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500 Words’ Bedtime Stories
by BBC Radio 2
Bedtime stories for kids, written by kids. A selection of sensational stories from the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show 500 Words competition.
Episodes
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The 500 Words Final
Some listeners might find the themes covered upsetting. 500 Words is back for its 10th competition and that means the podcast is too. In this final episode Dick and Dom find themselves at the VIP Zoom Party and share this year’s winning stories from 2020's 500 Words Competition. So whether it’s...
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You Can Count On Your Friends
The 500 Words Competition is back for it's 10th year and that means the podcast is too. In this episode Dick & Dom make a journey to the seaside, sharing more stories written by YOU, along the way. So, whether it’s bed-time listening or some writing inspiration, sit back and let Dick & Dom take…
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Happy Endings
500 Words is back for its 10th competition and that means the podcast is too. In this episode the Diddies find themselves stuck In a video game and Dick and Dom fight dragons to find the golden chalice and help rescue those dynamic Diddies . They also share some of the finalist stories from…
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Teamwork Makes The Dream Work!
500 Words is back for it's 10th competition and that means the podcast is too. In this episode Dick and Dom head to Spy Camp and have been sent on a secret mission to deliver some of the finalist stories from 2020's 500 Words Competition, written by YOU. Listen out for BBC Radio 2's Breakfast…
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What Adventures Will You Go On Today?
Dick & Dom take on Earth's highest mountain above sea level. From a biscuit-loving Goose to a slinky that saves it all, how will they fare? Hopefully some of this week's stories written by YOU will help them on their quest! So, whether it's bedtime listening or some writing inspiration, sit back...
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It’s Up To You How Far You’ll Go. If You Don’t Try, You’ll Never Know!
500 Words is back for it's 10th competition and that means the podcast is too. In this episode Dom plans a Balloon ride , Dick isn't so keen but those diddies get involved and they all learn that it's up to you how far you go, if you don't try you'll never know. They also share some of the…
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With a Little Determination...
500 Words is back for it's 10th competition and that means the podcast is too. In this episode Dick helps Dom audition for the circus and they learn you can do anything with a little bit of determination. They also share some of the finalist stories from 2020's 500 Words Competition written by…
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And The Winner is.......
The 500 Words Competition is back for it's 10th year and that means the podcast is too. In this episode Dick & Dom introduce some of the top stories from past years, written by YOU. Each story won a shiny Gold medal. So whether it’s bed-time listening or some writing inspiration, sit back and let...
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Wiley Words and Pesky Punctuation
The 500 Words Competition is back for it's 10th year and that means the podcast is too. In this episode Dick & Dom are delayed by a clever riddle by those pesky diddies, while they share more stories written by YOU. However, Dick and Dom strike back with a clever riddle of their own. So whether...
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Mighty Misfits
The 500 Words Competition is back for it's 10th year and that means the podcast is too. In this episode Dick & Dom have a ten headed monster problem while they share more stories written by YOU. Also look out for Diddy Dick & Dom who swoop in to save the day. So whether it’s bed-time listening or...
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Fairytales and Fantasy
The 500 Words Competition is back for it's 10th year and that means the podcast is too. In this episode Dick & Dom are off to the land of fairytales and fantasy while they share more stories written by YOU. There's an ancient beast, talking pigs and please note - No Bagpipes were harmed in the...
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Magical Tales
The 500 Words Competition is back for its 10th year and that means the podcast is too. In this episode Dick & Dom are given a magic wand which grants 3 wishes but those dastardly Diddies burst in and take over. But at least they remember to share some more magical stories written by YOU. So…
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A Taste Of Freedom
The 500 Words Competition is back for it's 10th year and that means the podcast is too. In this episode Diddy Dick & Diddy Dom have been stuck inside a box while they share more stories written by YOU. Also look out for Dick & Dom who swoop into help. So whether it’s bed-time listening or some...
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Technology
The 500 Words Competition is back for it's 10th year and that means the podcast is too. In this episode Dick & Dom are pushed into a cupboard by the pesky Diddies Dick and Dom and a Robotic cleaner goes on the rampage while they share more stories written by YOU. So whether it’s bed-time…
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All The Colours
The 500 Words Competition is back for it's 10th year and that means the podcast is too. In this episode Dick & Dom are trying to restore all the colours to world, while they share some coloured themed stories written by YOU. So whether it’s bed-time listening or some writing inspiration, sit back...
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Our Natural World
The 500 Words Competition is back for it's 10th year and that means the podcast is too. In this episode Dick & Dom are lost in a jungle and get by with a little help from new friends, while they share more stories written by YOU. So whether it’s bed-time listening or some writing inspiration, sit...
