Front Row - BBC National Short Story Award and Young Writers Award 2026
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Tom Sutcliffe hosts the ceremony for BBC National Short Story Award and Young Writers Award 2026, in partnership with University of Cambridge, live from BBC Broadcasting House in London.
As well as the announcements of the winners of both awards, Tom is joined by judges David Almond, Tahmima Anam and Saba Sams to discuss the key ingredients for a standout short story. They also recommend the short story writers and collections which they love to read.
Presenter: Tom Sutcliffe
Producer: Lucy Collingwood
Published on Tuesday, 29th September 2026.
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