In this, our 200th episode, it's business as usual: true stories told live, from venues across the UK. Today, Esther describes how n unplanned trip across France became one of her most memorable summers.GIG ALERT: we'll be hosting a special show at the London Podcast Festival on Saturday 24th September, featuring some of the UK's finest podcasters telling true stories from their lives. Get your tickets here: http://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/spoken-word/spark-london#.V9rC_JMrKRs

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Three true stories told live in the UK, this time at our most recent open mic at the Brixton Ritzy.Remember that surprise party you planned, where the guest of honour never showed up? Or perhaps you realised at the worst imaginable time that you were going to be a parent: surprise!?Beth, Joe and Joe bring their own tales to the stage. Thanks to Meabh for the recording and to Charley for hosting. The live producer was Christina Friis and the podcast producer is Matt Hill of Rethink Audio.

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Two more true stories of the kindness of strangers. Krishan discovers his mother unconscious, locked in the car. But who will help a fifteen year old in a hoodie break in?Then, Raphael is trapped in an elevator following an earthquake, with only the emergency operator for company.Thanks for Humans of Greater London for choosing this month's theme and to the huge team of volunteers that make Spark happen every week. Check out our latest shows at stories.co.uk

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True stories told live in venues across the UK. Naqi is visually impaired, which leads him to encounter all sorts of strangers as he navigates the London Underground network.Thanks to Humans of London for co-hosting this night at the Exmouth Market Theatre, and to Charley Harrison, Meabh Ritchie and Joanna Yates for supporting our storytellers.Spark - True Stories is produced by Matt Hill for Rethink Audio. Subscribe and never miss another episode: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/spark-true-stories-live/id348365296?mt=2

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Connecting people through true stories. David told this story at our open mic at the Ritzy in Brixton, when the theme was 'Strangers.'Thanks to Christina Friis who produced this night and to Meabh Ritchie for recording the stories.For more episodes, and to attend a live night, be sure to check out our website: stories.co.uk

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True stories, as told live on stages across the UK. To say goodbye to something familiar can be heartbreaking, difficult and scary. Most of the times however, something new tends to happen, and we realise that the parting wasn’t a goodbye, but a hello to something new. The question is: what happened next?

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True stories told across the UK. Two more stories of 'First Dates' taken from the open mic we held in January 2016.In the first story, Anna is accused of discreetly shooting a porn movie. Then, Michael has an idea that involves cherries.If you like our show, help spread the word: go to itunes.com and leave us a review. Thanks for listening!

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WARNING: contains strong sex referencesTwo true stories from our new night in Glasgow, where the theme was Unbecoming. Lachlan is MCing a charity event, but gets sidetracked by an unwelcome tweet. Then, Marie is looking forward to her boyfriend's birthday treat.

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Connecting people through true stories. Layla is about to go on her first lesbian date - but is she thoroughly prepared? From March 2016.

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True stories told live in the UK. Vanessa is not your typical electrician – as she is constantly reminded in this tale from June 2010, where the theme was Animal Magnetism.Thanks to the Blue Elephant Theatre in Camberwell, who hosted us for a week to tell lots of stories. Check them out in our back catalogue...

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