Podcasts by Alternative Stories and Fake Realities

The Sylvia Plath Literary Festival : A Poetry Anthology from 2022-10-12T04:00

The Sylvia Plath literary festival celebrates the life and work of one of the twentieth century’s most influential poets.  Taking place over the weekend of the 21st to 23rd of October in Hebden ...

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Bleach : Poems by Phoebe Stuckes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Phoebe Stuckes is a poet living and working in London. Her new collection Platinum Blonde is published this week by Bloodaxe Books. We bring you 5 poems from the collection and an interview and t...

Out of the Darkness: An Audio Drama from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As lockdown eases in London a group of friends decide to meet up for the first time in three months. As they travel they reflect on what lockdown meant to them. This is a collaborative audio dram...

Undertow by Nicholas John from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Undertow is a short story by Nicholas John inspired by and featuring music from British acoustic duo Show of Hands.

The Bomb : An Audio Drama from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Dex Industries' top scientist has developed a new weapon and it's about to be tested but how devastating will the new bomb be? The Bomb is a prequel to The Blood Road series of novels by Emily Inkpen

Letters Home : Poetry by Jennifer Wong from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jennifer Wong is a poet living and working in London and originally from Hong Kong. Her poems deal with the idea of life in a city and culture very different from our own. As well as her poems, i...

Mother of Floods from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the edition we review the new novel, "Mother of Floods" by Madeleine F White and bring you an interview with the author. We have excerpts from the novel read by Madeleine herself and we look at...

The Bomb : An interview with author Emily Inkpen from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this edition we bring you an interview with Emily Inkpen, the author of our forthcoming science fiction audio drama The Bomb. We also have previews from the drama and a look forward to some oth...

Through The Trees Part 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Through the trees is an anthology about trees and woodlands, their folklore and mythology. Dealing with the subjects of transformation and change into and from trees our writers use poetry and mon...

Through The Trees Part 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Through the trees is an anthology about trees and woodlands, their folklore and mythology. Dealing with the subjects of transformation and change into and from trees our writers use poetry and mon...

Dragon Cloak : Poems by Angela Stoner from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Dragon Cloak and other poems by Angela Stoner is the fifth and last in our series of podcasts featuring the work of women poets from Cornwall.

Out of Towners : An Audio Drama from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Allison and Jenny have been together for 6 months but Jenny is falling out of love with New York City. Can their relationship survive if she moves away from the city?

Dust : Poems by Lesley Hale from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In part 4 of our short series on women poets from Cornwall we feature three poems from performance poet Lesley Hale.

Small Island : An Interview with actress Amy Forrest from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The National Theatre stage production of Small Island by Andrea Levy will be available to watch worldwide on the NT At Home YouTube channel from 18th June. Amy Forrest who has appeared in recent e...

The Lake Isle from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A psychological drama in which Kirsty Monroe, a busy young executive in London struggles to maintain a relationship with her younger sister whilst holding down a difficult job.  When Helena disappe...

The Lake Isle : Preview Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this edition we preview our upcoming drama The Lake Isle with lead actor Kelsey Griffin. We also look ahead to another drama production, a sequel to our 2019 Christmas production, The Out of To...

Ella Frears from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this edition we feature poems from Cornish Poet, Ella Frears. Ella is one of the most prominent young poets in Britain at this time with her collection "Shine Darling" attracting praise from ma...

The Seeing Trees from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the forests of Scandinavia a family is besieged by a malicious raven which watches and follows them everywhere they go. How will they escape from this curse and at what cost? The Seeing Trees ...

Raven from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This edition is called Raven. It features the short story "The Raven's Call" by Charis McRoberts and a preview of The Seeing Trees, our forthcoming audio drama which features a raven. This podcast...

Sound Design and Music for Audio Drama from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In part 3 of our series on creating audio drama we discuss sound design and music with guests Hedley Knights from We Fix Space Junk, Daniel French from Fishbonius Sound Design and the Chronosphere ...

Selkie from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Selkie is an original audio drama by Signe Maene. Selkies are mythical creatures from northern European folklore. Seals that can transform to human form by shedding their skin they are particular...

Selkie Preview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this short bonus edition we preview our forthcoming audio drama Selkie by Signe Maene. We talk to Signe herself and to Sophie Macnair who plays the selkie in our story. We also hear from John S...

Mary J Oliver and Cornwall from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this edition, the second in our series featuring women poets from Cornwall in the South West of England, we feature the work of Mary J Oliver. We also look at Cornwall itself and its enduring i...

A Memory of Robin from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A Memory of Robin is an audio drama from writer David Green. It tells the story of Gem, the daughter of a woman called Robin whose last few days of life we follow through extracts from her voice d...

Sarah Cave Poetry from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this poetry edition we feature Cornish Poet Sarah Cave and her poem cycle The Eidolon Triptych. Poems are read by Jade Matthew with music and soundscapes by Chris Gregory

Voice Acting Special from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this special edition presented by Amy Forrest we look at the techniques, equipment and training you'll need to make a career as a voice actor by talking to a number of actors who have made the s...

