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The Stranger by Daisy Johnson

4 Extra Debut. A young woman has to share her flat with an unknown man to save money. Read by Saffron Coomber.

A young woman finds herself in an unusual flat share with a stranger to save money. It begins as a gentle romantic story, then twists into a suspenseful thriller.

Daisy Johnson is a multi-award-winning short story writer whose debut novel Everything Under was shortlisted for the 2018 Man Booker Prize.

Saffron Coomber starred in Windrush drama Three Little Birds and Small Axe by Steve McQueen.

Written by Daisy Johnson.
Read by Saffron Coomber.

Producer: Allegra McIlroy

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2024.

14 minutes

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Thu 7 May 202615:45
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Thu 7 May 202615:45
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