500 Words’ Bedtime Stories

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 bed-time listening or some writing inspiration, sit back and let Dick & Dom take it away with our wonderful Celebrity readers. The Bronze Winner aged 5-9 was ‘Roary and The Giant Bloomers' read by Jodie Whittaker , the 10-13 age group winner was ‘Shoo! ‘ Read by Alfred Enoch. In the Silver Category the 5 to 9 age group winner was ‘The Old Rabbit' read by Joanna Lumley and the 10 to 13 age group was ‘For the Last Time' read by Mwaksy Mudenda. The Gold Winners age category 5 to 9 was ‘The Winning Goal' read by Dua Lipa and the 10 to 13 winner was ‘Diary of a Five Pound Note' read by David Walliams.

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 it away with the BBC Radio Drama Company reading ' - 'A Night With the Stars', 'Spies in Dairy', 'The Crab and the Lantern Fish', 'The Chosen One', 'The Family Prime Minister', 'Cloak and Haddock', 'The Silent Library', 'My First Crush', 'The Odd Sock', and 'Screen Time'. Find out more about 500 Words at bbc.co.uk/500Words.

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 2020's 500 Words Competition written by YOU. So whether it's bed-time listening or some writing inspiration, sit back and let Dick & Dom take it away with some fabulous actors reading ‘The Countdown' ‘The Talk' ‘Don't Bring a Lion to School' ‘The Boy With a Wobbly Tooth' ‘Grandma's Worst Hobby' ‘Mischief and Mayhem at the Menacing Zoo' ‘ The Grocery Shop Breakout ‘ ‘The Gnomes of Sherbet Springs ‘ and ‘The Rise of the Phoenix' and listen out for a special guest reading by Radio 2's very own Vanessa Feltz .

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 show travel guru Richie Anderson who stopped by to read a story. So whether it's bed-time listening or some writing inspiration, sit back and let Dick & Dom take it away with some fabulous actors reading 'Charlie the Hero Dog' 'Chippy Tom and the Gulls of Gloucester' 'Roary and the Giant Bloomers' 'The Bus Driver Who Turned To Crime' 'The Colourful Comedian' 'The First Ever Chocolate Milk' 'Mr Nosey Parker's Zoo for Nosey Animals' 'Cats-By a Dog's (maybe) perspective' and 'Harry Snotter'

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 and let Dick & Dom take it away with the BBC Radio Drama Company reading 'The Mars Theory', 'The Super Kangaroos', 'An Astro Adventure', 'The Fisherman's Tale', 'The Dings and the Dongs', 'The Picture', 'Sharing the Sky', 'Timmy Spider and the Golden Scroll', and 'The Game of Life'.

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 finalist stories from 2020's 500 Words Competition written by YOU. Listen out for BBC Asian Networks Harpz Kaur who stops by to read a story. So whether it's bed-time listening or some writing inspiration, sit back and let Dick & Dom take it away with some fabulous actors reading 'Anything is possible' 'The Bird Feeder ' 'Wizard Bob's brilliant idea' 'Sam and Alf ' 'The diary of a £5 note' 'Night Knight!' 'Pirate Pilates' 'The Curse of Pageton Manor' and 'The Beautiful Game'.

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 YOU. So whether it's bed-time listening or some writing inspiration, sit back and let Dick & Dom take it away with some fabulous actors reading 'The Day Football Saved the World!!!', 'The Boy who Came by Boat', 'Over the Gate', 'The Winning Goal', 'All Creatures Need to Get Out of Here', 'Will I Get Out?', 'Shoo!', The Old Rabbit', The Pain from the Rain' and 'For the Last Time'. 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 & 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 Dick & Dom take it away with the BBC Radio Drama Company reading 'Lost Underground', 'All The Time in the World ' It's a Wide World'' Fight for Life' 'e-courtroom.com' 'Poor Pig's Revenge' 'Mr BB Wolf ' 'The Kindest of Strangers''The Poo Fairy'' Dancing on the Streets' 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 & 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 it's bed-time listening or some writing inspiration, sit back and let Dick & Dom take it away with the BBC Radio Drama Company reading 'Speaking With No Words','My Dysgraphic Word Zoo', 'The Word That Wouldn't Come Out', 'The Full Stop That Wanted To Be Different', 'Alone', and '500 Words To Literary Hell'. 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 & 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 some writing inspiration, sit back and let Dick & Dom take it away with the BBC Radio Drama Company reading 'The Boy Who Wished to be a Girl','The Day the Door Opened', 'Hamish the Tap Dancing Sheep', Sedwick and the Unicorn', 'The Problem With Being Invisible', and 'The Knight That Loved To Knit'. 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 & 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 making of this podcast. So whether it's bed-time listening or some writing inspiration, sit back and let Dick & Dom take it away with the BBC Radio Drama Company reading 'The Ball and the Beast','Snow Blood Window Frame', 'The Three Little Pigs and What Wolf', 'The Office Party', 'Dresses By Drizella' and 'Is This The Real Life, Or is This Just Fantasy'. Find out more about 500 Words at bbc.co.uk/500Words.

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 whether it's bed-time listening or some writing inspiration, sit back and let Dick & Dom take it away with the BBC Radio Drama Company reading 'Fragile Freya' ‘Orion Goes On Holiday' ‘My Brother is magical' ‘The Dream' ‘My Time again' and ‘The Cloud Faerie' 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 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 writing inspiration, sit back and let Dick & Dom take it away with the BBC Radio Drama Company reading 'A Life Sentence','Left', 'What Am I?', 'The Terrible Claw', and 'Reality'. 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 & 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 listening or some writing inspiration, sit back and let Dick & Dom take it away with the BBC Radio Drama Company reading 'Kindness Never Dies ,'An App Story', 'The Sleeping Beauty', AI, and The Messenger Of The Gods'. 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 & 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 and let Dick & Dom take it away with the BBC Radio Drama Company reading 'The Colour of Temper', 'Blue Cool', 'Cameron the Chameleon', 'Monochrome' and 'The Colour of Life'. 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 & 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 back and let Dick & Dom take it away with the BBC Radio Drama Company reading 'The Supermarket Scamp' ,'The Day My Pet Saved The World', Why Did the Chicken..., 'Ego or Eco, 'Just Three Words ' and 'Trouble in Hufflefuffle'. 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 & 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 and let Dick & Dom take it away with the BBC Radio Drama Company reading 'When the Soldiers Came', 'Hollywood's End', 'Clot and the Antibody Army, 'The Rainbow Alien' and 'A Walk in the Park'. 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 & 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 some writing inspiration, sit back and let Dick & Dom take it away with the BBC Radio Drama Company reading 'The Spirit of the Globe','Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red', 'The London Underground', 'The Day London Stopped Working', 'Alone', and 'Toxin on the Tube'. 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 & 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 some writing inspiration, sit back and let Dick & Dom take it away with the BBC Radio Drama Company reading 'The Old Guitarist', 'Tyrannos-oral-hygiene', 'Something's Scon Wrong', 'The Great British Marble Run', 'Bamboo Magic' and 'Mind the Gap'. 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 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 take it away with the BBC Radio Drama Company reading 'Empty Space', “Hey Botty, Stop', 'Just Another', 'A World Away', '2052' and 'A Stellar Job'. Find out more about 500 Words at bbc.co.uk/500Words.

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.

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