Back in the 1980s, Richard set up a company with his father and brother. They only needed one big order to set them on the path to riches. And, one day, it came through.

From March 2013, when the theme was 'Road Block.'

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This week, we take you to a warmer climate - but still one with nature to contend with. Catherine will tell you all about it...

This story was told at our monthly Canal Cafe Theatre night, where we curate a hour of the best true stories from across London. To book tickets or find out more, please follow this link to our website.

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Rob's brother comes to stay with him in London - and not long after they return to their old ways.

From January 2013 at the Hackney Picturehouse, where the theme of the night was 'Open Heart.'

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When Sahand's fun-loving Dutch band descends on an Transylvanian town for a music festival, they do not expect the reception they receive.

From January 2013, when the theme at the Hackney Picturehouse was Open Heart.

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Miranda meets a gentleman with a beautiful moustache and a flair for the old-fashioned, romantic gesture. But can you have too much?

From January 2013 at the Hackney Attic, where the theme was 'Open Heart.'

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A romance with a poet in Amsterdam leads to an uncomfortable moment in the bedroom… so expect some explicit language (some of it in couplets).

Charley took the plunge and told this story at our open mic night in Brixton. Why not come along and tell yours? Details at sparklondon.com/events

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What happens when a hoarder has four acres to store items? When Angela's grandpa died, her family discover the full extent of his hoarding…

Recorded in December 2012 at the Hackney Attic, when the theme was Family.

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Charlie's trips to see his Auntie in Leeds were not his favourite time of the week. In this story, retold as part of our 5th birthday celebrations at the Canal Cafe Theatre, he explains why.

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When Kit's latest commission to the Guardian is approved, he finds his love life in the hands of the newspaper's readers.

From October 2012 at the original Spark London night in Little Venice. And you can read Kit Lovelace's archive here.

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Spark London's next event is on the 5th November on the theme 'Right Time, Right Place.' Please come and join us - details at sparklondon.com/events.

This edition of Spark London was recorded by Dave Pickering. His own podcast, Getting Better Acquainted, is doing a series of live events at London's Invisible Picture Palace between 16th-21st November. To book tickets and see the line-up, visit their website.

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When Eithnie was a girl, she lived in quite a scary house. But she had a way of dealing with any unwelcome guests.

This story was recorded at our new Hackney night, running at the Hackney Picturehouse on the second Monday of every month.

Spark London is produced by Joanna Yates, with audio production by Matt Hill at rethinkdaily.co.uk

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