Best Bbc Radio Wales Podcasts (2025)

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Jarrod Evans kicks Wales to late Japan win 31:59

1h ago31:59

31:59

Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Salter react to Wales' victory over Japan in the company of former Wales internationals Gareth Delve and James Hook.By BBC Radio Wales

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England topple the All Blacks for 10th straight win 49:58

30m ago49:58

49:58

Chris is with Matt Dawson and Paul Grayson to bring you reaction to England's first victory over the All Blacks at home in 13 years. We chat to the superb George Ford who dropped two goals and scored a crucial penalty to help extend their winning run to 10 matches. Is he playing the best rugby of his career? We also hear from Scott Robertson after …

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15/11/25 EFRA questions, report on farming in Wales, drought, potato harvest, mushrooms, truffles, cider 24:53

5h ago24:53

24:53

Eight weeks after taking up her post as DEFRA Secretary of State, Emma Reynolds has faced her first barrage of questions from the cross-party group of MPs at the EFRA select committee. MPs quizzed her about farming profitability, fishing policy, water pollution, border controls and illegal meat. They asked about environmental payments too and she a…

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14/11/25 Drought warnings, farmers at COP 30, woodland mushrooms, veg grown in Senegal 14:04

2h ago14:04

14:04

We hear warnings that unless we see some serious rain, England will be in drought next year. The Environment Agency says there will be widespread impacts on farming as well as nature and describes the current situation as 'precarious'. COP 30, the annual world meeting on tackling climate change is underway in Brazil. This one is notable perhaps for…

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A wallet workout to gain pounds! Earn £100s in minutes perusing your purse or (digital) wallet 1:09:14

23m ago1:09:14

1:09:14

Martin Lewis tells you how to speedily spot the best debit cards, credit cards, overdrafts, improve your driving licence, organ donor cards and more! Plus, new top savings, Martin’s meeting with the Chancellor, and success story on how to beat the O2 price-hike hike! If you’ve got a question for Martin on absolutely anything and everything, you can…

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The Warm Up: 'We've got to win' 41:07

2h ago41:07

41:07

Lauren Salter is joined by Alex Cuthbert, James Hook and Jonathan Davies to dissect Steve Tandy’s squad selection ahead of the "must win" fixture against Japan.By BBC Radio Wales

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Inside the Wales camp: Joe Rodon, Dan James & Tom King 30:24

1h ago30:24

30:24

Carl Roberts, Nia Jones and Joe Ledley visit Wales' training camp to speak to the players before the final two World Cup qualifiers against Liechtenstein and North Macedonia.By BBC Radio Wales

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The Nations Pod 58:57

24m ago58:57

58:57

It’s Nations Pod time ahead of the third weekend of the autumn internationals. Tom is still reeling from Scotland’s narrow defeat by New Zealand, calling it the greatest missed opportunity in Scottish rugby history. But can they respond against the dangerous Pumas? After losing to Argentina in Steve Tandy’s first match in charge, Wales now host Jap…

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13/11/25 MPs call for inheritance tax impact assessment in Wales, mycelium as insulation, Guernsey cider 14:01

32m ago14:01

14:01

A report by the House of Commons’ Welsh Affairs Committee is calling for the Government's inheritance tax on farmers to be halted, because it says the tax will have a detrimental impact on Welsh farming, which is intrinsic to the Welsh economy. How about turning fungi roots into building materials? It may sound a bit strange but its already happeni…

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Extra: At home with Fran Kirby 58:51

2d ago58:51

58:51

Fran Kirby welcomes BBC Sport presenter Liam Loftus to her home for a BBQ to discuss life off the pitch, her amazing football career and she reflects on the ‘terrifying’ heart condition that changed her life. Live commentary of Spurs v Arsenal on 5 Live Sport on Sunday 16th November, kick off is at 14:30.…

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The court delays crisis 27:35

15h ago27:35

27:35

When the Labour government came to power in 2024, it faced a crisis in the criminal courts, with ever-longer delays and a growing backlog of cases. The Ministry of Justice's budget is now one third higher in real terms than in 2019, but according to the latest figures, crown court cases that are yet to be heard reached a record high of 78,329. In O…

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12/11/25 EFRA questions, pig farm planning permission, truffles, potatoes 13:55

