Best BBC World Service Podcasts (2024)

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Jamie Angus, ex director of BBC World Service and 'Today' editor discusses Ofcom, consequences of WS cuts and funding solutions 32:52

14d ago32:52

32:52

Jamie Angus is the former director of the BBC World Service and the former editor of 'Today' and 'Newsnight' who now works in the Middle East. We discuss Ofcom's oversight of broadcasters, the consequences of previous World Service cuts, and the impact of new ones. We also explore long-term solutions to the issue of its funding, which is under revi…

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Andy and the Band - Run Run Run 2:03

2h ago2:03

2:03

Andy and the Band are being chased by an angry lost property school cupboard!By CBeebies Radio

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Languishing and the search for meaning in the modern world 27:40

2h ago27:40

27:40

If you’re feeling demotivated and aimless, but you’re not depressed, you might be languishing. But what exactly is languishing, and what can you do about it? Claudia Hammond talks to the sociologist Dr Corey Keyes, who coined the term. He has some solutions that could help you move from languishing to flourishing, as well as poetic descriptions of …

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Colourblocks - Orange 3:26

1h ago3:26

3:26

Energetic Orange arrives in Colourland. Learn about the colour orange with the Colourblocks.By CBeebies Radio

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Love Monster: Fluffytown Radio Show -Things That Help Us Go Green 10:44

35m ago10:44

10:44

On today’s Fluffytown Radio Show, Elder Kitten and friends from Love Monster help answer Sidney’s questions and gives lots of great advice to help us be more green.By CBeebies Radio

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JoJo and Gran Gran Songs - Explore Outside 3:09

2h ago3:09

3:09

JoJo has her Nature tick book, pencil and magnifying glass at the ready to explore outside with Gran Gran in this song about the world and the creatures that surround us.By CBeebies Radio

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A podcast that not only appeals to daughters 8:58

1h ago8:58

8:58

We hear your thoughts on series three of Dear Daughter which bills itself as a “handbook to life”. We are joined by its presenter Namulanta Kombo and producer Lucy Burns. Listeners ask if the series only appeals to women. Could there be letters from fathers to daughters or sons and express appreciation for the new run having more complicated and di…

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Mr Tumble Radio Show - Down on the Farm with Aunt Polly 12:10

43m ago12:10

12:10

Mr Tumble’s guest Aunt Polly pops to the farm for some milk. Sing along to Old MacDonald, I’m a Little Teapot and Chick, Chick, Chick, Chick, Chicken. Grandad Tumble has the News!By CBeebies Radio

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CBeebies Bedtime Stories: Joanna Froggatt -Like a Girl 3:33

19m ago3:33

3:33

Joanne Froggatt reads a brilliant Bedtime Story celebrating inspirational women.By CBeebies Radio

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Prof Catherine Johnson discusses what a Labour government might mean for PSB, the Media Bill and digital terrestrial switch off 30:24

8m ago30:24

30:24

Catherine Johnson is the professor of Media and Communications at the University of Leeds, author of the book Online TV, and a member of the Department of Culture, Media and Sports College of experts. With parliament now dissolved, we discuss what happened to the Media Bill and in what form did it survive - what was left in and out? Also, we examin…

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Nick Cope's Popcast - Bees 2:25

6m ago2:25

2:25

Nick is having a busy day when a very tired bee visits him and Norman in the caravan. Together with the Popcasters, they learn how important bees are to the planet, and they write a song to help the busy bee get its buzz back.By CBeebies Radio

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Postman Pat: Special Delivery Service - A Giant Cake 11:25

1h ago11:25

11:25

Postman Pat has an extra special delivery on CBeebies Radio this week when a giant cake is needed in time for Lucy's surprise party. This calls for the Special Delivery Service helicopter!Pat helps little listeners develop an understanding of community around them. Special Delivery Service – what will be delivered today? #CBeebiesRadio…

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Roots and Fruits - Pak Choi 5:04

1h ago5:04

5:04

Live from the Roots and Fruits theatre, it’s your favourite show host Pak Choi, who might be known by many names but sings about how she’s Always Pak Choi to YouBy CBeebies Radio

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Grief, summer seasonal affective disorder, and anxiety in older people 27:57

19m ago27:57

27:57

In this episode, Claudia Hammond goes to the Chelsea Flower Show to speak to garden designer Katherine Holland. She credits gardening with helping to ease her grief following the death of her mother. Her Grief Kind garden features a meeting space with three chairs set around a coffee table, to encourage conversations about grief and will include a …

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Love Monster - Fluffytown Forest 2:42

37m ago2:42

2:42

Join Book Cub at Fluffytown forest for some lovely breathing exercises.By CBeebies Radio

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Go Jetters: Radio Recruits - Dartmoor 16:21

3d ago16:21

16:21

The Radio Recruits get their walking boots on for this episode based in Dartmoor National Park, a vast area of moorland in Devon, famous for its geology and spectacular views. Take the trail with the Radio Recruits as they search Haytor for a special quarry, a granite tramway and lots of wonderful wildlife. Go Jetters: Radio Recruits introduces lit…

