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A Memory of Robin Podcast Episode · Spec Fic Radio Theatre · 04/02/2026 · 24m

A nightmarish situation and for one, their response. A story by David Green @storiesalt.bsky.social - Spec Fic Radio Theatre - A Memory of Robin 💜
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Thank you for listening and sharing Twiglets!

The production poster for the audio drama "A Memory Of Robin" by writer David Green. The image shows a dark skyline of a city under dark clouds.

Out today on Spec Fic Radio Theatre, 'A Memory Of Robin' is a dystopian science fiction #audiodrama by @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social

You can listen and download here pod.link/1812026298

Thank you as always Patrick

The latest story in our Spec Fic Radio Theatre #audiodrama anthology is The Lake Isle: a twisty, dysfunctional family drama with great lead performances by Sophie Macnair and Kelsey Griffin.

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Thanks for listening Twiglets!

A collage of episode artwork from seasons one and two of the audio drama anthology series 'Spec Fic Radio Theatre'. The text reads : an audio drama anthology from Alternative Stories.

We're well into the second season of our #audiodrama anthology series Spec Fic Radio Theatre. Each episode is a full cast, standalone sci-fi, fantasy or horror story, each written by a different author.

You can listen and subscribe free here pod.link/1812026298 🎧

It's great to see our latest #audiodrama "Theatre Workshop or The Ballad of Ewan and Joan" by @enajwrites.bsky.social receiving press coverage.

Thank you so much David! Fingers crossed that we get a couple through to the short list too.

Thank you so much! 🙏. Hope you're doing well.

A caption shows the logos of 3 Alternative Stories podcasts long listed for British Science Fiction Association Awards. These are Wasteland, The Dex Legacy (Season 3) and Burnout. The main heading on the caption reads BSFA Award Nominations.

We're thrilled that no fewer than 3 Alt Stories #audiodrama shows have been long-listed in the Best Audio Fiction category at the upcoming British Science Fiction Association Awards.

Thanks to BSFA members who nominated them and we hope they can now progress to the shortlist!

Thanks so much Thomas. It was such a fun process and i'm really pleased you enjoyed it. Thanks for the kind words re Spec Fic Radio Theatre too. We've very proud of it.

Thank you for sharing Twiglets. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

The production poster for the audio drama The Ark by Madeleine F White features a close-up view of a circuit board and the logo of the Spec Fic Radio Theatre podcast

Out today! The latest story in our #audiodrama anthology, Spec Fic Radio Theatre is 'The Ark' by @madeleinefwhite.bsky.social The spiritual and tech worlds collide in this brilliantly written and compelling cyberpunk drama.

Listen free pod.link/1812026298

A picture depicting Alternative Stories podcasts to be released this week. There is an image of author Adrian M Gibson and his book Mushroom Blues and the production poster for our audio drama The Ark by Madeleine F White.

This week we'll share an #audiodrama 'The Ark' by @madeleinefwhite.bsky.social as part of our Spec Fic Radio Theatre Anthology. It's out on Patreon now and releases generally on Wednesday. Also on Wednesday for patrons we'll have more from our Writing Worlds chat with @adrianmgibson.bsky.social

Hi Sara. We could help with that. Give me a shout if you’d like to discuss it.

The production poster for the audio drama "Stella's Constellation" featuring an alpine scene at dusk with the giant eyes of a big cat superimposed over the mountain tops. The text reads Stella's Constellation An audio drama by TAK Erzinger.

The latest story in our Spec Fic Radio Theatre anthology series is a magical-realist fantasy set in the Alps and Latin America. Stella's Constellation is by artist and poet TAK Erzinger and you can listen here pod.link/1812026298

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Our new #audiodrama by @enajwrites.bsky.social tells the story of Theatre Workshop, the innovative company led by Ewan MacColl and Joan Littlewood that revolutionised British Theatre
Listen here 🎧 tinyurl.com/m2w9r86c
and watch our trailer here
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My brilliant friend @emilyinkpen.bsky.social saying the things we're all thinking in her usual perfect way. Watch this people and let's all look after each other at this difficult time.

Out today! Our new #audiodrama by @enajwrites.bsky.social explores the history of Theatre Workshop, the innovative theatre group led by Ewan MacColl and Joan Littlewood that produced groundbreaking productions such as A Taste of Honey and Oh What A Lovely War
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Tomorrow we'll be sharing a new #audiodrama "Theatre Workshop or The Ballad of Ewan and Joan" by @enajwrites.bsky.social tells the story of the famous and innovative theatre company and two of its prominent members Joan Littlewood and Ewan MacColl.

You can listen to our short trailer here 🎧👇

Out today! Eco-comedy-drama from writer Emma Griffiths in the latest drama in our Spec Fic Radio Theatre anthology

pod.link/1812026298

The Angry House Podcast Episode · Spec Fic Radio Theatre · 17/12/2025 · 49m

Do check out this creepy, engaging story from @storiesalt.bsky.social - Spec Fic Radio Theatre - The Angry House - Really enjoyed the excellent production and acting of this story 💜
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Thank you so much Twiglets. So pleased that you enjoyed it!

The production poster for The Angry House, an audio play by Thomas Wrightson. It shows a staircase in an old house with the face of a first wrld war soldier superimposed faintly on the left hand side of the image. Logos for The Spec Fic Radio Theatre Podcast and the production company Alternative Stories also appear.

Out today! The Angry House by @thomaswrightson.bsky.social was this year's winner of the Pen to Print audio play competition. A ghost / folk horror story set against the backdrop of the 1999 solar eclipse in Cornwall, it stars Charlie Richards as Harry
Listen free pod.link/1812026298

Thanks for listening and sharing Twiglets!

All of the above…as an audio drama anthology! 😅

This years Spotify Wrapped was a bit special… 1.5 Million minutes?! 🙏♥️🙏

A promotional banner for the Pen to Print workshop An introduction to audio drama with Alternative Stories. The image depicts a desk with a microphone, headphones and a notepad and pen.

Tomorrow evening, 11th December at 6pm GMT, i'm going to be leading a workshop on #audiodrama for Pen to Print. We'll cover all the basics of beginning to write audio plays and stories and you can join for just £1.99 via the link below

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