500 Words’ Bedtime Stories

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 Ballet Shoes', 'Memories of Summer', 'The Forgotten Post Box', 'The Trinket Box' , 'Ghost’s Can’t Dance' and 'Forget-Me-Not'. Find out more about 500 Words at bbc.co.uk/500Words.

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 Should've Stayed at Home', The Thief of Wishes' and 'Anne Wilson'. Find out more about 500 Words at bbc.co.uk/500Words.

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 away with the BBC Radio Drama Company reading 'The Boy Who Ate the Dictionary', 'PANTS!', 'Pumping Princess Pumpletoot', 'Period 3 with William Shakespeare' and 'Medusa's Makeover'. Find out more about 500 Words at bbc.co.uk/500Words.

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 Holiday’, ‘Food Wars – The Vegetables Strike Back’, and ‘Piri the Vegetarian Piranha’. Find out more about 500 Words at bbc.co.uk/500Words.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 bbc.co.uk/500Words.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

From refuge to retaliation, and from tennis balls to bullets, Dick and Dom present some of the top 50 stories from the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show 500 Words competition 2018.

From tangoing trees to miraculous machines, Dick and Dom present some of the top 50 stories from the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show 500 Words competition 2018

From pesky planets to dynamic dinosaurs, Dick and Dom present some of the top 50 stories from the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show 500 Words competition 2018

From bad bugs to dastardly days of the week, Dick and Dom present some of the top 50 stories from the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show 500 Words competition 2018

We take a look back at the BBC Radio 2 500 Words 2017 Final, as superstar celebs including David Walliams and Jenny Agutter read the winning stories live from the Tower of London.

Bedtime stories for kids, written by kids. From rebellious rats to eager elephants, animal antics from the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show 500 Words competition.

Bedtime stories for kids, written by kids. From brave biscuits to goal-scoring greens, tasty tales from the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show 500 Words competition.

Bedtime stories for kids, written by kids. From wondrous whirlpools to plucky pond goblins, underwater adventures from the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show 500 Words competition.

Bedtime stories for kids, written by kids. From cunning carrots to magical mops, curious tales from the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show 500 Words competition.

Bedtime stories for kids, written by kids. From soaring sloths to bubble trouble, tummy-tickling tales from the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show 500 Words competition.

Bedtime stories for kids, written by kids. From misplaced memories to bittersweet goodbyes, tender tales from the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show 500 Words competition.

Bedtime stories for kids, written by kids. From ocean giants to the plight of Pluto, wonders of the world from the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show 500 Words competition.

Bedtime stories for kids, written by kids. From paddling pooches to the power of puppy eyes, tail-wagging tales from the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show 500 Words competition.

Bedtime stories for kids, written by kids. From amazing elephants to strangers in new lands, heartfelt tales from the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show 500 Words competition.

Bedtime stories for kids, written by kids. From Parisian pie-makers to finding new friends, motivational stories from the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show 500 Words competition.

Bedtime stories for kids, written by kids. From pop star pigs to magical trombones, tales to treat your ears from the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show 500 Words competition.

Bedtime stories for kids, written by kids. From adventurous owls to paddling pigs, amazing animal stories from the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show 500 Words competition.

Bedtime stories for kids, written by kids. From mysterious visitors to moonlit walks in the woods, spooky stories from the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show 500 Words competition.

Bedtime stories for kids, written by kids. Tales about the 2017 Oxford Children's Word of the Year - Trump! From the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show 500 Words competition.

Bedtime stories for kids, written by kids. From bean-loving boys to risky recipes, tales to make you titter from the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show 500 Words competition.

Written by kids: a selection of side-splitting stories. From Chris Evans’ 500 Words story competition. Presented by Dick and Dom

Written by kids: amazing adventures in the animal kingdom. From Chris Evans 500 Words story competition. Presented by Dick and Dom.

Written by kids: a unique look at the world. From Chris Evans 500 Words story competition. Presented by Dick and Dom.

Written by kids: tales of honour and bravery.  From Chris Evans’ 500 Words story competition. Presented by Dick and Dom.

Written by kids: intergalactic encounters and magical mischief. From 500 Words comp

Written by kids: cookie conquests and other tales of victory. From Chris Evans’ 500 Words story competition. Presented by Dick and Dom.

Written by kids: stories about vagabonds and vigilantes. From Chris Evans’ 500 Words story competition. Presented by Dick and Dom.

Written by kids: a selection of nail-biting tales. From Chris Evans’ 500 Words story competition. Presented by Dick and Dom.

Written by kids: a selection of stories to pull on your heart-strings. From Chris Evans’ 500 Words story competition. Presented by Dick and Dom.

Written by kids: wonders of the natural world. From Chris Evans 500 Words story competition. Presented by Dick and Dom.

Fight For Life by Sofia Zambuto. Read by Jane Slavin from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 9 and under category.

The Wash Trolls by Thomas Graham. Read by Neet Mohan from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 9 and Under category.

