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Bedtime stories for kids, written by kids. A selection of sensational stories from the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show 500 Words competition.

500 Words’ Bedtime Stories BBC Radio 2

    • Kids & Family

Bedtime stories for kids, written by kids. A selection of sensational stories from the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show 500 Words competition.

    The 500 Words Final

    The 500 Words Final

    Some listeners might find the themes covered upsetting. 500 Words is back for its 10th competition and that means the podcast is too. In this final episode Dick and Dom find themselves at the VIP Zoom Party and share this year’s winning stories from 2020's 500 Words Competition. So whether it’s bed-time listening or some writing inspiration, sit back and let Dick & Dom take it away with our wonderful Celebrity readers. The Bronze Winner aged 5-9 was ‘Roary and The Giant Bloomers’ read by Jodie Whittaker , the 10-13 age group winner was ‘Shoo! ‘ Read by Alfred Enoch. In the Silver Category the 5 to 9 age group winner was ‘The Old Rabbit’ read by Joanna Lumley and the 10 to 13 age group was ‘For the Last Time’ read by Mwaksy Mudenda. The Gold Winners age category 5 to 9 was ‘The Winning Goal’ read by Dua Lipa and the 10 to 13 winner was ‘Diary of a Five Pound Note’ read by David Walliams.

    • 30 min
    You Can Count On Your Friends

    You Can Count On Your Friends

    The 500 Words Competition is back for it's 10th year and that means the podcast is too. In this episode Dick & Dom make a journey to the seaside, sharing more stories written by YOU, along the way. So, whether it’s bed-time listening or some writing inspiration, sit back and let Dick & Dom take it away with the BBC Radio Drama Company reading ' - 'A Night With the Stars', 'Spies in Dairy', 'The Crab and the Lantern Fish', 'The Chosen One', 'The Family Prime Minister', 'Cloak and Haddock', 'The Silent Library', 'My First Crush', 'The Odd Sock', and 'Screen Time'. Find out more about 500 Words at bbc.co.uk/500Words.

    • 39 min
    Happy Endings

    Happy Endings

    500 Words is back for its 10th competition and that means the podcast is too. In this episode the Diddies find themselves stuck In a video game and Dick and Dom fight dragons to find the golden chalice and help rescue those dynamic Diddies . They also share some of the finalist stories from 2020's 500 Words Competition written by YOU. So whether it’s bed-time listening or some writing inspiration, sit back and let Dick & Dom take it away with some fabulous actors reading ‘The Countdown’ ‘The Talk’ ‘Don't Bring a Lion to School’ ‘The Boy With a Wobbly Tooth’ ‘Grandma's Worst Hobby’ ‘Mischief and Mayhem at the Menacing Zoo’ ‘ The Grocery Shop Breakout ‘ ‘The Gnomes of Sherbet Springs ‘ and ‘The Rise of the Phoenix’ and listen out for a special guest reading by Radio 2’s very own Vanessa Feltz .

    • 37 min
    Teamwork Makes The Dream Work!

    Teamwork Makes The Dream Work!

    500 Words is back for it's 10th competition and that means the podcast is too. In this episode Dick and Dom head to Spy Camp and have been sent on a secret mission to deliver some of the finalist stories from 2020's 500 Words Competition, written by YOU. Listen out for BBC Radio 2's Breakfast show travel guru Richie Anderson who stopped by to read a story. So whether it’s bed-time listening or some writing inspiration, sit back and let Dick & Dom take it away with some fabulous actors reading 'Charlie the Hero Dog' 'Chippy Tom and the Gulls of Gloucester' 'Roary and the Giant Bloomers'
    'The Bus Driver Who Turned To Crime' 'The Colourful Comedian' 'The First Ever Chocolate Milk'
    'Mr Nosey Parker’s Zoo for Nosey Animals' 'Cats-By a Dog's (maybe) perspective' and 'Harry Snotter'

    • 36 min
    What Adventures Will You Go On Today?

    What Adventures Will You Go On Today?

    Dick & Dom take on Earth's highest mountain above sea level. From a biscuit-loving Goose to a slinky that saves it all, how will they fare? Hopefully some of this week's stories written by YOU will help them on their quest! So, whether it's bedtime listening or some writing inspiration, sit back and let Dick & Dom take it away with the BBC Radio Drama Company reading 'The Mars Theory', 'The Super Kangaroos', 'An Astro Adventure', 'The Fisherman's Tale', 'The Dings and the Dongs', 'The Picture', 'Sharing the Sky', 'Timmy Spider and the Golden Scroll', and 'The Game of Life'.

    • 36 min
    It’s Up To You How Far You’ll Go. If You Don’t Try, You’ll Never Know!

    It’s Up To You How Far You’ll Go. If You Don’t Try, You’ll Never Know!

    500 Words is back for it's 10th competition and that means the podcast is too. In this episode Dom plans a Balloon ride , Dick isn't so keen but those diddies get involved and they all learn that it's up to you how far you go, if you don't try you'll never know. They also share some of the finalist stories from 2020's 500 Words Competition written by YOU. Listen out for BBC Asian Networks Harpz Kaur who stops by to read a story. So whether it’s bed-time listening or some writing inspiration, sit back and let Dick & Dom take it away with some fabulous actors reading 'Anything is possible' 'The Bird Feeder ' 'Wizard Bob’s brilliant idea' 'Sam and Alf ' 'The diary of a £5 note' 'Night Knight!' 'Pirate Pilates' 'The Curse of Pageton Manor' and 'The Beautiful Game'.

    • 40 min

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