New Writers, Short Stories [Storytellers]

Title

First
Broadcast

Repeated

Comments

'damaged, Not Broken', 'crossing Bridges'

20240831

Damaged, Not Broken by Jasmin Awoodun, read by Lisa Dwyer Hogg.

An unwelcome visitor brings comfort to a lonely young woman.

Crossing Bridges by Rebecca Sharp, read by Finnian Garbutt.

Whilst crossing the Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge, James discovers this might not be the best place to have a difficult conversation!

Stories written by Creative Writing students at Queen's University Belfast and inspired by the BBC Rewind Portal.

Produced by Gemma McMullan

Executive Editor Andy Martin

A BBC Northern Ireland production.

Original short fiction by Jasmin Awoodun and Rebecca Sharp.

Drama from Radio Ulster.

Damaged, Not Broken by Jasmin Awoodun, read by Lisa Dwyer Hogg, and Crossing Bridges by Rebecca Sharp, read by Finnian Garbutt.

'dandelion Bumblebee', 'boondoggle'

20250621

20250622 (RU)

‘Dandelion Bumblebee' by Margaret Rowe read by Abigail McGibbon.

A widow is swept off her feet when she meets a new suitor online. Is romance about to blossom?

‘Boondoggle' by Nelson Ives read by Michael Condron.

Robot, Alpha Model T-68, is determined to enjoy his one and only mission!

Stories written by Creative Writing students at Queen's University Belfast.

Producer: Gemma McMullan

Executive Editor: Andy Martin

Original short fiction by Margaret Rowe and Nelson Ives.

Drama from Radio Ulster.

Dandelion Bumblebee by Margaret Rowe, read by Abigail McGibbon, and

[LISTEN NOW]

'fiona Lightbody Is Up And At It', 'muscling In'

20240810

20240815 (RU)

‘Fiona Lightbody is Up and At It' written and ready by Julie-May Noteman

Fiona's disappointment of not landing a role in this year's pantomime is short-lived when a new opportunity presents itself.

‘Muscling In' by Sinead Hoben read by Cillian Lenaghan

Sean's ambition to ‘bulk up' and become fitter leads to a surprising opportunity.

Stories written by Creative Writing students at Queen's University Belfast and inspired by the BBC Rewind Portal.

Produced by Gemma McMullan

Executive Editor Andy Martin

A BBC Northern Ireland production.

Original short fiction by Julie-May Noteman and Sinead Hoben.

Drama from Radio Ulster.

Fiona Lightbody Is Up and At It, written and read by Julie-May Noteman and Muscling In by Sinead Hoben, read by Cillian Lenaghan.

'hector's House', 'move'

20240824

20240829 (RU)

‘Hector's House' by David Higgins read by Shaun Blaney

On his holiday trips from Scotland to Belfast, Fraser reminisces about his inspirational Uncle Hector and the joyful times they spent together in his youth.

‘Move' by Melissa McPhillips read by Clodagh Casey

Eimear dreams of playing Gaelic for her County but will she find the courage to overcome the challenges she faces?

Produced by Gemma McMullan

Executive Editor Andy Martin

A BBC Northern Ireland production.

Original short fiction by David Higgins and Melissa McPhillips.

Drama from Radio Ulster.

Hector's House by David Higgins, read by Shaun Blaney, and Move by Melissa McPhillips, read by Clodagh Casey.

'swimming Lessons For Butterflies', 'itchy Luke'

20240727

20240801 (RU)

‘Swimming Lessons For Butterflies' by Mark Mullan read by Seamus O'Hara

Delving into a family tragedy from the past, a young man contemplates how different his life might have been.

‘Itchy Luke' by Fiona Anderson read by Emmet Doran. How can nine-year-old Arthur get his amputated leg to stop itching? His brother and sister form a plan -

Stories written by Creative Writing students at Queen's University Belfast and inspired by the BBC Rewind Portal.

Produced by Gemma McMullan

Executive Editor Andy Martin

A BBC Northern Ireland production.

Original short fiction by Mark Mullan and Fiona Anderson.

Drama from Radio Ulster.

‘Swimming Lessons For Butterflies' by Mark Mullan, read by Seamus O'Hara and ‘Itchy Luke' by Fiona Anderson, read by Emmet Doran.

'the Emissary', 'butcher Boy'

20240803

20240808 (RU)

‘The Emissary' by Claire Harrison read by Ruby Campbell

Whilst representing the ‘Bull' family at a local funeral, Clodagh unexpectantly finds comfort in those who knew her father.

