First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Written in 1949, Yasushi Inoue's novella tells the story of a nation reeling from a catastrophic global event and two men who decide to raise morale by putting on a sporting event. Show more
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM
Arrangements for the bullfight get underway. But finding enough money to hire and transport the bulls, rent the stadium and publicise the event is becoming an increasing problem. Show more
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM
After years of silence during the war, the temple bells of Kyoto ring out to welcome the New Year. Sakiko and Tsugami remain locked in their lonely, intense, relationship. Show more