07/05/2026

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Athena Aperta opens with 'Open Heart Surgery', a reflective piece on love and imperfection. Richard Brabin shares the imaginative audio play 'The Adventure', followed by an interview exploring his journey into writing and how a 007 star features in his new film. Sarah Colliver offers honest and relatable poetry from her 'Unstable Connection' collection, and Elaine Miles returns with a sharp piece of flash fiction about a relationship on the rocks. There’s humour and observation from Rosanna Foster, Malcolm Harvey and a family‑made poem from the Cummins family too. Upload your creativity for your chance to get featured on the BBC - bbc.co.uk/upload