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The Documentary Podcast

BBC World Service

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A window into our world, through in-depth storytelling from the BBC. Investigating, reporting and uncovering true stories from everywhere. Award-winning journalism, unheard voices, amazing culture and global issues. From political upheaval in Bangladesh to the plight of undocumented migrants in the US to life under Taliban rule in Afghanistan, The Documentary investigates major global stories. We delve into social media, take you into the minds of the world’s most creative people and explore ...
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Witness History

BBC World Service

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Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from football in Brazil, the history of the ‘Indian Titanic’ and the invention of air fryers, to Publi ...
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Unexpected Elements

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The news you know, the science you don’t. Unexpected Elements looks beyond everyday narratives to discover a goldmine of scientific stories and connections from around the globe. From Afronauts, to why we argue, to a deep dive on animal lifespans: see the world in a new way.
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The Naked Scientists Podcast

The Naked Scientists

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The Naked Scientists flagship science show brings you a lighthearted look at the latest scientific breakthroughs, interviews with the world's top scientists, answers to your science questions and science experiments to try at home.
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Football Daily

BBC Radio 5 Live

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The latest news, insight, analysis and big name guests from the Premier League, WSL and the Football League, plus Scottish, International and European football. Join us! Get in touch with us @5liveSport on social media and remember to leave us your ratings and reviews.
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FT News in Focus

Financial Times

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News features and analysis from Financial Times reporters around the world. FT News in Focus is produced by Fiona Symon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Free cash for first time buyers | The real reason many smart meters don’t work | Money back on flights YOU cancelled 1:03:06

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Martin Lewis looks at how to save as a first time buyer. Lifetime ISAs can get you up to £1,000 a year free from the state towards your deposit, but Martin says some “shouldn’t bother”. Martin explains why almost everyone who hits 18 should put a pound in one right now.We look at Smart Meters… and it’s less than 100 days to Christmas… so the ‘Tell …
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Today Listener Series: Young people and politics 9:20

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Earlier this year, the Today programme gave our listeners the chance to look at an issue that matters to them. Herbie and Ayesha both voted for the first time this year. They wanted to look at the disconnect they believe exists between young people and politicians. Listen to the other stories explored by our listeners this week on Radio 4 and BBC S…
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Israel declares 'new phase of war' 47:25

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Lebanon is still in shock after explosions of pagers and walkie-talkies killed dozens and injured thousands of people this week. So is the region heading for a wider war? We hear from the former Israeli Prime Minister, Ehud Olmert. Also on the programme: Sarah Gillis of Space X describes what it was like to take a violin into space; and how the ent…
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The abduction of children in South Sudan 32:28

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Over one thousand children are feared still missing in Pibor, South Sudan. An initiative is now underway to try and reunite abducted children with their families. Over the past few weeks, around 200 of them have been brought back home. But why are they being abducted and by whom? Also why did thousands of young people attempt to cross the border be…
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Maternity care, Friends 30th anniversary, Breast implant illness 56:12

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Maternity failings at scandal-hit hospitals are becoming more widespread, according to the Care Quality Commission. In a review of 131 maternity units across the NHS in England, 48% have been rated as requiring improvement or inadequate. Anita Rani gets the latest from BBC health correspondent Nick Triggle, and speaks to NHS midwife and author Leah…
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The discovery of New Zealand’s first dinosaur 9:59

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On 2 December 1972, Joan Wiffen, her husband, son and daughter started a camping trip. But it was far from ordinary. They were obsessed fossil-hunters and they were deep in the largest rainforest of New Zealand's north island at a spot by a river described casually in an old geological map as having “Saurian” bones. For Joan, as she started to sear…
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Saving water in the driest place on Earth 6:42

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How can farmers water their crops when they live in the driest place on Earth? Neil and Beth teach you some useful vocabulary. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2024/ep-240919 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:…
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Elizabeth Anscombe (Summer Repeat) 55:08

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In 1956 Oxford University awarded an honorary degree to the former US president Harry S. Truman for his role in ending the Second World War. One philosopher, Elizabeth Anscombe (1919 – 2001), objected strongly. She argued that although dropping nuclear bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki may have ended the fighting, it amounted to the murder of tens of…
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Can ‘perfect’ performance be ‘transformative’ for Celtic? 23:49

