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Make a Difference

Make a Difference

50 episodes

Surprising stories from communities across England who are pulling together during these uncertain times.

Originally broadcast on local BBC radio.

Find out more on bbc.co.uk/makeadifference.


Podcasts

Happy Hit: Zumba dreams

Published: Feb. 15, 2022, 10:45 a.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 51 seconds

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Happy Hit: From riverside bench to Windsor Castle

Published: Feb. 2, 2022, 5:38 p.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 37 seconds

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Happy Hit: A lullaby from a loving dad

Published: Jan. 21, 2022, 6 a.m.
Duration: 3 minutes 49 seconds

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Happy Hit: Bryson Walks to School

Published: Jan. 13, 2022, 12:25 p.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 52 seconds

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Happy Hit: Grandma's voice

Published: Jan. 5, 2022, 5:30 p.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 44 seconds

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Welcome to Happy Hit

Published: Dec. 31, 2021, 2:25 p.m.
Duration: 1 minute 18 seconds

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A message from the world to COP26

Published: Oct. 29, 2021, 4:18 p.m.
Duration: 25 minutes 45 seconds

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Making A Difference in 2020: Part 2

Published: Dec. 30, 2020, 2 p.m.
Duration: 23 minutes 16 seconds

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Making A Difference in 2020: Part 1

Published: Dec. 23, 2020, 2 p.m.
Duration: 24 minutes 48 seconds

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Kindness at Christmas

Published: Dec. 16, 2020, 6 p.m.
Duration: 26 minutes 33 seconds

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Memory Runs and Favourite Customers

Published: Dec. 9, 2020, 5 p.m.
Duration: 24 minutes 45 seconds

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Christmas Helpers and Blooming Friendships

Published: Dec. 2, 2020, 4:50 p.m.
Duration: 23 minutes 32 seconds

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Love at a distance and a celebrity goose

Published: Nov. 25, 2020, 10:52 p.m.
Duration: 19 minutes 13 seconds

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Mr Christmas and Metal Detectors

Published: Nov. 18, 2020, 4:40 p.m.
Duration: 27 minutes 1 second

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A Letter To My Younger Self

Published: Nov. 11, 2020, 5 p.m.
Duration: 30 minutes 2 seconds

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Recycled Cycles and Wedding Winners

Published: Nov. 4, 2020, 2:15 p.m.
Duration: 26 minutes 3 seconds

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Jacket Potatoes and Speedos

Published: Oct. 28, 2020, 4:10 p.m.
Duration: 26 minutes 33 seconds

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Sheepdogs and Camp Outs

Published: Oct. 21, 2020, 1:30 p.m.
Duration: 26 minutes 46 seconds

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Phone Calls and Garden Angels

Published: Oct. 14, 2020, 11:40 a.m.
Duration: 27 minutes 48 seconds

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Seaside Trips and Plastic Wigglies

Published: Oct. 7, 2020, 12:45 p.m.
Duration: 26 minutes 3 seconds

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Positive Vibes and Spiders

Published: Sept. 30, 2020, 2:15 p.m.
Duration: 26 minutes 30 seconds

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Helicopters and Helping the Homeless

Published: Sept. 23, 2020, 4 p.m.
Duration: 25 minutes 33 seconds

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Lifesaving Lorries and Nominated Names

Published: Sept. 16, 2020, 2:45 p.m.
Duration: 27 minutes 59 seconds

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Helmets and Headbands

Published: Sept. 9, 2020, 2 p.m.
Duration: 23 minutes 56 seconds

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New Friendships and Messages of Hope

Published: Sept. 2, 2020, 11 a.m.
Duration: 27 minutes 21 seconds

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Rickshaw Trips and Bingo Wins

Published: Aug. 26, 2020, 1 p.m.
Duration: 27 minutes 21 seconds

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Stolen Cycles and The Queens Stockings

