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Apr 2020
25m 35s

Fairytales and Fantasy

BBC RADIO 2
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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.

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