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The Lottery by Shirley Jackson

A small American village holds its annual lottery, but why do the villagers become increasingly nervous as the winner is about to be revealed?

Barbara Barnes reads Shirley Jackson's tense short story.

Producer: Gemma Jenkins

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1998.

10 minutes

Last on

Sat 27 Jan 202416:45
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Broadcasts

  • Sat 30 Jul 201618:45
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  • Sun 31 Jul 201600:45
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  • Sun 2 Jan 202218:38
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  • Mon 3 Jan 202200:38
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  • Sat 27 Jan 202400:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 27 Jan 202416:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra