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An original short work for radio by Nina Allan.
The Landlord Formerly Known as Prince
An original short work for radio which reflects this week's news. By Sophie Duker.
Handy Number
A struggling single mother begins delivering court summons to earn some extra money.
The Sultan's Box of Sparrows
Poet and novelist Mona Arshi reads The Sultan's Box of Sparrows
Hunter's Bog
A young girl hatches a plan to flee her claustrophobic life.
You Forgot Me First
A woman becomes a carer for her estranged father.
Book Club by Joseph O'Connor
During lockdown, Hannah joins an online Book Club and watches foxes in her garden.
Lava! Lava! Lava! by Tiffany Murray
In Iceland, Ruthie waits for the volcano to erupt.
The Little Things by Kiare Ladner
A special day begins when an artist gets her painting into the Summer Exhibition.
Bog Girls by by Louise Farr
Teenager Lexie vanished 30 years ago but has never left Katherine’s side.
Personal Growth by Anna Wood
When a woman starts getting bigger, she must reassess everything.
The Counting Sheep
Mary, recently returned home to Belfast, struggles to sleep. Written by Lucy Caldwell.
Our Dead Billy and Sasha Next Door
By Jenn Ashworth. Anna’s day gets off to a bad start.
Ava Unfurled
A woman finds an unexpected connection to her lost love through the artworks in a museum.
This Is Going To Hurt
A brand new story from American novelist Elizabeth Wetmore
Titania's Town
A magical story about aging and unwanted pests. Written by Peter Hollywood.
Every Second Saturday
A hard-hitting new short story from Rachael Fulton.
Water Duppy
A mysterious factory promises jobs and perfect happiness to the people of a small town.
Slow Burn
A young woman decides it's time to move out of her parents' house.
Twenty-Five Years
By Mona Dash. A Facebook friend request takes Annika into her past.
Every Ballymena Man's Dream
An ill-timed attempt to kick a football leads to a trip to the hospital.
Daddy Christmas
On Christmas Day, Mark must adjust to a new festive routine at his sister's house.
The Riots
At a newspaper office in Belfast, a sub editor faces unrest in the city and her own life.
Because Swiping Made My Grandson Stop Believing in Love
Louise is worried that her grandson visits her so often because he's actually lonely.
Headless Chicken
Alexandria Riley reads Rachel Trezise's darkly comic story about a miracle chicken.
The Tallest Building in Wales
Craig Roberts reads Joe Dunthorne's short story about a regular diner at the All Sky Cafe.
The Fern Case
Dewi Wykes reads Alys Conran's Snowdonia-set story of hidden depths, hidden desires.
Tattletale by Ruqaya Izzidien
Short stories from Welsh writers. Richard Elfyn reads an original story by Ruqaya Izzidien
Soft Boiled Eggs by Jane Fraser
Love, marriage and eggs. Sharon Morgan reads an original story by Welsh writer Jane Fraser
Profound Earthly Suffering
A young woman longs to have her heart broken, in Kritika Pandey's new story for Radio 4.
Oestrogen City
Caitlin is persuaded to try speed-dating on a night out in Belfast.