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The BBC is the largest broadcasting organisation in the world. Its mission is to enrich people's lives with programmes that inform, educate and entertain. BBC World Service broadcasts to the world on radio, on TV and online, providing news and information in 32 languages.
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We dive DEEP into British children's telly! From puppet cacti to deadly gameshows, we're taking a nostalgic trip to an era in which Barney Harwood was King. Everything you forgot that you loved throughout the 90s and 2000s? Well for some reason, we remember it all. And we're going to talk about it. (A podcast for adults seeking Highbrow Cultural Commentary - not for kids!) Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music
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Scott Bryan, Hayley Campbell and Naga Munchetty take you through the best (and worst) new TV and streaming shows.
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ARTS. LIFESTYLE. SNS ONLINE. - SNS Online started its life as a weekly hour long LGBTQ+ magazine/music show on national Irish dance music station, RTÉ Pulse - running on and off for four years. Since then the show has evolved as an online showcase for actors, musicians, journalists, authors, script writers, stand-up comedians and more - all in the form of in-depth one-to-one interviews - all fully illustrated with archive audio & music. These are independent podcasts produced to the highest ...
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A podcast reviewing and celebrating the classic BBC TV drama series Secret Army. Episode by episode, every 2 weeks.
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the hilarious radio sitcom starring Harry H. Corbett and Wilfred Brambell, adapted from the much-loved TV series. Steptoe and Son ran for eight series on BBC TV and even spawned two feature films. Such was the series’ popularity in the mid-1960s that the cast specially recorded several episodes for BBC radio. Here, collected together for the first time, are all episodes from the radio series, scripted by Hancock’s Half Hour creators Ray Galton and Alan Simpson and adapted by Gale Pedrick. Am ...
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Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode guide us through the expanding universe of the moving image revealing fascinating links and hidden gems from cinema and TV to streaming and beyond.
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Richie Brave hosts the biggest group chat of the week.
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A podcast about Inside No 9, by two people who just wanted to find a podcast about Inside No 9. But they couldn't. So they started one in the hope that it will inspire someone else to do something better. Steve and Andy discuss the shows and you are invited to listen along, episode by episode (of both the TV show and the podcast).
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A weekly get together for everyone who loves and lives for reality TV. Get ALL the tea from reality stars and celebrity guests.
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Join Lee and Dave for lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture of yesteryear that has since been considered problematic. Should they be 'cancelled' or celebrated? What can we learn from them? Does the mention of 'Mrs Slocombe's pussy' send you into hysterical laughter or moral outrage? Or are you just as confused as us as to how we should feel? Perhaps a glass of wine would help? Please give us a follow on X or Instagram @podcastgaze https://theproblematicgaze.buzzsprou ...
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The essential podcast for TV addicts, Bingewatch selects and previews the very best films and TV shows for you to watch on UK streaming platforms including Netflix, Amazon Prime, Apple TV, NOW TV, Disney+, Paramount+, and catch-up services such as BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub and All 4. Journalists Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan round up the new releases, bring you the latest news about what’s in production, find out what celebrities like to binge watch, and chew the fat about all things TV-related ...
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For nearly 10 years, Will Mellor and Ralf Little were the voice of a generation – notorious for pushing the boundaries of acceptable humour on British TV. After multiple failed attempts to reunite them, the boys are finally back! Join Will and Ralf as they chat sh*t to each other, to fellow celebs and to guests with fascinating stories to tell...all over two pints and a helping of bar snacks. (For legal purposes our lovely lawyers want us to point out this podcast is in no way related to a f ...
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While Sliced Bread takes a break we serve up... Dough. Dough is a new series from BBC Radio 4 which looks at the business behind profitable, everyday products and considers how they might evolve in the years to come. In each episode, entrepreneur Sam White speaks to industry experts to find out how these products manage to make a profit and what game-changing - and pointless - innovations they have seen in their time. Tom Cheesewright, a technology expert and applied futurist, then offers hi ...
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Join Radio 1’s resident film buff Ali Plumb for movie news, reviews and extra behind-the-screens fun.
