Surprising personal stories from across England, with handpicked treats from BBC Local Radio - each episode a new theme. Becca Bryers is your guide to the colourful characters and emotional experiences which make up a diverse country.
Latest episodes
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Caring and Sharing
Three stories of people who have found themselves giving or receiving care.Including 26-year-old Hannah who was recently diagnosed with FND, in conversation with her mum Alison - a…
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Carry On Campervanning
Marianne and Chris Fisher swapped their five-bedroom family house in Shropshire for Trudy the camper van back in 2018.This is not a holiday, but a complete change in lifestyle - th…
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Life and Lyrics
Two singers share how personal experience has shaped their song lyrics - from escaping a bad relationship, to long night shifts.Jackie thought she'd found the man of her dreams, bu…
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Only One Twin Can Win
Team GB athlete Jake Wightman and his actor brother Sam, talk identical twin rivalry and companionship, on and off the track.Plus former Olympic runners, Angela and Susan reflect o…
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Legacy
Two stories of people making and continuing legacies - from making space in the equestrian world, to sharing the spiritual teachings of yoga.Freedom found a passion for horse ridin…
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The New Normal
Three stories of people adapting to new and changing situations.Including Ewan, who lost his hearing following a surfing accident and channelled his energy into his passion for ten…
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Keeping Company
Three stories of the way technology can help us form connections and feel less alone.Including Jo from Liverpool and Martin from Skelmersdale, single strangers who weren't looking…
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41 min ↗
Within The Rules
Three personal stories reflecting on how we interpret and respond to the rules.Including 81-year old Patricia, who has finally found her birth family after a 30 year search - right…
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Single Story: Expectation vs Reality
After a year-long hiatus, Multi Story is back for a fourth series! On 1st January 2020, we released "New Start" - a hopeful episode of the podcast, sharing positive stories of chan…
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Single Story: Piano Man
How a spontaneous duet between two strangers at a London railway station sparked a viral video and a valued friendship, bringing joy to uncertain times.Last spring, Denis Robinson…
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New Start
To welcome in the new decade, stories of life-changing moments and new directions. Including Kate, a Lancashire mum who has taken control of her alcohol addiction, and is now helpi…
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41 min ↗
Christmas II
Getting in the mood for Christmas - a selection of festive audio treats from across England. Featuring the pub serving turkey and mince pies in August; the teen mum preparing for h…
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41 min ↗
Identity
Four stories reflecting on what makes us who we are. Including Ash, aka Maria - a drag queen from Stoke, who mixes heavy metal and pop music. Mike from Bristol shares the impact of…
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Words
Four stories drawn from across England, celebrating the power of words. Featuring the World War II letters sent to Gilbert, from his lover - the mysterious "G". Ninety-seven-year-o…
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39 min ↗
Bodies
Four surprising tales of changing body modifications. Featuring Jayne, who has a prosthetic nose for every occasion (including when she's had a few drinks!). Rising kayaking star,…
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Relationship Status
Reflections on what it means to be in a relationship, or single. Featuring Charlie, Nick and Sydney sharing the emotions and logistics of their polyamorous romance. Plus, nuns Sist…
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Listen
Three stories exploring the power of tuning in - from the buzzing of bees, to the shared thoughts of our friends.Featuring the Kent man who has cycled around the UK collecting uniq…
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Hidden History
Three secret, untold or unexpected personal stories. Featuring the Wiltshire woman who had no idea her husband was a spy, until three years after his death. Plus childhood memories…
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Single Story: House Block 6
Liam has served over 50 convictions, but is hoping this will be his last time in prison.BBC Tees producer Lee Johnson visited him at the Therapeutic Community Wing at Holme House p…
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Single Story: Reunion
Warwickshire firefighter Tony Dumbleton helped save the life of American police officer Andrew Dahring, after he was injured during a mass shooting in Las Vegas in 2017.A year on,…