Episodios

  • In music, spoken word and drama, these are the untold experiences of isolation.

     

    Before Covid19, before "self isolation" and "social distancing", there was already an epidemic of loneliness in British society. It is most acute in North East England, where 53% of adults feel lonely. It's time we told their stories. Musicians, poets, producers, writers and comedians from the region have united to create an unprecedented 24hour audio experience that does just that.

     

    A new story was released on this page every hour, on the hour, from midnight on 21st June 2020. Now you can hear all 24 of them in a single collection.


    Each introduces a different person. Some you'll recognise, some you'll meet for the first time. They're short because a good story can connect with you in just a few minutes, just as you can connect with another human in the time it takes a kettle to boil. So make a cuppa, settle in for the next 40minutes and join us in breaking down the walls of isolation.

     

    Together we will beat loneliness.


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    The complete collection24 episodes, from 12midnight to 11pm

     

    There will be hungry supermarket staff heading to work the wee hours, nervous joggers circling parks, confused older people waiting for social care workers to arrive, autistic school children singing to themselves. As well as sports coaches losing their online audience to Joe Wicks, tired nurses pinning doves on the doors of dying patients, parents hiding from home schooling and lonely neighbours having “just one more bottle of wine”. And much much more.


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    The complete running order

    12:00am, when the kids are in bed, written/performed by Emily Wiseman


    1:00am, on the ventilator, written/performed by Oli Welham


    2:00am, Mulberry House, written/performed by Rachel Burns


    3:00am, cold air, written/performed by Lindsay Hannon, and WHO benefits, written/performed Viv Wiggins


    4:00am, we all wake up alone, written/performed Tracey Tofield


    5:00am, leaving for work, written by Allison Davies and performed by Jessica Johnson


    6:00am, joggers in the park. written by Claire Tustin and performed by Steve Byron


    7:00am, breakfast alone, written/performed by Beccy Owen


    8:00am, good morning gabba, written/performed by Donald Jenkins


    9:00am, home fitness, written Mhairi Ledgerwood and performed by Sarah Boulter


    10:00am, another bloody Zoom meeting, written/performed by Claire Tustin


    11:00am, home schooling, written/performed by Kelly Rickard


    12:00pm, talking to my carer, written/performed by Allison Davies, and Lockdown Social, written/performed by Rowan McCabe


    1pm, nurse story part 1, written/performed by John Scott


    2pm, young, broke, on benefits, written by Sky Hawkins and performed by Luke Maddison


    3pm, leaving school, written/performed by Emily Wiseman


    4pm, here we are now, written/performed by Tracey Tofield, and nurse story part 2, written/performed by John Scott


    5pm, 6 feet apart at the supermarket, written/performed by Oli Welham


    6pm. normal or now, written/performed by Amy Mitchell and the watch party. written Mhairi Ledgerwood and performed Bob Nicholson


    7pm, little songs, written by Rachel Burns, performed by Luke Maddison


    8pm, I left without the money, written/performed by Claire Tustin


    9pm, another bottle of wine, written/performed by Viv Wiggins


    10pm, grief, written by Rachel Burns and performed by Ben Dickenson


    11pm, the comedian, written/performed by John Scott


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    Production team

     

    Producer: Ben Dickenson

    Associate producer: Sky Hawkins

    Sound supervisor: Matt Tuckey

     

    All episodes have been recorded by artists and performers in their own homes.

     

    Follow us on Twitter: @24_isolation

    Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/24hoursinsolation.


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  • Giving voice to the untold stories of isolation.

     

    Before "self isolation" and "social distancing", there was already an epidemic of loneliness in British society. It is most acute in North East England, where 53% of adults feel lonely. It's time we told their stories. Musicians, poets, producers, writers and comedians from the region have united to create an unprecedented 24hour audio experience that does just that.

     

    Our artists produced nearly 30 stories. Each introducing a different person. Some you'll recognise, some you'll meet for the first time. They're short because a good story can connect with you in just a few minutes, just as you can connect with another human in the time it takes a kettle to boil.


    The stories were released in 24 episodes of music, drama and poetry on the 21st June. From the 25th June you can also hear them in a specially produced single collection - subscribe now to get it direct to your podcast service.


