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Scottish Shorts

Episode 3: Red Bus, by Vicki Jarrett

Duration: 15 minutes

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

SHORTS: Scottish Shorts is one of a returning series of short readings featuring new writing from first time or emerging writers.

A woman sworn off relationships after a series of romantic disappointments finds her resolve tested to the limit. Morven Christie reads a witty, contemporary tale which shows inspiration can come from the most unlikely quarter.
Produced by Eilidh McCreadie.

Vicki Jarrett is a writer from Edinburgh. Her debut novel 'Nothing Is Heavy' was shortlisted for the Saltire Society Scottish First Book award. Her first collection of short stories, 'The Way Out', is published by Freight later this year. Show less

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