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The Duke of Wellington Misplaces His Horse
Story by Susanna Clarke set in the world of Neil Gaiman's Stardust. Read by Sophie Rundle.
BBC Radio 4
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The Handkerchief
A young goalkeeper becomes an unlikely hero - until a kind gesture goes horribly wrong.
BBC Radio 4
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The Sons of Upland Farm
A resonantly beautiful seasonal story by George Mackay Brown. Read by Robert Jack.
BBC Radio 4
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Richard Holmes - This Long Pursuit: Omnibus
Richard Holmes reflects on 50 years pursuing the lives of others.
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Survivors by Laura Barnett
Tamsin Greig reads Laura Barnett's story of Christmas diplomacy amid blended families
BBC Radio 4
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Babette's Feast by Karen Blixen (Omnibus)
A few years after the French Revolution, maid Babette cooks her employers a special meal
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Madeleine Bunting - Love of Country: Omnibus
A journey into the history and landscapes of the Hebrides.
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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The Goldilocks Zone
In Sophie Ward's new story, Greg and Hal face a dilemma trying to bring up their son.
BBC Radio 4
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A Chip off the Old Block
A former footballer is writing a book about his life, but things don’t quite go to plan.
BBC Radio 4
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The Poet and the Echo
Short story series in which writers choose poems as inspiration for new stories.
BBC Radio 4
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Wedding Watcher
By Danish writer Helle Helle. A woman unexpectedly becomes a guest at a wedding.
BBC Radio 4
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Reading Europe: Norway - The Bird Tribunal Omnibus
Agnes Ravatn's psychological thriller read by Lydia Wilson
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Man of Iron: Thomas Telford and the Building of Britain
Julian Glover's biography of innovative Scottish engineer Thomas Telford.
BBC Radio 4
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The Evening Walk
Jack starts his evening walk full of the joys of nature, but things change dramatically.
BBC Radio 4
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Joanna Trollope - The Hero
An intriguing tale from a sunny island. But is it destined for the publishers' catalogue?
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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The Transition by Luke Kennard
Luke Kennard's wry debut novel about the housing crisis and a generation in debt.
BBC Radio 4
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The Cat Jumps by Elizabeth Bowen
Harold and Jocelyn buy Rose Hill. The last occupier murdered his wife...
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Sue Townsend - The Flowers
It's February 14th. Sandra is baffled when she receives her bouquet.
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Once Upon a Time in the East by Xiaolu Guo (Omnibus)
Xiaolu Guo's story of growing up in China during times of transition. Reader Chipo Chung.
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Spirit of the House by Fay Weldon
Suspicious Christine fears for baby Emmy who is looked after by the cool Jenny.
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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The Underground Railroad
Colson Whitehead's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about slavery in America.
BBC Radio 4
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What He Said
A man endures the unwelcome approaches of an inquisitive, mysterious stranger.
BBC Radio 4
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Berlie Doherty - Goodbye to Yonkers
Visitors from England stir up memories for Joe.
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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The Hitchhiker
Short story by Simon Van Booy. Hitchhiker Ben is picked up by the attractive Diane.
BBC Radio 4
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Doris Lessing - Lucy Grange
Exiled from her sophisticated homeland, stylish Lucy seeks solace.
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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The Night We Killed the Witch
By Angela Readman. Gretel gives her version of the Grimm fairytale.
BBC Radio 4
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Blackspot
With his parents gone for the week, Simon plans to make the most of his time alone.
BBC Radio 4
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Frances McNeil - Nickin' Julius Caesar
Just picked up for shoplifting, Louise has to face her open-mouthed parents.
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Border - Tales from the Edge of Europe: Omnibus
Kapka Kassabova on a hidden corner of Eastern Europe, now a new front line.
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Birdcage Walk by Helen Dunmore
Helen Dunmore's novel is set in Bristol in 1792 as revolution blazes in France.
BBC Radio 4
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Polly Coles - Remembering the Grass
An English family in India comes to terms with the harsh conditions.
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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The Rule of The Land by Garrett Carr
Mapmaker Garrett Carr follows the border between the UK and Ireland.
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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The Beating of Tiny Wings
In acclaimed writer Danielle McLaughlin's new story, the city's birds cause disquiet.
BBC Radio 4
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The Sofa
In a 1930s Dublin suburb, Mrs Bagot awaits the arrival of her new sofa. By Maeve Brennan.
BBC Radio 4
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Life at Absolute Zero
Stories by Lynne Truss about the inhabitants of windy Meridian Cliffs.
BBC Radio 4
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Erica Benner - Be Like the Fox: Omnibus
A new interpretation on the importance of The Prince in Machiavelli's life.
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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The Essex Serpent by Sarah Perry
Sarah Perry's novel, set at the end of the 19th century and inspired by true events.
BBC Radio 4
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And Our Faces, My Heart, Brief as Photos by John Berger
Simon McBurney and Harriet Walter read late art critic John Berger's most personal book.
BBC Radio 4
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