    In the couple of days after the initial release over 2000 people listened to the stories we created. The number keeps rising. We want to thank you for your support. We want to keep the stories flowing, the human connections growing.


    That's why one of our producers, Sky Hawkins, has decided to share her haiku diary with the 24 Hours in Isolation audience. 


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    and, just like that, the world changed

    How will we remember what happened in 2020? What happened to us, what happened to you, what happened to me?


    Sky Hawkins kept a journal of drawings and haikus between the 23rd March and 15th June. Often created on successive days, her poems are a frank, emotional and occasionally sweary reflection on what happens to humanity in unprecedented times.


    This is a personal history of the Covid19 pandemic and the social upheavals that came after, with a specially created soundscape capturing the changing moods of isolation.


    Originally intended for publication elsewhere, Sky wanted to give her poems to the 24 Hours in Isolation project in recognition of the work of other artists on the original 24 episodes and in thanks to the many who have listened so far.


    Together we will beat loneliness.

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    and, just like that, the whole world changed - the team

     

    Written and performed by Sky Hawkins

    Produced by Ben Dickenson

      

    A poetry film including all of Sky’s pictures and paintings from lockdown will be available in July 2020 on YouTube.


    Follow us on Twitter: @24_isolation

    Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/24hoursinsolation.


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  • In music, spoken word and drama, these are the untold experiences of isolation.

    Before Covid19, before "self isolation" and "social distancing", there was already an epidemic of loneliness in British society. It is most acute in North East England, where 53% of adults feel lonely. It's time we told their stories. Musicians, poets, producers, writers and comedians from the region have united to create an unprecedented 24hour audio experience that does just that.


    A new story will arrive on this page every hour, on the hour, from midnight on 21st June 2020. Each will introduce you to a different person. Some you'll recognise, some you'll meet for the first time.


    Our episodes are short because a good story can connect with you in just a few minutes, just as you can connect with another human in the time it takes a kettle to boil. Make a cuppa, press play and join us in breaking down the walls of isolation.


    Together we will beat loneliness.


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    Episode 2411pm: the comedian

    An instructive tale of falling in the shit, and getting up again. "It will be alright to laugh again". The most fitting of closing messages for our collection.


    A narrative reminiscence, written and performed by John Scott.


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    Production team

    Producer: Ben Dickenson

    Associate producer: Sky Hawkins

    Sound supervisor: Matt Tuckey


    All episodes have been recorded by artists and performers in their own homes.


    Follow us on Twitter: @24_isolation

    Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/24hoursinsolation.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • In music, spoken word and drama, these are the untold experiences of isolation.

    Before Covid19, before "self isolation" and "social distancing", there was already an epidemic of loneliness in British society. It is most acute in North East England, where 53% of adults feel lonely. It's time we told their stories. Musicians, poets, producers, writers and comedians from the region have united to create an unprecedented 24hour audio experience that does just that.


    A new story will arrive on this page every hour, on the hour, from midnight on 21st June 2020. Each will introduce you to a different person. Some you'll recognise, some you'll meet for the first time.


    Our episodes are short because a good story can connect with you in just a few minutes, just as you can connect with another human in the time it takes a kettle to boil. Make a cuppa, press play and join us in breaking down the walls of isolation.


    Together we will beat loneliness.


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    Episode 2310pm: grief

    How do the ones who care for us cope? How do they break the hardest of news? In the garden, with the Labradoodle, the ball goes back and forth.


    An audio drama, written by Rachel Burns and performed by Ben Dickenson.


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    Production team

    Producer: Ben Dickenson

    Associate producer: Sky Hawkins

    Sound supervisor: Matt Tuckey


    All episodes have been recorded by artists and performers in their own homes.


    Follow us on Twitter: @24_isolation

    Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/24hoursinsolation.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • In music, spoken word and drama, these are the untold experiences of isolation.

    Before Covid19, before "self isolation" and "social distancing", there was already an epidemic of loneliness in British society. It is most acute in North East England, where 53% of adults feel lonely. It's time we told their stories. Musicians, poets, producers, writers and comedians from the region have united to create an unprecedented 24hour audio experience that does just that.