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The dumbest genre in entertainment, or the one that tells us the most about ourselves? Since its conception, reality TV has divided its viewers. Unreal: A Critical History of Reality TV is a 10-part audio documentary written and presented by journalists Pandora Sykes and Sirin Kale. They've been fans of reality TV since they first watched Big Brother as pre-teens and they've spent a fair amount of time defending reality TV when people are snobby about it, or dismiss its importance in our wid ...
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Essential listening for the broadcast production, journalism and technology communities. Your guide to everything from editorial and craft skills to taking your next step in the industry. Practical advice on all aspects of TV, radio, journalism.
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How to Be in the Spotlight – Rylan explores the good, the bad and the ugly of what it's like to be thrust into the public eye – with those who've lived to tell the tale. Over 12 episodes, Rylan will be joined by guests who will share how they have learned to navigate the spotlight, reflecting on what they did right – and what they did very wrong… A Mindhouse production for BBC Sounds.
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Being a pop culture fan naturally comes with a lot of opinions. You’ve got your favorites and you’re ready to defend your picks at a moment’s notice. That’s what Pop Culture Debate Club is all about. Each week, two notable mega-fans square off, ready to convince host Aminatou Sow that their opinion on TV, movies, and music is the only one that matters. And then Aminatou picks a winner. But we’re all friends, so even though someone wins, no one loses. From Lemonada and the BBC.
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Step into the TARDIS to travel with the Doctors and their companions on exciting adventures through time and space! For 25 years, Big Finish Productions has been creating thrilling full-cast audio dramas set in the worlds of Doctor Who. Featuring specially composed music and cinematic sound effects, these stories are officially licensed by the BBC and star the original cast of the TV series. In this new podcast, the Sixth Doctor himself, Colin Baker, introduces fan-favourite stories from Big ...
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Where the world is explained. Making sense of the big stories - looking behind the spin. Exploring the important questions about long-running stories and the latest global news. An honest, unvarnished, explanation of the world. Episodes from The Explanation, Unspun World, The Global Jigsaw and The Media Show.
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2018 Strictly finalist Joe Sugg teams up with producer Kim Winston to bring the fans an Access All Areas backstage pass to the show. Kim has an encyclopaedic knowledge of Strictly, having worked on the show since 2009, and Joe knows first-hand what all the couples are going through, making them the perfect duo to give the listeners an exclusive insight of what really goes on backstage. This is their FIFTH year working together to bring you all the gossip and glory. The Strictly Come Dancing ...
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Welcome to The The One Show Show! Each week, broadcaster and writer Jon Holmes is joined by a special guest to review the past seven days of the BBC's flagship fluff-fest The One Show in forensic detail. Cue the awful theme-tune trumpets! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Actors Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman and Amanda Abbington, writer Steven Moffat and producer Sue Vertue discuss the new series of hit BBC TV programme, Sherlock. Hosted at the Apple Store, Regent Street in London by Boyd Hilton.
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Very silly comedy about lost TV classics. Retired BBC children's pioneer Peter Fleming searches for his legendary missing programmes. Features episode reconstructions, surviving clips, and almost no cries for help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Every week, join Vick Hope, multi-award winning TV and BBC Radio 1 presenter, author and journalist, and her inspirational guests as they celebrate the best books written by women. They'll discuss this year's shortlisted titles, explore the life-changing books that sit on other women’s bookshelves and talk about what the future holds for women writing today. The Women’s Prize is one of the most prestigious literary awards in the world, and has been running for over 25 years. Sit back and enjoy.
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BBC TV NFL hosts Nat Coombs & Mike Carlson, comedian Dan Louw & a host of special guests keep you up to date with the latest happenings in American sports & popular culture. Americarnage is brought to you in association with men's grooming range Mancave who keep the guys fresh and help them #OwnTheBathroom - See more at: http://www.americarnage.co.uk/
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The #1 podcast about the Football League (EFL) from George Elek and Ali Maxwell. Twice nominated for the FSF Awards 'Best Podcast', since 2016 Not The Top 20 Podcast has been dedicated to providing insightful, passionate, detailed coverage of the Championship, League One and League Two, with the Monday Podcast recapping the weekend, and the Betting Show providing carefully considered picks ahead of the weekend. NTT20 Pod's success has led to over 100 TV appearances for George and Ali, on Sky ...
