The Untold

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

Radio 4,208 episodes

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Ice Cream Wars in Newbiggin
An ice cream van owner loses his pitch to 'foreigners'. But can they win round the locals?
15 Aug 2016,28 mins
The Roma Memorial
Can Sherrie, a Romany Gypsy, raise funds to visit Auschwitz for a Roma Holocaust memorial?
08 Aug 2016,28 mins
The Prison Wedding
The pregnant fiancee of a white-collar criminal tries to organise their prison wedding.
01 Aug 2016,28 mins
Carry on Coxing
A 77-year-old cox and a rowing eight that helps him recover from the loss of his wife.
25 Jul 2016,28 mins
The School Inspection
A head teacher's fate hangs in the balance as she awaits a visit from a school inspector.
18 Jul 2016,28 mins
Our Own Marigold Hotel
A London couple plan their very own Marigold Hotel in Southern India. Grace Dent reports.
11 Jul 2016,28 mins
Tilting at poker
Lister wants to be a professional poker player and go to Vegas. But his luck's against him
04 Jul 2016,28 mins
I Hope I Get It
Will teenagers Mohammed and Jess both get into the National Youth Theatre?
27 Jun 2016,28 mins
The Blind Side
Brandon is battling to make it into England's football team. Brandon is also blind.
20 Jun 2016,28 mins
The Sailor Who Lost Everything
Disaster at sea leaves a sailor with nothing. Aged 82, should he return to land for good?
13 Jun 2016,28 mins
Battle Song
Deborah longs to get to the barbershop competition, but is she well enough?
06 Jun 2016,28 mins
The TB Test
The test for tubercuslosis is a cattle farmer's most stressful time. Grace Dent presents.
30 May 2016,28 mins
The Funeral
One family's struggle to raise the money to cremate their dead dad. Grace Dent presents.
23 May 2016,28 mins
Down's Syndrome: It's Just Two Words
Following the friendship between three mothers whose children have Down's syndrome.
16 May 2016,28 mins
A Storm in Babbacombe Bay
The clash between a bestselling author and a millionaire developer. Grace Dent presents.
09 May 2016,28 mins
Child Rescue
Grace Dent follows the case of the UK man caught trying to smuggle a child.
02 May 2016,28 mins
Sanjeev - Saviour of Steel?
The British steel industry is in meltdown, but one businessman is investing millions. Why?
28 Mar 2016,28 mins
No Fixed Abode
A tale of homelessness in Poole. Mel struggles to find work and a place to live.
21 Mar 2016,28 mins
The Gold Man
Grace Dent follows the gold man of Farnworth market as he tries to save his business.
07 Mar 2016,28 mins
Be My Baby
Grace Dent with untold stories of 21st century Britain.
07 Mar 2016,28 mins
Stacey Jackson: Chasing Dreams
Grace Dent follows pop star and mum Stacey Jackson as she launches a career in business.
29 Feb 2016,28 mins
Darkie Day: Michael and the Mummers
Black film-maker Michael Jenkins is making a film about a controversial Cornish festival.
22 Feb 2016,28 mins
Being Bowie
When a David Bowie tribute act hears his idol has died, a strange week unfolds.
15 Feb 2016,28 mins
Tainted Love
Grace Dent tells the story of Jean, who is being harassed by her 80-year-old ex-husband.
08 Feb 2016,28 mins
Jennifer's Search for DJ Derek
A local celebrity has gone missing. His niece wants to find him. What will it do to her?
01 Feb 2016,28 mins
Todmorden Under Water
Mandy and Paul as they race to protect their home and their dozens of pets from the floods
25 Jan 2016,28 mins
Strictly Come Langport
Grace Dent presents a series documenting the untold stories of 21st-century Britain.
18 Jan 2016,28 mins
High Stakes
Steve has to prove he has quit gambling to move back in with his partner and children.
11 Jan 2016,28 mins