A tale of public and private anguish, based around the Battle of Agincourt. Trevor Nicholls reads Rose Tremain's short story.

The tragic history of the woman who threw herself in front of the King's horse, Anmer at the 1913 Epsom Derby. Stars Janet Maw. Show more

4 Extra Debut. Suburban Stella seems an unlikely companion for terminally ill musician, Radcliffe. Stars Maggie McCarthy and Alan Dobie. Show more

Olga adored a Polish pianist, but their passion was not enough. Will fate be kinder to her daughter? Stars Miriam Margolyes. Show more

The reflections of dying farmer John Sparrow and his son Bob, who ponders life during a trip to London. Read by Maggie Steed.

A retired architect recounts his life with his wife and how he almost lost her. Set in Maryland, read by Harry Towb.

A woman's tale of Spanish dancing, a young boy with stunted growth, and a girder in a pier pavilion. Read by Siriol Jenkins.

John's birthday is coming up, so why isn't he excited about the big meal at Spiros' place? Short story read by Jim Norton.

A man's friendship with a penguin helps him come to terms with a friend's death many years ago. Read by Oliver Ford Davies.

60 years ago Frank's romantic hopes were dashed on a New York quayside. Will he now confront the past? Read by Dermot Crowley.

A strange transformation brings attention and tragedy to a trailer park mother. Read by Debora Weston.

The poignant portrait of McCreedy's forty-sixth birthday celebration. Read by Dermot Crowley.

Salesman Larry loses his jovial bonhomie after meeting former actor-poet Trist on holiday at a French camp site. Stars Roy Kinnear. Show more