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The Cairn

Opening LinesSeries 14
Episode 3 of 3

By Sophie Hampton. The ascent of a mountain assumes heightened significance for a climber. Poignant tale read by Anthony Calf.

A return of the series which gives first-time and emerging short story writers their radio debut.

The ascent of a mountain assumes heightened significance for a climber in this poignant tale by Sophie Hampton.

Read by Anthony Calf
Produced by Gemma Jenkins

Currently studying for an MA in Creative Writing at Sheffield Hallam University, Sophie Hampton's short stories have been published in the Eastern Daily Press, Scribble Magazine and the Best of MA Writing 2011.

15 minutes

Last on

Wed 16 Nov 201621:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Fri 3 Aug 201215:45
    BBC Radio 4 FM
  • Wed 16 Nov 201611:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 16 Nov 201621:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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