Multi Story

BBC

Personal stories from across England - each week, a new theme. Becca Bryers is your guide to the colourful characters and emotional experiences which make up a diverse country.

  • 32 minutes 4 seconds
    Caring and Sharing

    Three stories of people who have found themselves giving or receiving care.

    Including 26-year-old Hannah who was recently diagnosed with FND, in conversation with her mum Alison - about the wide-ranging impact of the disorder on relationships, work and hobbies. And the importance of celebrating the small wins.

    And Nina from Essex, who last year volunteered at a care home in order to see her dad Roger during the first national lockdown, and shared their journey with dementia with an online community.

    Plus radio producer Bob, on returning to university in his mid-40s to train as a nurse, during a global pandemic.

    Multi Story is presented and produced by Becca Bryers.

    With thanks to BBC Essex and BBC Radio Solent.

    1 September 2021, 3:00 am
  • 18 minutes 47 seconds
    Carry On Campervanning

    Marianne and Chris Fisher swapped their five-bedroom family house in Shropshire for Trudy the camper van back in 2018.

    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. But plans have been somewhat altered by a global pandemic.

    Multi Story is presented and produced by Becca Bryers.

    With thanks to BBC Radio Shropshire.

    You can follow Chris and Marianne's adventures at treadtheglobe.com

    18 August 2021, 3:00 am
  • 30 minutes 45 seconds
    Life and Lyrics

    Two singers share how personal experience has shaped their song lyrics - from escaping a bad relationship, to long night shifts.

    Jackie thought she'd found the man of her dreams, but his behaviour soon became suffocating - and even when they split, he wouldn't leave her alone. She now hopes her music will help empower other women in the same situation.

    Spencer Flay has used the isolation of his crane cabin - 30 metres above sea level - to hone his song writing and ukulele playing skills.

    Presented and produced by Becca Bryers - with additional production from Shivani Dave. With thanks to BBC Radio Bristol and Juno Women's Aid.

    You can find details of organisations who can provide information and support in relation to domestic abuse at bbc.co.uk/actionline

    Find out how to share your music through BBC Upload (bbc.co.uk/upload) and BBC Introducing (bbc.co.uk/introducing).

    4 August 2021, 3:00 am
  • 32 minutes 45 seconds
    Only One Twin Can Win

    Team GB athlete Jake Wightman and his actor brother Sam, talk identical twin rivalry and companionship, on and off the track.

    Plus former Olympic runners, Angela and Susan reflect on the pros and cons of being known as "The Tooby Twins".

    Presented and produced by Becca Bryers.

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

    21 July 2021, 3:00 am
  • 33 minutes 7 seconds
    Legacy

    Two stories of people making and continuing legacies - from making space in the equestrian world, to sharing the spiritual teachings of yoga.

    Freedom found a passion for horse riding as a teenager, when his parents moved the family from Leicester, to the Caribbean island of Antigua. Returning to the UK five years later, he was struck by how much he stood out in the equestrian world, as a young black man from the inner city. He now dedicates his time to ensuring kids from all backgrounds have the opportunity to share his passion. Kids like Kanane, one of The Urban Equestrian Academy's biggest success stories to date.

    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 year-long adventure in India that she truly connected to the spiritual practise - a life-changing experience.

    Presented and produced by Becca Bryers, with additional production from Versha Nayee at BBC Radio Lancashire.

    23 June 2021, 8:00 am
  • 39 minutes 37 seconds
    The New Normal

    Three stories of people adapting to new and changing situations.

    Including Ewan, who lost his hearing following a surfing accident and 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.

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

    Plus 19-year-old Wiki reflects on her changing relationship with food and her recovery from anorexia.

    Presented and produced by Becca Bryers, with additional production from Shivani Dave.

    With thanks to Sue Kinnear from BBC Radio Wiltshire, Toni McDonald from BBC Hereford and Worcester, and Jo Loosemore from BBC Radio Devon.

