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Afternoon Reading

Short stories or abridged books, often from new writers

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on BBC iPlayer (4)
coming up (2)
Previous programmes:
by series (117)
by year (508)

Available now on BBC iPlayer

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    The Diaries of Edith Appleton Episode 3

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    Available since Thursday with 4 days left.

    3/3. It is 1918 and Edie is based at a military hospital on the cliffs above Treport.

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    1. The Diaries of Edith Appleton Episode 2

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      Available since Wednesday with 3 days left.

      2/3. Edie is moved to Etretat, where she must supervise members of the Voluntary Aid Detachment

    2. The Diaries of Edith Appleton Episode 1

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      Available since Tuesday with 2 days left.

      1/3. It is 1915 and Edie is based at Casualty Clearing Station Number 3 near Ypres.

    3. Stories from the Bath Literature Festival Big Boys Don't Fly

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      Available since last Sunday with 10 hours left.

      4/5. By Paul Dodgson. He used to be able to fly, but he has forgotten about that now.

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Today, 19:45 on Radio 4 FM

5/5. By Crysse Morrison. Should Mrs Somerville move from home to sheltered accommodation?

1 more programme coming up in the next 7 days (including repeats).

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