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Stew Woman
By Hannah Vincent. Stew’s wife is planning an very unusual dinner for him.
When Love Sucks by Naomi Wood
In a new story by Naomi Wood a woman turns to an AI dating coach to mend her broken heart.
Paraphernalia by Jane Fraser
A stowaway threatens the tranquillity of a family outing in the Gower. By Jane Fraser
At Heart Centre by Bernie McGill
It’s been years since Stella went to yoga. 58 years, to be exact.
A Thoroughly Modern Woman by Bita Taghavi
A moving and funny portrayal of a woman getting to grips with change.
Lord of the Fruit Flies
A new short work from Pippa Goldschmidt inspired by the life of scientist Hermann Muller.
An Affliction by Lottie Mills
A specially commissioned fantastical tale from the award-winning Lottie Mills.
Dŵr by Catrin Kean
An original short story by Catrin Kean. Read by Catrin Stewart.
The Day He Met Jesus by Lucy Caldwell
A Belfast man inspires his young granddaughter to see the world differently.
Dawn by Emma Hooper
A young Canadian girl discovers something incredible in a Dorset quarry.
The Invention of Abandonment
An original short work for radio by Malachy Tallack.
The Shooting Drill
A new story from Benjamin Markovits.
Quadratic Equations and Other Love Stories by Sharon Dempsey
A teenage girl struggles to manage her homework and her best friend's love life.
The Knockers' Ballroom
An original short story by Wyl Menmuir, read by Tristan Sturrock.
Everlasting Light
An original short work for radio by Victoria MacKenzie.
White Ferrari by Caleb Azumah Nelson
Acclaimed author Caleb Azumah Nelson reads his new story written for Radio 4.
Peregrine by Cynan Jones
Peregrine. New short fiction by Cynan Jones. Read by Julian Lewis Jones
The Dream Retold
The Festival is in full, noisy swing and Edinburgh resident Gail is determined to lie low.
Glimmers
'And here it is: the sea, the summer, the light.' An original work by Kerri Ní Dochartaigh
Statue by Emma Smith-Barton
72 hours after giving birth, Sadia turns into a statue.
Rainbow Day by Soula Emmanuel
A presentation on inclusion in the workplace doesn’t quite go as planned.
Andrew, Is That You?
A Short Work by The Cullen Brothers about change, grief and (possibly) reincarnation.
The Archaic Smile
A holidaymaker struggles to unwind in a haunting new story from Chris Kohler.
Swimming Lessons by Elly Griffiths
A new short story from bestselling crime author Elly Griffiths. Read by Rosie Cavaliero.
Freedom Corner by Diana Evans
A new story for Radio 4 from the award-winning author Diana Evans, read by Jade Anouka.
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.
Grace's Cave
An original short story written by Sanjida Kay.
Martinmas Wind
'It was the time of year for memories...' A new short work from Zoe Strachan.
Paul by sca Reece
Cleo worries her mother's fallen for a romance scam.
Solstice by Rachel Dawson
Three friends balance coming of age with starting a cult.
Shopping All the Way by Karen Quinn
It’s 27 December, and while spirits are high, bank balances are low.