    A new story will arrive on this page every hour, on the hour, from midnight on 21st June 2020. Each will introduce you to a different person. Some you'll recognise, some you'll meet for the first time.


    Our episodes are short because a good story can connect with you in just a few minutes, just as you can connect with another human in the time it takes a kettle to boil. Make a cuppa, press play and join us in breaking down the walls of isolation.


    Together we will beat loneliness.


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    Episode 219pm: another bottle of wine

    "Remember that song in France, 1988?" White wine! Red wine! It's quarantini time. A riotous drunk moment of joy and sadness.


    An audio drama, written and performed by Viv Wiggins.


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    Production team

    Producer: Ben Dickenson

    Associate producer: Sky Hawkins

    Sound supervisor: Matt Tuckey


    All episodes have been recorded by artists and performers in their own homes.


    Follow us on Twitter: @24_isolation

    Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/24hoursinsolation.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • In music, spoken word and drama, these are the untold experiences of isolation.

    Before Covid19, before "self isolation" and "social distancing", there was already an epidemic of loneliness in British society. It is most acute in North East England, where 53% of adults feel lonely. It's time we told their stories. Musicians, poets, producers, writers and comedians from the region have united to create an unprecedented 24hour audio experience that does just that.


    A new story will arrive on this page every hour, on the hour, from midnight on 21st June 2020. Each will introduce you to a different person. Some you'll recognise, some you'll meet for the first time.


    Our episodes are short because a good story can connect with you in just a few minutes, just as you can connect with another human in the time it takes a kettle to boil. Make a cuppa, press play and join us in breaking down the walls of isolation.


    Together we will beat loneliness.


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    Episode 218pm: l left without the money

    What are you worth? She shouldn't have taken it personally. But then she did sort the whole house out.


    An audio drama, written and performed by Claire Tustin.


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    Production team

    Producer: Ben Dickenson

    Associate producer: Sky Hawkins

    Sound supervisor: Matt Tuckey


    All episodes have been recorded by artists and performers in their own homes.


    Follow us on Twitter: @24_isolation

    Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/24hoursinsolation.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • In music, spoken word and drama, these are the untold experiences of isolation.

    Before Covid19, before "self isolation" and "social distancing", there was already an epidemic of loneliness in British society. It is most acute in North East England, where 53% of adults feel lonely. It's time we told their stories. Musicians, poets, producers, writers and comedians from the region have united to create an unprecedented 24hour audio experience that does just that.


    A new story will arrive on this page every hour, on the hour, from midnight on 21st June 2020. Each will introduce you to a different person. Some you'll recognise, some you'll meet for the first time.


    Our episodes are short because a good story can connect with you in just a few minutes, just as you can connect with another human in the time it takes a kettle to boil. Make a cuppa, press play and join us in breaking down the walls of isolation.


    Together we will beat loneliness.


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    Episode 207pm: little songs

    He has autism. He's obsessed by Nick Cave. Dave says he has to wait outside and forgets his Space Raiders. Home schooling isn't great. Its all a bit crap really.


    An audio drama, written by Rachel Burns and performed by Luke Maddison.


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    Production team

    Producer: Ben Dickenson

    Associate producer: Sky Hawkins

    Sound supervisor: Matt Tuckey


    All episodes have been recorded by artists and performers in their own homes.


    Follow us on Twitter: @24_isolation

    Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/24hoursinsolation.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • In music, spoken word and drama, these are the untold experiences of isolation.

    Before Covid19, before "self isolation" and "social distancing", there was already an epidemic of loneliness in British society. It is most acute in North East England, where 53% of adults feel lonely. It's time we told their stories. Musicians, poets, producers, writers and comedians from the region have united to create an unprecedented 24hour audio experience that does just that.


    A new story will arrive on this page every hour, on the hour, from midnight on 21st June 2020. Each will introduce you to a different person. Some you'll recognise, some you'll meet for the first time.


    Our episodes are short because a good story can connect with you in just a few minutes, just as you can connect with another human in the time it takes a kettle to boil. Make a cuppa, press play and join us in breaking down the walls of isolation.


