Golden Eggs

Five British Asian writers take folktales or traditional stories and rework them in contemporary settings.

Radio 4,4 episodes

Episodes

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The Gift
By Susmita Bhattacharya. Mira’s golden egg means she can only bear sons.
13 Aug 2023,14 mins
Oxbow Blues
By Gurnaik Johal. A woman reflects on loss, grief and a news story.
06 Aug 2023,14 mins
Crinkum Crankum
By Amanthi Harris. Anya learns the art of oral storytelling.
30 Jul 2023,14 mins
Layyina and Mohsin
By Kasim Ali. Keeping her distance, Lay watches a funeral.
23 Jul 2023,14 mins