Some listeners might find the themes covered upsetting. 500 Words is back for its 10th competition and that means the podcast is too. In this final episode Dick and Dom find themselves at the VIP Zoom Party and share this year’s winning stories from 2020's 500 Words Competition. So whether it’s bed-time listening or some writing inspiration, sit back and let Dick & Dom take it away with our wonderful Celebrity readers. The Bronze Winner aged 5-9 was ‘Roary and The Giant Bloomers’ read by Jodie Whittaker , the 10-13 age group winner was ‘Shoo! ‘ Read by Alfred Enoch. In the Silver Category the 5 to 9 age group winner was ‘The Old Rabbit’ read by Joanna Lumley and the 10 to 13 age group was ‘For the Last Time’ read by Mwaksy Mudenda. The Gold Winners age category 5 to 9 was ‘The Winning Goal’ read by Dua Lipa and the 10 to 13 winner was ‘Diary of a Five Pound Note’ read by David Walliams.

The 500 Words Competition is back for it's 10th year and that means the podcast is too. In this episode Dick & Dom make a journey to the seaside, sharing more stories written by YOU, along the way. So, whether it’s bed-time listening or some writing inspiration, sit back and let Dick & Dom take it away with the BBC Radio Drama Company reading ' - 'A Night With the Stars', 'Spies in Dairy', 'The Crab and the Lantern Fish', 'The Chosen One', 'The Family Prime Minister', 'Cloak and Haddock', 'The Silent Library', 'My First Crush', 'The Odd Sock', and 'Screen Time'. Find out more about 500 Words at bbc.co.uk/500Words.

The 500 Words Competition is back for it's 10th year and that means the podcast is too. In this episode Dick & Dom are off to the land of fairytales and fantasy while they share more stories written by YOU. There's an ancient beast, talking pigs and please note - No Bagpipes were harmed in the making of this podcast. So whether it’s bed-time listening or some writing inspiration, sit back and let Dick & Dom take it away with the BBC Radio Drama Company reading 'The Ball and the Beast','Snow Blood Window Frame', 'The Three Little Pigs and What Wolf', 'The Office Party', 'Dresses By Drizella' and 'Is This The Real Life, Or is This Just Fantasy'. Find out more about 500 Words at bbc.co.uk/500Words.

The First Migration by Katie Lees. Read by David Hounslow from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 10-13 years old category.

Kalahari Princess by Isabel Hallett. Read by Jessica Turner from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 10-13 Years Old category.

The Frost by Jonathan Sreeves. Read by Chris Pavlo from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 10-13 years old category.

A World Away by Harry Hutchings. Read by David Hounslow from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 10-13 Years Old category.

The Armchair by Iona Cowie. Read by David Hounslow from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 10-13 Years Old category.

The Forgotten Celery by Annabel Bygrave. Read by Neet Mohan from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 10-13 Years Old category.

The Mermaid and the Glass Mustang by Ophelia Spracklen. Read by Rhiannon Neads from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 10-13 Years Old category.

Nature Doesn't Judge by Eleanor Brown. Read by Jane Slavin from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 10-13 Years Old category.

Sleeping Beauty by Tal Cohen. Read by Jessica Turner from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 10-13 years old category.

Cake Wars by Emily Potts. Read by Jane Slavin from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 9 and under category.

The 500 Words Competition is back for its 10th year and that means the podcast is too. In this episode Dick & Dom are given a magic wand which grants 3 wishes but those dastardly Diddies burst in and take over. But at least they remember to share some more magical stories written by YOU. So whether it’s bed-time listening or some writing inspiration, sit back and let Dick & Dom take it away with the BBC Radio Drama Company reading 'Fragile Freya’ ‘Orion Goes On Holiday’ ‘My Brother is magical’ ‘The Dream’ ‘My Time again’ and ‘The Cloud Faerie’ Find out more about 500 Words at bbc.co.uk/500Words

The Big Yellow Frilly Knickers by Amelie Clayden. Read by Jane Slavin from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 9 and Under category.

The Right Royal Rumpus by Eliza Youdan. Read by Neet Mohan from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 10-13 Years Old category.

The Astonishing Diary of a Depressed Sheep by Beth Grierson. Read by Chris Pavlo from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 10-13 years old category.

Londoner Pigeon by Hannah Sennouni. Read by Neet Mohan from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 10-13 Years Old category.

Trouble in Arctic by Andrew Parkinson. Read by Chris Pavlo from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 9 and under category.

Super Sausage Versus Evil Orange by Saffron Gore. Read by Jane Slavin from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 9 and under category.

Different Dad by Rhys Mulligan. Read by Neet Mohan from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 9 and Under category.

Another Day At War by Amy Stewart. Read by Chris Pavlo from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 10-13 years old category.

The Den of Decay by Jessica Dahill Allen. Read by Rhiannon Neads from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 10-13 Years Old category.

