Five short stories by brand new writers, all rising to the challenge laid down by generations of story writers to capture a moment in time.
Time Being 2
The White Road
While her customers seek coffee and shelter from the Antarctic cold, Mags makes ready for a change of view.
Writer: Tania Hershman
Reader: Lisa Ross
Bosendorfer
With fourty only a birthday away, Janice finds herself in a love triangle with a man and a grand piano.
Writer: Griselda Gordon
Reader: Siobhan Redmond
Detained
Stranded in a snowbound airport terminal, Clarissa kills time – and finds life is not all that it seems.
Writer: Heidi Amsinck
Reader: Lesley Manville
Gunpoint Optimism
Inspired by a tragedy she sees from her window – Gilbey plays games of friendship and love.
Writer: Lauren Frankel
Reader: Andrea Harris
Gerald Says
As she spends more time on site, Elizabeth struggles to keep building and marriage intact.
Writer: Sally Hinchcliffe
Reader: Siobhan Redmond
First Broadcast:
Monday - Friday, 10th-14th January 2005 at 15:30 on BBC Radio 4
Production Credits:
Sound Engineer: Perry Andrews
Producer: Lisa Osborne
Executive Producer: Karen Rose