1h ago13:55

13:55

Eight weeks after taking up her post as DEFRA Secretary of State, Emma Reynolds has faced her first barrage of questions from the cross-party group of MPs at the EFRA select committee. Over two hours the MPs quizzed her about farming profitability, environmental payments, fishing policy, water pollution, border controls and illegal meat. One of the…

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Ford and Steward return as England load the bench again 54:12

39m ago54:12

54:12

Are England capable of beating the All Blacks for the first time since 2019? And is this side ready to take a big scalp? Ashy and Chris head to the England team hotel and chat to Steve Borthwick about his selection which sees George Ford return at fly-half and Fin Smith drop out of the 23-man squad. They also catch up with Freddie Steward who gives…

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11/11/25 Fishing action plan, Scottish farming fund, farmers' arthritis, mushrooms 13:54

19m ago13:54

13:54

An all party parliamentary group of MPs is launching what it calls a 'new action plan for fishing.' The group believes that the industry is being challenged by a series of problems including a declining workforce, restrictions at sea because of environmental protection and avoiding windfarms. The former fisheries minister and Cambridge MP Daniel Ze…

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VAR debate, Manchester City go top & Liverpool denied first win 39:21

1h ago39:21

39:21

Ben Haines, Ellen White and Jen Beattie chat Arsenal Chelsea controversy and should the WSL get VAR? Manchester City have gone top of the table ahead of the derby at the weekend with the team talking the mentality shift for City to find a way to win. Jen and Ellen talk Freya Godfrey’s performance for London City Lionesses as they beat high flying S…

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'Boks Office' drama in Paris and England's quest for 10 57:48

1h ago57:48

57:48

Chris, Ugo and Danny unpick a jam-packed weekend of autumn rugby. The Springboks storm Paris with 14 men for another statement win. Are they the clear World Cup favourites two years out? Scotland fluff their lines yet again, will they ever end their All Blacks hoodoo under Gregor Townsend? England want to make 10 Test wins in a row but have injury …

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Wales Argentina Review and Lauren on the 'tinnies' 34:55

3h ago34:55

34:55

Gareth and Lauren are joined by former Wales internationals James Hook and Alex Cuthbert to search for the positives in Wales' record defeat to Argentina, and look ahead to the challenge of Japan.By BBC Radio Wales

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Question Time: Is paying via PayPal a bigger risk? How to do a budget? Has the government ever told Martin to stay schtum? 31:05

2d ago31:05

31:05

In our Question Time podcast, Martin takes your questions on anything and everything, including: how to compare electric vehicle tariffs, why bank accounts lie, how an 18-year-old builds credit, and is your will invalid after you get married? If you’ve got a question for Martin on absolutely anything and everything, you can ask him in his Question …

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456. The Value of Coalition with Jessica Fostekew and Jolyon Rubinstein - part two 1:00:40

37m ago1:00:40

1:00:40

The Guilty Feminist 456. The Value of Coalition Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Jessica Fostekew with special guest Jolyon Rubinstein Recorded 2 November 2025 at The Bloomsbury Theatre. Released 9 November. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.v…

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456. The Value of Coalition with Jessica Fostekew and Jolyon Rubinstein - part one 53:08

1h ago53:08

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The Guilty Feminist 456. The Value of Coalition Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Jessica Fostekew with special guest Jolyon Rubinstein Recorded 2 November 2025 at The Bloomsbury Theatre. Released 9 November. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.v…

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10/11/2025: Family farms, 'Aginflation', mushroom growing in NI 11:59

1d ago11:59

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Many farming families are uncertain about their future in the industry, but are we on the cusp of major change with consequences for the fabric of the countryside? Professor Matt Lobley, from Exeter University, has researched the dynamics and economics of family farms for many years and he tells us that this moment feels 'different', citing the pha…

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England see off dangerous Fiji to set up All Blacks clash 39:42

32m ago39:42

39:42

England have now won nine Test matches in a row after they finished strongly to beat Fiji 38-18 in Twickenham and set up a huge meeting with New Zealand next weekend. Chris, Matt Dawson and Paul Grayson react on-the-whistle from the Allianz Stadium, and we are also joined by England’s Jamie George and Fiji boss Mick Byrne. How much have England pro…

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08/11/25 Farming Today This Week: Bird flu, low farmer confidence, Millennium Seed Bank, food security 24:35

4h ago24:35

24:35

Poultry Farmers are warned this winter is on course to be among the worst for avian flu. This week all poultry in England and Northern Ireland was ordered inside after a number of new cases. The Pirbright Institute's head of avian virology explains why the H5N1 strain of bird flu has become more able to spread, describing it as 'almost a super stra…

