The Lottery
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| Originally published | June 26, 1948 |
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| Authors | Shirley Jackson |
| Genres | Fiction |
| Publishers | The New Yorker |
| Original language | English |
| Adaptations | The Lottery |
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| ID | 658963 |
About The Lottery
"The Lottery" is a short story written by Shirley Jackson first published in the June 26, 1948 issue of The New Yorker. The story describes a fictional small town which observes an annual ritual known as "the lottery".
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Cumbrian radio volunteer to meet hero Michael Ball
By Steve SaulReporter, BBC North West Tonight
A volunteer hospital radio presenter is to meet his hero Michael Ball who has invited him to visit the studios at BBC Radio 2 .
Harrison Holmes, who has cerebral palsy, will be heading to London next month after The Singer surprised him with a video call while he was on air.
The 21-year-old hosts a show on Radio Lonsdale at Furness General in Barrow, where he was treated as a child.
Ball called him " an amazing presenter and an inspiration".
In the video call The Star told Harrison " I've heard all about you".
" You're passionate, you're entertaining, you're kind and you're a real character, " Ball said.
" I'd like you to Show Me how it's done. I'm so Looking Forward to you joining me, I think you're an inspiration young man, I can't wait to meet you. God Bless . "
Harrison, who volunteers at the radio station on Wednesday nights, has been described by colleagues as a " breath of fresh air".
Tom Brownlow, from The Station , said he was a hit with The Audience who enjoy his show and hearing from The Guests he brings in.
Harrison's mum Jo Holmes said: " I can't believe we've kept The Secret for so long. "
Mrs Holmes said her son " always had confidence, but the radio makes it feel like he has got a job" and boosts his self-esteem.
" He's always said his dream is to work on BBC Radio 2 , so he's had high aims, " she added.
Mrs Holmes explained Harrison had been so unwell after he was born he was not expected To Live much beyond eight months.
" [But] when he got home he started to thrive and The Doctors couldn't believe it, " She Said .
" He's had 28 operations, he's had such a really hard start in life, but you'd never know it.
" He kept Everyone Else going - this his dream come true, it's like winning The Lottery . "
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
