Nav Chawla presents highlights from our last Spark Encore, where storytellers performed true stories on the theme of 'Bad Calls' - three tales of errors of judgment and the occasional awkward telephone conversations.

Our next Encore night is on 26th March at Exmouth Market Theatre. Full details at sparklondon.com/attend.php

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Three true stories of First Love, as told live on stage at our most recent open mic in Hackney. On this podcast you'll hear three raw, uncompromising descriptions of falling in love for the first time - and how it can make you the person you are today. Including:

* Diana's first date with the coolest kid at school

* when Gretel knew it was all over

* how Deveena's first boyfriend made her change the way she thought about herself

The night was presented by Dave Pickering in collaboration with the charity, 'Tender.' For more details on their work, please visit tender.org.uk

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Charley Harrison is back with three stories from our most recent show, where we heard true stories of crime and punishment - tales of justice, judgement and law-breaking. You'll hear:

* an absolutely criminal case of entering a property (but without breaking in first)

* life inside a maximum security prison in Arizona

* a very indecent exposure, as part of a tabloid scoop

Our next Spark Encore (where we handpick our stories) is on 26 March where the theme is 'Bad Calls', involving errors of judgement - and their consequences. Plus, we have open mic nights in Hackney and Brixton where you can share your own stories. For full details, head to sparklondon.com/attend.php

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WARNING: this episode contains very strong sex references.

Spark London welcomed the risque US podcast Risk! to Hackney in July 2014. Here we present three stories from that night on the theme of 'Surprise'. To hear the full show, head to Risk's sizable back catalogue.

Thanks to Kevin Allison and all the Risk team for their support.

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Dave Pickering presents highlights from our popular 'Encore' night, which invites Spark London's favourite performers and special guests to tell true stories on a chosen theme. This month it's 'Union' - so expect stories of unlikely friendships, marriages or school reunions, however our sparklers decide to interpret it.

CHARITY ALERT: this month we're supporting Mind in Haringey, who are celebrating forty years working in the London borough. There's a podcast special coming in a couple of weeks. Please give what you can this Christmas and through your genorosity we can make some amazing stories happen.

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Spark London is breaking out of the capital! To celebrate our new night in Preston, we present three true stories from the recent 'Preston Tringe' in October 2014. You'll hear:

- Chris gets a surprise on his business trip

- Sean has a run-in with the law

- Rebecca hits the town and wakes up with a hangover and a new job

Thanks to Ian Barratt for hosting this open mic event - for more information of future Spark Preston events, head to stories.co.uk

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Two stories this week, from our long-running open mic nights in Hackney and Brixton. Ben is asked to buy a microwave, whilst Micaela hopes to have a fab time with her mother in Paris. Both stories do not end well.

We're back in Exmouth Market, EC1 for more stories on Thursday 30th October. Full details at sparklondon.com.

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CONTENT WARNING: this episode contains some graphic descriptions of armed conflict.

Highlights from Spark London's new monthly night Spark Encore, where our favourite storytellers return for stories on a theme.

In this episode, Charley Harrison introduces stories from David McQueen, Richard Welton and Imogen Wall.

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