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Jonathan Sutherland is joined by Scott Allan and Mark Atkinson to look back on Celtic’s sensational 5-1 win over Slovan Bratislava and ask what it means for their Champions League campaign going forward. Get in touch with your comments and questions. Our email address is Scottishfootball@bbc.co.ukBy BBC Radio Scotland
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Joshua v Dubois: The Promoters 46:02

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Buncey sits down with the three key promoters of Saturday night’s massive event at Wembley. Eddie Hearn offers a glimpse into AJ’s current mindset and explains why he believes his fighter will come out on top. Frank Warren discusses Daniel Dubois' growth as a fighter over the past year. And, Ben Shalom talks about going to AJ fights at Wembley as a…
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19/09/24 - Radical changes to food safety proposed, tech to fight food fraud, curlew conservation, carers' countryside respite 14:07

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Radical changes to food safety are being proposed. The Food Standards Agency is discussing removing responsibility from cash strapped councils and relying instead on data collected by food companies and supermarkets. Under plans discussed yesterday by its board the FSA would take direct control of things like hygiene and food standards for large co…
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The US reacts to the first Federal Reserve rate cut in four years 49:27

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A half point reduction in interest rates has seen the cost of borrowing in the US come down. We talk to experts, businesses and a realtor to find out if the first cut to Federal Reserve rates in four years is the right step for the world's biggest economy.Plus, social media platform X is available again for users in Brazil, following a ban by judge…
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Finn Russell, Mike Brown and a Hollywood A-Lister 51:07

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For our last pre-season pod, Danny and Chris head into central London to chat to one of the Premiership's biggest stars in Finn Russell. We hear all about his parenting skills after becoming a dad for the second time and how fatherhood has changed him as a player. He also talks Lions selection, life in the Prem and his desire to win a title. They a…
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Stories from the New Silk Road: Space 26:43

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China's Belt and Road Initiative stretches physically with infrastructure projects across the globe, but there is one initiative that is the most ambitious yet - The Space Silk Road. The space race is heating up with new entrants like India and private companies like SpaceX, but it is the Chinese who are set to dominate by 2045. Central to the Spac…
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Tech titans and the race for the White House 17:28

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Tech titan Elon Musk says he’s backing Donald Trump to win the US election this November. But is he representative of what the wider industry thinks? And what does Silicon Valley, traditionally a Democratic heartland, want from either a Kamala Harris or a Donald Trump presidency? We explore what the two presidential candidates are offering this imp…
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How ‘Bangla Town’ changed a nation's food culture 27:11

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An Indian curry house is one of the most popular places to go out for a meal in the UK, and is part of British life. But many people don’t know their origins lie in what is now Bangladesh, after a wave of migration from there in the 1970s. In this episode Devina Gupta traces their history and flavours on Brick Lane in east London, where many people…
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Champions League Debrief: City Stalemate But Celtic Soar 25:24

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Eilidh Barbour is joined by James Horncastle, John Murray and Chris Sutton. The panel reflect on an uninspiring draw between Manchester City and Inter Milan and a brilliant win for Celtic. It's the Scottish champions' biggest ever victory in the Champions League as they see off Slovan Bratislava, scoring five goals in the process. We also hear abou…
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US Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for the first time in four years 26:30

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The US Federal Reserve has slashed interest rates by half a point, the first reduction in more than four years. We talk to experts and businesses about the impact this will have in the economy. A second wave of blasts have taken place in Lebanon, leaving at least 14 dead and more than 450 injured. We hear more about the exploding devices and their …
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Has a new phase in Middle East war begun? 38:05

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Another day of explosions in Lebanon. At least 20 people have died - after walkie talkies blow up - and as Israel says it's opening a new phase in the war. We're live in Beirut - and ask whether the attacks on Hezbollah could be a breach of international law. Also tonight: We report from the US state of Oregon - where drugs like fentanyl are being …
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New wave of explosions kill more people in Lebanon 47:30

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Exploding walkie-talkies have killed at least 14 and injure at least 450 in new attacks across Lebanon on Wednesday. The blasts come a day after exploding pagers killed 12 people, including two children, and left almost 3,000 in hospital. Israel still hasn’t commented on the events but its Defence Minister says the country has opened “a new phase i…
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Polio Vaccination in Afghanistan 26:28

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The Taliban has denied reports that they are halting polio vaccines in Afghanistan – so what is going on? We take a look at what is happening in the country, and how it could effect polio eradication efforts worldwide. Also on the show, an important U.S. pathogen database loses funding, and why placebos that cause you pain may be more effective. Pr…
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A Very Royal Scandal, Glasgow Cathedral Festival & crime writer Peter May. 42:09

