BBC Radio Podcasts from The Untold

Can Kwame keep his club open?

Community is at the heart of Kwame's club... but can he afford to keep it open?

Life After Long Covid

Zoe's story of the good, the bad and the ugly everydayness of life with Long Covid.

The Prayer Wall

Richard Gamble's mission to build a huge national landmark, dedicated to Christian prayer.

Three Sides of a Crisis: Part 3

Concluding a sequence of stories offering three perspectives of the cost of living crisis.

Three Sides of a Crisis: Part 2

Continuing three parallel stories of the cost of living crisis.

Three Sides of a Crisis: Part 1

The Untold presents three stories of the cost of living crisis from across Britain.

Quest for the Pink-Headed Duck

Finding the long-lost pink-headed duck has been Richard's obsession for twenty years.

Lions, Lemurs and Lindsay

Lindsay McKenna grapples with the mounting costs of running an animal rescue centre.

Should GLOR1A give up her dreams?

GLOR1A has always dreamed of becoming a singer. Should she give up?

The Birdhouse

A beautiful park, a ruined old building and a woman with a dream.

The Suing Seafarer

Following John Lansdown, the sous chef taking on P&O after it sacked 800 staff in March.

Trouble at the Barbers

Lockdown hits a barbers in Pudsey. But there are even bigger storms on the horizon.

Island Warden Wanted

The warden of a tiny island in the Bristol Channel is moving on. Who will take over?

A Woman in the Room

Will a woman be elected to the all male Western Isles Council? Catrìona is going to try.

A Doctor Goes Home

Dr Abhi Gotadki prepares to head home to New Zealand for the first time in two years.

Preparing for the President

The staff of Cornwall Airport prepare to receive President Biden for the G7 summit.

A horse called Hope

Two women who have dedicated themselves to a horse sanctuary face having to close it down.

The Dentist Van

One day in the queue for a mobile dentist van.

After the Bridge - Catch-up

An update on the life of Will, who was injured in the Westminster Bridge attack.

A Fisherman Caught in Two Storms

Bally, a fisherman on the West Coast of Scotland, navigates a year of Brexit and Covid.

Out of the Red!

A couple decide on a novel way to pay off their debts and change their financial fortunes.

We Lost Dancing

Grace Dent returns with real-life stories, unfolding in real time.

He Won't Go To School

As children across the country go back to school, will Andrew be persuaded to join them?

The Boy Next Door

Grace Dent tells the story of two people's lives changed forever by a year of lockdowns.

The New Build

For Greg and David, Covid-19 building delays might mean they lose their first home.

Return Flight to Newquay

Grace Dent follows Cornwall Airport Newquay over the tough pandemic winter.

Shanty Fever

When sea shanties blew up on social media, a shanty band from Bristol hit the big time.

I Can’t Have My Son Home

John’s mother fears he is involved with county lines. Can she find a way to stop him?

The Warehouse that Jack Built

Young CEO Jack needs to earn big this Christmas if he wants to save his global company.

On the verge

Grace Dent presents a series documenting the untold dramas of 21st-century Britain.

Young, Rural and Black

Khady Gueye wants to organise a demonstration to address racism in the Forest of Dean.

The School and the Depot

Grace Dent follows a parent-led campaign to stop Ocado opening a depot next to a school.

First Flight to Newquay

Grace Dent follows Cornwall Airport Newquay as it fights for survival.

Goodbye, Hong Kong?

Grace Dent follows two young Hong Kongers in their bid to make the UK home.

The Perfect Bench

One man's quest to find a 10/10 public bench.

The Virus Between Us

In the first of a new series, we follow stories of people on different sides of isolation.

Help for the Helpline

Grace Dent hears from the women battling to save a helpline for abuse victims in Scotland.

Game Over in Dover?

Grace follows the story of the owner of a family business at the crossroads over Brexit.

Four Months for Niyi

Niyi's eating disorder has stopped him coming home for Christmas. He wants to change that.

Alabama 3

Alabama 3 lost a legend with the death of Jake Black: how can things continue without him?

Phoenix from the Airwaves

Can a Bristol Community radio station survive the catastrophe facing it in 2019?

Voice of an Angel

A choirboy wants to make it to a very special Christmas service, before his voice breaks.

Jay-Z and Me Part II

Being sampled by Jay-Z seemed like a miracle for singer Hannah Williams. But was it?

Expectations

Should Hazel leave the job she loves?

The Drag Queen and the Dictionary

Lacey is a drag queen. The dictionary says drag is for men only. Can she change it?

NewStorytellers 5. A Young Sel in a Small Town

Selina revisits her early years as part of a Jamaican family growing up in South Wales.

NewStorytellers 4. My Life After Grenfell

Survivors of the Grenfell Tower fire recall what has happened since that fateful night.

NewStorytellers 3. Beyond the Ballot

Along mountain passes and into a besieged UN-Compound, Fran remembers East Timor in 1999.

NewStorytellers 2. Kidnapped

A binaural docu-drama which puts the listener at the centre of two kidnapping stories.

NewStorytellers 1. The Flapper

A memorial to a much-missed matriarch told through a single household object.

The Last Printer

Grace Dent presents a series documenting the untold dramas of 21st-century Britain.

Fifteen Years Later

Fifteen years after cancer and a double mastectomy, Anna faces reconstructive surgery.

Worth Her Weight

Grace Dent presents a series documenting the untold dramas of 21st-century Britain.

Ellie and Ollie

Ellie and Ollie were a lesbian couple; this is the story of Ollie's transition to be male.

Followed by Thousands

As Katie's social media career takes off will she have to abandon her A-levels?

A Trip to Death Row

Laura visits a death row inmate in Florida for answers about her late father's final years

Diary of a Surrogate

Linder wants to be a surrogate to help a gay couple have a baby - but will it work out?