    Together we will beat loneliness.


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    Episode 196pm
    normal or now

    "Random question...r-r-random question!" What is normal, and what is now? A gameshow with single mum and her daughter, exploring what's different about lockdown.


    A gameshow, written and performed by Amy Mitchell with help from her daughter.


    the watch party

    "I tried to reschedule with mam for a Sunday but that didn't work either". His mam is amazing. She's busy. He is too, or was. Now he's waiting. Pizza. Drinks. Watch party good to go. But she's late.


    An audio drama, written by Mhairi Ledgerwood and performed by Bob Nicholson.


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    Production team

    Producer: Ben Dickenson

    Associate producer: Sky Hawkins

    Sound supervisor: Matt Tuckey


    All episodes have been recorded by artists and performers in their own homes.


    Follow us on Twitter: @24_isolation

    Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/24hoursinsolation.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • In music, spoken word and drama, these are the untold experiences of isolation.

    Before Covid19, before "self isolation" and "social distancing", there was already an epidemic of loneliness in British society. It is most acute in North East England, where 53% of adults feel lonely. It's time we told their stories. Musicians, poets, producers, writers and comedians from the region have united to create an unprecedented 24hour audio experience that does just that.


    A new story will arrive on this page every hour, on the hour, from midnight on 21st June 2020. Each will introduce you to a different person. Some you'll recognise, some you'll meet for the first time.


    Our episodes are short because a good story can connect with you in just a few minutes, just as you can connect with another human in the time it takes a kettle to boil. Make a cuppa, press play and join us in breaking down the walls of isolation.


    Together we will beat loneliness.


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    Episode 185pm: 6 feet apart at the supermarket

    "Rub their nose and touch the tomatoes...." The socially distanced supermarket trip in all its glory and with just a hint of unrequited love.


    Spoken word, written and performed by Oli Welham.


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    Production team

    Producer: Ben Dickenson

    Associate producer: Sky Hawkins

    Sound supervisor: Matt Tuckey


    All episodes have been recorded by artists and performers in their own homes.


    Follow us on Twitter: @24_isolation

    Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/24hoursinsolation.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • In music, spoken word and drama, these are the untold experiences of isolation.

    Before Covid19, before "self isolation" and "social distancing", there was already an epidemic of loneliness in British society. It is most acute in North East England, where 53% of adults feel lonely. It's time we told their stories. Musicians, poets, producers, writers and comedians from the region have united to create an unprecedented 24hour audio experience that does just that.


    A new story will arrive on this page every hour, on the hour, from midnight on 21st June 2020. Each will introduce you to a different person. Some you'll recognise, some you'll meet for the first time.


    Our episodes are short because a good story can connect with you in just a few minutes, just as you can connect with another human in the time it takes a kettle to boil. Make a cuppa, press play and join us in breaking down the walls of isolation.


    Together we will beat loneliness.


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    Episode 174pm
    here we are now

    A random and elliptical conversation with yourself about the suspicions and contradictions of relationships, about being here now with someone or without them.


    Spoken word, written and performed by Tracey Tofield.


    nurse story part 2

    The conclusion of the nurses story from episode 14, as reflection becomes rant. "Rather than applause, what would've been more appropriate was two minutes silence".


    An audio drama, written and performed by John Scott.


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    Production team

    Producer: Ben Dickenson

    Associate producer: Sky Hawkins

    Sound supervisor: Matt Tuckey


    All episodes have been recorded by artists and performers in their own homes.


    Follow us on Twitter: @24_isolation

    Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/24hoursinsolation.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • In music, spoken word and drama, these are the untold experiences of isolation.

    Before Covid19, before "self isolation" and "social distancing", there was already an epidemic of loneliness in British society. It is most acute in North East England, where 53% of adults feel lonely. It's time we told their stories. Musicians, poets, producers, writers and comedians from the region have united to create an unprecedented 24hour audio experience that does just that.


    A new story will arrive on this page every hour, on the hour, from midnight on 21st June 2020. Each will introduce you to a different person. Some you'll recognise, some you'll meet for the first time.


