大象传媒

Un H么tel Tranquille

A family holiday to France takes an unexpected detour. Written by Olivia Fitzsimons.

• 14 mins

Further Tests by Naomi Paulus

New short fiction from Rhys Davies Prize winner Naomi Paulus, read by Lowri Izzard.

• 14 mins

Last Time by Rebecca Watson

A powerful new story for radio by the author of 2021 breakthrough novel, little scratch

• 14 mins

Waiting for Joseph

In the glens of Antrim in Northern Ireland, a stubborn recluse waits for her great-nephew.

• 14 mins

Angels on Regent Street by Christine Dwyer Hickey

A festive story about the angels we do and don't see throughout our lives.

• 14 mins

The Wood at Midwinter by Susanna Clarke

A specially commissioned wintry short story by Susanna Clarke, the award-winning writer.

• 14 mins

Lost and Found

A heartwarming story set on a cold Hogmanay in Aberdeen, written by Gillian Shearer.

• 14 mins

After the Romans

A fabular vision of the Dark Ages. New short fiction by Jo Lloyd, read by Jacob Ifan.

• 14 mins

Says Himself by Sue Divin

A mother plans to help her son through a stressful week by sticking to their routine.

• 14 mins

Wasteland Girls by Anna Bailey

Wasteland Girls: a new short story from NSSA-shortlisted writer Anna Bailey.

• 14 mins

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The Beautiful Girl

An original short work for radio by Australian writer Sophie Townsend.

• 15 mins

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Hold Me in Your Light

Hold Me in Your Light. Written and performed by World Slam Poetry Champion Harry Baker.

• 15 mins

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Clearing the Bones

By acclaimed US writer Celeste Ng. A woman questions her sister's romantic choices.

• 15 mins

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Lease on Life by Laurie Penny

The things you'll do for a flat in Zone 2. A short story for radio by Laurie Penny.

• 15 mins

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Chuma by Lesley Nneka Arimah

In Lesley Nneka Arimah's specially commissioned short story something precious is lost.

• 15 mins

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The Astonishing Good Fortune of Marigold Castor by Lionel Shriver

Two fame-hungry young film-makers try make it in London.

• 15 mins

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Craters by Chris Power

A young Australian woman in Cambodia fears she might be out of her depth.

• 15 mins

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A Century of Results

It is the summer of 1999 and expectation is riding high on GCSE results day.

• 15 mins

In Loco Parentis by Jan Carson

A magical story about a doting auntie, face-painting and the importance of wet wipes.

• 14 mins

The Woodwose Wedding by Electra Rhodes

When loggers threaten their forest home, Trefor and Alan resort to unconventional means.

• 14 mins

MENopause by Karen Quinn

A young manager of a bowling alley struggles to relate to his menopausal employee.

• 14 mins

Daisy Daisy

New short fiction by Julie Ma. Read by Ruth Jones.

• 14 mins

The Suit by Colin Carberry

Following her wedding, a woman promises to buy her father a new suit.

• 14 mins

Gwen's Silver Fox

Gwen's Silver Fox. New short fiction by John Sam Jones. Read by Richard Elfyn.

• 14 mins

Motherdaughter Daughtermother by Susannah Dickey

A mother and daughter try to make it through the airport in time to catch their flight.

• 14 mins

大象传媒 National Short Story Award 2018

Synsepalum

By Irenosen Okojie. A mysterious tailor makes fantastic frocks for his clients.

• 15 mins

Stay the Course by Dima Alzayat

A walk in the park brings back some uncomfortable memories.

• 14 mins

Daphne by Lucy Caldwell

The starlings have disappeared from Belfast's sky.

• 14 mins

Love Is Mortifying by Gina Donnelly

A late-night call from a wrong number leads to a conversation with a stranger.

• 14 mins

Kicha and the Unicorn

Kicha and the Unicorn. New short fiction by Hanan Issa. Read by Nina Wadia.

• 14 mins