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A weekly programme that illuminates the mysteries and challenges the controversies behind the science that's changing our world.

Limelight

BBC Radio 4

2d ago2d ago

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The Limelight podcast - for fiction and drama serials you won't want to miss from Radio 4.

Seriously...

BBC Radio 4

1d ago1d ago

BBC Learning English Drama

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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.

BBC Radio

5d ago5d ago

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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.

Uncanny

BBC Radio 4

6h ago6h ago

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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

The Infinite Monkey Cage

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The Infinite Monkey Cage

BBC Radio 4

5h ago5h ago

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Brian Cox and Robin Ince host a witty, irreverent look at the world through scientists' eyes.

In Our Time

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In Our Time

BBC Radio 4

6d ago6d ago

Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4

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Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the ideas, people and events that have shaped our world.

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Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4

BBC Radio 4

5d ago5d ago

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Download the best satirical comedy from Radio 4, every Friday. Features The News Quiz, The Now Show and Dead Ringers.

Sport's Strangest Crimes

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Sport's Strangest Crimes

BBC Radio 5 Live

21d ago3w ago

Monthly

When sport collides with true crime.

Comedy of the Week

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Comedy of the Week

BBC Radio 4

2d ago2d ago

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Brighten your week with the latest BBC Radio 4 comedy.

6 Minute English

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6 Minute English

BBC Radio

6d ago6d ago

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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.

You're Dead to Me

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You're Dead to Me

BBC Radio 4

5d ago5d ago

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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.

This Cultural Life

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This Cultural Life

BBC Radio 4

4d ago4d ago

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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.

The Banksy Story

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The Banksy Story

BBC Radio 4

9d ago1w ago

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The story of Banksy's rise from secretive street artist to international icon.

Desert Island Discs

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Desert Island Discs

BBC Radio 4

3d ago3d ago

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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.

Fantasy 606

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Fantasy 606

BBC Radio 5 Live

5d ago5d ago

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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.

Thinking Allowed

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Thinking Allowed

BBC Radio 4

1M ago4w ago

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New research on how society works

6 Minute Vocabulary

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6 Minute Vocabulary

BBC Radio

2d ago2d ago

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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.

Everyday Ethics

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Everyday Ethics

BBC Radio Ulster

3d ago3d ago

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Provocative weekly debate on moral, religious and ethical issues. From BBC Radio Ulster

Understand

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Understand

BBC Radio 4

1M ago5w ago

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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.

The English We Speak

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The English We Speak

BBC Radio

1d ago1d ago

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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

Short Cuts

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Short Cuts

BBC Radio 4

15d ago2w ago

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Short documentaries and adventures in sound presented by Josie Long.

Sideways

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Sideways

BBC Radio 4

7h ago7h ago

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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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F1: Chequered Flag

BBC Radio 5 Live

3d ago3d ago

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Formula 1 interviews, reaction and reports. 5 Live presents a round-up of the race weekend.

Eras

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Eras

BBC Radio 2

27d ago3w ago

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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.

The Martin Lewis Podcast

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The Martin Lewis Podcast

BBC Radio 5 Live

2h ago2h ago

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Martin Lewis answers your financial questions, offering valuable money-saving tips.

6 Minute Grammar

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6 Minute Grammar

BBC Radio

1d ago1d ago

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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.

In Our Time: History

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In Our Time: History

BBC Radio 4

20d ago2w ago

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Historical themes, events and key individuals from Akhenaten to Xenophon.

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Six O'Clock News

BBC Radio 4

29m ago29m ago

Learning English News Review

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The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4

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Learning English News Review

BBC Radio

30m ago30m ago

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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.

Drama of the Week

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Drama of the Week

BBC Radio 4

5d ago5d ago

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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.

5 Live Science Podcast

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5 Live Science Podcast

BBC Radio 5 Live

3d ago3d ago

Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley

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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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Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley

BBC Radio 4

6h ago6h ago

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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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Arts & Ideas

BBC Radio 3

1h ago1h ago

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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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Football Daily

BBC Radio 5 Live

16h ago16h ago

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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.

Analysis

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Analysis

BBC Radio 4

9d ago1w ago

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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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606

BBC Radio 5 Live

3d ago3d ago

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Have your say on the latest football action

Sliced Bread

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Sliced Bread

BBC Radio 4

2d ago2d ago

BBC Music Introducing Mixtape

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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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BBC Music Introducing Mixtape

BBC Radio 6 Music

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From Our Own Correspondent Podcast

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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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From Our Own Correspondent Podcast

BBC Radio 4

4d ago4d ago

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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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The World Tonight

BBC Radio 4

14h ago14h ago

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In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and major breaking news from a global perspective

Money Box

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Money Box

BBC Radio 4

28m ago28m ago

The Lovecraft Investigations

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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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The Lovecraft Investigations

BBC Radio 4

1M ago6w ago

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An investigation into witchcraft, the occult and secret government operations. From H.P. Lovecraft.