    Our episodes are short because a good story can connect with you in just a few minutes, just as you can connect with another human in the time it takes a kettle to boil. Make a cuppa, press play and join us in breaking down the walls of isolation.


    Together we will beat loneliness.


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    Episode 163pm: leaving school

    "I'm a lastminutedotcom me." A rap about what you're born in to and what you aspire to be. Can you be more than your teachers think you're capable of?


    A musical story, written and performed by Emily Wiseman.


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    Production team

    Producer: Ben Dickenson

    Associate producer: Sky Hawkins

    Sound supervisor: Matt Tuckey


    All episodes have been recorded by artists and performers in their own homes.


    Follow us on Twitter: @24_isolation

    Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/24hoursinsolation.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • In music, spoken word and drama, these are the untold experiences of isolation.

    Before Covid19, before "self isolation" and "social distancing", there was already an epidemic of loneliness in British society. It is most acute in North East England, where 53% of adults feel lonely. It's time we told their stories. Musicians, poets, producers, writers and comedians from the region have united to create an unprecedented 24hour audio experience that does just that.


    A new story will arrive on this page every hour, on the hour, from midnight on 21st June 2020. Each will introduce you to a different person. Some you'll recognise, some you'll meet for the first time.


    Our episodes are short because a good story can connect with you in just a few minutes, just as you can connect with another human in the time it takes a kettle to boil. Make a cuppa, press play and join us in breaking down the walls of isolation.


    Together we will beat loneliness.


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    Episode 152pm: young, broke, on benefits

    He's not long left the care system and now he's broke. He hardly needs his best mate to lecture him about getting a job. A story that could be from anytime, and just happens to be in lockdown.


    An audio drama, written by Sky Hawkins, and performed by Luke Maddison.


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    Production team

    Producer: Ben Dickenson

    Associate producer: Sky Hawkins

    Sound supervisor: Matt Tuckey


    All episodes have been recorded by artists and performers in their own homes.


    Follow us on Twitter: @24_isolation

    Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/24hoursinsolation.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • In music, spoken word and drama, these are the untold experiences of isolation.

    Before Covid19, before "self isolation" and "social distancing", there was already an epidemic of loneliness in British society. It is most acute in North East England, where 53% of adults feel lonely. It's time we told their stories. Musicians, poets, producers, writers and comedians from the region have united to create an unprecedented 24hour audio experience that does just that.


    A new story will arrive on this page every hour, on the hour, from midnight on 21st June 2020. Each will introduce you to a different person. Some you'll recognise, some you'll meet for the first time.


    Our episodes are short because a good story can connect with you in just a few minutes, just as you can connect with another human in the time it takes a kettle to boil. Make a cuppa, press play and join us in breaking down the walls of isolation.


    Together we will beat loneliness.


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    Episode 141pm: nurse story part 1

    A nurse discusses the experience of intensive care during the Covid crisis. There's a colleague in the next room, what if its you who has to put the dove on their door? Closely researched with healthcare professionals,


    An audio drama, written and performed by John Scott.


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    Production team

    Producer: Ben Dickenson

    Associate producer: Sky Hawkins

    Sound supervisor: Matt Tuckey


    All episodes have been recorded by artists and performers in their own homes.


    Follow us on Twitter: @24_isolation

    Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/24hoursinsolation.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • In music, spoken word and drama, these are the untold experiences of isolation.

    Before Covid19, before "self isolation" and "social distancing", there was already an epidemic of loneliness in British society. It is most acute in North East England, where 53% of adults feel lonely. It's time we told their stories. Musicians, poets, producers, writers and comedians from the region have united to create an unprecedented 24hour audio experience that does just that.


    A new story will arrive on this page every hour, on the hour, from midnight on 21st June 2020. Each will introduce you to a different person. Some you'll recognise, some you'll meet for the first time.


    Our episodes are short because a good story can connect with you in just a few minutes, just as you can connect with another human in the time it takes a kettle to boil. Make a cuppa, press play and join us in breaking down the walls of isolation.


    Together we will beat loneliness.


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    Episode 1312pm
    talking to my carer

    An older woman, a stroke victim, waits for her carer to come and unblock the drains. "I worse fishnets, red they were...long gone, ships over the horizontal".


