A weekly programme that illuminates the mysteries and challenges the controversies behind the science that's changing our world.
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The Limelight podcast - for fiction and drama serials you won't want to miss from Radio 4.
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Seriously is home to the world’s best audio documentaries and podcast recommendations, and host Vanessa Kisuule brings you two fascinating new episodes every week.
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Dramas for English language learners from BBC World Service. Improve your English with retellings of stories classic and new. Each episode is between 6 and 10 minutes long.
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From ghostly phantoms to UFOs, The Battersea Poltergeist's Danny Robins investigates real-life stories of paranormal encounters. Written and presented by Danny Robins Editor and Sound Designer: Charlie Brandon-King Music: Evelyn Sykes Theme Music by Lanterns on the Lake Produced by Danny Robins and Simon Barnard A Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4
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Brian Cox and Robin Ince host a witty, irreverent look at the world through scientists' eyes.
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Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the ideas, people and events that have shaped our world.
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Download the best satirical comedy from Radio 4, every Friday. Features The News Quiz, The Now Show and Dead Ringers.
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When sport collides with true crime.
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Brighten your week with the latest BBC Radio 4 comedy.
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Learn and practise useful English language for everyday situations with the BBC. Your weekly instruction manual for saying or doing something in English is published every Thursday.
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The history podcast for people who don't like history... and those who do. Greg Jenner brings together the best names in comedy and history to learn and laugh about the past.
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In-depth conversations with some of the world's leading artists and creatives across theatre, visual arts, music, dance, film and more. Hosted by John Wilson.
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The story of Banksy's rise from secretive street artist to international icon.
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Eight tracks, a book and a luxury: what would you take to a desert island? Guests share the soundtrack of their lives.
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Have no fear, your FPL "experts" in ABB, Statman Dave and Chris Sutton are here! Join the Fantasy 606 podcast each Gameweek as they discuss, digress and debate all things FPL.
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New research on how society works
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Build your English vocabulary in six minutes. Every Monday join two of our presenters and hear about different ways to develop your vocabulary knowledge and skills.
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Provocative weekly debate on moral, religious and ethical issues. From BBC Radio Ulster
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Katya Adler and guests explain the context of the conflict, exploring issues and history that will help you get to grips with what's going on today.
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Every week, we look at a different everyday English phrase or piece of slang in this fun three-minute programme. From BBC World Service
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Short documentaries and adventures in sound presented by Josie Long.
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Best-selling author Matthew Syed explores the ideas that shape our lives with stories of seeing the world differently.
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Formula 1 interviews, reaction and reports. 5 Live presents a round-up of the race weekend.
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The stories of the biggest artists in the world. We delve deep into the BBC archive and speak to the people who were there, as we look back on their most iconic eras.
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Martin Lewis answers your financial questions, offering valuable money-saving tips.
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Learn English grammar in six minutes. Every Tuesday join two of our presenters and learn a new key area of grammar. Our presenters include Finn, Emma, Rob, Neil, Sophie and Alice.
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Historical themes, events and key individuals from Akhenaten to Xenophon.
