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Short Works Episodes

  1. Today 21:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
    On air

    Pakistana by Fatima Bhutto

    A woman of Pakistani heritage grapples with her identity and belonging in Barcelona.

  2. Tomorrow 05:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    Pakistana by Fatima Bhutto

    A woman of Pakistani heritage grapples with her identity and belonging in Barcelona.

  3. Sunday 23:45
    BBC Radio 4

    Night Eater by Louise Welsh

    An original short work for BBC Radio 4.

  4. Next Friday 15:45
    BBC Radio 4

    One Bear From Happiness by Shelley Roche-Jacques

    Lizzie's plan to break the cycle of addiction has gone off the rails. The bears have to go

  5. Sun 11 Oct 2026 23:45
    BBC Radio 4

    One Bear From Happiness by Shelley Roche-Jacques

    Lizzie's plan to break the cycle of addiction has gone off the rails. The bears have to go

  6. Wed 14 Oct 2026 15:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    My Grandmother's Degree by Leila Aboulela

    A woman looks back on a formative relationship.

  7. Wed 14 Oct 2026 21:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    My Grandmother's Degree by Leila Aboulela

    A woman looks back on a formative relationship.

  8. Thu 15 Oct 2026 05:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    My Grandmother's Degree by Leila Aboulela

    A woman looks back on a formative relationship.

  9. Fri 16 Oct 2026 15:45
    BBC Radio 4

    Let Them Have Their Fun by Lauren Mackenzie

    A sightseeing trip takes an unexpected turn for Grace and her family.

  10. Fri 16 Oct 2026 15:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    Paraphernalia by Jane Fraser

    A stowaway threatens the tranquillity of a family outing in the Gower.

  11. Fri 16 Oct 2026 21:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    Paraphernalia by Jane Fraser

    A stowaway threatens the tranquillity of a family outing in the Gower.

  12. Sat 17 Oct 2026 05:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    Paraphernalia by Jane Fraser

    A stowaway threatens the tranquillity of a family outing in the Gower.

  13. Sun 18 Oct 2026 23:45
    BBC Radio 4

    Let Them Have Their Fun by Lauren Mackenzie

    A sightseeing trip takes an unexpected turn for Grace and her family.

  14. Fri 23 Oct 2026 15:45
    BBC Radio 4

    The Hand of Cod by Callum Mitchell

    A fisherman's yarn from Cornish writer Callum Mitchell