Series of specially-commissioned stories by James Hopkin, inspired by his travels in Georgia in autumn 2008.

A tour bus of journalists, writers and artists breaks down on the infamous military highway from Vladikavkaz to Tbilisi. It is only nine days since the Russian army withdrew from parts of Georgia, but there are rumours of a return.

Read by Ben Miles

Produced by Rosalynd Ward

A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4. Show less