Historical Audio Drama from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this edition we explore podcasts producing historical audio drama. In a medium dominated by Sci Fi we look at some podcasters telling stories from the past and their inspiration and methods for...

Very Short Stories from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Very short stories and microfiction are terms for tiny pieces of writing that can tell an entire tale in a small number of words. We feature 10 different tiny stories in this podcast.

Ladylikes in Lockdown from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week we bring you comedy sketches and conversation from Phoebe and Miztli of the acclaimed sketch comedy duo Ladylikes.

Audio Drama Creators : Special Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this special edition we look at the techniques, processes and practicalities of creating audio drama with the creators of some of the best and most exciting drama podcasts out there.

Sarah Corbett : The Witch Bag from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Witch Bag is a poetry collection by Sarah Corbett. Originally published in 2002, 18 years on we review and reimagine the collection assessing its impact as art and on the life and career of Sa...

Backdrop: an Audio Drama from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In a future London ravaged by the effects of climate change, a company is busy harvesting memories to build virtual versions of the world before "The Withering". But there are parts of her past L...

Lockdown Diaries : Rachel Lightfoot from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Rachel Lightfoot is a comedian, poet and blogger from Sheffield, South Yorkshire and in this short episode she shares her thoughts, fears, observations and ideas about isolation alongside a couple ...

The Angel's Calling Part 4 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

"The End of The Beginning ", Part 4 of the Angel's Calling by Victoria J.Price, a fantasy audio drama miniseries from the Alternative Stories and Fake Realities Podcast.

Sarra Culleno Poetry from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this short extra edition of the podcast we bring you two poems from British poet Sarra Culleno.

The Angel's Calling Part 3 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

"The Witches' Secret", Part 3 of the Angel's Calling by Victoria J.Price, a fantasy audio drama miniseries from the Alternative Stories and Fake Realities Podcast.

Artists in Isolation from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Artists in Isolation is a special edition of the podcast looking at the ways in which artists can adapt their working lives and creative processes to cope with the isolation caused by the Covid 19 ...

The Angel's Calling Part 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

"Alexander's Mission", Part 2 of the Angel's Calling by Victoria J.Price, a fantasy audio drama miniseries from the Alternative Stories and Fake Realities Podcast.

The Angel's Calling Part 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

"The Girl and the Angel", Part 1 of the Angel's Calling by Victoria J.Price, a fantasy audio drama miniseries from the Alternative Stories and Fake Realities Podcast.

Fantasy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

"This Rough Magic I Abjure" by Ruthanne Reid

Flash Fiction from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this episode we feature flash fiction from 4 British Writers. All 4 stories have as a theme parents or parenthood.

Peter Finch :The Machineries of Joy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This edition we feature 9 poems from Peter Finch's new collection "The Machineries of Joy"

Into the Glasshouse from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A young woman embarks on a journey of self discovery and finds herself becoming involved with a group of artists, musicians and poets in New York's East Village

Like Tying a Shoelace from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Like Tying a Shoelace by Sonia Rosa Ciocca is a short drama looking at the options we have in our lives and how our futures could be different based on the choices we make.

Anglia Revisited Part 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The year is 2029 and the effects of climate change are taking hold all around the globe. In one small coastal community in eastern England waves of migrants are coming ashore to escape the wars an...

Wayfaring Stranger from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Wayfaring Stranger contemplates the end of everything through a simple folk tune passed down through the generations of one family.

Review, preview and Writer Invitation from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A look back on our content in 2019, a preview of 2020 and an invitation to writers to join the podcast

The Out-of-Towners Club from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It's not all fun and parties when you have to spend Christmas away from your friends and family. For our Christmas edition we meet some of the members of the Out of Towners Club as they plan for C...

Mary J Oliver : Jim Neat from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this edition of the podcast we adapt extracts from Mary J Oliver's memoir / travelogue / poetry collection about her father, Jim Neat, a hobo in depression era Canada.

Anglia : Part 4 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A storm is gathering as Rachel and David head out to sea with the mysterious Davies. Millie and Laura are trying to find Rachel while Awira's fate lies in the balance.

Anglia: Part 3 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Journalist Rachel Woods' investigation into the ongoing migrant crisis continues with help from Millie. Meanwhile, Kurdish migrant Awira and her friends are starting to feel the net tighten around...

Anglia : Part Two from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Journalist Rachel Woods continues her investigation into the migrant crisis unfolding in a remote part of Eastern England. Meanwhile Millie meets Awira, a migrant trying to evade the British autho...

Anglia Part One from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The year is 2029 and the effects of climate change are taking hold all around the globe. In one small coastal community in eastern England waves of migrants are coming ashore to escape the wars an...

Farewell Monologue 5 : Eva from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Eva is a writer struggling to come to terms with the mixed emotions associated with finishing the novel which has dominated her life for over a year.

Halloween Special from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Alison Daniels is given a wind-up musical box to look after overnight. But what secrets does the box hold and why does it keep playing of its own accord? Our ghostly short story A Musical Box is ...

Farewell Monologue 4: Fading Fires from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this edition poet Cheyenne Bramwell presents her long form poem Fading Fires which she performs herself. In the style of an epic poem, this work imagines a civilization, reeling from war and ha...

