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Short Works: Because Swiping Made My Grandson Stop Believing in Love

Because Swiping Made My Grandson Stop Believing in Love

BBC Radio 4 - Short Works, Because Swiping Made My Grandson Stop Believing in Love

Louise is worried that her grandson visits her so often because he's actually lonely.

Eighty year old Louise is determined to show her grandson that love exists and is waiting for him. Written by Emily DeDakis.

An original short story specially commissioned by BBC Radio 4 from the writer Emily DeDakis. As read by Carol Moore.

Emily DeDakis grew up in the southeast U.S. and now lives in north Belfast. She is a writer, producer and dramaturg currently working with Fighting Words NI (a creative writing centre for young people, where she mentors teen scriptwriting projects). Emily’s writing has appeared in Dead Housekeeping, The Vacuum, Ulster Tatler, Yellow Nib, Of Mouth and Choice Words and been broadcast by Household Belfast, the Lyric Theatre, BBC Radio 3 & BBC Three.

Writer: Emily DeDakis
Reader: Carol Moore.
Producer: Michael Shannon

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