A haunting canal story specially written for Timothy West by David Pownall. Nearing retirement, a man is forced to make a life and death decision about his long-serving horse. Show more
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Demerara Jazz
14 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM
A multi-layered story about an 80 year actor, playwright and theatre director, set in the UK and Guyana. Read by Yvonne Brewster and written by Jacqueline Crooks. Show more
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Sparks Will Fly
14 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM
In this short story by Roy Apps, Penelope Keith revives memories of life at a small repertory theatre where naked ambition can backfire and lead to explosive revenge. Show more
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The Saving of Albert Perks
14 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM
Bernard Cribbins, who played Albert Perks in the film The Railway Children, tells of an unexpected reunion which totally transforms his life when he is on the verge of retirement. Show more
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The Seven Ages of Woman
14 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM
Siân Phillips reads a powerful story by award-winning author Stephen Wyatt. Kath is mesmerised by a painting which seems to speak directly to her and to sum up her life. Show more