Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Squirrel | 20100420 | Three short stories taken from Helen Simpson's new collection, In-Flight Entertainment. A family discussion over the fate of a trapped squirrel veers unexpectedly close to revealing a shocking truth Reader: Sian Thomas. Abridged and Produced by Joanna Green. This is a Pier production for BBC Radio 4. A family discussion about the fate of a trapped squirrel risks revealing a shocking truth. Short stories or abridged books, often from new writer |
| 02 | In-flight Entertainment | 20100421 | Three short stories taken from Helen Simpson's new collection, In-Flight Entertainment. Alan, on a transatlantic flight, is delighted by an unusual upgrade to a first class seat, but is to find his journey disturbed by portents of doom. Reader: David Shaw-Parker. Abridged and Produced by Joanna Green. This is a Pier production for BBC Radio 4. Alan is delighted by an unexpected upgrade to first class, but his mood is soon soured. Short stories or abridged books, often from new writer |
| 03 | Homework | 20100422 | Three short stories taken from Helen Simpson's new collection, In-Flight Entertainment. A boy contemplates a parallel life after asking his mother for help with his creative writing homework. But how much is fact and how much is fiction? Reader: Juliet Aubrey. Abridged and Produced by Joanna Green. This is a Pier production for BBC Radio 4. A boy contemplates a parallel life after asking his mum for help with homework. Short stories or abridged books, often from new writer |