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The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
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News Review shows you how to use the language from the latest news stories in your everyday English. Published every Tuesday by BBC Learning English.
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Every Friday we bring you a new drama from BBC Radio 4 or Radio 3. Exercise your imagination with some of the best writers and actors on radio. Storytelling at its very best.
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5 Live's science podcast, featuring Dr Chris and Naked Scientists with the hottest science news stories and analysis.
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If time is tight, what's the one thing that you should be doing to improve your health and wellbeing? Michael Mosley reveals surprisingly simple top tips that are scientifically proven to change your life.
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Leading artists, writers, thinkers discuss the ideas shaping our lives & links between past & present and new academic research. Broadcast as Free Thinking Tues – Thurs 10pm on BBC Radio 3 + Proms Plus events
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Mark Chapman, Kelly Cates, Steve Crossman, Darren Fletcher and the rest of the BBC Radio 5 Live Football Daily team bring you the latest news, insight, analysis and big name guests from the Premier League, WSL and the Football League, plus Scottish, International and European football. Get in touch with us @5liveSport on social media and remember to leave us your ratings and reviews.
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Programme examining the ideas and forces which shape public policy in Britain and abroad, presented by distinguished writers, journalists and academics.
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Have your say on the latest football action
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The series that investigates the latest ad-hyped products and trending fads promising to make us healthier, happier and greener. Are they really 'the best thing since sliced bread'? Science presenter Greg Foot finds out. Greg speaks to experts on a bunk-busting mission to test the latest consumer trends chosen by listeners. Do they live up to the hype? Or are they just marketing BS? Greg chats to the experts, dives into the data, performs tests and crunches the numbers before putting his fin ...
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An hour of fresh new tunes from BBC Music Introducing handpicked by Tom Robinson each week in the early hours of Monday morning.
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Insight, wit and analysis as BBC correspondents, journalists and writers take a closer look at the stories behind the headlines. Presented by Kate Adie and Pascale Harter.
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In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and major breaking news from a global perspective
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The latest news from the world of personal finance plus advice for those trying to make the most of their money.
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An investigation into witchcraft, the occult and secret government operations. From H.P. Lovecraft.
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Intelligent and challenging quiz games on BBC Radio 4. Featuring Round Britain Quiz, Counterpoint and Brain of Britain with Quiz Masters including Paul Gambaccini, Kirsty Lang and Russell Davies.
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Tim Harford and the More or Less team try to make sense of the statistics which surround us. From BBC Radio 4
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Professor Jim Al-Khalili talks to leading scientists about their life and work, finding out what inspires and motivates them and asking what their discoveries might do for us in the future
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Scientific principles, theory, and the role of key figures in the advancement of science.
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Mark Chapman tells the inside story of one of Britain’s oldest football clubs as it faces its most controversial season and a nail-biting fight against relegation
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David Aaronovitch and a panel of experts and insiders present in-depth explainers on big issues in the news
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Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week's news. Providing the answers, hopefully, are Ian Smith, Ria Lina, Hugo Rifkind, and Robin MorganIn this final episode of the series Andy and the panel discuss some problematic protests, the looming general election, and BRITS IN SPACE!Written by Andy ZaltzmanWith additional material byCody DahlerMike Shephardand Adam…
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Six O'Clock News


