Short stories or abridged books, often from new writers
- 7 Jan 2009 15:30–15:45BBC Radio 47 days left to listenBy Cynthia Rogerson. A gallery attendant muses on love and loneliness. Read by Paul Young.
- 6 Jan 2009 15:30–15:45BBC Radio 46 days left to listenBy Jason Donald. A lethargic jobseeker spies an opportunity to be a hero.
- 2 Jan 2009 15:30–15:45BBC Radio 42 days left to listen5/5. Charlie makes his triumphal entry into Butlins, Filey.
- 1 Jan 2009 15:30–15:45BBC Radio 420 hours left to listen4/5. Billy Butlin wants Charlie photographed for publicity, but Elephant Bill has other ideas.
- 31 Dec 2008 15:30–15:45BBC Radio 43/5. The five and a half ton elephant is reluctant to enter its crate.
- 30 Dec 2008 15:30–15:45BBC Radio 42/5. Colonel 'Elephant Bill' Williams arrives in Ayr and meets Big Charlie for the first time.
- 29 Dec 2008 15:30–15:45BBC Radio 41/5. Butlins place an advertisement in The Times.
- 23 Dec 2008 15:30–15:45BBC Radio 4By Michael Faber. A father is close to experiencing the happiest moment of his life. (R)
- 22 Dec 2008 15:30–15:45BBC Radio 4Short story by Jane Gardam. Eleanor reflects on her daughter Rosie's wedding 25 years ago. (R)
- 19 Dec 2008 15:30–15:45BBC Radio 45/5. An old woman seats herself in a remote part of Lincolnshire and paints the dusk.
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