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Radio 4,05 Sep 2025,14 mins

Kindnesses by David Constantine

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An original short story for Radio 4 from David Constantine, winner of the Frank O’Connor International Short Story Prize and the BBC National Short Story Award. In a nameless town, two very different men, both struggling and lost from society, find solace in small acts of kindness... Readers: Jason Barnett and Sam Dale Writer: David Constantine is an acclaimed poet and writer, best known for his critically acclaimed collections of short stories, including Tea at the Midland. He is the winner of both the Frank O’Connor International Short Story Prize and the BBC National Short Story Award. Producer: Justine Willett

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