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29/11/2023 Hamas says youngest Israeli hostage killed in airstrike
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The 10-month-old reportedly died alongside his four-year-old brother and his motherBy BBC Radio 4
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The Martin Lewis Podcast


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Call centre staff secret tips & unpleasant issues: wills, power of attorney & more
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Martin hears about how to get the best service from call centres from those who’ve worked in them. He also talks about the importance of setting up a will and power of attorney, and finally finds out if Nihal has done his.By BBC Radio 5 Live
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Money Box


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Lancaster Live: Can You Afford Your Home?
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This week the team is live at a community centre in Lancaster to look at all things housing. It's one of the biggest financial stories of the year. Rising interest rates led to hundreds of mortgage deals being pulled earlier this year before being replaced by costlier versions. This week the Bank of England will decide where they'll go next. Exclus…
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All 41 workers who were trapped in a tunnel in India for 17 days have been rescued.By BBC Radio
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The Great Library of Alexandria had a mission to collect every book in the world. In attempting to do so it created the foundations for the systems and structures of public libraries that we know today. We discuss the development of libraries, our emotional attachment to them and their pupose in the digital age. Islam Issa's new book traces the dev…
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There’s a chill in the air as the winter months come around again. But the cold isn’t always something to fight or guard against. With a little bit of care, you can invite the cold into your life - with real benefits for health and mood. In each episode of this new podcast series, Dr Michael Mosley uncovers the science behind a different way you ca…
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The Scale of Life (or were dinosaurs just too big?)
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Brian and Robin are joined by palaeontologist Dr Susie Maidment, evolutionary biologist Dr Tori Herridge and comedian Dave Gorman to pitch giant creatures against tiny creatures in their bid to avoid extinction. They explore the scale of life and ask why are some organisms large and some small and what is the optimum size for successful survival. F…
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1989, and Anne moves to a new house in a new town with her husband and baby. Life seems unremarkable, until one day she’s prodded in the back and hears a refined voice in her ear… but there’s no-one there. It happens again, and then again. Is Anne's imagination getting the better of her? Or does something want her attention? Written and presented b…
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Cornell University is known for it's elite a cappella scene. It was even the inspiration for the hit film Pitch Perfect. But in 2018 a new group arrived on the scene - Mediocre Melodies. This is the story of how one small group of average singers made a huge impact, as Matthew Syed explores the potential benefits of embracing mediocrity and getting…
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Kelly Cates presents Champions League reaction as Newcastle were denied a win at PSG after a controversial penalty was awarded to PSG in added time. Chris Waddle and John Murray dissect what would have been an impressive win for Eddie Howe’s injury-riddled squad. Elsewhere Conor McNamara watched Manchester City come from two goals down to win 3-2 a…
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Some 41 construction workers have been rescued from a collapsed road tunnel in India after being trapped for 17 days. We hear from one of India's top tunnel engineers, who was on the rescue team, and ask whether the country's construction practices were partly to blame for the tunnel's collapse. Also tonight: Another 12 hostages have arrived in Isr…
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Six O'Clock News


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28/11/2023 All 41 construction workers rescued from tunnel in northern India
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The workers had been trapped in a collapsed tunnel for 17 daysBy BBC Radio 4
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Women in the villages of Spain and the repression and passions of five daughters are at the heart of Lorca's last play the House of Bernarda Alba, completed two months before he was assassinated in 1936. Rana Mitter looks at the life and writing of Lorca, with guests including The Observer's theatre critic, Susannah Clapp and Professor Maria Delgad…
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If you need an alternative option, you need to know this phrase. Learn how to use it.By BBC Radio
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Learn how to answer questions with 'how long' using the words 'for' and 'since'.By BBC Radio
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“Big data” and “data science” are terms we hear more and more these days. The idea that we can use these vast amounts of information to understand and analyse phenomena, and find solutions to problems, is gaining prominence, both in business and academia. Cathie Sudlow, Professor of Neurology and Clinical Epidemiology at the University of Edinburgh…
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Within weeks of starting as a weather presenter, Sam Fraser’s arse had its own online fan club and she featured on a YouTube channel called Babes of Britain. She hadn’t imagined that decades after the Fast Show comedy sketch Scorchio, the stereotype of the 'weather girl' still held firm. Despite degrees in meteorology and physics or Met Office trai…
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Football Daily


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Monday Night Club: Jacob Brown, swapping shirts and cup celebrations
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Mark Chapman, Chris Sutton, Conor Coady and Rory Smith discuss the weekend’s biggest football stories. They’re joined by Luton Town striker Jacob Brown after he scored his first Premier League goal in Luton’s 2-1 win over Crystal Palace. He talks about the influence of manager Rob Edwards, positivity around the club and how he’s growing in confiden…
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A fourth group of hostages held in Gaza has been released - and Israel and Hamas have agreed to extend their truce by a further two days. We hear from the family of two hostages yet to be released. And we discuss the longer-term prospects for peace with a former Israeli prime minister. Also on the programme: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has cancelled…
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Six O'Clock News


