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In David Szalay's short story series, 12 travellers journey around the globe, each with a tale to tell. Today: a mother learns some uncomfortable truths about herself in Budapest. Show more
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM
David Szalay's gripping short story series. Twelve travellers journey around the globe, each with a tale to tell. Today: a worker in Qatar wrestles with uncomfortable emotions... Show more
A thriller by Ayeesha Menon that plays out across London, Riyadh and Mumbai, exploring the global struggles faced by women when it comes to sexual assault and personal freedom. Show more
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Maria Alyokhina's account of her activism, trial and imprisonment, as part of Russian feminist punk protest group Pussy Riot. Dramatised by EV Crowe and starring Katie West. Show more
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Maria Alyokhina's account of her activism, trial and imprisonment, as part of Russian feminist punk protest group Pussy Riot. Dramatised by EV Crowe and starring Katie West. Show more
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In David Szalay's gripping short story series, 12 travellers journey around the globe, each with a tale to tell. Today: a sisterly relationship is rocked by violence in Kerala. Show more
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A selection of Sylvia Plath's letters read by Lydia Wilson, covering the breakdown of her marriage to poet Ted Hughes and her suicide in February 1963. Show more
Maya Angelou moves to LA in the late 1950s and receives an unexpected visit from singing legend Billie Holiday. Omnibus edition of Angelou's autobiography starring Nina Sosanya. Show more
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Twelve flights. Twelve travellers. Twelve stories. Today, a well-known Canadian writer dashes for a last-minute flight when her daughter goes into labour... Barbara Barnes reads. Show more
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David Szalay's short story series. Twelve travellers journey around the globe, each with a tale to tell. Today: a businessman lands back in Dakar to find his world has shifted. Show more
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
David Szalay's gripping new short story series. Twelve travellers journey around the globe, each with a tale to tell. Today: a Tinder date in Brazil ends awkwardly... Show more
Maya and Jan have been kidnapped by The Seven, a mysterious group of women who apparently offer incredible gifts. But even stranger things are about to happen. By Melissa Murray. Show more
Maya and Horace have escaped from The Seven's compound and head to Manchester in order to rescue Jan's baby. But Renata asks Jan to make a terrible sacrifice. By Melissa Murray Show more