4 Extra Debut. A young girl is elated to be part of a plan to steal a chicken from the Snatchers. Post-apocalyptic tale read by Lizzie Watts. From August 2014. Show more

A dead fox triggers memories for an elderly farmer. A tale of a rural England untouched by modernity. Read by Philip Jackson. From September 2014. Show more

4 Extra Debut. In a Norfolk prison at the sharp end of the refugee crisis, an Irish teacher faces a difficult decision. Read by Dervla Kirwan. Show more

Man's first Mars mission comes at a price. An astronaut’s mother reflects on her place in history. Read by Juliet Stevenson.

By Helen Barton. 4 Extra Debut. Emerging short story writers' radio debut. Helen Barton on finding the right words when it matters. Read by Claire Skinner. Show more

Writer Gill Blow's radio debut is a meditative tale about unspoken tensions between a husband and wife. Read by Philip Jackson. Show more

By Sarah Dunnakey. A wife discovers that her husband appears to be turning into marzipan. A charming fable about letting go, read by Melanie Kilburn. Show more

By Gerri Brightwell. 4 Extra Debut. Unspoken tensions between a husband and wife escalate during a harsh Alaskan winter, in this emotionally charged tale read by Trevor White. Show more

By Jay Barnett. Quirky story about a dog you could set your watch to. Read by Alex Lanipekun. Show more

By Sophie Hampton. The ascent of a mountain assumes heightened significance for a climber. Poignant tale read by Anthony Calf. Show more

By Frank Burton. A man wakes up to discover that he can see and hear everything that is happening in the world. Read by Karl Davies.

By Richard Knight. An old man wonders if he can ever recapture the relationship he had with his daughter as a child. Read by Malcolm Tierney.

Series showcasing cutting-edge contemporary writing. 1/5. Classic Recipes for Cauldron Cookery, by Sheila Burns. Shakespeare's sisters take a break from interfering in history.

Series showcasing cutting-edge contemporary writing. 2/5: Two Good Feet, by Richard Hollins. Ten-year-old Marcus is facing the prejudice that greets him in every new situation.

Series showcasing cutting-edge contemporary writing. 3/5. Lady Play, by Sharon Raizada. Sonia wants to get back with her ex, but a smooth-talking card sharp sounds a warning note.

Series showcasing cutting-edge contemporary writing. 4/5. The Train, by Zoran Zivkovic. A bank manager is travelling to an important meeting when he encounters God.

Series showcasing contemporary writing. 5/5: Tango, by Caroline Sutton. Gerry takes up tango lessons in his retirement, leaving his wife Sheila wondering what he actually does.

Series showcasing cutting-edge contemporary writing. 1/5: The Scientific Approach, by Aidan Courtenay. Read by Jonathan Forbes.

Series showcasing cutting-edge contemporary writing. The purchase of an exquisite pair of dance shoes offers hope to a troubled young couple. By Julie-Ann Rowell. Show more

Series showcasing cutting-edge contemporary writing. 3/5: The Police Is Your Friend, by Kachi A Ozumba. Pastor Ayo Olusola waits for his paperwork at a Nigerian police station.