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Episode 1: Horses

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

The series which gives first-time and emerging short story writers their radio debut.

By Emma Greengrass

The sight of four coal-black horses, glimpsed through the window of a London bus, encourages an elderly lady to believe her luck is changing.

Julia McKenzie reads this life-affirming story about making every second count.

Produced by Gemma Jenkins. Show less

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