Congratulations to Caoilinn Hughes, whose short story “Two Hands,” published by The Paris Review, is a finalist for the BBC National Short Story Award 2025!
The BBC National Short Story Award is one of the UK’s most prestigious short fiction prizes. Judges, all of whom are past winners and who read the stories blindly, selects the recipient from five finalists.
Each of this year’s shortlisted stories will be broadcast on BBC Radio 4, with an abridged version of “Two Hands” airing the week of September 15th.
The winner will be revealed on September 30th on the BBC program, Front Row.
