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BBC National Short Story AwardEpisodes

  1. Today15:30
    BBC Radio 4

    Little Lands by Lucy CaldwellBBC National Short Story Award 2026

    2/5Little Lands by Lucy Caldwell is the second story up for this prestigious award.

  2. Tomorrow15:30
    BBC Radio 4

    Ditto by Cherise SaywellBBC National Short Story Award 2026

    3/5Cherise Saywell’s ‘Ditto’ is up for the prestigious 2026 BBC National Short Story Award.

  3. Thursday15:30
    BBC Radio 4

    A Second Opinion by Caoilinn HughesBBC National Short Story Award 2026

    4/5Caoilinn Hughes’ moving, humane story is up for the 21st BBC National Short Story Award.

  4. Friday15:30
    BBC Radio 4

    Two Minutes to Midnight by Laura BeattyBBC National Short Story Award 2026

    5/5Two Minutes to Midnight by Laura Beatty is up for this award for the short story.