This Is Not a Fairytale by Maia Roberts. Read by Jessica Turner from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 10-13 Years Old category.

The 500 Words Competition is back for it's 10th year and that means the podcast is too. In this episode Diddy Dick & Diddy Dom have been stuck inside a box while they share more stories written by YOU. Also look out for Dick & Dom who swoop into help. So whether it’s bed-time listening or some writing inspiration, sit back and let Dick & Dom take it away with the BBC Radio Drama Company reading 'A Life Sentence','Left', 'What Am I?', 'The Terrible Claw', and 'Reality'. Find out more about 500 Words at bbc.co.uk/500Words.

Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red by Dulcie Cooper. Read by David Hounslow from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 9 and Under category.

Blue by Lara Akhurst. Read by Rhiannon Neads from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 10-13 Years Old category.

Life Through a Lens by Devan Wasan Singh. Read by David Hounslow from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 10-13 Years Old category.

Forget-Me-Not by Ella Higgins. Read by David Hounslow from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 10-13 Years Old category.

Sisters Will Be Sisters by Ella Charras. Read by Jessica Turner from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 5-9 Years Old category.

Lost In Time by Isabella Thorneycroft. Read by Jessica Turner from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 10-13 years old category.

It's a Wide World by Amabel Smith. Read by Rhiannon Neads from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 10-13 Years Old category.

Masks by Ellie Stevenson. Read by Jessica Turner from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 10-13 Years Old category.

Saving Harold by William Gwynne. Read by Chris Pavlo from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 10-13 years old category.

A Whole New World by Olivia Goes. Read by Jessica Turner from the BBC Radio Drama Company. A Top 50 shortlisted story from BBC Radio 2's 500 WORDS 2015 competition, in the 10-13 years old category.

The 500 Words Competition is back for it's 10th year and that means the podcast is too. In this episode Dick & Dom are pushed into a cupboard by the pesky Diddies Dick and Dom and a Robotic cleaner goes on the rampage while they share more stories written by YOU. So whether it’s bed-time listening or some writing inspiration, sit back and let Dick & Dom take it away with the BBC Radio Drama Company reading 'Kindness Never Dies ,'An App Story', 'The Sleeping Beauty', AI, and The Messenger Of The Gods'. Find out more about 500 Words at bbc.co.uk/500Words.

The 500 Words Competition is back for it's 10th year and that means the podcast is too. In this episode Dick & Dom are trying to restore all the colours to world, while they share some coloured themed stories written by YOU. So whether it’s bed-time listening or some writing inspiration, sit back and let Dick & Dom take it away with the BBC Radio Drama Company reading 'The Colour of Temper', 'Blue Cool', 'Cameron the Chameleon', 'Monochrome' and 'The Colour of Life'. Find out more about 500 Words at bbc.co.uk/500Words.

The 500 Words Competition is back for it's 10th year and that means the podcast is too. In this episode Dick & Dom are lost in a jungle and get by with a little help from new friends, while they share more stories written by YOU. So whether it’s bed-time listening or some writing inspiration, sit back and let Dick & Dom take it away with the BBC Radio Drama Company reading 'The Supermarket Scamp' ,'The Day My Pet Saved The World', Why Did the Chicken..., 'Ego or Eco, 'Just Three Words ' and 'Trouble in Hufflefuffle'. Find out more about 500 Words at bbc.co.uk/500Words.

The 500 Words Competition is back for it's 10th year and that means the podcast is too. In this episode Dick & Dom are kicking back and relaxing with a good book, while they share more stories written by YOU. So whether it’s bed-time listening or some writing inspiration, you can also sit back and let Dick & Dom take it away with the BBC Radio Drama Company reading 'When the Soldiers Came', 'Hollywood's End', 'Clot and the Antibody Army, 'The Rainbow Alien' and 'A Walk in the Park'. Find out more about 500 Words at bbc.co.uk/500Words.

The 500 Words Competition is back for it's 10th year and that means the podcast is too. In this episode Dick & Dom are putting together a giant marble run while they share more stories written by YOU. Also look out for Diddy Dick & Dom who swoop into help. So whether it’s bed-time listening or some writing inspiration, sit back and let Dick & Dom take it away with the BBC Radio Drama Company reading 'The Spirit of the Globe','Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red', 'The London Underground', 'The Day London Stopped Working', 'Alone', and 'Toxin on the Tube'. Find out more about 500 Words at bbc.co.uk/500Words.

The 500 Words Competition is back for it's 10th year and that means the podcast is too. In this episode Dick & Dom are putting together a giant marble run while they share more stories written by YOU. Also look out for Diddy Dick & Dom who swoop into help. So whether it’s bed-time listening or some writing inspiration, sit back and let Dick & Dom take it away with the BBC Radio Drama Company reading 'The Old Guitarist', 'Tyrannos-oral-hygiene', 'Something's Scon Wrong', 'The Great British Marble Run', 'Bamboo Magic' and 'Mind the Gap'. Find out more about 500 Words at bbc.co.uk/500Words.

