By Alison MacLeod. The imagined life of a pioneering biologist facing his eureka moment. Second story in contention for this prestigous award. Read by Tim Pigott-Smith. Show more

The third of the shortlisted entries in contention for this award is by Jon McGregor. A young woman marvels at how her mind responds to a near-death experience. Lydia Wilson reads. Show more

KJ Orr's story about a newly returned astronaut and his readjustment to daily life is the next story in contention for this prestigious award. The reader is Indira Varma. Show more

By Jon McGregor. A young woman marvels at how her mind responds to a near-death experience. Third of the shortlisted entries in contention for this award. Lydia Wilson reads. Show more

The first of the shortlisted entries in contention for this major award is by MJ Hyland. A tantalising opportunity is at the heart of this poignant story. Mike Sengelow reads. Show more

Alison MacLeod's story imagines a leading scientist's eureka moment. It is the next story in contention for this prestigous award. The reader isTim Pigott-Smith. Show more

The fifth shortlisted story in contention for this major award is by D W Wilson. Violence threatens to break out as three friends road trip across Canada. Trevor White reads. Show more

By DW Wilson. Violence threatens to break out as three friends road-trip across Canada. Trevor White reads 2011's winning entry. Show more