Short Works Episodes Available now
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Beatrice by Nicole Flattery
14 year old Beatrice attends an after-school class for 'Female CEO’s of the Future’.
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Exit Number 8
An original short story about living with OCD, written and read by Katie Sherrard.
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The Girl in the Painting
In Stephanie Victoire's story, 13-year-old Eli falls for the image of a girl.
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Fear of Flying by Anna Freeman
An original short work for radio by Anna Freeman, author of The Fair Fight.
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My Sister Biira, by Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi
In Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi's specially commissioned short story there's a family secret
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The Flood
A ghost story set in an Indian monsoon, by new Indian writer Deepa Anappara.
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Magic Spuds & Green Welts by Colin Walsh
A School Sport's Day provides a father and son with an opportunity to prove their worth.
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The Phone Box by Javaad Alipoor
When should you run away and when should you hide in a phone box?
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Synsepalum—³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ National Short Story Award 2018
By Irenosen Okojie. A mysterious tailor makes fantastic frocks for his clients.
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Edinburgh by Kieran Hurley
What is Edinburgh Festival to the 22-year-old who grew up there?