Multi Story

BBC Local Radio
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  • PERSONAL JOURNALS

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.

  1. 09/01/2021

    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 - about the wide-ranging impact of the disorder on relationships, work and hobbies. And the importance of celebrating the small wins. And Nina from Essex, who last year volunteered at a care home in order to see her dad Roger during the first national lockdown, and shared their journey with dementia with an online community. Plus radio producer Bob, on returning to university in his mid-40s to train as a nurse, during a global pandemic. Multi Story is presented and produced by Becca Bryers. With thanks to BBC Essex and BBC Radio Solent.

    32 min

  2. 08/18/2021

    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 - the married couple are aiming to step foot in every country in the world. But plans have been somewhat altered by a global pandemic. Multi Story is presented and produced by Becca Bryers. With thanks to BBC Radio Shropshire. You can follow Chris and Marianne's adventures at treadtheglobe.com

    19 min

  3. 08/04/2021

    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, but his behaviour soon became suffocating - and even when they split, he wouldn't leave her alone. She now hopes her music will help empower other women in the same situation. Spencer Flay has used the isolation of his crane cabin - 30 metres above sea level - to hone his song writing and ukulele playing skills. Presented and produced by Becca Bryers - with additional production from Shivani Dave. With thanks to BBC Radio Bristol and Juno Women's Aid. You can find details of organisations who can provide information and support in relation to domestic abuse at bbc.co.uk/actionline Find out how to share your music through BBC Upload (bbc.co.uk/upload) and BBC Introducing (bbc.co.uk/introducing).

    31 min

  4. 07/21/2021

    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 on the pros and cons of being known as "The Tooby Twins". Presented and produced by Becca Bryers. With thanks to British Athletics for commentary from the Muller British Athletics Championships 2021.

    33 min

  5. 06/23/2021

    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 riding as a teenager, when his parents moved the family from Leicester, to the Caribbean island of Antigua. Returning to the UK five years later, he was struck by how much he stood out in the equestrian world, as a young black man from the inner city. He now dedicates his time to ensuring kids from all backgrounds have the opportunity to share his passion. Kids like Kanane, one of The Urban Equestrian Academy's biggest success stories to date. Jal grew up in Preston, thinking yoga was just something grannies did in the temple and resisting suggestions she gave it a go herself. It wasn't until her husband Richard suggested a spontaneous year-long adventure in India that she truly connected to the spiritual practise - a life-changing experience. Presented and produced by Becca Bryers, with additional production from Versha Nayee at BBC Radio Lancashire.

    33 min

  6. 06/09/2021

    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 tennis; playing the game at the top level, representing Team GB in deaf tennis. Until another change in his hearing forced him to step away. And Emilie, who was volunteering for a children's charity in Uganda when she met five day old Adam - and formed an emotional bond she couldn't shake. Plus 19-year-old Wiki reflects on her changing relationship with food and her recovery from anorexia. Presented and produced by Becca Bryers, with additional production from Shivani Dave. With thanks to Sue Kinnear from BBC Radio Wiltshire, Toni McDonald from BBC Hereford and Worcester, and Jo Loosemore from BBC Radio Devon. You can find details of organisations who can provide information and support in relation to eating disorders at bbc.co.uk/actionline

    40 min

  7. 05/26/2021

    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 for love - until they met in a virtual pub. Plus Sheila and her daughter Lynn from Rotherham, who have both found comfort in a very low maintenance cat, called Willow. And Dean, a retired psychiatric nurse from Ipswich who has found happiness in a hobby, which involves "love" dolls as artistic collaborators. Presented and produced by Becca Bryers, with additional production from Shivani Dave. With thanks to Peggy Walker and Grace Stead at BBC Radio Sheffield, Christine Willis at BBC Radio Merseyside, Jane Downs at BBC Radio Newcastle and Graham Tempest. You can listen and subscribe to the Dementia and Me podcast on BBC Sounds here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p07fsqj9 - and on Twitter @BBCdementiapod

    41 min

  8. 05/12/2021

    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 in the middle of a global pandemic. She's desperate to be reunited with her birth mum on her 100th birthday – but equally determined not to break national lockdown rules. And Wayne, who lives in Oxford with his husband, reflects on the rules that impact him because of his identity as a sexually active gay man - from blood donations to safari holidays. Plus the Nottinghamshire biology teacher living a double-life as a pirate radio show host... until the BBC came knocking. Presented and produced by Becca Bryers, with additional production from Shivani Dave. With thanks to Justin Dealey at BBC Three Counties Radio, Clodagh Stenson at BBC Radio Oxford, and Dean Jackson and Kenny Burton at BBC Radio Nottingham. You can find out more about BBC Introducing here: bbc.co.uk/introducing And blood donation in the UK here: blood.co.uk/who-can-give-blood

    41 min
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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.

Information

  • Creator
    BBC Local Radio
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2021
  • Episodes
    44
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © (C) BBC 2021
  • Show Website
    Multi Story

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