Published: Aug. 19, 2020, 1:15 p.m.
Duration: 27 minutes 27 seconds

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Doggy Paddles and Sweet Ninjas

Published: Aug. 12, 2020, 12:45 p.m.
Duration: 25 minutes 22 seconds

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Cover Acts and Covered Faces

Published: Aug. 5, 2020, 2 p.m.
Duration: 27 minutes 56 seconds

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Romance and Reunions

Published: July 29, 2020, 12:40 p.m.
Duration: 27 minutes 21 seconds

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Face Masks and School Leavers

Published: July 22, 2020, noon
Duration: 26 minutes 52 seconds

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Decorating and the Digital Divide

Published: July 15, 2020, 2:30 p.m.
Duration: 27 minutes 15 seconds

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Fire Fighters and Food Banks

Published: July 8, 2020, 4:04 p.m.
Duration: 19 minutes 38 seconds

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Dogs and Dinners

Published: July 1, 2020, 10:31 a.m.
Duration: 19 minutes 7 seconds

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100 Days

Published: June 24, 2020, 1:30 p.m.
Duration: 29 minutes 20 seconds

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Curries and High Heels

Published: June 19, 2020, 12:40 p.m.
Duration: 23 minutes 40 seconds

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Tigers and Pick 'n' Mix

Published: June 16, 2020, 2:30 p.m.
Duration: 24 minutes 34 seconds

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Pom Poms and Flamingos

Published: June 12, 2020, 10:30 a.m.
Duration: 26 minutes 35 seconds

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Biscuits and Bin Lorries

Published: June 9, 2020, 1:30 p.m.
Duration: 28 minutes

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Marathons and Camper Vans

Published: June 5, 2020, 3:10 p.m.
Duration: 23 minutes 36 seconds

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Channel Swimming and Tooth Filling

Published: June 2, 2020, 1:30 p.m.
Duration: 27 minutes 12 seconds

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Lockdown Lines

Published: May 29, 2020, 11 a.m.
Duration: 26 minutes 9 seconds

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Silly Walks and Football Talk

Published: May 26, 2020, 12:30 p.m.
Duration: 23 minutes 54 seconds

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Tambourines and Trampolines

Published: May 22, 2020, 11 a.m.
Duration: 26 minutes 54 seconds

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Songwriting and Cake Baking

Published: May 19, 2020, 2 p.m.
Duration: 28 minutes 12 seconds

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Elvis and Trucker Takeaways

Published: May 15, 2020, 1:15 p.m.
Duration: 27 minutes 14 seconds

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Bubbles and Bikes

Published: May 5, 2020, 2:30 p.m.
Duration: 28 minutes 36 seconds

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Lambs and Keepy-Uppies

Published: May 1, 2020, 2:10 p.m.
Duration: 25 minutes 49 seconds

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Storytime and Veg Box Fantasies

Published: April 28, 2020, 12:09 p.m.
Duration: 25 minutes 22 seconds

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Supporters and Survivors

Published: April 24, 2020, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 27 minutes 49 seconds

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Glass Hearts and Town Criers

Published: April 21, 2020, 11:45 a.m.
Duration: 24 minutes 51 seconds

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Penguins and Bus Drivers

Published: April 17, 2020, 11:30 a.m.
Duration: 29 minutes 33 seconds

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Wedding Vows and Packed Lunches

Published: April 14, 2020, 11:30 a.m.
Duration: 27 minutes

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Walkie Talkies and Flower Fairies

Published: April 7, 2020, 11:10 a.m.
Duration: 26 minutes 28 seconds

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Dinosaurs and Christmas lights

Published: April 3, 2020, noon
Duration: 24 minutes 33 seconds

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Birthdays and Bisto

Published: March 31, 2020, 3:30 p.m.
Duration: 20 minutes 24 seconds

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Welcome

Published: March 31, 2020, 11:12 a.m.
Duration: 1 minute 57 seconds

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