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The Untold

A series documenting the untold dramas of 21st-century Britain.

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Van Life

Van Life

When Kirsty's youngest son goes to university, she decides to go in search of adventure. At the age of 47 she buys an ol... Read more

14 Jan 2019

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Help for the Helpline

Help for the Helpline

In Autumn last year AMIS, an organisation and helpline for Abused Men in Scotland based in Edinburgh, faced the prospect... Read more

17 Feb 2020

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Todmorden Under Water

Todmorden Under Water

Grace Dent documents the untold dramas of 21st century Britain. Boxing Day, 7.30am: flood sirens sounded in Todmorden, W... Read more

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Down's Syndrome: It's Just Two Words

Down's Syndrome: It's Just Two Words

Salma is having a baby, but as the due date draws near she's forced to confront unresolved issues with her last pregnanc... Read more

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The Funeral

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Mandy was shocked to discover how much the funeral for her ex-husband was going to cost. But she was also determined tha... Read more

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The Blind Side

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Grace Dent follows 21-year-old footballer Brandon Coleman, who is hoping to get his first cap for England. Brandon is a ... Read more

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Fernando's vs Nando's

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On a busy street in Reading - at the front of the shopping centre - you might catch the distinctive smell of peri peri c... Read more

30 Jul 2018

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Jennifer's Search for DJ Derek

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In July last year, veteran Bristol DJ, Derek Serpell-Morris, known as "DJ Derek", went missing. He was last seen on CCTV... Read more

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The Prison Wedding

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Grace Dent tells the story of a white-collar-criminal's pregnant fiancée, trying to organise their prison wedding.When V... Read more

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The School Inspection

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A headteacher's fate hangs in the balance as she awaits a visit from a school inspector.When Sue Vermes became headteach... Read more

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Fifteen Years Later

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Fifteen years ago Anna was diagnosed with cancer, and eventually had to have a double mastectomy. Now, as she turns 50, ... Read more

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Tainted Love

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Grace Dent tells the story of Jean, 73, who's being harassed by her 80 year old estranged husband, George. After over 40... Read more

8 Feb 2016

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Ellie and Ollie

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Ellie and Ollie were once a lesbian couple. Then Ollie began the process of transitioning from female to male. Grace De... Read more

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Coping Without Kira

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Kira is an 18 year old Gloucester teenager who has just got her A level grades. The only girl from her school to be offe... Read more

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Expectations

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Hazel loves her job. She is very good at. But there is pressure on her to leave. An impressive career has led Hazel ... Read more

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The Oboe Man

The Oboe Man

Paul Mosby was a professional oboist. Now with advanced Alzheimers, he is largely non-verbal, and spends his days walkin... Read more

18 Dec 2017

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Ice Cream Wars in Newbiggin

Ice Cream Wars in Newbiggin

In the Northumberland fishing village of Newbiggin by the Sea, local ice cream van owner Tommy Brash has lost the prime ... Read more

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NewStorytellers 5. A Young Sel in a Small Town

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Selina Medford grew up in Port Talbot, South Wales, where people of West Indian heritage were in a minority. Now she tak... Read more

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The Roma Memorial

The Roma Memorial

Sherrie Smith, a florist and Romany Gypsy from Hertford, wants to take the first ever UK Gypsy and Traveller group to an... Read more

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