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Heaps Of Heroism
The 500 Words Competition is back for it's 10th year and that means the podcast is too. In this episode Dick & Dom are kicking back and relaxing with a good book, while they share more stories written by YOU. So whether it’s bed-time listening or some writing inspiration, you can also sit back…
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The Big Smoke
The 500 Words Competition is back for it's 10th year and that means the podcast is too. In this episode Dick & Dom are putting together a giant marble run while they share more stories written by YOU. Also look out for Diddy Dick & Dom who swoop into help. So whether it’s bed-time listening or…
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Better Together
The 500 Words Competition is back for it's 10th year and that means the podcast is too. In this episode Dick & Dom are putting together a giant marble run while they share more stories written by YOU. Also look out for Diddy Dick & Dom who swoop into help. So whether it’s bed-time listening or…
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Other Worlds
The 500 Words Competition is back for it's 10th year and that means the podcast is too. In this episode Dick and Dom head to the EPIC Space Centre to share some 'other worldly' stories written by YOU. So whether it’s bed-time listening or some writing inspiration, sit back and let Dick and Dom…
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The Memory Palace
In this episode Dick & Dom receive an invite to the memory palace from Diddy Dick & Dom to share this week's stories, written by YOU. So whether it’s bed-time listening or some writing inspiration, sit back and let Dick and Dom take it away with the BBC Radio Drama Company reading 'Grandpa’s…
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The Force of Fate
In this episode Dick & Dom are leaving it up to fate to share this week's stories, written by YOU. So whether it’s bed-time listening or some writing inspiration, sit back and let Dick and Dom take it away with the BBC Radio Drama Company reading 'Monopoly', Thought, 'No Bear-Shirt Tall', 'I...
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500 Words Returns with a Gaggle of Giggles
The 500 Words Competition is back for it's 10th year and that means the podcast is too. In this episode Dick and Dom are showcasing some stories that are made to make you laugh, written by YOU. So whether it’s bed-time listening or some writing inspiration, sit back and let Dick and Dom take it...
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Ever So Eclectic
In this episode, Dick and Dom are showcasing delightfully different stories written by YOU. So whether it’s bed-time listening or some writing inspiration, sit back and let Dick and Dom take it away with the BBC Radio Drama Company reading ‘The Mysterious Shadow’, ‘Samuel’s First Holiday’, ‘Happy...
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Wild and Wacky
In this episode, Dick and Dom are showcasing wonderfully wacky stories written by YOU. So whether it’s bed-time listening or some writing inspiration, sit back and let Dick and Dom take it away with the BBC Radio Drama Company reading ‘The Boy with Wold Feet’, ‘The Algorithm’, ‘The Nit Gorilla’,...
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Spectacular Outer-Space
In this episode, Dick and Dom build a rocket and head into outer-space, whilst showcasing out-of-this-world stories written by YOU. So whether it’s bed-time listening or some writing inspiration, sit back and let Dick and Dom take it away with the BBC Radio Drama Company reading ‘The Starmakers’,...
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Teary Tales
In this episode, Dick and Dom spend the day together, showcasing sad stories written by YOU. So whether it’s bed-time listening or some writing inspiration, sit back and let Dick and Dom take it away with the BBC Radio Drama Company reading ‘Under the Inky Black Universe’, ‘The Target’…
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Perfect Poems
In this episode, Dick and Dom share an amazing array of artsy stories and poems written by YOU. So whether it’s bed-time listening or some writing inspiration, sit back and let Dick and Dom take it away with the BBC Radio Drama Company reading ‘A Poor Old Mouse’, ‘If This If That’, ‘Handman’, ‘...
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Sensational Self-confidence!
In this episode, Dick and Dom are skateboarding, whilst sharing a collection of confident stories written by YOU, to make sure that you don’t stop believing! So whether it’s bed-time listening or some writing inspiration, sit back and let Dick and Dom take it away with the BBC Radio Drama Company...
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Magical Mayhem!
In this episode, Dick and Dom share a handful of mystical tales written by YOU. So whether it’s bed-time listening or some writing inspiration, sit back and let Dick and Dom take it away with the BBC Radio Drama Company reading ‘Wishes’, ‘Twinkle’s Friends Save Her Sparkle’, ‘A Wolf’s Tale’…
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Jolly Jokes!
In this episode, Dick and Dom share some silly wisecracks to get you giggling and to celebrate some funny stories written by YOU. So whether it’s bed-time listening or some writing inspiration, sit back and let Dick and Dom take it away with the BBC Radio Drama Company reading ‘The Funny Onion’,...
