Multi Story Shorts

A potentially life-saving operation, has an unexpected side effect of body confidence.

Emilie Larter was 22 years old and volunteering for a children's charity in Uganda when she met five day old Adam - and formed an emotional bond she couldn't shake.

This story first appeared on the BBC podcast, Multi Story - presented and produced by Becca Bryers, and featuring Toni McDonald from BBC Hereford and Worcester.

A chance encounter took 22-year-old Emilie's life in a completely unexpected direction.

Sometimes a chance encounter take your life in a completely unexpected direction.

Emilie Larter was 22 years old and volunteering for a children's charity in Uganda when she met five day old Adam - and formed an emotional bond she couldn't shake.

This story first appeared on the BBC podcast, Multi Story - presented and produced by Becca Bryers, and featuring Toni McDonald from BBC Hereford and Worcester.

A chance encounter took 22-year-old Emilie's life in a completely unexpected direction.

This story originally appeared on the BBC podcast, Multi Story. Presented by Becca Bryers and produced by Versha Nayee.

A year-long adventure in India inspires a spiritual journey and a fulfilling new career.

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 trip to India that she truly connected to the spiritual practise.

This story originally appeared on the BBC podcast, Multi Story. Presented by Becca Bryers and produced by Versha Nayee.

A year-long adventure in India inspires a spiritual journey and a fulfilling new career.

He shares stories from his rural upbringing and his theory on how he's maintained a strong Lincolnshire accent, with his travelling companion, BBC Radio Lincolnshire presenter William Wright.

Multi Story is a BBC podcast, presented and produced by Becca Bryers.

First broadcast on Radio 4 Extra in 2019.

A Lincolnshire farmer shares his rural upbringing, on his first ever train journey.

How a chance encounter in a virtual pub, completely changed the lives of two strangers.

Plus Multi Story presenter, Becca Bryers and her boyfriend discuss the impact of Indi the cat on their relationship.

How one women's mission to fulfil her dreams of owning a pet bird went viral on Twitter.

This story first appeared on the BBC podcast, Multi Story - presented and produced by Becca Bryers, and featuring Genevieve Tudor and Allan Price from BBC Radio Shropshire.

A discovery of World War II letters, sent to Gilbert, from his lover - the mysterious G.

The discovery of long hidden World War II letters, between Gilbert and the mysterious 'G', reveal a romance between two gay soldiers, written in a time when homosexuality was illegal.

This story first appeared on the BBC podcast, Multi Story - presented and produced by Becca Bryers, and featuring Genevieve Tudor and Allan Price from BBC Radio Shropshire.

A discovery of World War II letters, sent to Gilbert, from his lover - the mysterious G.

This story first appeared on the BBC podcast, Multi Story - presented and produced by Becca Bryers, and featuring BBC Radio Wiltshire's Sue Kinnear.

Ewan was playing deaf tennis at the top level - until he regained his hearing overnight.

Following the loss of his hearing, Ewan 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.

This story first appeared on the BBC podcast, Multi Story - presented and produced by Becca Bryers, and featuring BBC Radio Wiltshire's Sue Kinnear.

Ewan was playing deaf tennis at the top level - until he regained his hearing overnight.

This story first appeared on the BBC podcast, Multi Story - presented and produced by Becca Bryers,.

With thanks to British Athletics for commentary from the Muller British Athletics Championships 2021.

Olympic runner Jake Wightman and his twin brother Sam, discuss the impact of comparison.

Team GB athlete Jake Wightman and his actor brother Sam, talk identical twin rivalry and companionship, on and off the track - plus finding their own, individual career paths.

This story first appeared on the BBC podcast, Multi Story - presented and produced by Becca Bryers,.

With thanks to British Athletics for commentary from the Muller British Athletics Championships 2021.

Olympic runner Jake Wightman and his twin brother Sam, discuss the impact of comparison.

This story first appeared on the BBC podcast, Multi Story - presented and produced by Becca Bryers, and featuring BBC Radio London's Jim Davis.

A spontaneous duet between two strangers sparks a viral video and a valued friendship.

How a spontaneous duet between two strangers, 81-year-old piano player Denis Robinson and musical actor Ceili O'Connor, at a London railway station sparked a viral video and a valued friendship, which has brought joy to uncertain times.

This story first appeared on the BBC podcast, Multi Story - presented and produced by Becca Bryers, and featuring BBC Radio London's Jim Davis.

A spontaneous duet between two strangers sparks a viral video and a valued friendship.

Three nuns share their experiences of love and why they don't see themselves as single.

She explained to BBC Radio Leicester's Ady Dayman the importance of speaking out and how she wants to empower young people through sport.

Find more personal stories like this on the BBC podcast, Multi Story - presented and produced by Becca Bryers.

