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England Unwrapped

Surprising stories from across the country.

Local Radio,20 episodes

Episodes

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Homelessness Unwrapped with Katie Melua
Singer/songwriter Katie Melua explores issues surrounding homelessness.
06 Dec 2021,11 mins
Captain Tom - The man who made a difference
The story of Captain Sir Tom Moore, and how a fundraising event made him a household name.
23 Mar 2021,30 mins
It’s all in the eyes
Five women talk about the impact of face coverings and how communication has changed.
22 Dec 2020,19 mins
Life in surgery
Follow Barney Green, a surgeon on shift in the James Cook hospital in Middlesbrough.
15 Dec 2020,59 mins
Mum and Dad's suicide pact
A brother and sister tell the story of their parents' suicide pact.
03 Nov 2020,30 mins,
Me and my Asexuality
Model and activist Yasmin Benoit explores Asexuality and its place in society.
26 Oct 2020,28 mins
Saving lives in lockdown
Exploring stories from NHS workers from a city in lockdown.
22 Jul 2020,31 mins
Stronger: Surviving abuse
Raw and honest stories of strength and solidarity after domestic abuse.
06 Mar 2020,27 mins,
The truth behind sex shops
What really goes on behind the blacked out windows?
25 Feb 2020,20 mins,
Neighbour from Hell
Peter Johnson led a ‘campaign of hate’ in Ivy Lane, Cheshire. Now his victims speak.
04 Oct 2019,13 mins
In Two Minds: Should I get tested for Huntington's Disease?
Daniel Pascoe explores Huntington's disease and whether to be tested for the faulty gene.
31 Aug 2019,25 mins
House Block 6
Exploring stories of prisoners on the Therapeutic Community Wing at Holme House prison.
21 Aug 2019,45 mins,
Exploring Singleness
Single and satisfied? Emily Jeffery shares stories from across local faith communities.
12 Jul 2019,18 mins
When Dad became Charlotte
Meet May, her brothers, her mum and Charlotte - who used to be her dad.
31 May 2019,12 mins
The Trap
Looking into the murder of 17-year old Tavis Spencer-Aitkens from Ipswich.
30 Apr 2019,45 mins
For Queer and Country
Forces Radio BFBS share stories of LGBTQ service men and women.
15 Apr 2019,30 mins
Sex Shops of the A1
Why are there so many sex shops on the A1? BBC's Hope Bolger and Alex Rhodes find out.
05 Apr 2019,60 mins,
Sian Kelly: The student who became Argentina's women's cricket coach
Solihull student Sian Kelly talks about becoming the women's cricket coach of Argentina.
20 Mar 2019,10 mins
Housing First
Graham Hudson, who was sleeping rough, finds more about Finland's answer to homelessness.
25 Feb 2019,20 mins
At Home with Sir David Attenborough
Sir David Attenborough shares stories and memories from his long career.
21 Feb 2019,58 mins