Radio 4 Quiz

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Radio 4 Quiz

BBC Radio 4

9d ago1w ago

More or Less: Behind the Stats

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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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More or Less: Behind the Stats

BBC Radio 4

4d ago4d ago

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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

The Life Scientific

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The Life Scientific

BBC Radio 4

1d ago1d ago

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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

In Our Time: Science

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In Our Time: Science

BBC Radio 4

27d ago3w ago

Everton: Nothing Will Be The Same

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Scientific principles, theory, and the role of key figures in the advancement of science.

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Everton: Nothing Will Be The Same

BBC Radio 5 Live

12d ago1w ago

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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

The Briefing Room

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The Briefing Room

BBC Radio 4

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Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4

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David Aaronovitch and a panel of experts and insiders present in-depth explainers on big issues in the news

show series

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The News Quiz - 27th October 27:55

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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…

Learning English News Review

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29/11/2023 Hamas says youngest Israeli hostage killed in airstrike 30:53

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The 10-month-old reportedly died alongside his four-year-old brother and his motherBy BBC Radio 4

The Martin Lewis Podcast

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Call centre staff secret tips & unpleasant issues: wills, power of attorney & more 58:41

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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

Money Box

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Lancaster Live: Can You Afford Your Home? 28:48

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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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India tunnel rescue 5:44

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All 41 workers who were trapped in a tunnel in India for 17 days have been rescued.By BBC Radio

Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley

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Libraries 44:49

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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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Cold Therapy - Ep 1: Colder Room 14:35

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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…

The Infinite Monkey Cage

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The Scale of Life (or were dinosaurs just too big?) 42:22

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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…

Uncanny

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S3. Case 6: Good Evening 28:49

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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…

Sideways

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55. Perfectly Mediocre 28:50

7h ago28:50

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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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Newcastle draw at PSG after VAR drama 37:22

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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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Workers rescued from Indian tunnel 38:14

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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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28/11/2023 All 41 construction workers rescued from tunnel in northern India 30:45

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The workers had been trapped in a collapsed tunnel for 17 daysBy BBC Radio 4

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Lorca 45:07

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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…

The English We Speak

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Plan b 2:15

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If you need an alternative option, you need to know this phrase. Learn how to use it.By BBC Radio

6 Minute Grammar

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The present perfect with 'for' and 'since' 6:09

1d ago6:09

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Learn how to answer questions with 'how long' using the words 'for' and 'since'.By BBC Radio

The Life Scientific

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Cathie Sudlow on data in healthcare 28:28

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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…

Seriously...

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Scorchio! The Story of the Weather Girl 29:08

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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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Monday Night Club: Jacob Brown, swapping shirts and cup celebrations 38:19

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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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Gaza truce extended by two days 37:51

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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…

BBC Music Introducing Mixtape

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27/11/2023 Truce between Israel and Hamas to be extended 30:37

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The pause - which was due to end in the coming hours - has been extended for two daysBy BBC Radio 4

6 Minute Vocabulary

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Suffixes: -ment, -ance, -ence 6:15

2d ago6:15

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ExciteMENT, performANCE, differENCE - how suffixes turn verbs and adjectives into nouns.By BBC Radio

Sliced Bread

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Sports Bras 36:07

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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 …

Limelight

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Introducing English Rose series 2 1:55

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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.…

Comedy of the Week

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Big Little Questions 15:05

2d ago15:05

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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 1:00:02

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Selections from BBC Introducing chosen by Jericho Keys.By BBC Radio 6 Music

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Villa Victorious and Garnacho’s Goal 43:11

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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 1:19:43

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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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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix review 37:17

3d ago37:17

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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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26/11/2023 Third group of hostages released from Gaza 15:34

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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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Remembering Terry Venables 44:25

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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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Introducing...My Mates a Footballer 40:41

3d ago40:41

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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 …

Desert Island Discs

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Professor Dame Lesley Regan, obstetrician and gynaecologist 37:16

3d ago37:16

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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…

Everyday Ethics

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Are the poor paying the price as the wealthy destroy the planet? 23:53

3d ago23:53

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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…

5 Live Science Podcast

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Cyber attacks, red wine headaches and Parkinson’s disease 52:15

3d ago52:15

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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 1:23:31

4d ago1:23:31

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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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Sports Report: Havertz sends Arsenal top, as Man City and Liverpool draw 31:44

4d ago31:44

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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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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix qualifying review 24:47

4d ago24:47

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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

This Cultural Life

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Have You Heard George's Podcast?: Drama in Ghana Pt. 1 24:11

4d ago24:11

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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 …

From Our Own Correspondent Podcast

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25/11/2023 Hamas delays release of hostages 15:55

4d ago15:55

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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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Crime and Punishment in Putin’s Russia 28:39

4d ago28:39

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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…

Money Box

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Loan Sharks and Car Insurance 25:01

4d ago25:01

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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 …

More or Less: Behind the Stats

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A boy meets girl meets stats story 8:58

4d ago8:58

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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 releases Palestinian prisoners 37:55

5d ago37:55

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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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Friday Football Social: The closest Premier League title race? 39:40

5d ago39:40

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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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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix preview 32:22

5d ago32:22

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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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24/11/2023 A small number of hostages freed by Hamas 30:38

5d ago30:38

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39 Palestinians were also released from prison in IsraelBy BBC Radio 4

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When Lineker met Sir Elton 21:58

5d ago21:58

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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.…