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An original modern day comedy by James Mortimer. Theo & Tatiana seek success in both love and career but will dishonest tactics lead to the demise of their friendship or careers? Warning - This drama contains strong language Directed: Afia Bruce Producer: Natalie Malcolm Studio Manager: Simon Le Vans Script Editor: Ellen King Production Coordinator: Adam Berks

An audio drama written by Chloe Harris. Molly has a condition which keeps her at home in her bed. Her mother treats her with medication but Molly often dreams of seeing the outside world. Molly's sister Lucy has a plan to set her free. Producer - Beth Moss Director - Iona Hammond Studio Manager - Dan Freeman Production Coordinator - Geneva Leal Script Editor - Yeliz Sonat

Charles Parker Prize Shortlisted feature: Producer Hester Cant takes us around the world via the kitchens of women in the UK. There won’t be academics, critics or head chefs telling you what to cook and when to cook it. This is the food your mother and grandmother taught you to cook: simple, full of flavour and rooted in rich cultural tradition. Learn how to eat global food…locally, with help ...

When was the last time you went to an arcade? Did you have a good time, or did you think it was a little bit dated? Gabriel Green explores whether arcades have a future.

Harrogate in North Yorkshire is famous around the world for being the home of Bettys café tearooms. Bettys is a Yorkshire institution and has served its loyal customers for nearly a century. What is strange about this quintessentially British and Yorkshire Company. Is the fact, Frederick Belmont, who was an orphan immigrant from Switzerland, founded the business. Very few Bettys customers will...

The Barbershop is one of the fastest growing businesses in the United Kingdom. But it isn’t just a random modern wave or trend that has no substance or backbone behind it, in fact it has a very rich history within the Capital from the oldest barber organisation, The Worshipful Company of Barbers, to infamous story of Sweeney Todd of Fleet Street which have been immortalised through the Stephen...

Why do we love our old games and what phycological effects do they have on us. With the industry taking advantage for our demand for nostalgia is it giving fresh life for classic titles of the past of harming the originality in contempary gaming. Documentary on retro games featuring author Jamie Madigan and Retro Asylum host Dean Swain. Produced by Sean Allsop

I've never been to The Royal Opera House before, and so after being invited to take a look around one evening with my friend Fay, I wondered - Why aren't more young people get involved? Thank you to The Royal Opera House for inviting us in, and my younger sister for talking to me about fancy ballet. third year audio feature project.

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Creating bespoke shoes is a skill that is continuing within workshops all over the country. But with prices starting from £3,500 at certain shops, why do people want to part with this money for a pair of shoes? In this programme we will meet some of the few bespoke shoemakers left in the industry. George Glasgow is the chairman and managing director of G.J.Cleverley, located in the heart of Lo...

This year UK Garage is back in such a big way, even Craig David has returned to his roots; but for some the uniquely British sound has never gone away. From it's humble beginnings from the independent clubs in London, UK Garage changed the sound of clubbing in Britain and bombarded the charts with hit after hit. A scene that launched acts like Alesha Dixon in Mis-Teeq, Wiley, Dizzy Rascal and ...

Why do we feel pain, and what happens when it stops becoming useful - Can we ever learn to ignore pain we don't need anymore. Jamie Wareham re-examines his personal journey of understanding his persistent and chronic pain. 3rd Year Documentary Project - 15 Minutes. TX aimed at Radio 4 audience

Dom Betts looks at how double basses are made from the raw wood to the gigantic masterpieces you see in orchestras and jazz ensembles. He speaks to Malcolm Healey, the man behind Healey Basses and Violins, about the whole creation process. He also hears from bassists such as Malcolm’s wife and bass teacher Jane Healey, and jazz performer Arnie Somogyi on why the love they instrument so very much.

Stephen speaks to professors and psychologists to explore and discover if their are any serious long term effects from FOMO and if they think the digital age and the increased use of smartphones play a huge part in this new phase. Scott Hughes, a radio presenter from Liverpool discusses his own experiences with FOMO and explains the results after going cold turkey from all forms of social medi...

Over the past 20 years, The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has taken Mixed Marshal Arts (MMA) and has transformed it from the no rules bare-knuckle bloodbaths of the early 90’s, into one of the fastest growing sports of the 20th century, but has still yet to take a foothold in the UK and Ireland, but all of that may be about to change, all because of a young Irish man named Conor McGragor...

Christmas eve was traditionally the time to tell scary stories around the hearth in the 19th century time period. This is an investigation of the Victorian ghost story, Spring Heeled Jack, as experts explore the stories of the mysterious character that was so often on the lips of the public and print papers. Spring Heeled Jack may not be as well heard of as the case of London's infamous Jack th...

“It was rather like the telephone we use today, you could send an almost instant message.” The postcard: a simple device to show your loved ones all the glamorous places you’ve visited. Filled with messages of ‘Wish You Were Here’, they are a freeze frame of another far away exotic place. For family members, they are memories. For collectors, they are snapshots into the past. For some, they ar...

