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Christmas Short Stories

Motordrome

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

A German widow takes her future into her own hands by making a generous bequest. Read by Hannah Gordon. Show more

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Christmas Short Stories

The Revenge, or Otherwise, of Herbie Bontemps

Duration: 15 minutes

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

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Christmas Short Stories

How to Escape in Gaelic

Duration: 15 minutes

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

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Christmas Short Stories

The Colourful Life of Cousin Grace

Duration: 15 minutes

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

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Good President Wenceslas

Duration: 15 minutes

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