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By Jeremy Page. A young man prepares to meet his girlfriend's somewhat unconventional parents for the first time. Read by Blake Ritson.

In Jeremy Page's short story, a young man prepares to meet his girlfriend's parents for the first time - in the disquieting knowledge that they enjoy a somewhat alternative lifestyle. Shortlisted for the 2015 award.

The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Short Story Award marked its 10th year in 2015, of shining a light on the very best in contemporary British short fiction and celebrating writers both established and new.

The winner and runner-up were announced at the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's Radio Theatre on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4's Front Row on Tuesday 6th October 2015.

Read by Blake Ritson
Abridged by Sally Marmion
Produced by Justine Willett.

30 minutes

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Thu 15 Sep 2016 02:00
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Credits

Writer Jeremy Page
Reader Blake Ritson
Abridger Sally Marmion
Producer Justine Willett

Broadcasts

  • Fri 25 Sep 2015 15:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Wed 14 Sep 2016 14:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 15 Sep 2016 02:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra

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