Episodes
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’, ‘Sprout Boy’, ‘Wrestling with Nan’ and ‘Roman Londinium and the Mayor of Newham’. Find out more about 500 Words at bbc.co.uk/500Words.
Published 05/31/19
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’, ‘Rainbow Planet Adventure’, ‘The Lonely Particle’, ‘Llama Space Adventure’ and ‘Walid’s Tooth’. Find out more about 500 Words at bbc.co.uk/500Words.
Published 05/24/19
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’, ‘Eternally Waiting’, ‘Stonething’ and ‘Paper Dog’. Find out more about 500 Words at bbc.co.uk/500Words.
Published 05/17/19
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’, ‘ Winter is….’ and ‘What Being Welsh Means to me’. Find out more about 500 Words at bbc.co.uk/500Words.
Published 05/10/19
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 reading ‘Tiger in My Tummy’, ‘The Everyday Noises’, ‘A Dog’s Life’, and ‘Bob And The Banana’. Find out more about 500 Words at bbc.co.uk/500Words.
Published 05/03/19
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’, ‘Lucy the Mermaid Hero’ and ‘Jungle the Adventure’. Find out more about 500 Words at bbc.co.uk/500Words.
Published 04/26/19
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’, ‘The Extremely Fat Cat’, ‘The Three Little Pigs: The True Story’, ‘A Chicken Story’ and ‘Story about a Beastly Teacher’. Find out more about 500 Words at bbc.co.uk/500Words.
Published 04/19/19
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 of a Flutter’,‘The Octopus who Wanted to Play’, ‘Harry the Lonely Polar Bear’, ‘One by One’ and ‘The Goblin who Learnt to be Nice’. Find out more about 500 Words at bbc.co.uk/500Words.
Published 04/12/19
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 Words of Truth’, ‘Lock Your Door’, ‘The Marsh House’, and ‘Hardstone Sparkbush and The Life of a Photo’. To find out more about 500 Words visit bbc.co.uk/500Words.
Published 04/05/19
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 Adventure Diary', 'Visiting Hours in Heaven', 'My Brother is a Shape-shifter', 'Olivia Chambers’ Adventure', 'A Reunion'. Find out more about 500 Words at bbc.co.uk/500Words.
Published 03/29/19
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 Loved Lollipops', 'Penelope the Poodle Who’s Tail Would Not Wag', 'The Great Minecraft Tree', 'Never Judge a Polar Bear by its Growl', and 'The Dove with No Love'. Find out more about 500 Words at...
Published 03/22/19
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 Swan', 'Don’t Drop Litter', 'A Rubbish Story', 'Bob and the Plastic Pirates', 'Save the World – Turn Down the Heating!' and 'Fin and the McWasters'. Find out more about 500 Words at bbc.co.uk/500Words.
Published 03/15/19
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 Olympus and the Unwanted Vegetables', 'Meat vs Veg – The War Begins', 'Mrs Turnip' and 'Sad Sprout'. Find out more about 500 Words at bbc.co.uk/500Words.
Published 03/08/19
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', 'Norman of the Nile', 'Marley's Marvellous Muddy Adventure ' and 'A Tortoise's Dream Come True'. Find out more about 500 Words at bbc.co.uk/500Words.
Published 03/01/19
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 Friend', 'Saving The Ride', 'The Penguin Who Could Fly', 'The Quest to the Fire Breathing Volcano' and 'Target Neutralised'. Find out more about 500 Words at bbc.co.uk/500Words.
Published 02/22/19
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', 'Leaving Home', 'The Red Balloon', 'Lights of the Night' and 'The Socks'. Find out more about 500 Words at bbc.co.uk/500Words.
Published 02/15/19
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 Saves the Day', 'The Myth of the Mountain Wolf' and 'The Guardian Shark'. Find out more about 500 Words at bbc.co.uk/500Words.
Published 02/08/19
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 Abbington with 'A God Vacancy', David Walliams reads 'The Poo Fairy' and 'Dancing on the Streets' read by Shobna Gulati. Find out more about 500 Words at bbc.co.uk/500Words.
Published 02/01/19
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
Published 06/07/18
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
Published 06/04/18
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
Published 05/31/18
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
Published 05/28/18
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
Published 05/24/18
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
Published 05/21/18
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
Published 05/17/18