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Radio Gloucestershire,16 Apr 2026,120 mins

Available for 31 days

Gloucestershire writer Stephen Connolly has written a darkly comic retelling of a classic fairy tale. Paul Pointer’s take on seasons changing is reflected in his short story 'Spectrum'. Steve C Walters shares his thoughts on the dreams we carry through life, and Marion Bond gives voice to the strange allure of an ocean creature in 'Venus Flower Basket'. There’s warmth and humour in cat‑inspired poetry from Karen Michael‑Cox, alongside a powerful and moving piece on parenting a neurodiverse child from Mireille Mathlener, who also joins Adam to discuss her debut poetry collection. Plus, Lily Bell’s poignant poem 'Checking Out', reflecting on loss, depression and recovery. Upload now and get yourself featured on the BBC - bbc.co.uk/upload

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