The Untold

A series documenting the untold dramas of 21st-century Britain.

Radio 4,208 episodes

Episodes

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Can I say bye to Dad?
Hayley’s been offered her dream job at Disney, but it means leaving behind her dad.
24 Jun 2019,28 mins
Knocking on Britain's Door
Grace Dent presents a series documenting the untold dramas of 21st-century Britain.
17 Jun 2019,28 mins
Followed by Thousands
As Katie's social media career takes off will she have to abandon her A-levels?
10 Jun 2019,28 mins
A Trip to Death Row
Laura visits a death row inmate in Florida for answers about her late father's final years
03 Jun 2019,28 mins
Diary of a Surrogate
Linder wants to be a surrogate to help a gay couple have a baby - but will it work out?
27 May 2019,28 mins
The Two Sides of Silver Street
Grace Dent tells the story of one street that contains a clash of two worldviews.
20 May 2019,28 mins
Innocent
Matt’s childhood was devastated by pedophiles. Has he healed enough to find love?
13 May 2019,28 mins
Leaving the Party
Two men quit their parties to run as independents in the local elections. Can they win?
06 May 2019,28 mins
What Happened Next?
Grace Dent revisits four powerful Untold stories to find out where they went next.
11 Feb 2019,28 mins
High Street Blues
One street in the run-up to Christmas, and three shops fighting for survival.
04 Feb 2019,28 mins
Don't Take My Masala
A restaurant owner in Wales loses his staff after he's found employing them illegally.
28 Jan 2019,28 mins
Should I study at Cambridge?
Anoushka is smart, funny and mixed race: should she apply for a place at Cambridge Uni?
21 Jan 2019,28 mins
Sikh-ing Mr Right
Min only wants to marry a Sikh with a turban. After ten years of looking should she stop?
14 Jan 2019,28 mins
Searching For My Birth Family
Steph is searching for her birth mother's relatives, who may not know she was born.
07 Jan 2019,28 mins
Like Riding a Bike
Roni is 33 years old. She has never learned to ride a bike. Is it too late?
31 Dec 2018,28 mins
Field of Dreams
James is 24 and dreams of owning a farm. Has he found his chance in Cornwall?
24 Dec 2018,28 mins
Van Life
The story of what happened when Kirsty, 47, moved into an old plasterer's van.
17 Dec 2018,28 mins
Me, Dad and Dementia
Amanda's fight to get 24 hour care for her 96-year-old dad who has dementia.
10 Dec 2018,28 mins
The Unidentified Woman
How do you plan a funeral for an unidentified woman? Christina is determined to do it well
03 Dec 2018,28 mins
No Place for the Homeless
The story of Corby, a town divided by proposals for a new homeless shelter.
26 Nov 2018,28 mins
Fighting For My Niece
Simon fights to become his teenage niece's legal guardian after she was placed in care.
19 Nov 2018,28 mins
The Untold - Get it First on BBC Sounds
From this week, you can find brand new episodes of The Untold first on the BBC Sounds app
19 Nov 2018,1 min
Fernando's vs Nando's
A peri peri chicken shop owner faces legal action in Reading.
30 Jul 2018,28 mins
Weathering Windrush
The reality of life for those caught up in the Windrush scandal is explored in The Untold.
23 Jul 2018,28 mins
Jade's World
Jade is a games designer with autism. She's flying solo to New York to chase her ambition.
16 Jul 2018,28 mins
The Island Man
One man believes his island needs a new kind of leadership, away from the mainland.
09 Jul 2018,28 mins
In the Driving Seat
Beth has vision in just one eye. Gary is her driving instructor. Can she pass her test?
02 Jul 2018,28 mins
If the Dress Fits
A tailor in Weston-super-Mare faces prom season.
25 Jun 2018,28 mins
After the Bridge
A young man injured in a terrorist attack faces up to his changing views of the incident.
18 Jun 2018,28 mins
Child of Mine
The Untold follows the impact of a child custody case waged across international borders.
11 Jun 2018,28 mins