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Marvelous Mates
In this episode, Dick and Dom celebrate their 'friendaversary' to celebrate some friendship stories written by YOU. So whether it’s bed-time listening or some writing inspiration, sit back and let Dick and Dom take it away with the BBC Radio Drama Company reading ‘The Whale and the Troll’ , ‘All…
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Super Spooky!
In this week’s episode, Dick and Dom are off to a haunted house to present some of the oh-so spooky stories written by YOU. So whether it’s bed-time listening or some writing inspiration, sit back and let Dick and Dom take it away with the BBC Radio Drama Company reading ‘The Doll House’, ‘The...
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Fabulous Families
In this episode, Dick and Dom have an evening at the fairground to present some lovely nearest and dearest stories YOU wrote last year. So whether it’s bed-time listening or some writing inspiration, sit back and let Dick and Dom take it away with the BBC Radio Drama Company reading 'The…
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Learning Lessons!
In this episode, Dick and Dom learn some lessons of their own in the park and present some teaching moment stories YOU wrote last year. So whether it’s bed-time listening or some writing inspiration, sit back and let Dick and Dom take it away with the BBC Radio Drama Company reading 'The Boy Who...
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Repulsive Rubbish!
In this episode, Dick and Dom are off on a camping trip to present some plastic, rubbish and recycling stories YOU wrote last year. So whether it’s bed-time listening or some writing inspiration, sit back and let Dick and Dom take it away with the BBC Radio Drama Company reading 'The Blossom…
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Gruesome Greens!
In this episode, Dick and Dom head to the groceries aisle of the supermarket to present some vegetable stories YOU wrote last year. So whether it’s bed-time listening or some writing inspiration, sit back and let Dick and Dom take it away with the BBC Radio Drama Company reading 'The Gods of...
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Pesky Pets!
In this episode, Dick and Dom take a trip to an animal shelter to present some playful pet stories YOU wrote last year. So whether it’s bed-time listening or some writing inspiration, sit back and let Dick and Dom take it away with the BBC Radio Drama Company reading 'The Lost Pug', 'Popkin',...
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Mission Impossible!
In this episode, Dick and Dom head off on a mission to present some amazing adventure stories YOU wrote last year. So whether it’s bed-time listening or some writing inspiration, sit back and let Dick and Dom take it away with the BBC Radio Drama Company reading 'Leilah’s Search for her Best...
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Thrilling Things!
This week Dick and Dom are clearing out their attic to present some amazing animal stories YOU wrote last year. So whether it’s bed-time listening or some writing inspiration sit back and let Dick and Dom take it away with the BBC Radio Drama Company reading 'Strike', 'The Hole in The Wall',...
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Amazing Animals!
In this episode, Dick and Dom head off on safari to present some amazing animal stories YOU wrote last year. So whether it’s bed-time listening or some writing inspiration sit back and let Dick and Dom take it away with the BBC Radio Drama Company reading 'Fox the Dog', 'Hard to Be Me', 'Spencer...
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500 Words Final 2018
Dick and Dom are back for the first 2019 episode of your stories. In this episode, they look back at the 2018 winning stories featuring Dara Ó Briain reading 'Agent Ramsbottom and the Mysterious Fish and Chips', Jason Isaacs with 'AI', 'The Little Messenger' read by Jim Broadbent, Amanda…
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Wild Card: part 2
From fierce pre-historic feminists to robotic dystopian enemies, Dick and Dom find our final 'wild card' entries from the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show 500 Words competition 2018
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Wild Card: part 1
From contraband chips to a teacher big on the hips, Dick and Dom are on the case for some 'wild card' entries from the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show 500 Words competition 2018
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Making a Difference
From a colour converting Chameleon to an astounding architect, Dick and Dom present some of the top 50 stories from the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show 500 Words competition 2018
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Higher Powers
From a God abdicating, to a weather-hacker activating, Dick and Dom present some of the top 50 stories from the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show 500 Words competition 2018
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Not Quite As They Seem
Peculiar perspectives and varied views, Dick and Dom present some of the top 50 stories from the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show 500 Words competition 2018
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Journeys
From a football fanatic, to a fairy with a quirky career, Dick and Dom present some of the top 50 stories from the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show 500 Words competition 2018
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Animal, Vegetable or Mineral
From a meticulous mouse, to a superstar spring onion, Dick and Dom present some of the top 50 stories from the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show 500 Words competition 2018
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Elders
From teeth that gleam to a winged go-between, Dick and Dom present some of the top 50 stories from the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show 500 Words competition 2018
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Bedtime stories for kids, written by kids. A selection of sensational stories from the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show 500 Words competition.
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