    An audio drama, written and performed by Allison Davies.


    Lockdown Social

    "She runs a pub quiz, for the furloughed sales team, every Thursday on Zoom". A poem written as part of the Door-to-Door poetry project, converted to the post-to-post project during lockdown.


    Spoken word, written and performed by Rowan McCabe.

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    Production team

    Producer: Ben Dickenson

    Associate producer: Sky Hawkins

    Sound supervisor: Matt Tuckey


    All episodes have been recorded by artists and performers in their own homes.


    Follow us on Twitter: @24_isolation

    Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/24hoursinsolation.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • In music, spoken word and drama, these are the untold experiences of isolation.

    Before Covid19, before "self isolation" and "social distancing", there was already an epidemic of loneliness in British society. It is most acute in North East England, where 53% of adults feel lonely. It's time we told their stories. Musicians, poets, producers, writers and comedians from the region have united to create an unprecedented 24hour audio experience that does just that.


    A new story will arrive on this page every hour, on the hour, from midnight on 21st June 2020. Each will introduce you to a different person. Some you'll recognise, some you'll meet for the first time.


    Our episodes are short because a good story can connect with you in just a few minutes, just as you can connect with another human in the time it takes a kettle to boil. Make a cuppa, press play and join us in breaking down the walls of isolation.


    Together we will beat loneliness.


    _________________

    Episode 1211am: home schooling

    Excuse me, can you spare a minute? How is the home schooling going? Sorry, did you say you have wine at 4pm every day?


    An audio drama, written and performed by Kelly Rickard.


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    Production team

    Producer: Ben Dickenson

    Associate producer: Sky Hawkins

    Sound supervisor: Matt Tuckey


    All episodes have been recorded by artists and performers in their own homes.


    Follow us on Twitter: @24_isolation

    Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/24hoursinsolation.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • In music, spoken word and drama, these are the untold experiences of isolation.

    Before Covid19, before "self isolation" and "social distancing", there was already an epidemic of loneliness in British society. It is most acute in North East England, where 53% of adults feel lonely. It's time we told their stories. Musicians, poets, producers, writers and comedians from the region have united to create an unprecedented 24hour audio experience that does just that.


    A new story will arrive on this page every hour, on the hour, from midnight on 21st June 2020. Each will introduce you to a different person. Some you'll recognise, some you'll meet for the first time.


    Our episodes are short because a good story can connect with you in just a few minutes, just as you can connect with another human in the time it takes a kettle to boil. Make a cuppa, press play and join us in breaking down the walls of isolation.


    Together we will beat loneliness.


    _________________

    Episode 1110am: another bloody Zoom meeting

    An upbeat playful ukulele tune about Zoom meetings, with a gut wrenching pay off. The anthem for the 24 Hours in Isolation collection.


    A song, written and performed by Claire Tustin.


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    Production team

    Producer: Ben Dickenson

    Associate producer: Sky Hawkins

    Sound supervisor: Matt Tuckey


    All episodes have been recorded by artists and performers in their own homes.


    Follow us on Twitter: @24_isolation

    Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/24hoursinsolation.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • In music, spoken word and drama, these are the untold experiences of isolation.

    Before Covid19, before "self isolation" and "social distancing", there was already an epidemic of loneliness in British society. It is most acute in North East England, where 53% of adults feel lonely. It's time we told their stories. Musicians, poets, producers, writers and comedians from the region have united to create an unprecedented 24hour audio experience that does just that.


    A new story will arrive on this page every hour, on the hour, from midnight on 21st June 2020. Each will introduce you to a different person. Some you'll recognise, some you'll meet for the first time.


    Our episodes are short because a good story can connect with you in just a few minutes, just as you can connect with another human in the time it takes a kettle to boil. Make a cuppa, press play and join us in breaking down the walls of isolation.


    Together we will beat loneliness.


    _________________

    Episode 109am: YouTube home fitness

    Sally's going to take you through a high intensity lockdown fitness class...all...err...how many of you is that? "A few less than normal. OK. Yeah. That's fine."