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Why are news reports often repeated? 8:58

5h ago8:58

8:58

A listener recently told us how he found correspondents' news reports that are repeated across different news shows “irritating”. We hear whether you agree with him. We invited BBC Newshour editor Tim De Faramond to respond listeners and understand why this repetition happens. Plus, a listener feels a recent History Hour was wrong in its use of ter…

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Nick Cope's Popcast - Old People 2:36

38m ago2:36

2:36

Nick is performing at a special birthday party and needs a poptastic list of songs to sing. He can’t believe his eyes when the birthday girl calls up to check on the list, and together they write today’s Popcast song.By CBeebies Radio

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Enna Gee's Adventures - Spinning Wheels 9:58

1h ago9:58

9:58

Enna is on a bike ride to see her friend Jayden, who's training at the track.In this series, Enna Gee explores the wonders of energy and power.By CBeebies Radio

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Jane Martinson ex Guardian media editor on Sir Paul Marshall, media ownership and impartiality 32:10

7d ago32:10

32:10

Jane Martinson, author of ‘You May Never See Us Again: The Barclay Dynasty: A Story of Survival, Secrecy and Succession’ is the former media editor at the Guardian and now Marjorie Deane Professor of Financial Journalism at City University. In the week the general election is called we discussed the potential takeover of The Telegraph by Sir Paul M…

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Roots and Fruits - Mango 5:46

4m ago5:46

5:46

Live from the Roots and Fruits theatre, it’s the magical wish granter Mango, ready to make all the cast wishes come true!By CBeebies Radio

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Bitz & Bob: Finding Out - Ice Cream 10:09

1h ago10:09

10:09

Bitz & Bob send Charlie, James and Grace to an ice cream factory in Cheshire to find out how ice cream is made. They join Food Scientist Sue in the factory as she explains how amazing inventions have made ice cream much cheaper and quicker to make. They also get to have a go at being food scientists and make their own flavour of ice cream! #CBeebie…

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Why is exercise good for your mental health? 28:04

10d ago28:04

28:04

As part of the BBC’s mental well-being season, All in the Mind takes a deep dive into the evidence on the relationship between exercise and mental health. Not just whether getting moving can make a difference, but why. Claudia Hammond laces up her running shoes and goes for a jog on the seafront in Eastbourne with a group of people who are running …

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Hey Duggee Songs - The Numbers Song 2:48

33m ago2:48

2:48

Come and join the number jam - it's counting with Duggee!By CBeebies Radio

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Numberblocks Tales - Ten Little Numberblobs 3:13

19m ago3:13

3:13

Guess who’s hiding behind the wall of Ten’s super sandcastle.By CBeebies Radio

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Andy and the Band - We're Family 2:01

24m ago2:01

2:01

A song that captures all the adventures Andy and the Band have been on!By CBeebies Radio

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Supertato: The Tato Radio Show - The Broccoli Boogie Goes Badly 9:41

18d ago9:41

9:41

Supertato and his co-host Carrot are joined by their guest Broccoli down in the music aisle who will be teaching the dance craze that’s got the supermarket swinging. But when Evil Pea steals the beatbox and the music stops will it be the end of the Broccoli Boogie on today’s show or will Supertato come to the rescue?…

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Roots and Fruits - Fig 4:58

13d ago4:58

4:58

Live from the Roots and Fruits theatre, it’s the nicest, kindest Fig, performing his song Just Can’t Help Being Sweet!By CBeebies Radio

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Do You Know? - Piano 10:51

24m ago10:51

10:51

You’ll never guess how a piano works! Listen along with Maddie to find out. Listen… what’s that sound? Can you guess what it is? Listen along with Maddie as she explains how lots of fun and interesting things work at home and at school. #CBeebiesRadioBy CBeebies Radio

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Audio expert Matt Deegan discusses BBC's podcast advertising plans, children's audio and the latest radio listening figures 31:07

21d ago31:07

31:07

Matt Deegan is the co-founder of the award-winning Fun Kids, a digital radio station for families and children, which has just won the bronze award in the Radio Academy’s UK Station of the Year category. Given that the gold award went to BBC Asian Network and the silver to Talksport, this is a considerable achievement for a small independent networ…

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Nick Cope's Popcast - Toads 2:46

28m ago2:46

2:46

It’s getting dark. Nick and the Popcasters spend an exciting evening helping the toads to cross the road. Will they get them all safely back to their pond to be with their friends and family? Norman waits to find out.By CBeebies Radio

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Dishonesty researcher accused of fraud; hypocrisy; suicide prevention; awe 27:34

8d ago27:34

27:34

First today, a story of alleged academic fraud. The allegations against Professor Francesca Gino might seem unremarkable at first sight. After all, we’ve covered allegations of fraud in psychology on All in the Mind before and the field has been doing all sorts to try to fix the problems. But what is unusual about this eminent Harvard researcher is…

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Sarah and Duck - The Cake Bake 13:49

