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15 minutes
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By Paloma Vidal. A film-maker returns to her past to research a new project. Read by Rebecca Callard. Show more
14 minutes
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During the Cold War British MI6 recruits a disaffected KGB agent: a game of cat and mouse ensues. Concluded by Tim McInnerny. Show more
45 minutes
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Based on a true story, Samina Baig's play is about Peter, a fashion designer, who embarks on a journey to find his roots. Show more
Sarah Hall's shortlisted story of how profound loss is followed by new life and new love. Read by Rebekah Staton. Show more
30 minutes
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In Hilary Mantel's shortlisted story for this coveted award which celebrates its tenth anniversary in 2015, a woman is held captive in leafy Windsor. Read by Rebekah Staton. Show more
By Lisa Blower. The annual family holiday to the Welsh coast conjures memories of a car full of children, parents, grandparents, picnics and arguments. Read by Rebekah Staton. Show more
Short story by Danielle McLaughlin. Evie is unsettled when the city's birds are beset by an unexplained malaise. Show more
15 minutes
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4 Extra Debut. Scottish-born poet Katrina Porteous explores the Northumbrian landscape, where she now lives, in her poem and personal essay about the Borderlands. From Feb 2014. Show more
15 minutes
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By Antonio Prata. In suburban 1980s Brazil, status and wealth are measured by the size and sophistication of the toys. Show more
15 minutes
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By Tatiana Salem Levy: 4 Extra Debut. The legacy of Brazil's military regime of the 70s and 80s. Read by Barbara Flynn and Georgie Fuller, with Joel MacCormack. Show more
David encounters a reluctant sloth – recalling his 1950s trip to Java in search of wildlife for the BBC's Zoo Quest. Show more
David gets to grips with a monstruous reptile - recalling his 1950s trip to Java in search of wildlife for the BBC's Zoo Quest. Show more
David discovers extraordinary birds - recalling his 1950s trip to Argentina in search of wildlife for the BBC's Zoo Quest. Show more
David recalls the mystery of the vanishing armadillo on his 1950s trip to Argentina in search of wildlife for the BBC's Zoo Quest. Show more
14 minutes
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The award-winning comic’s memoir reflecting on his bittersweet childhood in Lincolnshire and the pitfalls of masculinity. Show more
15 minutes
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The comic actor reflects on school days, masculinity and relationships, making a tough decision - and uncovering a new talent. Show more
15 minutes
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The comic actor’s sixth form years are marked by the burden of his virginity – and heartbreak interrupts the laughter. Show more
15 minutes
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His Dad's unexpectedly fastidious guidelines on hygiene prove a challenge to the comic actor at the age of 17. Show more
15 minutes
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General expectations of masculinity and role models from his past catch-up with Robert - and there's a reckoning... Show more
15 minutes
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Isolated in a claustrophobic flat in Jeddah, life is set to change when the doorbell rings. Show more
