The Make a Difference Show

Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of communities across England pulling together to help others, drawn from across BBC Local Radio.

This episode - Emily's husband of 12 years, Simon took his own life this summer - she shares what impact it's had on the family and how she, and her children, are now passionate about sharing their story. Plus bakery assistant Alice goes in search of Peter, her favourite customer - after being separated by the pandemic.

Featuring stories from BBC Radio Cumbria, BBC Essex, BBC Radio Cornwall, BBC Radio Derby.

Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of communities across England pulling together to help others, drawn from across BBC Local Radio.

Featuring stories from BBC Radio Cambridgeshire, BBC Radio Stoke, BBC Radio Leicester and BBC Radio Leeds.

In today’s episode we re-unite a woman with her partner in a care home, a little girl speaks to the doctor who saved her life, and we explore the bond between man and goose.

Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of communities across England pulling together to help others, drawn from across BBC Local Radio.

This episode - a dedicated to Mr Christmas, aka Dave Edwards who has been bringing festive cheer to his Hertfordshire neighbours for the past 42 years. Plus a metal detectorist on a mission to reunite a treasure with its owner, and the anonymous donor helping to provide a lifeline for survivors of domestic abuse in Teesside.

Featuring stories from BBC Three Counties Radio, BBC Radio Bristol, and BBC Radio Tees

Four people from across England share how a Children in Need funded project has helped them, in the form of a letter to their younger self.

Produced and presented by Becca Bryers and Dimple Patel.

Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of communities across England pulling together to help others, drawn from across BBC Local Radio.

This episode - the Shropshire man fixing up old bikes to help people in his community, and not one, but two wedding success stories in the time of coronavirus.

Featuring stories from BBC Radio Shropshire, BBC Radio Lancashire, BBC Radio Sheffield, BBC Radio Surrey and BBC Radio Berkshire.

Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of communities across England pulling together to help others, drawn from across BBC Local Radio.

This episode - meet Kerry, the dedicated volunteer at a Goole food project who has benefitted from free meals, as well as dished them out. And the Gloucester man who's walked the length of Hadrian's Wall... in a pair of swimming trunks and a helmet!

Featuring stories from BBC Radio Berkshire, BBC Radio Humberside, BBC Radio Sheffield, BBC Radio Newcastle, and BBC Radio Gloucestershire.

Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of communities across England pulling together to help others, drawn from across BBC Local Radio.

This episode - an emotional reunion between a retired farmer and his sheepdog, and the 4.5 hour journey to make it happen. Plus the 10 year old boy, camping out every night in memory of a much loved neighbour.

Featuring stories from BBC Radio Solent, BBC Radio Sheffield, BBC Radio Merseyside and BBC Radio Berkshire.

Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of communities across England pulling together to help others, drawn from across BBC Local Radio.

This episode - we listen in on the first conversation between the "man on the bike" and "the man in the window", and reflect on the positive impact of connecting with strangers during isolation.

Featuring stories from BBC Radio Solent, BBC Radio Sheffield, BBC Radio Merseyside and BBC Radio Berkshire.

Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of communities across England pulling together to help others, drawn from across BBC Local Radio.

This week including the residents of Whitby who last weekend welcomed in NHS workers for a free holiday beside the sea, and the Worcestershire eight-year-old whose life was saved by a Brazilian stranger.