06/08/2026

Available for 30 days

Bristol poet Charlotte Mossop kicks things off with a humorous look at family life on holiday, while Marion Bond retells the incredible story of Eilmer, the 11th-century monk who attempted one of history's earliest recorded flights. There's fiction from Somerset writer Phil Maggs, with an extract from his Victorian coming-of-age novel Miss 'Manda, and a short story from Nailsworth author Peter T Stone. Swindon poet Athena Aperta reflects on personal growth and changing relationships in Re-Introduce, before we head to Latitude Festival with BBC Upload's Rob Jelly, meeting writers, poets and comedians taking to the stage. We also hear an entertaining history of the English language from performer Melanie Branton, revisit the legendary Pudding Shop that launched countless overland adventures to the East with Jonathan Evans, and finish with a relatable late-night poem from Bristol's Jonathan P Dovey about the thoughts that arrive when sleep refuses to return. Upload your creativity and get on air - bbc.co.uk/upload