The fictional residents of The Close in South Shields along with a volunteer that helps support them share their thoughts at the beginning of the first 2020 lockdown.

Terry the Towel written and read by Vincent Taylor 

Arry Johnson  written and read by John Caffery                

Hot Tub Hannah  written and read by Ann Ridley              

Fit Flow written by Michael Keen and read by Delphine Blenkinsop

Stottie Shields written and read by  Andrew Ball 

Penny Lane written and read by  Lilly Moon       

Rider  written and read by David Bye 

Sparra Barraclough written by Delphine Blenkinsop and read by Chris Gray

Walter the Weed  written and read by Keith Hemmer 

Arfur Goth  written and read by Ben Hudson 

Dunk written and read by Nat Gibbard

Nellie the Knitter  written and read by Lorna Windham

Katy  written and read by Fiona Setch