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Apr 2019
24m 44s

Super Spooky!

BBC RADIO 2
About this episode

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.

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