Natasha Mina explains the impact kickboxing has made on her recovery from sexual abuse.

Meet Natasha Mina, a kickboxing instructor and yoga teacher who is 'striving', not just 'surviving' after her father was imprisoned for child sex offences.

She explained to BBC Radio Leicester's Ady Dayman the importance of speaking out and how she wants to empower young people through sport.

Find more personal stories like this on the BBC podcast, Multi Story - presented and produced by Becca Bryers.

Natasha Mina explains the impact kickboxing has made on her recovery from sexual abuse.

Meet Natasha Mina, a kickboxing instructor and yoga teacher who is 'striving', not just 'surviving' after her father was imprisoned for child sex offences.

She explained to BBC Radio Leicester's Ady Dayman the importance of speaking out and how she wants to empower young people through sport.

Find more personal stories like this on the BBC podcast, Multi Story - presented and produced by Becca Bryers.

Natasha Mina explains the impact kickboxing has made on her recovery from sexual abuse.

Meet Natasha Mina, a kickboxing instructor and yoga teacher who is 'striving', not just 'surviving' after her father was imprisoned for child sex offences.

She explained to BBC Radio Leicester's Ady Dayman the importance of speaking out and how she wants to empower young people through sport.

Find more personal stories like this on the BBC podcast, Multi Story - presented and produced by Becca Bryers.

Natasha Mina explains the impact kickboxing has made on her recovery from sexual abuse.

This story originally appeared on the BBC podcast, Multi Story - presented and produced by Becca Bryers, and featuring Justin Dealey from BBC Three Counties Radio.

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

Patricia 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.

This story originally appeared on the BBC podcast, Multi Story - presented and produced by Becca Bryers, and featuring Justin Dealey from BBC Three Counties Radio.

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

BBC Radio London's Rob Oxley discovers how the system works - from paper labelling to Sherlock Holmes skills.

This story originally appeared on the BBC podcast Multi Story, presented and produced by Becca Bryers.

The surprising items that turn up at the Transport for London's lost property office.

The surprising items that turn up at the Transport for London's lost property office - and the man who has a passion for reuniting them with their owners.

BBC Radio London's Rob Oxley discovers how the system works - from paper labelling to Sherlock Holmes skills.

This story originally appeared on the BBC podcast Multi Story, presented and produced by Becca Bryers.

The surprising items that turn up at the Transport for London's lost property office.

The surprising items that turn up at the Transport for London's lost property office - and the man who has a passion for reuniting them with their owners.

BBC Radio London's Rob Oxley discovers how the system works - from paper labelling to Sherlock Holmes skills.

This story originally appeared on the BBC podcast Multi Story, presented and produced by Becca Bryers.

The surprising items that turn up at the Transport for London's lost property office.

The surprising items that turn up at the Transport for London's lost property office - and the man who has a passion for reuniting them with their owners.

BBC Radio London's Rob Oxley discovers how the system works - from paper labelling to Sherlock Holmes skills.

This story originally appeared on the BBC podcast Multi Story, presented and produced by Becca Bryers.

The surprising items that turn up at the Transport for London's lost property office.

This story first appeared on the BBC podcast Multi Story, presented and produced by Becca Bryers.

The ups and downs of navigating a new relationship as a digital nomad, and single mum.

Jon was a digital nomad, floating from place to place - until he met and fell in love with young widow Gabrielle. The couple discuss building a new relationship which includes Gabrielle's 7 year old son, Ivor - and doesn't exclude the memory of her late husband.

This story first appeared on the BBC podcast Multi Story, presented and produced by Becca Bryers.

The ups and downs of navigating a new relationship as a digital nomad, and single mum.

Jon was a digital nomad, floating from place to place - until he met and fell in love with young widow Gabrielle. The couple discuss building a new relationship which includes Gabrielle's 7 year old son, Ivor - and doesn't exclude the memory of her late husband.

This story first appeared on the BBC podcast Multi Story, presented and produced by Becca Bryers.

The ups and downs of navigating a new relationship as a digital nomad, and single mum.

Jon was a digital nomad, floating from place to place - until he met and fell in love with young widow Gabrielle. The couple discuss building a new relationship which includes Gabrielle's 7 year old son, Ivor - and doesn't exclude the memory of her late husband.

This story first appeared on the BBC podcast Multi Story, presented and produced by Becca Bryers.

The ups and downs of navigating a new relationship as a digital nomad, and single mum.

She told BBC Radio Leicester's Ben Jackson about the impact of unexpected skin lightening.

This story originally appeared in the BBC podcast, Multi Story - presented and produced by Becca Bryers.

Cancer drugs are keeping Paula alive, but also impacting on her sense of identity.

