By Mark Haddon. A man overeats and fears leaving the house, but Leah comes to the rescue. Read by Colin Buchanan.
Runner-up for the 2015 award. In Mark Haddon's short story, he dangerously over-eats; just as seriously he lives at home in fear of the outdoors. Until Leah calls and his life takes a dramatic turn.
The BBC National Short Story Award marked its 10th year in 2015, of shining a light on the very best in contemporary British short fiction and celebrating writers both established and new.
The winner and runner-up were announced at the BBC's Radio Theatre on BBC Radio 4's Front Row on Tuesday 6th October 2015.
Read by Colin Buchanan
Abridged by Penny Leicester
Produced by Duncan Minshull.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Writer | Mark Haddon |
| Reader | Colin Buchanan |
| Abridger | Penny Leicester |
| Producer | Duncan Minshull |
Broadcasts
Tue 22 Sep 201515:30BBC Radio 4- Thu 15 Sep 201614:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 16 Sep 201602:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
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