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27/11/2023 Truce between Israel and Hamas to be extended
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The pause - which was due to end in the coming hours - has been extended for two daysBy BBC Radio 4
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ExciteMENT, performANCE, differENCE - how suffixes turn verbs and adjectives into nouns.By BBC Radio
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Are expensive sports bras worth the money? Buying a sports bra can be a baffling experience, not least because of the marketing terminology which is full of buzz-phrases like 'high intensity support', 'specialist materials' and 'racer backs'. Listener Teresa has seen sports bras ranging in price from just a few pounds to three figures and wants to …
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Rose has come from Whitby to the City of Angels to make a fresh start. It’s not easy being a vampire. And now the past is starting to bite. The supernatural drama written by award-winning author Helen Cross returns to BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds. The whole series is available on BBC Sounds from 1 December, 2023.…
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Comedians Chris Cantrill and Amy Gledhill, aka The Delightful Sausage, tackle big questions from the curious minds of little kids. We kick off the series with an inventive question from Freddie. Amy and Chris learn all about Thomas Edison and find out the unsettling consequences of eating way too many boiled eggs. They also meet Nirmal, their BBC-a…
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The BBC Music Introducing Mixtape With Jericho Keys
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Selections from BBC Introducing chosen by Jericho Keys.By BBC Radio 6 Music
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Ben Haines and Nedum Onuoha are joined by QPR goalkeeper Asmir Begovic and ESPN’s Mark Ogden to reflect on the weekend’s Premier League action. They reflect on Aston Villa’s win away to Tottenham Hotspur and examine the title race after Arsenal capitalised on Manchester City and Liverpool dropping points on Saturday. They discuss Alejandro Garnacho…
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Villa's title tilt, and Garnacho's greatest goal
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Your football calls with Robbie Savage and Chris Sutton. Phone 08085 909693 free from mobiles and landlines. Text 85058 at your standard message rate.By BBC Radio 5 Live
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Jennie Gow, Harry Benjamin and British racing driver Alice Powell reflect on the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. We hear from Max Verstappen after his 19th win of 2023, discuss Mercedes securing second in the constructors' championship ahead of Ferrari, plus reflect on this year as well as look ahead to 2024.…
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Six O'Clock News


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26/11/2023 Third group of hostages released from Gaza
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Hamas has released another group of hostages being held in Gaza -- on the third day of a truce with Israel. The former England football manager, Terry Venables, has died.By BBC Radio 4
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This is a special episode celebrating former England and Tottenham Hotspur manager Terry Venables who has died at the age of 80. Steve Crossman is joined by correspondent John Murray and former Spurs and England midfielder, and part of the Euro 96 squad, Darren Anderton. Plus Spanish football writer Guillem Balague, former Barcelona and Spurs midfi…
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EPISODE 2 OF ‘MY MATES A FOOTBALLER’ IS OUT NOW! 606 listeners, can Joe Wilkinson become Best Friends with Patrick Bamford? In this first episode of the pod, Joe reveals his plan of how he will become best mates with a professional footballer. The pair discuss the importance of friendship and Patrick reveals who the most popular man in football is …
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Desert Island Discs


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Professor Dame Lesley Regan, obstetrician and gynaecologist
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Professor Dame Lesley Regan is the Government’s first Women’s Health Ambassador for England. She is one of the main drivers behind the upcoming Women’s Health Strategy which aims to tackle the gender health gap and improve services for women.As a former president of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists – only the second woman to ho…
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Everyday Ethics


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Are the poor paying the price as the wealthy destroy the planet?
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The United Nations has warned that global warming is the biggest threat to our existence on this planet - and the warnings aren't about the next thousand years - the impact is already being felt now and will undoubtedly be much more severe for our grandchildren and great-grandchildren.The annual climate change negotiations take place next week in D…
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5 Live Science Podcast


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Cyber attacks, red wine headaches and Parkinson’s disease
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Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs, In this week's episode... a damning indictment of our politician’s grasp of science emerges from the COVID enquiry. We’ll ask who is behind the high-profile cyber attacks on the British Library and how researchers got to the bottom of why some o…
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Arteta goes top just ahead of Pep and Klopp
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Your football calls with Robbie Savage and Chris Sutton. Phone 08085 909693 free from mobiles and landlines. Text 85058 at your standard message rate.By BBC Radio 5 Live
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Football Daily