Chris was a teenager when he discovered a tragic family secret of murder and hanging.

Chris was a teenager when he discovered a tragic family secret of murder and hanging.

Chris was a teenager when he discovered a tragic family secret of murder and hanging.

Steff Barnett kept her wish to become a woman secret for most of her life, from everyone but Lynne. The couple met aged 16 and have opted to stick together, even though it means no intimate physical contact between them.

Plus a poem defining the slang word 'Fam', written and performed by Caleb Femi, former Young People's Laureate for London.

Multi Story is a BBC podcast, presented and produced by Becca Bryers.

A couple share the challenges a gender reassignment has placed on their 45 year marriage.

Glenys has paid for her sleeve tattoos with her pension - and they're not what you expect!

Glenys has paid for her sleeve tattoos with her pension - and they're not what you expect!

Glenys has paid for her sleeve tattoos with her pension - and they're not what you expect!

Join her on moving weekend - as the BBC Radio Bristol presenter makes an unexpected return to her rural roots.

Plus Multi Story presenter, Becca Bryers shares some thoughts on her own idea of 'home'.

Follow Laura's unexpected house move - from bustling Bristol, back to her rural roots.

Four children become reporters, under the guidance of BBC Radio Humberside's David Reeves.

Find more personal stories like this on the BBC podcast, Multi Story - presented and produced by Becca Bryers.

Experience Hull street fair through the eyes of the children who call it a temporary home.

What's it like to grow up on the fair? Experience the hidden traditions of Hull street fair, through the eyes of the young travellers who call it their temporary home each year.

Four children become reporters, under the guidance of BBC Radio Humberside's David Reeves.

Find more personal stories like this on the BBC podcast, Multi Story - presented and produced by Becca Bryers.

Experience Hull street fair through the eyes of the children who call it a temporary home.

What's it like to grow up on the fair? Experience the hidden traditions of Hull street fair, through the eyes of the young travellers who call it their temporary home each year.

Four children become reporters, under the guidance of BBC Radio Humberside's David Reeves.

Find more personal stories like this on the BBC podcast, Multi Story - presented and produced by Becca Bryers.

Experience Hull street fair through the eyes of the children who call it a temporary home.

What's it like to grow up on the fair? Experience the hidden traditions of Hull street fair, through the eyes of the young travellers who call it their temporary home each year.

Four children become reporters, under the guidance of BBC Radio Humberside's David Reeves.

Find more personal stories like this on the BBC podcast, Multi Story - presented and produced by Becca Bryers.

Experience Hull street fair through the eyes of the children who call it a temporary home.

This story originally appeared in the BBC podcast, Multi Story - presented and produced by Becca Bryers.

Eva shares her childhood memories of arriving in the UK with The Kindertransport.

Eva arrived in the UK as a child, fleeing Nazi persecution and hoping to be reunited at a later date with her family in Czechoslovakia . She shares her memories with the grandchildren of another Kindertransportee.

This story originally appeared in the BBC podcast, Multi Story - presented and produced by Becca Bryers.

Eva shares her childhood memories of arriving in the UK with The Kindertransport.

Eva arrived in the UK as a child, fleeing Nazi persecution and hoping to be reunited at a later date with her family in Czechoslovakia . She shares her memories with the grandchildren of another Kindertransportee.

This story originally appeared in the BBC podcast, Multi Story - presented and produced by Becca Bryers.

Eva shares her childhood memories of arriving in the UK with The Kindertransport.

Eva arrived in the UK as a child, fleeing Nazi persecution and hoping to be reunited at a later date with her family in Czechoslovakia . She shares her memories with the grandchildren of another Kindertransportee.

This story originally appeared in the BBC podcast, Multi Story - presented and produced by Becca Bryers.

Eva shares her childhood memories of arriving in the UK with The Kindertransport.

The Older Women's Co-Housing group who have built a new intentional community in London.

The Older Women's Co-Housing group who have built a new intentional community in London.

The Older Women's Co-Housing group who have built a new intentional community in London.

Andrew was shot when a lone gunman opened fire on a music festival - killing 58 people. Tony was at nearby hotel and ran to his aid.

Their emotional phone reunion was first aired on BBC Radio Coventry and Warwickshire.

Multi Story is a BBC podcast, presented and produced by Becca Bryers.

The LA cop and Warwickshire firefighter, reunited a year on from the Las Vegas shooting.

Warwickshire firefighter Tony Dumblton reunited with LA police officer Andrew Dahring, a year after he helped save his life during a mass shooting in Las Vegas.

Andrew was shot when a lone gunman opened fire on a music festival - killing 58 people. Tony was at nearby hotel and ran to his aid.

Their emotional phone reunion was first aired on BBC Radio Coventry and Warwickshire.