By Islay Bell-Webb. The story of a girl who really listens to her heart. A quirky comedy drama set in a hospital about a young woman who is awaiting a heart operation, and her heart’s desire to find love. Liddy: Roslyn Hill Lump: Bethan BoxallKim: Phoebe WhiteThe Nurse: Ali Brice Directed by: Sophie HawkinsProducer: Rachael BirdStudio Managers: Natassia Caffery and Lauren DayProduction Coordi...

Bereft by Michael Wiafe follows Ella, the mother of missing child Grace, capturing the battle between Ella and Raymond, someone whom Ella seems to have a short fuse with. Produced and Edited by Dafydd Jones-Morris. Directed and script re-write by Emma Battle. Production co-ordinator Claire Claringbold. Studio Manager Keith Williams All music composed by Dafydd Jones-Morris

Ever wondered what cosplay is, well here is your chance to find out. This 3 minute guide will provide you with what cosplay is, why people decide to cosplay and the issues that are present in the cosplaying community.

YouTube and Money recently have been brought into debate with young millionaires owning Penthouse apartments and sports cars. Dom Betts investigates the matter. He interviews Gaming YouTubers eldeniro90 and FifaMonstah on their opinions on the matter.

An exploration into the strange and mystical behaviour of Black Shuck, the Devil’s dog. Legend says, he lurks along the Norfolk and Suffolk coastline, Old Shuck is a menace to anyone who crosses his path. Experts delve deeper into the ‘mythical beast’ that is Black Shuck.

Short feature about true storytelling in London. Final project work from Kelsey Daly #radio #documentary

For our final assignment for Introduction to Audio we had to produce a 15 min live broadcast for a London based Student Radio Station. For our broadcast we chose to do a New Music show. This episode includes interviews with Years and Years who have just recently topped BBC Sound of 2015's list and BBC Radio 1's Phil Taggart.

The human and canine bond has been beautifully consistent for generations. Ever since the domestication of animals, dogs have been working alongside people and helping to for-fill our everyday lives. In November 2014, University of Sussex researchers discovered that dogs listen to our words, not just our voices. This reinforces how the special relationships between people and dogs can be unique...

Verity Piner and Jeanette Bryson, two ordinary women, whose lives got turned upside down. This is a short montage of just a few of their experiences with Guillain Barre Syndrome - the highs and the lows. If you want any information or support, please visit, www.gaincharity.org.uk

With 57 lifeguarded beaches along its 400 miles of coastline Cornwall is an extremely popular holiday destination bringing nearly 5 million visitors to the county every year. The sheer number of people visiting the coastal areas makes keeping the visitors safe in and around the sea a mammoth task. Cornwall plays host to 24 Surf Life-Saving clubs who volunteer their time to train people how to s...

Your 15 minute medical fix #studentradio

Dreaming, everybody does it whether that maybe winning the lottery, getting a promotion or even having a nightmare because of a scary film you were forced to watch. There are different sorts of dreaming though, more specifically “Sleep Paralysis”. Most people aren’t fully aware of what sleep paralysis is which is why this area of dreaming needs more research because what it actually is when yo...

Trees have a large presence in British folklore, and legends, they carpet the landscape in a way that is often only noticed when they are gone. Ancient trees have the power to link the mythical with the biological to create stories which have inspired generations. These majestic giants are home to small creatures from insects to bats and squirrels, all of whom live within its hollow trunk and r...

After the incredible display put on at the Tower of London for the 2014 Remembrance day, the true symbolism's and origins of the poppy are explored to understand why the poppy is important. David Stevenson, Chair of International History specialising in World War One, uncovers the beginning of the remembrance poppy. He tells the story's of the lives' that help create this tradition we all know...

For adults with a child that has cerebral palsy the struggle for care is a full time job. Often the care is traumatic for the parents, children and even the staff involved. A quadriplegic child would often have to wait 23 weeks for what is determined as simple care. Naveed Pavrez is one of those parents. His son Diamo had the condition, and Naveed experienced a very disjointed care system. As ...

Olive Supple-Still talks about her time spent teaching drama at a theatre school in India and why she chose to do this.

Joining the Royal Navy is much more than just an exciting and fulfilling career, it can also be very rewarding. The individuals in charge of looking after our English waters get the chance to travel the world and experience life away from home. 35,000 people are currently serving as a Royal Marine, and Amy Miller got the chance to step on board the HMS Belfast to talk to John Lavery, ex capta...

After living, working and attending international school in Oman from 1999 till 2006, one British family decided to make the long and adventurous journey back to the UK by car. Syria was one of many countries that the Miller family drove through on their 8000km drive home. This story would have been very different just 5 years later. Almost 10 years after their return, in his halls at Edinburg...

River is a drag queen from Bournemouth and shares his experience with Micha #TDOR