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24 Hours in Isolation

by Ben Dickenson

24 hours. 28 stories. 24 episodes. In music, spoken word and drama, these are the untold experiences of isolation. Before Covid19, before "self isolation" and "social distancing", there was already an epidemic of loneliness in British society. It is most acute in North East England, where 53% of adults feel lonely. That's half of us reading this right now. How many of us have told someone else what it feels like, what it is looks like, what it sounds like? It's time we did. Two dozen of the most exciting musicians, poets, producers, theatre writers and comedians from the North East have come together to create an unprecedented 24hour audio experience. A new story will arrive on this page every hour, on the hour, from midnight on 21st June 2020. Subscribe now to catch them all. There will be hungry supermarket staff heading to work the wee hours, nervous joggers circling parks, confused older people waiting for so

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Episodes

  1. 24 Hours in Isolation; the full story

    In music, spoken word and drama, these are the untold experiences of isolation. Before Covid19, before "self isolation" and "social distancing", there was already an epidemic of loneliness in British society. It is most acute in North East England, where 53% of adults feel lonely. It's time we…

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  2. Bonus feature: and, just like that, the whole world changed

    Giving voice to the untold stories of isolation. Before "self isolation" and "social distancing", there was already an epidemic of loneliness in British society. It is most acute in North East England, where 53% of adults feel lonely. It's time we told their stories. Musicians, poets, producers,...

  3. 11pm: the comedian

    In music, spoken word and drama, these are the untold experiences of isolation. Before Covid19, before "self isolation" and "social distancing", there was already an epidemic of loneliness in British society. It is most acute in North East England, where 53% of adults feel lonely. It's time we…

    more
  4. 10pm: grief

    In music, spoken word and drama, these are the untold experiences of isolation. Before Covid19, before "self isolation" and "social distancing", there was already an epidemic of loneliness in British society. It is most acute in North East England, where 53% of adults feel lonely. It's time we…

    more
  5. 9pm: another bottle of wine

    In music, spoken word and drama, these are the untold experiences of isolation. Before Covid19, before "self isolation" and "social distancing", there was already an epidemic of loneliness in British society. It is most acute in North East England, where 53% of adults feel lonely. It's time we…

    more
  6. 8pm: I left without the money

    In music, spoken word and drama, these are the untold experiences of isolation. Before Covid19, before "self isolation" and "social distancing", there was already an epidemic of loneliness in British society. It is most acute in North East England, where 53% of adults feel lonely. It's time we…

    more
  7. 7pm: little songs

    In music, spoken word and drama, these are the untold experiences of isolation. Before Covid19, before "self isolation" and "social distancing", there was already an epidemic of loneliness in British society. It is most acute in North East England, where 53% of adults feel lonely. It's time we…

    more
  8. 6pm: normal or now and the watch party

    In music, spoken word and drama, these are the untold experiences of isolation. Before Covid19, before "self isolation" and "social distancing", there was already an epidemic of loneliness in British society. It is most acute in North East England, where 53% of adults feel lonely. It's time we…

    more
  9. 5pm: 6 feet apart at the supermarket

    In music, spoken word and drama, these are the untold experiences of isolation. Before Covid19, before "self isolation" and "social distancing", there was already an epidemic of loneliness in British society. It is most acute in North East England, where 53% of adults feel lonely. It's time we…

    more
  10. 4pm: here we are now and nurse story part 2

    In music, spoken word and drama, these are the untold experiences of isolation. Before Covid19, before "self isolation" and "social distancing", there was already an epidemic of loneliness in British society. It is most acute in North East England, where 53% of adults feel lonely. It's time we…

    more
  11. 3pm: leaving school

    In music, spoken word and drama, these are the untold experiences of isolation. Before Covid19, before "self isolation" and "social distancing", there was already an epidemic of loneliness in British society. It is most acute in North East England, where 53% of adults feel lonely. It's time we…

    more
  12. 2pm: young, broke, on benefits

    In music, spoken word and drama, these are the untold experiences of isolation. Before Covid19, before "self isolation" and "social distancing", there was already an epidemic of loneliness in British society. It is most acute in North East England, where 53% of adults feel lonely. It's time we…

    more
  13. 1pm: nurse story part 1

    In music, spoken word and drama, these are the untold experiences of isolation. Before Covid19, before "self isolation" and "social distancing", there was already an epidemic of loneliness in British society. It is most acute in North East England, where 53% of adults feel lonely. It's time we…

    more
  14. 12pm: talking to my carer & Lockdown Social

    In music, spoken word and drama, these are the untold experiences of isolation. Before Covid19, before "self isolation" and "social distancing", there was already an epidemic of loneliness in British society. It is most acute in North East England, where 53% of adults feel lonely. It's time we…

    more
  15. 11am: home schooling

    In music, spoken word and drama, these are the untold experiences of isolation. Before Covid19, before "self isolation" and "social distancing", there was already an epidemic of loneliness in British society. It is most acute in North East England, where 53% of adults feel lonely. It's time we…

    more
  16. 10am: another bloody Zoom meeting

    In music, spoken word and drama, these are the untold experiences of isolation. Before Covid19, before "self isolation" and "social distancing", there was already an epidemic of loneliness in British society. It is most acute in North East England, where 53% of adults feel lonely. It's time we…