The Brumbies by William Gaskell. Read by Jane Slavin from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 9 and under category.

My Warrior Cat by Rory Lewis. Read by Neet Mohan from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 9 and Under category.

Sammy Troot And The Lady With The Kind Face And Diamond Tiara by Frankie Jeffries. Read by Jane Slavin from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 9 and under category.

The Friendship by Sophie Blake. Read by Neet Mohan from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 9 and Under category.

The Arctic Fox by Natalie Miles. Read by David Hounslow from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 9 and Under category.

Watching the Animals by Eleanor Hetherington. Read by David Hounslow from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 9 and Under category.

The Blue Ribbon by Dylan Clements. Read by Rhiannon Neads from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 9 and under category.

The Brightest Star by Immy Chatfield. Read by Chris Pavlo from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 9 and under category.

A Gift From Great Aunt Lucy by Millicent Chinnock. Read by Rhiannon Neads from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 9 and under category.

The Plane Crash by Joel Gooder. Read by Chris Pavlo from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 9 and under category.

Autism and Me by Lia Filby. Read by Rhiannon Neads from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 9 and Under category.

It's a Dog's Fate! by Ajay Newgrosh. Read by Neet Mohan from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 9 and Under category.

Syndro and The Worms by Max Baker. Read by Chris Pavlo from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 9 and under category.

Ghosts Can't Dance by Charlotte Healy. Read by Rhiannon Neads from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 9 and under category.

Algernon The Theatre Mouse by Sophia Johnson. Read by Chris Pavlo from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 9 and under category.

The Word That Wouldn't Come Out by Robyn Fielding. Read by Jane Slavin from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 9 and Under category.

Lucy's Story by Anoushka Garg. Read by Rhiannon Neads from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 10-13 years old category.

When Hitler Stole the Ballet Shoes by Mia Hyde. Read by Rhiannon Neads from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 10-13 Years Old category.

The First Migration by Katie Lees. Read by David Hounslow from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 10-13 years old category.

Kalahari Princess by Isabel Hallett. Read by Jessica Turner from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 10-13 Years Old category.

The Frost by Jonathan Sreeves. Read by Chris Pavlo from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 10-13 years old category.

A World Away by Harry Hutchings. Read by David Hounslow from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 10-13 Years Old category.

The Armchair by Iona Cowie. Read by David Hounslow from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 10-13 Years Old category.

The Forgotten Celery by Annabel Bygrave. Read by Neet Mohan from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 10-13 Years Old category.

The Mermaid and the Glass Mustang by Ophelia Spracklen. Read by Rhiannon Neads from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 10-13 Years Old category.

Nature Doesn't Judge by Eleanor Brown. Read by Jane Slavin from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 10-13 Years Old category.

Sleeping Beauty by Tal Cohen. Read by Jessica Turner from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 10-13 years old category.

Cake Wars by Emily Potts. Read by Jane Slavin from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 9 and under category.

The Big Yellow Frilly Knickers by Amelie Clayden. Read by Jane Slavin from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 9 and Under category.

The Right Royal Rumpus by Eliza Youdan. Read by Neet Mohan from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 10-13 Years Old category.

The Astonishing Diary of a Depressed Sheep by Beth Grierson. Read by Chris Pavlo from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 10-13 years old category.

Londoner Pigeon by Hannah Sennouni. Read by Neet Mohan from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 10-13 Years Old category.

Trouble in Arctic by Andrew Parkinson. Read by Chris Pavlo from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 9 and under category.

Super Sausage Versus Evil Orange by Saffron Gore. Read by Jane Slavin from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 9 and under category.

Different Dad by Rhys Mulligan. Read by Neet Mohan from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 9 and Under category.

Another Day At War by Amy Stewart. Read by Chris Pavlo from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 10-13 years old category.

The Den of Decay by Jessica Dahill Allen. Read by Rhiannon Neads from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 10-13 Years Old category.

This Is Not a Fairytale by Maia Roberts. Read by Jessica Turner from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 10-13 Years Old category.

Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red by Dulcie Cooper. Read by David Hounslow from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 9 and Under category.

Blue by Lara Akhurst. Read by Rhiannon Neads from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 10-13 Years Old category.

Life Through a Lens by Devan Wasan Singh. Read by David Hounslow from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 10-13 Years Old category.

Forget-Me-Not by Ella Higgins. Read by David Hounslow from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 10-13 Years Old category.

Sisters Will Be Sisters by Ella Charras. Read by Jessica Turner from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 5-9 Years Old category.

Lost In Time by Isabella Thorneycroft. Read by Jessica Turner from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 10-13 years old category.

It's a Wide World by Amabel Smith. Read by Rhiannon Neads from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 10-13 Years Old category.

Masks by Ellie Stevenson. Read by Jessica Turner from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 10-13 Years Old category.

Saving Harold by William Gwynne. Read by Chris Pavlo from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 10-13 years old category.

A Whole New World by Olivia Goes. Read by Jessica Turner from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 10-13 years old category.