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Short stories from the best writers.
Radio 4,·5 episodes
As global temperatures rise, something stirs in the undergrowth of an affluent village.
20 Aug 2023,·14 mins
Fran's anxieties prove well-founded as knotweed spreads from her neighbours' gardens.
27 Aug 2023,·14 mins
The specialists have completed their treatment but Fran's sense of relief is short-lived.
03 Sep 2023,·14 mins
Fran's theories about the spread of knotweed put her at odds with her fellow villagers.
10 Sep 2023,·14 mins
Fran's village has been overrun by knotweed - but one neighbour remains unaffected.
17 Sep 2023,·14 mins