The 500 Words Competition is back for it's 10th year and that means the podcast is too. In this episode Dick and Dom head to the EPIC Space Centre to share some 'other worldly' stories written by YOU. So whether it’s bed-time listening or some writing inspiration, sit back and let Dick and Dom take it away with the BBC Radio Drama Company reading 'Empty Space', “Hey Botty, Stop', 'Just Another', 'A World Away', '2052' and 'A Stellar Job'. Find out more about 500 Words at bbc.co.uk/500Words.

500 Words is back for its 10th competition and that means the podcast is too. In this episode the Diddies find themselves stuck In a video game and Dick and Dom fight dragons to find the golden chalice and help rescue those dynamic Diddies . They also share some of the finalist stories from 2020's 500 Words Competition written by YOU. So whether it’s bed-time listening or some writing inspiration, sit back and let Dick & Dom take it away with some fabulous actors reading ‘The Countdown’ ‘The Talk’ ‘Don't Bring a Lion to School’ ‘The Boy With a Wobbly Tooth’ ‘Grandma's Worst Hobby’ ‘Mischief and Mayhem at the Menacing Zoo’ ‘ The Grocery Shop Breakout ‘ ‘The Gnomes of Sherbet Springs ‘ and ‘The Rise of the Phoenix’ and listen out for a special guest reading by Radio 2’s very own Vanessa Feltz .

In this episode Dick & Dom receive an invite to the memory palace from Diddy Dick & Dom to share this week's stories, written by YOU. So whether it’s bed-time listening or some writing inspiration, sit back and let Dick and Dom take it away with the BBC Radio Drama Company reading 'Grandpa’s Ballet Shoes', 'Memories of Summer', 'The Forgotten Post Box', 'The Trinket Box' , 'Ghost’s Can’t Dance' and 'Forget-Me-Not'. Find out more about 500 Words at bbc.co.uk/500Words.

In this episode Dick & Dom are leaving it up to fate to share this week's stories, written by YOU. So whether it’s bed-time listening or some writing inspiration, sit back and let Dick and Dom take it away with the BBC Radio Drama Company reading 'Monopoly', Thought, 'No Bear-Shirt Tall', 'I Should've Stayed at Home', The Thief of Wishes' and 'Anne Wilson'. Find out more about 500 Words at bbc.co.uk/500Words.

The 500 Words Competition is back for it's 10th year and that means the podcast is too. In this episode Dick and Dom are showcasing some stories that are made to make you laugh, written by YOU. So whether it’s bed-time listening or some writing inspiration, sit back and let Dick and Dom take it away with the BBC Radio Drama Company reading 'The Boy Who Ate the Dictionary', 'PANTS!', 'Pumping Princess Pumpletoot', 'Period 3 with William Shakespeare' and 'Medusa's Makeover'. Find out more about 500 Words at bbc.co.uk/500Words.

In this episode, Dick and Dom are showcasing delightfully different stories written by YOU. So whether it’s bed-time listening or some writing inspiration, sit back and let Dick and Dom take it away with the BBC Radio Drama Company reading ‘The Mysterious Shadow’, ‘Samuel’s First Holiday’, ‘Happy Holiday’, ‘Food Wars – The Vegetables Strike Back’, and ‘Piri the Vegetarian Piranha’. Find out more about 500 Words at bbc.co.uk/500Words.

In this episode, Dick and Dom are showcasing wonderfully wacky stories written by YOU. So whether it’s bed-time listening or some writing inspiration, sit back and let Dick and Dom take it away with the BBC Radio Drama Company reading ‘The Boy with Wold Feet’, ‘The Algorithm’, ‘The Nit Gorilla’, ‘Sprout Boy’, ‘Wrestling with Nan’ and ‘Roman Londinium and the Mayor of Newham’. Find out more about 500 Words at bbc.co.uk/500Words.

In this episode, Dick and Dom build a rocket and head into outer-space, whilst showcasing out-of-this-world stories written by YOU. So whether it’s bed-time listening or some writing inspiration, sit back and let Dick and Dom take it away with the BBC Radio Drama Company reading ‘The Starmakers’, ‘Rainbow Planet Adventure’, ‘The Lonely Particle’, ‘Llama Space Adventure’ and ‘Walid’s Tooth’. Find out more about 500 Words at bbc.co.uk/500Words.

In this episode, Dick and Dom spend the day together, showcasing sad stories written by YOU. So whether it’s bed-time listening or some writing inspiration, sit back and let Dick and Dom take it away with the BBC Radio Drama Company reading ‘Under the Inky Black Universe’, ‘The Target’, ‘Eternally Waiting’, ‘Stonething’ and ‘Paper Dog’. Find out more about 500 Words at bbc.co.uk/500Words.