Telling Tales
Tim Key
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Surreal and poetic adventures with the comedian, actor, writer and radio regular Tim Key. Show more
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We celebrate the art of live storytelling, with the journalist Paul Doran and the poet Pádraig Ó Tuama, who founded Tenx9. Show more
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The writer and broadcaster Natalie Haynes shares her love of classical history and myth, highlighting the stories of women. Show more
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On New Year’s Eve, we look at some of the interesting books and stories from the year, from best-sellers to indie debuts. Show more
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Phoebe loves asking questions and this curiosity has led her to create two storytelling podcasts, Criminal and This Is Love. Show more
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We consider representation in stories, and the working class voice, with the best-selling author Kit De Waal. Show more
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Looking at fact and fiction, and the blurring of both genres, with the comedian, writer and actor Josie Long. Show more
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Comedian, writer, podcaster and activist Sofie Hagen talks about her first book and a desire to see better representation in fiction. Show more
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Freewheeling conversation, interviews and storytelling, from a Bunk Bed to Belfast. From 2019. Show more
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Lessons and stories in sound from the award-winning producer Cathy FitzGerald. Show more
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The writer and broadcaster talks about sharing his story with lyricism, from poetry, to theatre and documentaries. Show more
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We take a trip to the unpronounceable village of Yxsjö with the writer, comedian and self-confessed Swedophile Danny Robins. Show more
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The journalist shares stories of his native New York and reflects on covering history, both on radio and in a conflict zone. Show more
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The actor, comedian and writer talks about capturing Middle England in a sitcom and a drama that begins on a train. From 2019. Show more
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The author and poet talks about gender swapping creativity, protest and hope. Show more
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John always wanted to write for radio and his output is prolific and award-winning, from Cabin Pressure to Souvenir Programme. Show more
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Telling Tales heads to Penzance to meet Patrick Gale, a novelist and screenwriter whose stories often draw inspiration from his personal experience and family history. Show more
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Katy Brand shares her love for Baby Houseman, the screen character who inspired a book. She also reflects on stand-up, personal storytelling and podcasting (for women). Show more
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Talking about language, boxing, role models, multi-cultural representation and more, with the writer Nikesh Shukla. Show more
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It's time to turn to crime with the writer and actor Amelia Bullmore, and a made-for-tabloid case for her detective Sue Craven. Show more