Multi Story is a BBC podcast, presented and produced by Becca Bryers.

The LA cop and Warwickshire firefighter, reunited a year on from the Las Vegas shooting.

Warwickshire firefighter Tony Dumblton reunited with LA police officer Andrew Dahring, a year after he helped save his life during a mass shooting in Las Vegas.

Andrew was shot when a lone gunman opened fire on a music festival - killing 58 people. Tony was at nearby hotel and ran to his aid.

Their emotional phone reunion was first aired on BBC Radio Coventry and Warwickshire.

Multi Story is a BBC podcast, presented and produced by Becca Bryers.

The LA cop and Warwickshire firefighter, reunited a year on from the Las Vegas shooting.

Warwickshire firefighter Tony Dumblton reunited with LA police officer Andrew Dahring, a year after he helped save his life during a mass shooting in Las Vegas.

Andrew was shot when a lone gunman opened fire on a music festival - killing 58 people. Tony was at nearby hotel and ran to his aid.

Their emotional phone reunion was first aired on BBC Radio Coventry and Warwickshire.

Multi Story is a BBC podcast, presented and produced by Becca Bryers.

The LA cop and Warwickshire firefighter, reunited a year on from the Las Vegas shooting.

She shares some of her experiences of strangers reacting negatively to her tics, in public places, and suggests an alternative; education and compassion.

This story originally appeared in the BBC podcast, Multi Story - presented and produced by Becca Bryers.

The Birmingham teacher who uses her Tourette's syndrome to teach pupils about compassion.

Natalie Pearson, from Birmingham, is thought to be the only teacher in the world with a form of Tourette's syndrome which causes involuntary swearing.

She shares some of her experiences of strangers reacting negatively to her tics, in public places, and suggests an alternative; education and compassion.

This story originally appeared in the BBC podcast, Multi Story - presented and produced by Becca Bryers.

The Birmingham teacher who uses her Tourette's syndrome to teach pupils about compassion.

Natalie Pearson, from Birmingham, is thought to be the only teacher in the world with a form of Tourette's syndrome which causes involuntary swearing.

She shares some of her experiences of strangers reacting negatively to her tics, in public places, and suggests an alternative; education and compassion.

This story originally appeared in the BBC podcast, Multi Story - presented and produced by Becca Bryers.

The Birmingham teacher who uses her Tourette's syndrome to teach pupils about compassion.

Natalie Pearson, from Birmingham, is thought to be the only teacher in the world with a form of Tourette's syndrome which causes involuntary swearing.

She shares some of her experiences of strangers reacting negatively to her tics, in public places, and suggests an alternative; education and compassion.

This story originally appeared in the BBC podcast, Multi Story - presented and produced by Becca Bryers.

The Birmingham teacher who uses her Tourette's syndrome to teach pupils about compassion.

June and Gretel shared their childhood memories with Chris Browning at BBC Radio Berkshire.

This story originally appeared in the BBC podcast, Multi Story - presented and produced by Becca Bryers.

The story of two girls, one English and one German, whose friendship was formed in the shadow of WWII.

June and Gretel shared their childhood memories with Chris Browning at BBC Radio Berkshire.

This story originally appeared in the BBC podcast, Multi Story - presented and produced by Becca Bryers.

The story of two girls, one English and one German, whose friendship was formed in the shadow of WWII.

June and Gretel shared their childhood memories with Chris Browning at BBC Radio Berkshire.

This story originally appeared in the BBC podcast, Multi Story - presented and produced by Becca Bryers.

The story of two girls, one English and one German, whose friendship was formed in the shadow of WWII.

June and Gretel shared their childhood memories with Chris Browning at BBC Radio Berkshire.

This story originally appeared in the BBC podcast, Multi Story - presented and produced by Becca Bryers.

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.

Multi Story is a BBC podcast, presented and produced by Becca Bryers.

Meet the Shropshire couple who've swapped a five-bedroom house for Trudy the van.

Marianne and Chris Fisher have swapped their five-bedroom family house in Shropshire, for Trudy the camper van.

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.

Multi Story is a BBC podcast, presented and produced by Becca Bryers.

Meet the Shropshire couple who've swapped a five-bedroom house for Trudy the van.

Marianne and Chris Fisher have swapped their five-bedroom family house in Shropshire, for Trudy the camper van.

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.

Multi Story is a BBC podcast, presented and produced by Becca Bryers.

Meet the Shropshire couple who've swapped a five-bedroom house for Trudy the van.

Marianne and Chris Fisher have swapped their five-bedroom family house in Shropshire, for Trudy the camper van.

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.

Multi Story is a BBC podcast, presented and produced by Becca Bryers.

Meet the Shropshire couple who've swapped a five-bedroom house for Trudy the van.