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A Collection of Bones

Episode 4 of 5

A troubling tale of a man with an obsessive hobby, and what happens when it suddenly comes to an end. Read by Crawford Logan.

A troubling tale of a man with an obsessive hobby, and what happens when it suddenly comes to an end.

Jenkinson's friends are bemused by his obsession. What's the point of a wishbone collection if you don't make any wishes?

One of five quietly unsettling short stories by Elspeth Davie, described as one of Scotland's finest and most underrated writers.

Read by Crawford Logan.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2002.

15 minutes

Last on

Fri 29 Oct 202100:00
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