‘Butcher Boy' by Connor Donahue read by Matthew Forsythe

Haunted by memories, a Singer confronts his past love with the hope of reconciliation.

Stories written by Creative Writing students at Queen's University Belfast and inspired by the BBC Rewind Portal.

Produced by Gemma McMullan

Executive Editor Andy Martin

A BBC Northern Ireland production.

Original short fiction from Claire Harrison and Connor Donahue.

Drama from Radio Ulster.

The Emissary by Claire Harrison, read by Ruby Campbell, and Butcher Boy by Connor Donahue, read by Matthew Forsythe

'the Price Of Coffee', 'mcgimpsey's Pub'

20250628

20250629 (RU)

‘The Price of Coffee' by Siobhán Murphy read by Maggie Cronin.

When Mr and Mrs Smeaton are presented with a 50 Euro bill for two below-average cappuccinos in Venice, the repercussions are unimaginable!

‘McGimpsey's Pub' by Julie-May Noteman read by Niall Cusack.

Thomo McGimpsey is determined to restore his pub to its former glory, even if this involves telling a white lie or two -

Stories written by Creative Writing students at Queen's University Belfast.

Producer: Gemma McMullan

Executive Editor: Andy Martin

Original short fiction by Siobh\u00e1n Murphy and Julie-May Noteman.

Drama from Radio Ulster.

The Price of Coffee by Siobhán Murphy, read by Maggie Cronin, and

[LISTEN NOW]

'wee Buns', 'the Sky Is Filled With Stars'

20240817

20240822 (RU)

‘Wee Buns' by Elaine Bullock read by Jo Donnelly

Whilst staying with her elderly Aunt Catherine, her niece comes to realise what a remarkable woman she truly is.

‘The Sky Is Filled With Stars' by Margaret Rowe read by Carol Moore

On a glamping trip with her family, a woman discovers that sometimes dreams come true when you least expect it.

Stories written by Creative Writing students at Queen's University Belfast and inspired by the BBC Rewind Portal.

Produced by Gemma McMullan

Executive Editor Andy Martin

A BBC Northern Ireland production.

Short stories by Elaine Bullock and Margaret Rowe.

Drama from Radio Ulster.

Wee Buns by Elaine Bullock, read by Jo Donnelly, and The Sky Is Filled with Stars by Margaret Rowe, read by Carol Moore.

