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The Light Really; Apology

A philandering journalist is confined to home, while an elderly aristocrat's memory returns him to an incident that moved him greatly. Read by Ewan Bailey.

Two Brian Aldiss stories: first, a philandering journalist is confined to home; whilst in Apology an elderly aristocrat's memory returns him to an incident that moved him greatly. Read by Ewan Bailey.

Brian Aldiss (1925-2017) was one of Britain's most prolific writers of speculative fiction. His first book was written when he was 14. This selection of his shorter fiction celebrates the range of his interests from futuristic creation myths to biting social satire.

Greatly influenced by the science fiction pioneer HG Wells, his writings have been compared to those of Isaac Asimov, Greg Bear and Arthur C Clarke. His complete works are currently being republished.

Produced for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra by the Waters Company.

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