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Sports Report: Havertz sends Arsenal top, as Man City and Liverpool draw
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Mark Chapman brings you analysis and reaction on a big day in the Premier League as Arsenal went top courtesy of Kai Havertz's later winner at Brentford. Correspondent John Murray and former England striker Alan Shearer are on hand to assess Man City and Liverpool's 1-1 all draw and where that leaves the title race. We also hear from Eddie Howe on …
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Harry Benjamin and British racing driver Alice Powell react to qualifying at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. We hear from polesitter Max Verstappen, as well as Charles Leclerc, Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris.By BBC Radio 5 Live
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This Cultural Life


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Have You Heard George's Podcast?: Drama in Ghana Pt. 1
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Too many people don’t know that Ghana was the first African country to break free from colonial rule. Why does that matter? How could it not? Control of Africa’s resources keeps the rich world rich. What would happen if Ghana’s example set off an anti-colonial cascade across the continent? George revisits the country’s freedom struggle through the …
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Six O'Clock News


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25/11/2023 Hamas delays release of hostages
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Hamas' armed wing accuses Israel of failing to comply with ceasefire deal. Russia targets Kyiv in what Ukrainians say was the biggest drone attack of the war so far.By BBC Radio 4
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Kate Adie presents stories from Russia, the US, Argentina, Iraq and Iceland.In the wake of President Putin's invasion of Ukraine, repressive laws were passed which effectively criminalise all anti-war activism. The recent trial of artist Sasha Skochilenko underscored the heavy-handed enforcement of these laws, as well as the inconsistent way in whi…
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The official body which tackles loan sharks tells Money Box that for the first time in its almost 20 year history it is seeing people turn to loan sharks to pay for essentials like food and fuel. The England Illegal Money Lending Team investigates and prosecutes loan sharks and supports those threatened by them.We report from Blackpool and visit a …
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Veronica Carlin is a data scientist who loves romantic comedies. But she had a hunch about those movies, that there aren’t many women like her, women in STEM - science, technology, engineering and maths – taking the lead roles. So she set out on a maths quest to find out what’s what. Presenter: Kate Lamble Series Producer: Tom Colls Editor: Richard…
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Israel says 24 hostages have been freed after they were taken captive by Hamas. Tonight some of the hostages are being reunited with their friends and family. We have the latest. Also on the programme: After a four-year hiaitus, HMV has opened its doors to music lovers on London's Oxford Street - back where it all began in 1921. We take a visit.…
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Football Daily


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Friday Football Social: The closest Premier League title race?
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Steve Crossman is joined by Michael Brown, Paul Robinson and Glenn Murray to look ahead to the weekend’s Premier League action. With just three points separating the top five and four of those teams facing each other this weekend we look at the impending title race and preview the huge game between Manchester City and Liverpool. We hear from Sean D…
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Jennie Gow, Harry Benjamin and British racing driver Alice Powell look ahead to the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. We look back on Max Verstappen’s dominant season, hearing from the Dutchman, discuss Christian Horner and Lewis Hamilton, plus look at the things still to play for heading into this weekend.…
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Six O'Clock News


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24/11/2023 A small number of hostages freed by Hamas
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39 Palestinians were also released from prison in IsraelBy BBC Radio 4
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Ahead of a new book launch, 'Watford Forever' by John Preston – which tells the story of how Sir Elton John and Graham Taylor saved Watford, the pop legend sits down with Gary Lineker to talk about his love of football, why FA Cup finals are like headlining Glastonbury and why Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney remind him of himself.…
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The perfect childhood and the failure of utopian experiments in living in Edwardian England were explored by AS Byatt in her 2009 novel The Children's Book. In this conversation with Matthew Sweet recorded in that year, they discuss her writing life, mythologising childhood and her meetings with Iris Murdoch, about whom she wrote two critical studi…
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