    You can find details of organisations who can provide information and support in relation to eating disorders at bbc.co.uk/actionline

    9 June 2021, 8:30 am
  • 40 minutes 41 seconds
    Keeping Company

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

    Including Jo from Liverpool and Martin from Skelmersdale, single strangers who weren't looking for love - until they met in a virtual pub.

    Plus Sheila and her daughter Lynn from Rotherham, who have both found comfort in a very low maintenance cat, called Willow.

    And Dean, a retired psychiatric nurse from Ipswich who has found happiness in a hobby, which involves "love" dolls as artistic collaborators.

    Presented and produced by Becca Bryers, with additional production from Shivani Dave.

    With thanks to Peggy Walker and Grace Stead at BBC Radio Sheffield, Christine Willis at BBC Radio Merseyside, Jane Downs at BBC Radio Newcastle and Graham Tempest.

    You can listen and subscribe to the Dementia and Me podcast on BBC Sounds here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p07fsqj9 - and on Twitter @BBCdementiapod

    26 May 2021, 3:00 am
  • 41 minutes 17 seconds
    Within The Rules

    Three personal stories reflecting on how we interpret and respond to the rules.

    Including 81-year old Patricia, who 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. And Wayne, who lives in Oxford with his husband, reflects on the rules that impact him because of his identity as a sexually active gay man - from blood donations to safari holidays.

    Plus the Nottinghamshire biology teacher living a double-life as a pirate radio show host... until the BBC came knocking.

    Presented and produced by Becca Bryers, with additional production from Shivani Dave.

    With thanks to Justin Dealey at BBC Three Counties Radio, Clodagh Stenson at BBC Radio Oxford, and Dean Jackson and Kenny Burton at BBC Radio Nottingham.

    You can find out more about BBC Introducing here: bbc.co.uk/introducing And blood donation in the UK here: blood.co.uk/who-can-give-blood

    12 May 2021, 3:00 am
  • 8 minutes 4 seconds
    Single Story: Expectation vs Reality

    After a year-long hiatus, Multi Story is back for a fourth series!

    On 1st January 2020, we released "New Start" - a hopeful episode of the podcast, sharing positive stories of change as we looked forward to a fresh year, full of promise: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p07yhrh0

    And then the global coronavirus pandemic hit, and suddenly we all had to alter our expectations and plans. Including Claire (aka "Becca's mum"), whose retirement story we revisit in this taster episode.

    Plus a taster of what to come in the new series, launching on 12th May 2021.

    Presented and produced by Becca Bryers, with additional production from Shivani Dave.

    5 May 2021, 3:00 am
  • 13 minutes 42 seconds
    Single Story: Piano Man

    How a spontaneous duet between two strangers at a London railway station sparked a viral video and a valued friendship, bringing joy to uncertain times.

    Last spring, Denis Robinson was playing one of the pianos at St Pancras International, when he was approached by passing musical theatre actor Ceili O'Connor. A video of their performance of Somewhere Over The Rainbow has been shared across the world. But what happened next?

    The fourth series of Multi Story has been postponed, while the team focus on making a new podcast sharing stories of good people, doing good deeds during the coronavirus pandemic. Find out more and listen here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p087sdc4/episodes/downloads

    Presented and produced by Becca Bryers. With contributions from Jim Davis at BBC Radio London

    9 April 2020, 3:00 am
  • 33 minutes 10 seconds
    New Start

    To welcome in the new decade, stories of life-changing moments and new directions. Including Kate, a Lancashire mum who has taken control of her alcohol addiction, and is now helping others do the same. Plus boxer Tom Hill shares the impact, and the silver lining of losing his job at the Redcar steelworks. And meet Mark Winkless - a huge Leicester City supporter who has gone from being a bad guy, to simply acting one on screen.

    Presented and produced by Becca Bryers. Executive producer: James Stewart

    With contributions from: Garry Scott at BBC Radio Lancashire Matty Jones at BBC Tees Harris Millar at BBC Radio Leicester

    With thanks to Andrew Fewster

    1 January 2020, 4:00 am
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