1h ago13:49

13:49

Sarah and Duck are baking a cake for Duck's birthday. Don't forget to listen to the sounds - there's a quiz at the end of the show!Sarah and Duck embark on exciting adventures on #CBeebiesRadio, exploring the world both near and far in their own wobbly and imaginative way.By CBeebies Radio

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Mindful Moments on CBeebies Radio 36:27

20m ago36:27

36:27

It's Mental Health Awareness Week and CBeebies Radio is marking this occasion with some mindful songs from Love Monster Book Cub, Alphablocks, Tee and Mo, Colourblocks, Hey Duggee and some mindful shows from Sarah and Duck and Musical Storyland.By CBeebies Radio

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Hey Duggee Songs - The Singing Song 3:24

20m ago3:24

3:24

Mrs Weaver the Beaver treats us to a proper good old fashioned singalong!By CBeebies Radio

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Go Jetters: Radio Recruits - The Lake District 19:43

11d ago19:43

19:43

The Radio Recruits meet a Lake Ranger and sail on England’s longest lake, Lake Windermere. Together they go out on a boat and see the places that inspired Beatrix Potter's famous animal stories.Go Jetters: Radio Recruits introduces little listeners to famous landmarks around the United Kingdom. Guided by their disco-loving mentor, Ubercorn, our Rad…

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CBeebies Bedtime Stories: Olly Alexander - Perfectly Norman 4:57

20d ago4:57

4:57

It's nearly time for Eurovision! And Olly Alexander is here with a special Bedtime Story, about a little boy who learns to accept that being different makes him fabulous.By CBeebies Radio

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Putting the focus on reporting China’s role 8:59

4d ago8:59

8:59

The BBC World Service has launched its Global China Unit, a new team that will focus on reporting stories on the country’s role in the world. Listeners say its opening is vital but also ask if coverage of China will be fair and balanced. We speak with the BBC executive who will help run the team. Presenter: Rajan DatarProducer: Howard ShannonA Whis…

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Yakka Dee Songs - I Love Me 3:33

18d ago3:33

3:33

Let's Yakka Yak and sing with Dee about everything I love about me!By CBeebies Radio

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Roots and Fruits - Raspberry 5:19

14d ago5:19

5:19

Live from the Roots and Fruits theatre, it’s Raspberry performing It’s Cool to Be Kind and being extremely kind and very helpful to everyone.By CBeebies Radio

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Alphablocks - Up 0:42

5d ago0:42

0:42

The adventures of 26 lively letters who can make words come to life by holding hands. U gets the balloon ride of his life, but he is still unhappy - or so he thinks!By CBeebies Radio

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JoJo & Gran Gran -It's Time To Help The Bees 10:37

44m ago10:37

10:37

Its spring time and JoJo and Gran Gran are on a mission to help the bees.By CBeebies Radio

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Nick Cope's Popcast - What We Gonna Do 2:15

1h ago2:15

2:15

It’s a rainy day, and Nick and Norman are bored. What can they do? The Popcast Planners help write a rainy day song and have lots of fun ideas for Nick and Norman to do outside.By CBeebies Radio

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Love Monster Book Cub - Fluffytown Bubble Factory 2:23

21d ago2:23

2:23

Join Book Cub at the Fluffytown Bubble Factory for some lovely breathing exercises.By CBeebies Radio

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Numberblocks Tales - Nine and the Windy Day 11:43

1h ago11:43

11:43

How do the Three Threes help Nine with his washing on a very windy day?By CBeebies Radio

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Hey Duggee -The Feelings Song 3:43

1h ago3:43

3:43

Join the rabbits in a joyful exploration of feelings. They’re in their feelings man.By CBeebies Radio

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Mr Tumble Radio Show - Counting with Fisherman Tumble 12:40

1h ago12:40

12:40

Mr Tumble’s guest Fisherman Tumble counts along to Five Little Speckled Frogs, Two Little Dicky Birds and 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Once I Caught a Fish Alive. Plus Aunt Polly has her Top 5!By CBeebies Radio

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Colourblocks - A Colourful Journey 4:00

23d ago4:00

4:00

The Colourblocks are on an airship travelling through Colourland in this colourful song.By CBeebies Radio

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Stewart Purvis, former Ofcom regulator challenges Ofcom's conclusions on its audience research and its guidance on politicians as presenters 31:34

16d ago31:34

31:34

Stewart Purvis, former content regulator at Ofcom and former Editor of Channel 4 News and ITN Chief Executive, discusses Ofcom’s guidance on general election coverage published last week. Stewart delves into the research on which Ofcom based its guidelines, spells out what the guidance means in practice, and reflects on Ofcom as an organisation. “O…

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Comedian Steve Punt discusses his departure from the BBC Radio 4 satirical news programme 'The Now Show' and the evolution of radio comedy 33:35

1M ago33:35

33:35

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis took their bow from BBC Radio 4’s satirical news programme ‘The Now Show’ last Friday after 25 years. Steve Punt discusses the last programme, the development and success of this long-running radio comedy show, the impact of our changing news consumption, political bias, radio comedy’s evolution and the new podcast format…

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