Maeve Binchy Short Stories

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01Dolly's Mother1992091720121217 (R4)The beauty, grace and efficiency of her perfect parents always made Dolly feel inferior - until the day of her 16th birthday.

Specially written for the BBC by Maeve Binchy - one of Ireland's most-loved authors.

Read by Stella McCusker

Producer: Eoin O'Callaghan

First broadcast ion BBC Radio 4 n April 1989.

Dolly's perfect parents always made her feel inferior - until her 16th birthday.

A selection of stories from the much-loved Irish author Maeve Binchy

02Home Coming2001112720121218 (R4)The Brennans run Quentin's restaurant in Dublin for the owner, who lives abroad.

But what will happen when he returns for a visit?

Specially written for the BBC by Maeve Binchy - one of Ireland's most-loved authors.

Read by Sean Campion.

Producer: Heather Brennon

First broadcast ion BBC Radio 4 n April 1989.

An unexpected visitor arrives in a Dublin restaurant.

A selection of stories from the much-loved Irish author Maeve Binchy

03The White Trolley1998122020121219 (R4)Christmas goes awry when Sara brings home the wrong shopping.

A selection of stories from the much-loved Irish author Maeve Binchy

04The Feast Of Stephen1998122120121220 (R4)A mix up at the shop upsets Stephen's plans for Christmas lunch.

Read by Jenny Agutter.

The Feast of Stephen, along with its preceding counterpart story, The White Trolley were specially written for the BBC by Maeve Binchy.

Producer: Pam Fraser Solomon.

First broadcast ion BBC Radio 4 n December 1998.

A selection of stories from the much-loved Irish author Maeve Binchy

05Euston1997122220121221 (R4)Christmas leads Mary to reflect on the family she's not seen in 20 years.

A selection of stories from the much-loved Irish author Maeve Binchy