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Screenwriter Jeremy Brock discusses Amazon's A Very Royal Scandal, the second dramatisation this year of Emily Maitlis' 2019 Newsnight interview with Prince Andrew, which stars Michael Sheen and Ruth Wilson. Mezzo-soprano Rowan Hellier and pianist Jonathan Ware perform from the opening event of the Glasgow Cathedral Festival, an exploration of sexu…
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18/09/2024 13:13

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Proud Jolene takes her hoped for prize-winning apple and cheese pie out of the oven, only for Kenton to tease about his pie taking the honours at the Flower and Produce Show instead. They are both suspicious about getting baking tips from other people, before agreeing not to involve anyone else. Kenton is still convinced he’s going to win, though. …
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Pager and Walkie-Talkie Explosions in Lebanon 33:24

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Today, we discuss what’s going on with exploding pagers and walkie-talkies in Lebanon. James Cook is joined by International Editor, Jeremy Bowen, and Security Correspondent, Frank Gardner, to discuss how the devices exploded, why Israel seems to have infiltrated Hezbollah’s communications network, and what this could mean for escalating tensions i…
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TV's "culture problem", origins of Trump's pet eating allegations, the race for AI supremacy 57:41

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Donald Trump’s ‘migrants eat pets’ claim is the US election’s most viral meme so far. We talk to the journalist who tracked down the source of that story, and an academic investigating the political impact of memes. The Economist’s man in Beijing joins us to discuss life as a foreign correspondent. As his posting comes to an end, he reflects on pol…
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72+: The EFL Podcast 33:40

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Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff are joined by Barnsley boss Darrell Clarke after losing to Man Utd. They chat Carabao Cup, Stoke sacking Steven Schumacher. BBC Radio Stoke’s Lucas Yeomans gives the local perspective. What about the new head coach Narcís Pèlach? West Brom captain Jed Wallace drops us a voicenote after they went top of the Championship. …
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Are consumers still feeling the pinch? 26:28

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Over the past four years, consumer prices worldwide have been on the rise. In the United States, inflation soared to 9.1% in June 2022, marking its highest rate since November 1981. Similarly, advanced economies have faced significant inflationary pressures. Later today, the US central bank, the Federal Reserve, will announce its latest decision on…
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Why is Ghana's opposition demanding a voters roll audit ? 28:26

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Ahead of knife-edge December elections there are demands for an independent forensic audit of the voter register. The electoral commission says it is not needed. Why is the opposition party NDC adamant? Communities in Guinea welcome the return of land taken from them violently by previous governments Africa's future is urban- we explore what's behi…
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Lebanon in shock after coordinated attacks 47:27

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Iran has condemned Israel for Tuesday's synchronised explosions of Hezbollah pagers in Lebanon, calling it 'mass murder'. The Iranian ambassador to Beirut was among nearly three thousand people injured; twelve people died. The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, denied that Washington had any prior knowledge of the attack. We speak to Dr Salah Z…
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Pressure builds on winless Cardiff 48:00

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Carl Roberts, Iwan Roberts and Sam Vokes ponder how Cardiff City can shake off their early season troubles as they prop up the Championship table after five uninspiring games. Plus Iwan recalls being bitten during a game on two separate occasions, while Sam explains how we was nearly arrested on the way to the 2010 Ryder Cup. 02:00 Birmingham's imp…
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English in a Minute:Verbs to use with 'interest' 1:05

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You can drum up or feign interest in something. These are examples of verbs that are commonly used with the noun 'interest'. You can learn these and more with Phil TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/english_in_a_minute/240820…
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The 40-year-old’s who are in bed by 5pm 30:13

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New research has revealed that the quality of life for some people with learning disabilities can decline after they hit the big 4-0.Manchester Metropolitan University researchers came across cases of people who were still being cared for by their parents and others who were being sent to bed at 5pm. Emma Tracey asks lead researcher, Professor Sara…
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BBC Trending: Woman, life, surveillance 21:50

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The Iranian government is not coy about its silence tactics. Since Iran's Woman Life Freedom Movement began on 16 September 2022, unlawful executions, imprisonment, physical and sexual abuse has dominated headlines across the globe. It is estimated that tens of thousands of people have received some form of government retribution – and at the heart…
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