Short Works Episodes Available now
Beans
By Jan Carson. A magical story about family, poverty and a bottomless can of baked beans.
My Boy Jack
On a disastrous date, a man is haunted by the voice of his dead father. By Donal Ryan.
A Century of Results—Series 1
It is the summer of 1999 and expectation is riding high on GCSE results day.
Craters by Chris Power—Series 1
A young Australian woman in Cambodia fears she might be out of her depth.
The Astonishing Good Fortune of Marigold Castor by Lionel Shriver—Series 1
Two fame-hungry young film-makers try make it in London.
Chuma by Lesley Nneka Arimah—Series 1
In Lesley Nneka Arimah's specially commissioned short story something precious is lost.
Lease on Life by Laurie Penny—Series 1
The things you'll do for a flat in Zone 2. A short story for radio by Laurie Penny.
Clearing the Bones—Series 1
By acclaimed US writer Celeste Ng. A woman questions her sister's romantic choices.
Hold Me in Your Light—Series 1
Hold Me in Your Light. Written and performed by World Slam Poetry Champion Harry Baker.
The Beautiful Girl—Series 1
An original short work for radio by Australian writer Sophie Townsend.