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Roadkill with Professor Dame Henrietta Moore 36:25

17h ago36:25

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The Guilty Feminist. Roadkill Presented by Deborah Frances-White with special guest Professor Dame Henrietta Moore Recorded 26 August 2025. Released 7 November. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-scared-to…

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Steve Tandy names his Wales side for Argentina 35:46

2h ago35:46

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Lauren Jenkins is joined by former Wales wing Alex Cuthbert and BBC Wales rugby commentator Cennydd Davies who run the rule over the Wales side selected to take on Argentina on Sunday. We hear from new head coach Steve Tandy who explains his selection which includes Louis Rees-Zammit who is named on the bench.…

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07/11/2025: Bird flu warning, Wrinkled Crinkled Crumpled Cress, low farmer confidence 14:00

24m ago14:00

14:00

Poultry Farmers are warned this winter is on course to be among the worst for Avian Flu. This week all poultry in England and Northern Ireland was ordered inside after a number of new cases. The Pirbright Institute's head of Avian Virology explains why the H5N1 strain of bird flu has become more able to spread, describing it as 'almost a super stra…

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Swansea stuttering, telepathic partnerships & missed penalties 48:26

2h ago48:26

48:26

Carl Roberts, Iwan Roberts and Sam Vokes discuss Swansea City's dip in form and Craig Bellamy's pledge to stay with Wales.By BBC Radio Wales

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Martin’s Savings Interest Masterclass: increase what you earn by up to 50%! 1:04:37

16m ago1:04:37

1:04:37

Martin Lewis gives you his savings interest Masterclass, helping you maximise every penny. He covers cash ISAs, fixed savings, regular savers, putting money away for a home, how savings tax works, how safe savings are, and more! If you have a question for Martin, you can ask him in his Question Time podcast! Email your question to MartinLewisPodcas…

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The Warm Up: A Fresh Start 40:48

2h ago40:48

40:48

Lauren Salter is joined by Jonathan Davies, Ross Moriarty and Ellis Jenkins to preview Wales’ opening match of the autumn campaign against Argentina. They also discuss coach Steve Tandy’s fresh approach and recount their experiences of facing Argentina.By BBC Radio Wales

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The Nations Pod 59:56

29m ago59:56

59:56

Is Saturday’s game at Murrayfield Scotland’s best ever opportunity to beat the All Blacks? And what would count as a good autumn for Wales? Just some of the questions that Chris, Tom and Gareth tackle ahead of busy weekend of rugby. Chris argues that England’s strength in depth is their biggest asset, while Tom has serious concerns that Ireland lac…

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05/11/25 Preparedness for animal disease, bird flu housing order, seeds, oat genome. 13:55

7h ago13:55

13:55

As the number of bird flu cases across the country rises, DEFRA has announced bird keepers across England must house all poultry and captive birds if they keep more than 50 birds. Avian influenza is just one of the animal disease threats raised in a new report by the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee. It says the government would not be re…

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06/11/25 Millennium Seed Bank - how wild seeds can help agriculture and landscape restoration. 13:59

16h ago13:59

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As part of our week-long focus on seeds we go behind the scenes at the Millennium Seed Bank in Sussex. It's celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Experts from Kew Royal Botanical Gardens collect, clean and curate wild seeds from around the world. They're stored in giant vaults and safeguarded for the future. This helps protect endangered spec…

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Immigration and the law - who stays? Who goes? 28:29

24h ago28:29

28:29

Immigration has dominated headlines for months, but what UK laws cover this most emotive of issues? When someone arrives here, what are the legal routes they have to take if they want to stay in the UK? What's the legal difference between an asylum seeker and a refugee? What does "indefinite leave to remain" mean? And what's the difference between …

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The Brian Barry-Murphy interview 31:25

1d ago31:25

31:25

Life with Cardiff City has started well for Brian Barry-Murphy. The Irishman has a 65% win ratio from his first 20 games. The Bluebirds have spent the majority of the season at the top of League One. A standout win over Wrexham has secured a place in the last eight of the EFL Cup against Chelsea. And host of talented youngsters are starting show th…

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Earps, Agyemang & World Cup qualifying draw 42:58

