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BBC National Short Story Award

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Readings of the five shortlisted stories for the annual prize

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BBC National Short Story Award - Butcher's Perfume

Butcher's Perfume by Sarah Hall is the second of the five stories shortlisted for this prestigious award for published writers.

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BBC National Short Story Award - Haywards Heath

Haywards Heath by Aminatta Forna is the next story in contention for this major award for established writers.

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BBC National Short Story Award - If it Keeps on Raining

If It Keeps on Raining by Jon McGregor is the third shortlisted story in contention for this major award by established writers.

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BBC National Short Story Award - My Daughter the Racist

My Daughter the Racist by Helen Oyeyemi is the fourth shortlisted story in contention for this major award for established writers.

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BBC National Short Story Award - Tea at the Midland

Tea at the Midland by David Constantine is in contention for this major award. It is followed by Colm Tóibín on a selection of extracts from his favourite short stories.

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