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A Collection of Bones

Episode 4 of 5

A troubling tale of a man with an obsessive hobby, and what happens when it suddenly comes to an end. Read by Crawford Logan.

A troubling tale of a man with an obsessive hobby, and what happens when it suddenly comes to an end.

Jenkinson's friends are bemused by his obsession. What's the point of a wishbone collection if you don't make any wishes?

One of five quietly unsettling short stories by Elspeth Davie, described as one of Scotland's finest and most underrated writers.

Read by Crawford Logan.

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in January 2002.

15 minutes

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