Farewell Monologue 3: Mojave from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this latest edition of our Farewell Monologue series of short episodes Chelsie Buckner, the poet known as Poems and Peonies performs her verse story, Mojave.

Farewell Monologue 2 : Rainbows from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the second of our series of Farewell Monologues we take a look at bereavement through the eyes of our regular presenter, Kelli Winkler.

Poetry Special from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In our first poetry special edition of the podcast we feature the work of three poets: Will Burns, Chelsie Buckner and Julie Stevens.

Farewell Monologue 1 : Sarah from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Sarah, played by Abby Hilden is a young woman leaving a relationship and contemplating an uncertain future.

Showcase Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A showcase edition of the podcast supporting our Audio Verse Awards nomination

The Adults in the Room from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Two cousins reunited after many years unearth a dark family secret that threatens to destroy their relationship.

"Porcelain" An Audio drama inspired by the story of Echo and Narcissus from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

in the audio drama "Porcelain" a young singer songwriter struggles with anxiety and her own identity as she tries to make her way in the world of music.

The Daphne and Apollo Episode from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A modern retelling of the story of Daphne and Apollo

The Midas Episode from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A modern retelling of the story of King Midas

Medusa from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jenna is part of a group of warriors sent to slay the gorgon Medusa. As she grapples with her own terror at encountering the monster she begins to feel empathy for her adversary. But will empathy ...

Anglia Revisited Part 4 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The year is 2029 and the effects of climate change are taking hold all around the globe. In one small coastal community in eastern England waves of migrants are coming ashore to escape the wars an...

Anglia Revisited Part 3 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The year is 2029 and the effects of climate change are taking hold all around the globe. In one small coastal community in eastern England waves of migrants are coming ashore to escape the wars an...

Anglia Revisited Part 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The year is 2029 and the effects of climate change are taking hold all around the globe. In one small coastal community in eastern England waves of migrants are coming ashore to escape the wars an...

Climate Fiction from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In today's podcast we look at the genre of climate fiction or "Cli Fi" and preview two upcoming audio dramas we'll be sharing as part of our Autumn climate season. We talk to the authors of the tw...

Spoken Word from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this edition of the podcast we look at spoken word poetry. We feature a new project from Kent: a music and poetry collaboration by Nancy Gaffield and The Drift. We look at spoken word record l...

The Ark : An Audio Drama from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the aftermath of her husband's death Martha and her teenage children Emmy and Henry are struggling to adapt to life without him. Strange things are happening in their lives and whilst things ma...

Hare Spell An Audio Drama. Part Two from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Having arrived in Devon to visit the mysterious Sally Whitehorn, Molly, Ealine and Katherine contemplate the invitation that brought them there and the meaning of the ancient hare folklore she invo...

Hare Spell An Audio Drama. Part One from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When three women receive letters from a sender in Devon they are intrigued enough to accept the invitation within and set off to travel to Dartmoor to meet the mysterious Sally Whitehorn. What wil...

The Hares of Horsenden Hill from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ealine is travelling home from work on the day on which lockdown is announced. Weary from her workload, anxious about the future and worried about events in her past she deviates on her route home...

National Poetry Day from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

1st October is National Poetry Day in the UK. This edition celebrates some of the poetry we have broadcast on the podcast in the last year and the poets and publishers we have worked with.

Small Island : An Interview with actress Amy Forrest from 2020-06-19T06:00

The National Theatre stage production of Small Island by Andrea Levy will be available to watch worldwide on the NT At Home YouTube channel from 7PM on Thursday 18th June for a week.  Amy Forres...

Small Island : An Interview with actress Amy Forrest from 2020-06-19T06:00

The National Theatre stage production of Small Island by Andrea Levy will be available to watch worldwide on the NT At Home YouTube channel from 7PM on Thursday 18th June for a week.  Amy Forres...

Small Island : An Interview with actress Amy Forrest from 2020-06-19T06:00

The National Theatre stage production of Small Island by Andrea Levy will be available to watch worldwide on the NT At Home YouTube channel from 7PM on Thursday 18th June for a week.  Amy Forres...

Small Island : An Interview with actress Amy Forrest from 2020-06-19T06:00

The National Theatre stage production of Small Island by Andrea Levy will be available to watch worldwide on the NT At Home YouTube channel from 7PM on Thursday 18th June for a week.  Amy Forres...

Small Island : An Interview with actress Amy Forrest from 2020-06-19T06:00

The National Theatre stage production of Small Island by Andrea Levy will be available to watch worldwide on the NT At Home YouTube channel from 7PM on Thursday 18th June for a week.  Amy Forres...

Small Island : An Interview with actress Amy Forrest from 2020-06-19T06:00

The National Theatre stage production of Small Island by Andrea Levy will be available to watch worldwide on the NT At Home YouTube channel from 7PM on Thursday 18th June for a week.  Amy Forres...

The Midas Episode from 2019-06-28T01:00

In the first of our stories based on episodes from Ovid's Metamorphoses we explore the story of King Midas using a modern re-telling.  The audio drama "Collateral Damage" features...