2d ago42:58

42:58

Ben Haines, Ellen White and Jen Beattie discuss the fallout around former England goalkeeper Mary Earps' book as extracts have already been released. Ellen talks about life as a Lionesses and the relationships between players and managers and what that’s like in elite football. Jen shares how it felt being dropped to the bench at Arsenal and how sh…

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04/11/25 Seasonal workers, seed merchant, farm profitability. 14:00

7d ago14:00

14:00

The government's announced the number of agricultural seasonal workers visas allowed for the UK for next year. 41,000 visas will be made available for horticulture and 1,900 for poultry. It's slightly lower than the current allowance, but the National Farmers Union has welcomed the announcement, saying it has been made in good time, so farms can or…

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Exclusive: Mary Earps on life in the spotlight, fertility and recent reactions to her book 1:09:42

3d ago1:09:42

1:09:42

Mary Earps is speaking for the first time since extracts of her book were released over the first weekend of November before the full autobiography comes out on the 6th. Emma Sanders sat down with Mary and spoke about the immediate reaction and how she's felt since those extracts were published. Mary opens up about her relationship with Sarina Wieg…

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Autumn Internationals and women's rugby in Wales 55:55

3d ago55:55

55:55

Gareth and Lauren are joined by former Wales internationals James Hook, Philippa Tuttiett and Elinor Snowsill to preview Wales against Argentina and discuss women's rugby in Wales after the Welsh Rugby Union's recent proposals.By BBC Radio Wales

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The 'Pom Squad' and Ireland’s Chicago blues 59:16

3d ago59:16

59:16

Which England player is compared to an annoying little brother? Ugo, Danny and Chris praise England's gameplan against Australia and heap praise on Sale's Tom Roebuck. Was it a red? Should it have even been a yellow? We debate the highly controversial Tadhg Beirne dismissal in Chicago and what went wrong for Ireland in the final 20 minutes as the A…

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Oliver Postgate 27:39

3d ago27:39

27:39

"Postgate's work is deep inside me and I think that's true for so many of my generation...His work represents nothing less than a touchstone for our national imagination and in that sense it's profoundly important" Andrew Davenport, writer, composer, and creator of Teletubbies and In the Night Garden, nominates Oliver Postgate, who, along with his …

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Question Time: Will ISA changes hit what I’ve saved? Safer to stick cash under the bed? A credit card for my eight-year-old? 27:09

3d ago27:09

27:09

In this week’s Question Time, Martin answers your questions about absolutely anything and everything – including: Will the predicted budget ISA changes affect me? Should I give my eight-year-old a credit card? Should I keep cash under my mattress? Can a car finance claim jeopardise my current car finance agreement? How does the marriage tax allowan…

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455. The Road to Gilead with Neil Datta 57:36

11d ago57:36

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The Guilty Feminist 455. The Road to Gilead Presented by Deborah Frances-White with special guest Neil Datta Recorded 9 April 2025 at The Bloomsbury Theatre. First released 21 April. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conver…

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03/11/2025: Food security, no confidence in DAERA, where seeds start 11:59

3d ago11:59

11:59

A cross party group of MPs are warning that UK food production could drop by almost a third, by 2050. The All Party Parliamentary Group on Science and Technology in Agriculture also says that by 2050 - assuming all Government targets were met in full - almost a quarter of current UK farmland could be used for other purposes including renewable ener…

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England battle past 'woeful' Australia 28:10

5d ago28:10

28:10

England begin their autumn campaign with victory over Australia and extend their winning run to eight matches. Chris is back on the pod with Ashy and Matt Dawson to pick through a contest that was close until the hour mark. What are the big positives for Steve Borthwick and his men? We get the assessment of fly-half George Ford on the match and we …

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01/11/2025: Drought, invasive species, waste 25:03

12d ago25:03

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The government's Drought Group has warned of ongoing problems in the year ahead unless reservoirs and rivers get enough rain in the next few months. The hot dry summer has pushed many farmers to re-evaluate how they use water. We speak to an expert who works with farmers and landowners to plan and manage water use. This week on Farming Today we've …

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31/10/25: Pumpkin growers' nightmare. Drought to continue into 2026? UK Carbon budget. Invasive species 14:01

6d ago14:01

14:01

Pumpkin growers have had a nightmare year. The crop needs plenty of water and the hot summer made them ripen too early for Halloween. Cost of living pressures have also affected some farms running visitor attractions like Pumpkin patches. Drought could continue into 2026 for some parts of England. The National Drought Group met yesterday and warned…

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