Episodes

Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
'damaged, Not Broken', 'crossing Bridges'	20240831		Damaged, Not Broken by Jasmin Awoodun, read by Lisa Dwyer Hogg. An unwelcome visitor brings comfort to a lonely young woman. Crossing Bridges by Rebecca Sharp, read by Finnian Garbutt. Whilst crossing the Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge, James discovers this might not be the best place to have a difficult conversation! Stories written by Creative Writing students at Queen's University Belfast and inspired by the BBC Rewind Portal. Produced by Gemma McMullan Executive Editor Andy Martin A BBC Northern Ireland production. Original short fiction by Jasmin Awoodun and Rebecca Sharp. Drama from Radio Ulster. Damaged, Not Broken by Jasmin Awoodun, read by Lisa Dwyer Hogg, and Crossing Bridges by Rebecca Sharp, read by Finnian Garbutt.
'dandelion Bumblebee', 'boondoggle'	20250621	20250622 (RU)	‘Dandelion Bumblebee' by Margaret Rowe read by Abigail McGibbon. A widow is swept off her feet when she meets a new suitor online. Is romance about to blossom? ‘Boondoggle' by Nelson Ives read by Michael Condron. Robot, Alpha Model T-68, is determined to enjoy his one and only mission! Stories written by Creative Writing students at Queen's University Belfast. Producer: Gemma McMullan Executive Editor: Andy Martin Original short fiction by Margaret Rowe and Nelson Ives. Drama from Radio Ulster. Dandelion Bumblebee by Margaret Rowe, read by Abigail McGibbon, and [LISTEN NOW]
'fiona Lightbody Is Up And At It', 'muscling In'	20240810	20240815 (RU)	‘Fiona Lightbody is Up and At It' written and ready by Julie-May Noteman Fiona's disappointment of not landing a role in this year's pantomime is short-lived when a new opportunity presents itself. ‘Muscling In' by Sinead Hoben read by Cillian Lenaghan Sean's ambition to ‘bulk up' and become fitter leads to a surprising opportunity. Stories written by Creative Writing students at Queen's University Belfast and inspired by the BBC Rewind Portal. Produced by Gemma McMullan Executive Editor Andy Martin A BBC Northern Ireland production. Original short fiction by Julie-May Noteman and Sinead Hoben. Drama from Radio Ulster. Fiona Lightbody Is Up and At It, written and read by Julie-May Noteman and Muscling In by Sinead Hoben, read by Cillian Lenaghan.
'hector's House', 'move'	20240824	20240829 (RU)	‘Hector's House' by David Higgins read by Shaun Blaney On his holiday trips from Scotland to Belfast, Fraser reminisces about his inspirational Uncle Hector and the joyful times they spent together in his youth. ‘Move' by Melissa McPhillips read by Clodagh Casey Eimear dreams of playing Gaelic for her County but will she find the courage to overcome the challenges she faces? Produced by Gemma McMullan Executive Editor Andy Martin A BBC Northern Ireland production. Original short fiction by David Higgins and Melissa McPhillips. Drama from Radio Ulster. Hector's House by David Higgins, read by Shaun Blaney, and Move by Melissa McPhillips, read by Clodagh Casey.
'swimming Lessons For Butterflies', 'itchy Luke'	20240727	20240801 (RU)	‘Swimming Lessons For Butterflies' by Mark Mullan read by Seamus O'Hara Delving into a family tragedy from the past, a young man contemplates how different his life might have been. ‘Itchy Luke' by Fiona Anderson read by Emmet Doran. How can nine-year-old Arthur get his amputated leg to stop itching? His brother and sister form a plan - Stories written by Creative Writing students at Queen's University Belfast and inspired by the BBC Rewind Portal. Produced by Gemma McMullan Executive Editor Andy Martin A BBC Northern Ireland production. Original short fiction by Mark Mullan and Fiona Anderson. Drama from Radio Ulster. ‘Swimming Lessons For Butterflies' by Mark Mullan, read by Seamus O'Hara and ‘Itchy Luke' by Fiona Anderson, read by Emmet Doran.
'the Emissary', 'butcher Boy'	20240803	20240808 (RU)	‘The Emissary' by Claire Harrison read by Ruby Campbell Whilst representing the ‘Bull' family at a local funeral, Clodagh unexpectantly finds comfort in those who knew her father. ‘Butcher Boy' by Connor Donahue read by Matthew Forsythe Haunted by memories, a Singer confronts his past love with the hope of reconciliation. Stories written by Creative Writing students at Queen's University Belfast and inspired by the BBC Rewind Portal. Produced by Gemma McMullan Executive Editor Andy Martin A BBC Northern Ireland production. Original short fiction from Claire Harrison and Connor Donahue. Drama from Radio Ulster. The Emissary by Claire Harrison, read by Ruby Campbell, and Butcher Boy by Connor Donahue, read by Matthew Forsythe
'the Price Of Coffee', 'mcgimpsey's Pub'	20250628	20250629 (RU)	‘The Price of Coffee' by Siobhán Murphy read by Maggie Cronin. When Mr and Mrs Smeaton are presented with a 50 Euro bill for two below-average cappuccinos in Venice, the repercussions are unimaginable! ‘McGimpsey's Pub' by Julie-May Noteman read by Niall Cusack. Thomo McGimpsey is determined to restore his pub to its former glory, even if this involves telling a white lie or two - Stories written by Creative Writing students at Queen's University Belfast. Producer: Gemma McMullan Executive Editor: Andy Martin Original short fiction by Siobh\u00e1n Murphy and Julie-May Noteman. Drama from Radio Ulster. The Price of Coffee by Siobhán Murphy, read by Maggie Cronin, and [LISTEN NOW]
'wee Buns', 'the Sky Is Filled With Stars'	20240817	20240822 (RU)	‘Wee Buns' by Elaine Bullock read by Jo Donnelly Whilst staying with her elderly Aunt Catherine, her niece comes to realise what a remarkable woman she truly is. ‘The Sky Is Filled With Stars' by Margaret Rowe read by Carol Moore On a glamping trip with her family, a woman discovers that sometimes dreams come true when you least expect it. Stories written by Creative Writing students at Queen's University Belfast and inspired by the BBC Rewind Portal. Produced by Gemma McMullan Executive Editor Andy Martin A BBC Northern Ireland production. Short stories by Elaine Bullock and Margaret Rowe. Drama from Radio Ulster. Wee Buns by Elaine Bullock, read by Jo Donnelly, and The Sky Is Filled with Stars by Margaret Rowe, read by Carol Moore.