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28 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
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Tessa Hadley's new stories; Kitty Aldridge and Esther Freud's creative partnership; how writers explore the bonds between women; and the literature of the Russian Revolution. Show more
30 minutes
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Kashmiri novelist Mirza Waheed talks to Mariella Frostrup about his new novel The Book of Gold Leaves, a love story set against the backdrop of war and Anne Rice on a precious book. Show more
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
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
4 Extra Debut. The party assembles. Siblings, secrets, misunderstandings and passion played out over one last, hot summer. Read by Sian Thomas. Show more
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
The children make a discovery, and seeing something she shouldn't, leaves Harriet disturbed. Read by Sian Thomas. Show more
15 minutes
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Pilar confides in Harriet and Kasim finds the children useful allies in his romantic campaign. Read by Sian Thomas. Show more
15 minutes
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Tempers flare when Ivy loses it and keeps her secret close, while Kasim repays Alice with a joke. Read by Sian Thomas. Show more
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
The children observe more strange adult behaviour while Harriet comes to experience something new. Read by Sian Thomas. Show more
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
It’s 1968, and Jill, mother of three, arrives unexpectedly at her parents’ home, children in tow. Read by Sian Thomas. Show more
15 minutes
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A moment's indiscretion or time for a new direction? The past influences the present. Powerful novel read by Sian Thomas. Show more
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
A return to the present as romance blooms, under the childrens' watchful eyes, and the stakes are rising. Read by Sian Thomas. Show more
15 minutes
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Passions are boiling over bringing disastrous consequences. Powerful and haunting novel Read by Sian Thomas. Show more
15 minutes
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Tender conclusion in which the lost is found - and learning to live without love. Powerful novel read by Sian Thomas. Show more
30 minutes
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Arts news. Kirsty Lang talks to the French singer Charles Aznavour, plus actor Zach Braff on his new crowdfunded film, and the winner of the John Moores prize for painting. Show more
In Tessa Hadley's specially commissioned short story, a 1970s dinner party leads Alison to reflect on the truths obscured by glamour and privilege. Read by Kate O'Flynn. Show more
41 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
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Jane Garvey's guests are opera singer Ilona Domnich, author Tessa Hadley and Kate Green MP. Plus what is it like being lesbian and living in more rural areas? Show more
28 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM
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Mariella Frostrup talks to Tessa Hadley about her latest novel Clever Girl, Cory Doctorow discusses literature and future technology, and Ian Rankin on the book he will never lend. Show more