The Two Sides of Silver Street

Grace Dent tells the story of one street that contains a clash of two worldviews.

Innocent

Matt’s childhood was devastated by pedophiles. Has he healed enough to find love?

Leaving the Party

Two men quit their parties to run as independents in the local elections. Can they win?

What Happened Next?

Grace Dent revisits four powerful Untold stories to find out where they went next.

Don't Take My Masala

A restaurant owner in Wales loses his staff after he's found employing them illegally.

High Street Blues

One street in the run-up to Christmas, and three shops fighting for survival.

Should I study at Cambridge?

Anoushka is smart, funny and mixed race: should she apply for a place at Cambridge Uni?

Searching For My Birth Family

Steph is searching for her birth mother's relatives, who may not know she was born.

Like Riding a Bike

Roni is 33 years old. She has never learned to ride a bike. Is it too late?

Field of Dreams

James is 24 and dreams of owning a farm. Has he found his chance in Cornwall?

Van Life

The story of what happened when Kirsty, 47, moved into an old plasterer's van.

Sikh-ing Mr Right

Min only wants to marry a Sikh with a turban. After ten years of looking should she stop?

Me, Dad and Dementia

Amanda's fight to get 24 hour care for her 96-year-old dad who has dementia.

The Unidentified Woman

How do you plan a funeral for an unidentified woman? Christina is determined to do it well

No Place for the Homeless

The story of Corby, a town divided by proposals for a new homeless shelter.

Fighting For My Niece

Simon fights to become his teenage niece's legal guardian after she was placed in care.

The Untold - Get it First on BBC Sounds

From this week, you can find brand new episodes of The Untold first on the BBC Sounds app

Fernando's vs Nando's

A peri peri chicken shop owner faces legal action in Reading.

Weathering Windrush

The reality of life for those caught up in the Windrush scandal is explored in The Untold.

Jade's World

Jade is a games designer with autism. She's flying solo to New York to chase her ambition.

The Island Man

One man believes his island needs a new kind of leadership, away from the mainland.

In the Driving Seat

Beth has vision in just one eye. Gary is her driving instructor. Can she pass her test?

If the Dress Fits

A tailor in Weston-super-Mare faces prom season.

After the Bridge

A young man injured in a terrorist attack faces up to his changing views of the incident.

Child of Mine

The Untold follows the impact of a child custody case waged across international borders.

Cutting It Straight

After meeting in prison, two men want to make a fresh start as barbers in a Welsh village.

The Choice

Ruth Bowie returns home to Ireland to witness the results of the Irish Abortion Referendum

Pushing the Envelope

A dyslexic postman gets the chance to realise his dream of becoming a professional actor.

Worcester Woman?

Can a feminist politician with purple hair and piercings break through in Worcester?

The Commonwealth's Youngest Competitor

The Untold follows the story of 11-year-old Commonwealth Games competitor Anna Hursey.

Cottage Rescue

The nephew of an elderly brother and sister fights to save their home near Lough Foyle.

Out of Their League

Grace Dent follows a women's football club in their fight to gain professional status.

Out of School

Grace Dent follows what happens when a 14-year-old boy gets excluded from school.

The Good Fight

One man's battle with the authorities over his freedom to use a washing machine.

The Toss of the Coin

Jackie has a 50-50 chance of developing Huntington's disease. Does she have it?

Looking for Love

Sharon is 43, from Rotherham and looking for love. Grace Dent follows what happens.

Jay-Z and Me

What happens when you accidentally write a song for a global superstar?

Revisited

Grace Dent revisits four Untold stories to discover what happened next.

My Lost Brother

The Oboe Man

Oboist Paul Mosby has Alzheimer's - can music therapy reconnect him with his past?

Zero Hour Hero?

Jonathan's app could be a lifeline for jobseekers in the gig economy. Can it succeed?

Mike and Nouri Go Fishing

Nouri is Syrian and Mike is Scottish. Grace Dent follows a friendship formed over fishing.

Hit and Run

A mother's search for justice after her son was knocked over and killed on Christmas Eve.

I've Lost My Voice

Rob has lost his voice and is trying to get it back. It is not going to be easy.

Unfair Dismissal?

The story of a care home manager who was sacked after posting a photo on Facebook.

In the Grip of Anorexia

Maya is struggling with anorexia, and her A-levels are imminent.

Virtual Friends

What happens when best friends meet for the first time?

A Chair for Neil

Grace Dent tells the story of Neil and his quest for the chair that could change his life.

31/07/2017

Grace Dent revisits four of the most intriguing Untold stories from the past few months.

Lost Benefits

Amir is in a catch-22: too ill to work yet apparently not ill enough for illness benefits.

Mr and Mr

Gubs is Sikh, gay and getting married. But will his dad go to the wedding?

Born Before Time

The Untold follows baby Isobel, born at 26 weeks and being cared for in the neo-natal unit

The End of the Road?

Mary is 86 and faces losing her driving licence if she fails her next eye test.

Care or Custody

Ray finds out he is father to a baby in care and fights for custody. Grace Dent presents.

Back to Life

All Nick wants is his life back after a car accident leaves him with a brain injury.

All Sewn Up

Koye, 23, weighs up whether to abandon his home-grown fashion label for a job in the City.

Her Word Against His

A woman must decide if she can or should testify against the entertainer Rolf Harris.

All Things Must Pass

A church in Oldham faces closure. The parishioners are not happy. Grace Dent presents.

The Shoe Man

Grace Dent follows one man's dream to make and sell men's designer shoes. Can he do it?

The Divorce Settlement

A father faces eviction because of his daughter's divorce settlement.

Eddie Todd for Mayor

Grace Dent follows Doncaster businessman Eddie Todd in his campaign to be the town's Mayor