First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
A hot-tempered chef meets his nemesis in this short story by Alexander McCall Smith, the second in a series specially written for Radio 4. The reader is Trevor White. Show more
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
A former professor of Aeronautical Engineering puts his knowledge to good use in this charming tale written for BBC Radio 4 by Alexander McCall Smith. The reader is James Fleet. Show more
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Over a very dry martini, Grace regales three young relatives with the story of her many and varied marriages. A short story by Alexander McCall Smith, read by Stephanie Cole. Show more
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
A poignant story by Alexander McCall Smith, read by William Gaminara. A political leader is moved by the sight of a poor man searching for food in a train station rubbish bin. Show more