Lives Less Ordinary

BBC World Service

Topics: Personal Journals · Documentary

No. 137 in Society & Culture▲11

Introducing a new season of five remarkable true stories in which love rises above prejudice, waits decades, crosses oceans and survives war. From India to Italy, Syria to the Bahamas, and the UK to the US, these are unforgettable stories that reveal how love can survive against the odds, heal old wounds and transform lives forever. Lives Less Ordinary is a podcast from the BBC World Service that brings you the most incredible true stories from around the world. Each episode a guest shares their most dramatic, moving, personal story. Listen for unbelievable twists, mysteries uncovered, and inspiring journeys - spanning the entire human experience. Step into someone else’s life and expect the...

Latest episodeA shipwrecked sailor’s return from the deadNovember 2, 2026 · 39 min

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Latest episodes

1. A shipwrecked sailor’s return from the deadNovember 2, 2026 · 39 min
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10. Love Stories: The matchmakerAugust 31, 2026 · 39 min

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