    An audio drama, written by Mhairi Ledgerwood, and performed by Sarah Boutler.


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    Production team

    Producer: Ben Dickenson

    Associate producer: Sky Hawkins

    Sound supervisor: Matt Tuckey


    All episodes have been recorded by artists and performers in their own homes.


    Follow us on Twitter: @24_isolation

    Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/24hoursinsolation.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • In music, spoken word and drama, these are the untold experiences of isolation.

    Before Covid19, before "self isolation" and "social distancing", there was already an epidemic of loneliness in British society. It is most acute in North East England, where 53% of adults feel lonely. It's time we told their stories. Musicians, poets, producers, writers and comedians from the region have united to create an unprecedented 24hour audio experience that does just that.


    A new story will arrive on this page every hour, on the hour, from midnight on 21st June 2020. Each will introduce you to a different person. Some you'll recognise, some you'll meet for the first time.


    Our episodes are short because a good story can connect with you in just a few minutes, just as you can connect with another human in the time it takes a kettle to boil. Make a cuppa, press play and join us in breaking down the walls of isolation.


    Together we will beat loneliness.


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    Episode 98am: good morning gabba

    A riotous tub-thumping celebration of dancing to the hectic beats of Gabba, which returned from the 1990s to takeover Don's mornings throughout the 2020 lockdown.


    Spoken word, written and performed by Donald Jenkins.


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    Production team

    Producer: Ben Dickenson

    Associate producer: Sky Hawkins

    Sound supervisor: Matt Tuckey


    All episodes have been recorded by artists and performers in their own homes.


    Follow us on Twitter: @24_isolation

    Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/24hoursinsolation.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • In music, spoken word and drama, these are the untold experiences of isolation.

    Before Covid19, before "self isolation" and "social distancing", there was already an epidemic of loneliness in British society. It is most acute in North East England, where 53% of adults feel lonely. It's time we told their stories. Musicians, poets, producers, writers and comedians from the region have united to create an unprecedented 24hour audio experience that does just that.


    A new story will arrive on this page every hour, on the hour, from midnight on 21st June 2020. Each will introduce you to a different person. Some you'll recognise, some you'll meet for the first time.


    Our episodes are short because a good story can connect with you in just a few minutes, just as you can connect with another human in the time it takes a kettle to boil. Make a cuppa, press play and join us in breaking down the walls of isolation.


    Together we will beat loneliness.


    _________________

    Episode 87am:breakfast

    "The earth turns a mouthful, a meal for one". A sweet, floating, rhythmic exploration of loneliness at breakfast time.


    A song, written and performed by Beccy Owen.


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    Production team

    Producer: Ben Dickenson

    Associate producer: Sky Hawkins

    Sound supervisor: Matt Tuckey


    All episodes have been recorded by artists and performers in their own homes.


    Follow us on Twitter: @24_isolation

    Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/24hoursinsolation.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • In music, spoken word and drama, these are the untold experiences of isolation.

    Before Covid19, before "self isolation" and "social distancing", there was already an epidemic of loneliness in British society. It is most acute in North East England, where 53% of adults feel lonely. It's time we told their stories. Musicians, poets, producers, writers and comedians from the region have united to create an unprecedented 24hour audio experience that does just that.


    A new story will arrive on this page every hour, on the hour, from midnight on 21st June 2020. Each will introduce you to a different person. Some you'll recognise, some you'll meet for the first time.


    Our episodes are short because a good story can connect with you in just a few minutes, just as you can connect with another human in the time it takes a kettle to boil. Make a cuppa, press play and join us in breaking down the walls of isolation.


    Together we will beat loneliness.


    _________________

    Episode 76am: joggers in the park

    A jogger's story. These are the people he sees in the park everyday. Some may pass "with or without a nod...they may or may not give you a 2 metre distance".


    An audio drama, written by Claire Tustin and performed by Steve Byron.


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    Production team

    Producer: Ben Dickenson

    Associate producer: Sky Hawkins

    Sound supervisor: Matt Tuckey


    All episodes have been recorded by artists and performers in their own homes.


    Follow us on Twitter: @24_isolation

    Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/24hoursinsolation.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.