasters by Colin Bateman
When an ageing rocker dies suddenly, he leaves behind a surprising mystery.
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Well by Manon Steffan Ros
鈥榃ellness鈥� and AI collide in a new short story by award-winning Manon Steffan Ros.
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Nothing Happened by David Szalay
Indira Varma reads a original short story for Radio 4 by the acclaimed writer David Szalay
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The Mercator Projection
A cartographer redraws the map for her loved ones in a short piece for Valentine's Day.
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Soft Play
An original short story for radio, written and read by Eley Williams.
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Incandescent by Clare Duffy
A young woman in need of some advice tracks down Rapunzel.
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Feathertongue by Anthony Shapland
An original short story by Anthony Shapland, read by Nathan Sussex.
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My Mother Said My Name by Luiza Sauma
A woman decides to contact her mother who abandoned her as a child.
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The Third Wave
A short work by Iain Finlay Macleod marking the anniversary of the Iolaire disaster.
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The Other Daughter by Fiona Williams
An original short story of Somerset, sea and mystery written by Fiona Williams.
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Shopping All the Way by Karen Quinn
It鈥檚 27 December, and while spirits are high, bank balances are low.
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Not Even a Mouse
Adrian Scarborough reads John Finnemore's specially-commissioned short story for Christmas
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Solstice by Rachel Dawson
Three friends balance coming of age with starting a cult.
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Paul by Francesca Reece
Cleo worries her mother's fallen for a romance scam.
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Martinmas Wind
'It was the time of year for memories...' A new short work from Zoe Strachan.
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Grace's Cave
An original short story written by Sanjida Kay.
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No Good Deed by Riley Johnston
A woman tries to set aside some 鈥榤e time鈥� for herself, only to end up in a Moroccan jail.
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Freedom Corner by Diana Evans
A new story for Radio 4 from the award-winning author Diana Evans, read by Jade Anouka.
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Swimming Lessons by Elly Griffiths
A new short story from bestselling crime author Elly Griffiths. Read by Rosie Cavaliero.
