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Few and Far Between by Jan Carson

The stunning new novel from the winner of the EU Prize for Literature, a magically surreal story about history, identity and redemption. Read by Tara Lynne O'Neill (Derry Girls).

Radio 4,10 episodes

Episodes

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Episode One
The Connollys host a guest at their home on Small Flat.
13 Apr 2026,14 mins
Episode Two
Alex discovers more about the Connollys and what brought them to the Ark.
14 Apr 2026,14 mins
Episode Three
Alex asks to meet the Ark’s last surviving original resident.
15 Apr 2026,14 mins
Episode Four
Marion introduces Alex to the Sleepers.
16 Apr 2026,14 mins
Episode Five
Alex learns more about Sandra.
17 Apr 2026,14 mins
Episode Six
Robert-John receives unwelcome news about the flood.
20 Apr 2026,14 mins
Episode Seven
Alex and Darragh disagree about the future of the Ark.
21 Apr 2026,14 mins,
Episode Eight
As the storm hits Lough Neagh, Alex confronts the Connollys.
22 Apr 2026,14 mins
Episode Nine
The Connollys deal with the damage caused during last night’s storm.
23 Apr 2026,14 mins
Episode Ten
Marion must decide how to move on with her life.
24 Apr 2026,14 mins