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Oct 31, 2025 • 8min
Our Stories: 30 brides and a family discovery
 Pippa and Beth share real stories about family. Pippa goes to a wedding where there are lots of brides around, and Beth flies to the USA to meet long lost family.TRANSCRIPT
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Oct 24, 2025 • 8min
Our Stories: Coincidences and culture shock
 Beth shares surprising coincidences from her travels, including running into schoolmates in remote locations like Thailand and Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Phil recounts his year in Paraguay, detailing his struggle with intense winter heat and adapting to local life. The duo reflects on the oddities of encountering familiar faces in the most unexpected places and how travel can create life-changing experiences. They invite listeners to share their own unique travel stories, making it a journey of connection and discovery. 

Oct 17, 2025 • 8min
Our Stories: Locked out and looking silly
 Georgie and Neil share real stories about mistakes. Georgie breaks into her own house, and Neil does something very embarrassing in a car park. TRANSCRIPT
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Oct 10, 2025 • 5min
Classic Stories: The Snow Queen
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Oct 3, 2025 • 5min
Classic Stories: Robin Hood
 Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 9 uses of ‘stand’ - in 5 minutes. PRACTISE YOUR READING IN THE READING ROOM: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/the_reading_roomFIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: 
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Sep 26, 2025 • 5min
Classic Stories: Pride and Prejudice
 Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 11 uses of ‘look’ - in 5 minutes.FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:
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Sep 19, 2025 • 4min
Classic Stories: Pygmalion
 Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 8 uses of ‘round’ - in 5 minutes. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: 
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Sep 17, 2025 • 5min
Classic Stories: Orpheus and Eurydice
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Sep 5, 2025 • 5min
Classic Stories: The Murders in the Rue Morgue
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Aug 29, 2025 • 4min
Classic Stories: Far From the Madding Crowd
 Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 11 uses of ‘set’ - in 5 minutes. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: 
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