We go back to the 1950s as The People's Friend Presents Jean Cullop's charming nostalgic story 'Supermarket Sweep', read by Lesley Mackie.
No matter how much her daughter coaxed, Violet was adamant. These modern shopping methods were not for her!

Supermarket Sweep

The romantic novels Katie read were her escape from her own failed relationships. But real life just wasn’t like that… was it? Good things come to those who wait, as Judey Struth reads Josephine Allen's light-hearted story 'Stranger Than Fiction'.

Stranger Than Fiction

When she takes in a poor child to care for, Eveline begins to wish she knew more about the little girl's family. Judey Struth reads Jane Jakeman’s haunting Victorian-set story, 'A Workhouse Girl'.

A Workhouse Girl

Painting Johanna's portrait was the highlight of Jan's day, and he longed to tell her how much he loved her, as Terry Wale reads Wendy Clarke's charming story, 'The Artist's Apprentice'.

The Artist's Apprentice

Helen decided to give internet dating a go – but she had to tread carefully! Finding the right person is key as Judey Struth reads Louise McIvor’s endearing story, 'Walking On Sunshine'.

Walking On Sunshine

A puppy helps forge new friendships in Anne Pack’s
romantic story, 'A Helping Hand', read by Lesley Mackie.

A Helping Hand

A snapshot brings back memories in Wendy Clarke’s gently nostalgic story, 'The Girl in the Striped Sundress', read by Judey Struth

The Girl In The Striped Sundress

Margaret Scott reads Lydia Jones' poignant and inspiring story of reconciliation, as The People's Friend Presents... The Silent Years.

The Silent Years

Lesley Mackie and Terry Wale read Teresa Ashby's perceptive, feel-good tale as The People's Friend Presents... Journey's End.

Journey's End

In Pamela Kavanagh's festive tale, a good deed is well rewarded, as Judey Struth reads Let Nothing You Dismay.

Let Nothing You Dismay

Childhood memories surface in this atmospheric story by Wendy Clarke, as Lesley Mackie reads Out Of The Dark.

Out Of The Dark

Perseverance pays off in this lighthearted story by Victoria Greenhowe, read by Judey Struth - A Date With Destiny

A Date With Destiny

Lorna had imagined meeting her hero many times, but she had never pictured things turning out like they do in Kate Blackadder's story, Making A Scene, read by Judey Struth!

Making A Scene

The Great War was over, and Janet knew she had to decide what to tell her lover, returning from battle, in Patricia Clark's story, At The Eleventh Hour.

At The Eleventh Hour

The beautiful Italian landscape forms the backdrop to an evocative story by Kate Hardstaff, as The People's Friend Presents... Happy Endings.

Happy Endings

Harold's new motorbike was supposed to make his life easier, but there may be bumpy roads ahead in John Kenworthy's humorous story, Easy Rider.

Easy Rider

Catherine M. Hicks' bittersweet family story, Making The Best Of Things, tells of forgiveness and love.

Making The Best Of Things

A former land girl reminisces about the last year of the war in Angela Lanyon's charming story, Hands Across The Water.

Hands Across The Water

The famous protest of the 1930s provides the backdrop to Patricia Clark's charming story, The Jarrow Marchers, read by Lesley Mackie and Terry Wale.

The Jarrow Marchers

An outward bound camp in 1950s Scotland provides the setting for Patricia Clark's feel-good story of cross country races and racing hearts, Going For Gold!

Going For Gold

Bridie Cummings’s hopeful, warm-hearted story sees old friends reunited, as The People's Friend Presents… "The Spice Of Life".

The Spice Of Life

The demolition of an old cinema sparks many memories in Alyson Hilbourne’s nostalgic story, The End Of An Era.

The End Of An Era

Pictures of the past come to light in this bittersweet emotional story by Jean Cullop, All Around Us.

All Around Us

A craftsman finds himself playing Cupid in Pamela Kavanagh's heartwarming story, The Woodcarver.

The Woodcarver

The grass isn't always greener in Wendy Clarke's thoughtful story, Onwards And Upwards, read by Lesley Mackie.

Onwards And Upwards

Things aren't quite what they seem in this feel-good family story by Meg Hudson, as we present Visiting Veronica.

Visiting Veronica

The class barrier causes problems in this powerful story by Alison Carter set in 19th-century London, Don't Believe A Word, read by Lesley Mackie and Terry Wale.

Don't Believe A Word

A landmark sporting event from 1954 forms the backdrop to Alison Carter’s charming story, One Last Chance.

One Last Chance

A gift is treasured in this evocative, nostalgic story by Lydia Jones, Susie's Bow, read by Lesley Mackie.

Susie's Bow

Mary Kettlewell's amusing story of backstage romance at a seaside variety show is set in 1901, as we present Comic Capers.

Comic Capers

The People's Friend Presents... short stories from the pages of The People's Friend and People's Friend Specials, bringing you drama and humour, romance and nostalgia, and more, all with the well-loved People's Friend feel to them. 

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