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Short Works: Series 1: Unmade by David Hayden

Unmade by David Hayden

Series 1

BBC Radio 4 - Short Works, Series 1, Unmade by David Hayden

A dreamlike meditation on life and ageing from Irish author David Hayden.

Kathy considers all the possessions and events that have made up her life as she moves into her new home. Read by Jane Brennan.

Moving into her new home by the sea, with the help of her adult son Stephen, Kathy considers all the possessions and events that have made up her life.

Jane Brennan reads acclaimed Irish writer David Hayden's story.

David Hayden's writing has appeared in gorse, The Yellow Nib, The Moth, The Stinging Fly, Spolia and The Warwick Review, and poetry in PN Review. His debut short story collection 'Darker With The Lights On' was shortlisted for the Republic of Consciousness Prize 2018.

Producer: Michael Shannon

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2018.

Short Works: Series 1

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