    more
  17. 9am: home fitness

    In music, spoken word and drama, these are the untold experiences of isolation. Before Covid19, before "self isolation" and "social distancing", there was already an epidemic of loneliness in British society. It is most acute in North East England, where 53% of adults feel lonely. It's time we…

    more
  18. 8am: good morning gabba

    In music, spoken word and drama, these are the untold experiences of isolation. Before Covid19, before "self isolation" and "social distancing", there was already an epidemic of loneliness in British society. It is most acute in North East England, where 53% of adults feel lonely. It's time we…

    more
  19. 7am: breakfast alone

    In music, spoken word and drama, these are the untold experiences of isolation. Before Covid19, before "self isolation" and "social distancing", there was already an epidemic of loneliness in British society. It is most acute in North East England, where 53% of adults feel lonely. It's time we…

    more
  20. 6am: joggers in the park

    In music, spoken word and drama, these are the untold experiences of isolation. Before Covid19, before "self isolation" and "social distancing", there was already an epidemic of loneliness in British society. It is most acute in North East England, where 53% of adults feel lonely. It's time we…

    more
  21. 5am: leaving for work

    In music, spoken word and drama, these are the untold experiences of isolation. Before Covid19, before "self isolation" and "social distancing", there was already an epidemic of loneliness in British society. It is most acute in North East England, where 53% of adults feel lonely. It's time we…

    more
  22. 4am: we all wake up alone

    In music, spoken word and drama, these are the untold experiences of isolation. Before Covid19, before "self isolation" and "social distancing", there was already an epidemic of loneliness in British society. It is most acute in North East England, where 53% of adults feel lonely. It's time we…

    more
  23. 3am: cold air & WHO benefits

    In music, spoken word and drama, these are the untold experiences of isolation. Before Covid19, before "self isolation" and "social distancing", there was already an epidemic of loneliness in British society. It is most acute in North East England, where 53% of adults feel lonely. It's time we…

    more
  24. 2am: Mulberry House

    In music, spoken word and drama, these are the untold experiences of isolation. Before Covid19, before "self isolation" and "social distancing", there was already an epidemic of loneliness in British society. It is most acute in North East England, where 53% of adults feel lonely. It's time we…

    more
  25. 1am: on the ventilator

    In music, spoken word and drama, these are the untold experiences of isolation. Before Covid19, before "self isolation" and "social distancing", there was already an epidemic of loneliness in British society. It is most acute in North East England, where 53% of adults feel lonely. It's time we…

    more
  26. 12am: when the kids are in bed

    In music, spoken word and drama, these are the untold experiences of isolation. Before Covid19, before "self isolation" and "social distancing", there was already an epidemic of loneliness in British society. It is most acute in North East England, where 53% of adults feel lonely. It's time we…

    more
  27. Teaser

    In music, spoken word and drama, these are the untold experiences of isolation. Before Covid19, before "self isolation" and "social distancing", there was already an epidemic of loneliness in British society. It is most acute in North East England, where 53% of adults feel lonely. It's time we…

    more
  28. Bonus teaser - (Ain't got no) Isolation Woes by Viv Wiggins

    24 Hours in Isolation 24 hours. 24 stories. In music, spoken word and drama. Before Covid19, before "self isolation" and "social distancing", there was already an epidemic of loneliness in British society. It is most acute in North East England, where 53% of adults feel lonely. Two dozen of the...

  29. Preview - Nurse Story by John Scott

    24 Hours in Isolation 24 hours. 24 stories. In music, spoken word and drama. Before Covid19, before "self isolation" and "social distancing", there was already an epidemic of loneliness in British society. It is most acute in North East England, where 53% of adults feel lonely. Two dozen of the...

  30. Preview - One More Zoom by Claire Tustin

    24 Hours in Isolation 24 hours. 24 stories. In music, spoken word and drama. Before Covid19, before "self isolation" and "social distancing", there was already an epidemic of loneliness in British society. It is most acute in North East England, where 53% of adults feel lonely. Two dozen of the...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

24 hours. 28 stories. 24 episodes.

In music, spoken word and drama, these are the untold experiences of isolation.

Before Covid19, before "self isolation" and "social distancing", there was already an epidemic of loneliness in British society. It is most acute in North East England, where 53% of adults feel lonely. That's half of us reading this right now. How many of us have told someone else what it feels like, what it is looks like, what it sounds like? It's time we did.

Two dozen of the most exciting musicians, poets, producers, theatre writers and comedians from the North East have come together to create an unprecedented 24hour audio experience.

A new story will arrive on this page every hour, on the hour, from midnight on 21st June 2020. Subscribe now to catch them all.

There will be hungry supermarket staff heading to work the wee hours, nervous joggers circling parks, confused older people waiting for so

HOSTED BY

Ben Dickenson

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24 hours. 28 stories. 24 episodes. In music, spoken word and drama, these are the untold experiences of isolation. Before Covid19, before "self isolation" and "social distancing", there was already an epidemic of loneliness in British society. It is most acute in North East England, where 53% of...

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24 Hours in Isolation is created and hosted by Ben Dickenson.
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