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The Archaic Smile by Chris Kohler

4 Extra Debut. A holiday in the sun isn't the relaxing break one couple were expecting. Read by Chris Reilly

A holiday in the sun isn't the relaxing break one couple were counting on.

Haunting new short work written by Chris Kohler.

Read by Chris Reilly

Chris Kohler is from Glasgow, Scotland.

His short stories have been published in 3am, Egress, The Stinging Fly, The Moth, Gutter, Dark Mountain and Minor Literatures. He was shortlisted for the VS Pritchett Short Story Prize 2023. His debut novel Phantom Limb is published by Atlantic Books.

Producer: Eilidh McCreadie

An EcoAudio certified production from BBC Audio Scotland.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2024.

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14 minutes

Last on

Tue 24 Feb 2026 05:45
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Fri 18 Oct 2024 15:45
    BBC Radio 4
  • Sun 20 Oct 2024 23:45
    BBC Radio 4
  • Mon 23 Feb 2026 15:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 23 Feb 2026 21:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 24 Feb 2026 05:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra