By Lionel Shriver. A naive, freeloading young woman makes her first trip abroad and finds herself in peril. Nancy Crane reads 2014's prize-winning tale. Show more
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Carey Mulligan reads Tessa Hadley's shortlisted story, the first in contention for this prestigious award. A child's reaction to a dream exposes unspoken tensions in her home life. Show more
Rebecca Hall reads Rose Tremain's shortlisted story about Beth, a young, beautiful woman who recalls her transgressive affair with her American lover. Show more
BBC National Short Story Award
BBC National Short Story Award 2014
Episode 3: The Taxidermist's Daughter
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
In Francesca Rhydderch's shortlisted story, set in the aftermath of WWI, Daisy comes of age. Carys Eleri reads. Show more
BBC National Short Story Award
BBC National Short Story Award 2014
Episode 4: Miss Adele Amidst the Corsets
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Zadie Smith's story, named runner-up at this year's awards, read by Noma Dumezweni. A fading American cabaret artiste encounters a myriad of resentments while shopping for corsets. Show more