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Of Withered Apples by Philip K Dick

As a beautiful woman picks its last withered apple from a branch, a dying ancient tree is determined to survive.

William Hootkins reads Philip K Dick's short story.

Producer: Gemma Jenkins

Made for BBC 7 and first broadcast in September 2003.

4 days left to listen

30 minutes

Last on

Mon 28 Sep 2026 00:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Broadcasts

  • Sun 24 Feb 2008 18:30
    BBC Radio 7
  • Mon 25 Feb 2008 00:30
    BBC Radio 7
  • Sat 16 Apr 2011 18:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sun 17 Apr 2011 00:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 22 Feb 2012 18:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 23 Feb 2012 00:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 26 Oct 2012 18:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 27 Oct 2012 00:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sun 16 Jun 2013 18:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 17 Jun 2013 00:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 31 May 2014 18:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sun 1 Jun 2014 00:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sun 3 Jan 2016 18:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 4 Jan 2016 00:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Christmas Eve 2023 00:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sun 27 Sep 2026 16:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 28 Sep 2026 00:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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