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Carey Mulligan reads Tessa Hadley's shortlisted story, the first in contention for this prestigious award. A child's dramatic reaction to a dream exposes unspoken tensions in the family home.

Abridged and produced by Gemma Jenkins.

30 minutes

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Tue 30 Sep 201400:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Credits

ReaderCarey Mulligan
WriterTessa Hadley
AbridgerGemma Jenkins
ProducerGemma Jenkins

Broadcasts

  • Mon 22 Sep 201415:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Mon 29 Sep 201414:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 30 Sep 201400:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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