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Lives Less Ordinary

BBC World Service

Have you ever locked eyes with a stranger and wondered, "What’s their story?" Step into someone else’s life and expect the unexpected. Extraordinary stories from around the world.

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Jerald Walker grew up in the predominantly white, Worldwide Church of God – a doomsday cult that convinced its followers the world would end in 1972. Raised by blind, African American parents and under the cult's strict teachings, which preached raci... more

Yesterday41 min

Nasubi had no idea his 15-month fight to survive was being broadcast on Japanese TV.

In the late 1990s aspiring comedian Tomoaki Hamatsu, nicknamed Nasubi, lived inside a small room for 15 months surviving off sweepstake competition winnings. He was... more

2 Dec 202446 min

Trent Dalton discovered he was on the fringe of one of Australia’s biggest crime stories.

Back in the 1980s, when Trent was a kid growing up in Brisbane, he discovered that there was a secret underground room behind his stepfather's wardrobe. There... more

25 Nov 202440 min

In 1998 Finnish journalist Johanna Aatsalo uncovered a huge news story: a member of the much-revered Finnish cross-country ski team had taken banned substances. After six months' intense investigation Johanna published her findings, and within just a... more

18 Nov 202439 min

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • Inspiring and Moving True Stories

    I’ve always been a fan of biographies and stories from individuals from around the world. This podcast is beautifully curated to share people’s incredible stories from all walks of life. I love playing an episode before bed. It helps me wind down and reflect on life. I highly recommend this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MichellaBH
    Australia6 days ago
  • Worldwide. Very good

    So nice to hear stories from All over the world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    9958577584
    Australia2 months ago
  • Brilliant show

    This is such a fantastic podcast with amazing conversations from around the world.

    Sometimes I’m laughing, sometimes I’m sobbing as the stories are real

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LSyogi
    Australia2 months ago
  • Excellent Podcast

    There are so many stories that give one hope and faith in humanity. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    UrbanTreefrog
    Canada2 months ago
  • Worldwide. Very good

    So nice to hear stories from

    All over the world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    9958577584
    Australia2 months ago

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