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Do It Now, Jump the Table, by Jeremy Page

25/09/2015

Do It Now, Jump the Table

BBC National Short Story Award 2015

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By Jeremy Page. A young man prepares to meet his girlfriend's parents for the first time.

By Jeremy Page. A young man prepares to meet his girlfriend's somewhat unconventional parents for the first time. Read by Blake Ritson.

In Jeremy Page's short story, a young man prepares to meet his girlfriend's parents for the first time - in the disquieting knowledge that they enjoy a somewhat alternative lifestyle. Shortlisted for the 2015 award.

The BBC National Short Story Award marked its 10th year in 2015, of shining a light on the very best in contemporary British short fiction and celebrating writers both established and new.

The winner and runner-up were announced at the BBC's Radio Theatre on BBC Radio 4's Front Row on Tuesday 6th October 2015. 

Read by Blake Ritson 
Abridged by Sally Marmion 
Produced by Justine Willett.

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