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Episode 23 - 24 Shoes
Is Beth a half? Is Beth a whole? A story of twin identity told through the medium of shoes.
Episode 22 - Memories of Durham Miner's Gala
Fred tells us about his memories of the Durham Miner's Gala.
Episode 21 - Life in the old Post Office
Muriel's story is about the old Post Office at Shotley Bridge.
Episode 20 - Tragedy and Love
Myra's story is about her family memories of Bombardment Day in Hartlepool.
Episode 19 - Baby's first airing
Sheila's story is about accidentally leaving her baby outside Woolworths in the 1960s.
Episode 18 - Hartlepool FC and Me
In this story Tony talks about how he has always followed Hartlepool United, how all the fans know him and that his best friends are Hartlepool fans too.
Episode 17 - A Very White Wedding
Hazel tells us about her son's very, very white wedding.
Episode 16 - Daily little wonders
Sandra's story is about her experience of living and working as a foreigner in the North East of England.
Episode 15 - What world!
Emma gives us a view on the world through the eyes of mental health.
Episode 14- Picture Windows
Jenny talks about her collection of postcards from the early 20th century and how they serve as a 'picture window' into the past.
Episode 13- The Squeaky Roller
Colin tells a funny story of a gullible customer and a squeaky roller.
Episode 12 - Being H'Angus
Scott talks about being H'Angus the Monkey, the mascot for Hartlepool United Football Club and describes how it is such a great job.
Episode 11 - Clearing out the Cupboard
This story is about a very special doll that was given to Freda's sister and the story behind it.
Episode 10 - Ferris Wheel Fear
This story is about Yewande's experience of going on a ferris wheel when she was young and why she has a fear of them now.
Episode 9 - Two spirits with the wolf
This story explores Bright Wolf Star's love of wolves and how they have helped her throughout her life and being transgender.
Episode 8 - Back To Me
This story is about Emma's experience of beating drug addiction.
Episode 7 - PaperBag
Paul's story takes us on a journey through him dealing with his mental health issues and how his medication makes him feel.
Episode 6 - Hot Air
Chris' story is about memories of her father in Shotton Church Lads Brigade and her first performance as part of the band.
Episode 5- A Tale of Two Bags
This story is about the people who have had an influence on Christine's life and how two bags reminded her of two important men in her life.
Episode 4- Time To Come Out
This story is about a young man coming out to his Dad.
Episode 3 - Sketching
This story is about how Michael draws in sketchpads as a means of expression and what this means to him.
Episode 2 - A Time That Changed My Life
Rita's story is about being conscripted into the ATS during World War II and how this changed her.
Episode 1 - My Claim To Fame
Oliver's story is about his famous ancestor, Geordie Ridley, and his connection to a famous painting at the Shipley Art Gallery.