After looking through some old photos, a Londoner suspects that he might find his real father in Paris. Read by Jack Davenport. Show more

Martin Jarvis reads Somerset Maugham's disturbing tale of a smug businessman, set in 1922 Hong Kong. Show more

New and classic tales that reveal the best and worst aspects of the British abroad. An Indian child brought up by a missionary couple plans to marry an English naturalist. Show more

By George Orwell. A young English policeman in colonial Burma is faced with the task of shooting a rogue elephant. How important is loss of face? Read by Matthew Wolf. Show more

New and classic tales that reveal the best and worst aspects of the British abroad. This new story by Christopher Matthew, set in occupied France, is based on real events. Show more