BBC Radio Podcasts from Multi Story

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Caring and Sharing

Three inspiring stories reflecting on what it means to give or receive care.

Carry On Campervanning

Marianne and Chris swapped their five-bedroom family house for Trudy the camper van.

Life and Lyrics

Jackie is using her music to empower other women, who feel trapped in bad relationships.

Only One Twin Can Win

Athlete Jake Wightman and his actor brother Sam, talk twin rivalry, on and off the track.

Legacy

Making space for all in the equestrian world, and sharing yoga's spiritual teachings.

The New Normal

The deaf tennis player who can hear again, an adoption, and a new relationship with food.

Keeping Company

Three stories of the way technology can help us form connections and feel less alone.

Within The Rules

Patricia is desperate to be reunited with her mum, but only within the lockdown rules.

Single Story: Expectation vs Reality

A short reflection on 2020, and look ahead to the upcoming fourth series of Multi Story.

Single Story: Piano Man

How a spontaneous duet between strangers sparked a viral video and a valued friendship.

New Start

To welcome in the new decade, stories of life-changing moments and new directions.

Christmas II

Reflections on a first Christmas, and a last Christmas - plus the life of a panto dame.

Identity

Reflections on what makes us who we are - from national citizenship to how we dress.

Words

Celebrating the power of words - from rescued love letters, to old age poetry writing.

Bodies

Life changing body modifications - from prosthetic noses to an elective leg amputation.

Relationship Status

Reflections on romance; from a polyamorous trio, a reunited couple, and a group of nuns.

Listen

The power of tuning in - from the buzzing of bees, to the shared thoughts of our friends.

Hidden History

Unexpected personal tales of espionage, a childhood in the zoo, and flying to the moon.

Single Story: House Block 6

Liam has served over 50 convictions, but is hoping this will be his last time in prison.

Single Story: Reunion

The story behind the reunion of a US cop and the UK firefighter who helped save his life.

Single Story: Dilemma

Can John say goodbye to the only place he's called home and gain financial security?

Single Story: Awake Wake

Samanda, aka "the Queen of Positivity" was never one to miss a party - even her own wake.

Fighter

A kickboxer, a wrestler and a bare knuckle boxer share their stories of fighting back.

Illegal

A sex worker, a cannabis user, and a campaigner for assisted dying - on breaking the law.

Generations

People with at least four decades between them, share and compare their life experiences.

Skin

Stories about skin appearance and its impact on identity - from tattoos to birthmarks.

Dwelling

The family living off-grid, camping out for a house, and building a co-housing community.

Support

Four stories reflecting the positive impact other people can make on our mental health.

Influencers

Teaching with Tourette's, leaving the EDL, and making a career out of likes and follows.

Secrets

A stealthy night-time society, an untold family murder, and a "magical" hidden recipe.

Single Story: Reaction

Natalie Pearson shares her experience of strangers reacting to her Tourette's in public.

Single Story: Book Club

Lee is 30, homeless, and has started a book club - inspired by his passion for reading.

Episode 11: Christmas

Festive audio treats, featuring Christmas in prison and a life-sized nativity.

Episode 10: Wheels

This week: motors, wings and sails, feat. the couple who've swapped a house for a van

Episode 9: Animals

This week: fur and feathers, feat. the viral love birds, and the UK's first guide horse

Episode 8: Fam

This week: the people closest to us, feat. a 70 year friendship, and a family reunion

Episode 7: Traditions

This week: celebrating cultural rituals, feat. street fairs and a first time Morris dance

Episode 6: Strangers

This week: unknown friends, feat. two men reunited a year on from the Las Vegas shooting

Episode 5: Searching

This week: the lost and found, feat. an identity search and the surprising abandoned items

Episode 4: Relocation

This week: making a move, feat. motherhood after prison, and growing up in a refugee camp

Episode 3: Love Letters

This week: words of love, feat. a disarming poem and a man who's never spoken to his wife

Episode 2: Parenting

This week: parenthood, feat. building a new family and man who is father to over 70 kids.

Episode 1: Swallows

Tales of childhood homes, feat. a farmer's first train ride and an unexpected house move.

Welcome to Multi Story

Personal stories from across England, with handpicked audio treats from BBC Local Radio.