Short Story

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Brand new stories, from today’s best writers written exclusively for Radio 4 – the home of the Short Story Radio 4 is the world’s leading commissioner of new short stories. Expect excellent writing from the hottest names offering compelling snapshots of the way we live now, produced by the experts behind the BBC National Short Story Award and other in-house readings teams.

Latest episodeThe 2025 Young Writers' Award Shortlist revealed!September 14, 2025 · 48 min

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Latest episodes

1. The 2025 Young Writers' Award Shortlist revealed!September 14, 2025 · 48 min
2. NSSA 2024 - Ghost Kitchen by Ross RaisinSeptember 20, 2024 · 35 min
3. NSSA 2024 - Nice Dog by Vee WalkerSeptember 20, 2024 · 34 min
4. NSSA 2024 - Pieces by Manish ChauhanSeptember 18, 2024 · 35 min
5. NSSA 2024 - The Barber of Erice by Will BoastSeptember 17, 2024 · 34 min
6. NSSA 2024 - Hamlet, a Love Story by Lucy CaldwellSeptember 17, 2024 · 36 min
7. 2024 BBC Young Writers' Award Showcase with Katie ThistletonSeptember 15, 2024 · 52 min
8. An Affliction by Lottie MillsMay 21, 2024 · 15 min
9. When Love Sucks by Naomi WoodApril 25, 2024 · 14 min
10. Minor Disturbances by Cherise SaywellFebruary 8, 2024 · 14 min

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