Two stories that contrast the hope and the pain of love relationships.

Credits:

‘Abide with Me’, written by Anika Goddard (2021), who studied Undergraduate English at Jesus College. It was narrated by Francesca Beard (1986), an internationally acclaimed spoken word artist who studied English at Jesus College. 'Abide with Me’ was awarded Best Hopeful Love Story in the 2022 competition.

‘Misjudgement’ written by Rachel Gardner (2021), who studied English at Jesus College. Narrated by April Perrott (2021) who studied English and is a musical theatre artist. Misjudgement’ was awarded Best Painful Love Story in the 2022 competition.

Stories recorded at Pixiu Studio, 18 Charlotte Rd, London EC2A 3PB, and edited by Finn Ransom (2017).

Episode introduction recorded at Jesus College, Cambridge, by Finn Ranson, and featuring the Master of the College, Sonita Alleyne, and Emily Winslow, author and teacher in Cambridge. Podcast Project Management Clelia McElroy and Sarah Richey.