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Jill Scott speaks to some of the Lionesses who have made it to the World Cup final. England legend Jill delves into life on and off the field with Ben Haines and guests.
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Former Comics Pro. Covering the good, the bad, and the ugly from the current state of Pop Culture with an affinity for genre TV like Lord of the Rings on Amazon, Doctor Who, Game of Thrones, Star Trek, The Orville, The Expanse, The Witcher, Umbrella Academy, and The Venture Bros. Co-host of The Real BBC, Friday Night Tights, and Forbidden Frontier. On YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcast.
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Looking at the world through the lens of its media. Think of us as your media detectives, helping you get past the propaganda and misinformation. The Global Jigsaw comes from BBC Monitoring, which tracks, deciphers and analyses news media in 100 languages. We reach across multiple time zones, from China and India, to Iran, Africa and Latin America. We watch Russian state TV around the clock, giving unrivalled insight into the evolution of Kremlin propaganda. But propaganda is just part of th ...
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An occasional podcast about John Masefield's classic children's book 'The Box of Delights' and the 1984 BBC TV adaption. Paul Emmines chats with the cast and fans of the show, who celebrate it every Christmas and keep the enchanting tale alive for future generations.
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We’ve all been there – sat in front of the television, flicking through channels, getting increasingly frustrated – there’s so much on, but nothing to watch. TV critics Kelly-Anne Taylor and Caroline Frost have you covered. Each Friday, they serve up short, sharp television recommendations to mark your cards for the week ahead. They’ll tell you what to watch – and what to avoid. They watch it all, so you don’t have to. Help us understand how the Radio Times podcast fits into your life by tak ...
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Tunes into current film, TV, arts, theatre and music across Scotland.
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Across the dimensions and beyond space comes Darker Projects Audio Productions' incarnation of the intrepid Time Lord, Doctor Who! Whether you are new to the series or a fan from decades past, you will thrill to the exciting adventures of Mark Kalita as time's champion in this fully dramatised audio series based on the legendary BBC TV show.
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All new audio drama, bringing you the stories from Albert Square that you can’t see on TV. Get it first on BBC Sounds from 28th November. Download the app today.
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The day’s top stories from BBC News. Delivered twice a day on weekdays, daily at weekends.
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The History Extra podcast brings you gripping stories from the past and fascinating historical conversations with the world's leading historical experts. Help us understand how the History Extra podcast fits into your life by taking part in our latest research. SURVEY LINK: https://immediateinsiders.com/uc/admin/a1cd/?a=1&b=4 Produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine, History Extra is a free history podcast, with episodes released six times a week. Subscribe now for the real stories b ...
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Award Winning Second Chance is a podcast series that explores the theme of second chance. It raises the questions who deserves a second chance, who decides who gets a second chance and what a second chance actually means. On this podcast we speak to people from all walks of life about their experiences, some who have been given a second chance in life, some who might be considered to be beyond deserving a second chance. The host of the podcast series is Raphael Rowe, host of the critically a ...
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Roberto Forzoni is one of the world’s leading authorities on performance psychology and an acclaimed speaker. Before starting his successful consultancy, Roberto coached football at Crystal Palace, Brentford and Brighton. Whilst helping West Ham United get into Europe and an FA Cup Final, he was invited to take up the National Performance Psychologist role at the Lawn Tennis Association. He regularly appears on BBC TV, SKY TV and other news networks and is an expert adviser to BBC Radio, whe ...
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Best Way To Divorce - Make Peace Your Weapon Of Choice: Suzy Miller - Divorce Strategist as seen on BBC Breakfast TV, Womans Hour, Times, Telegraph, Daily Mail etc
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Exclusive interviews and reunions celebrating some of the biggest names in TV and film. A TV enthusiast’s paradise. There's also special shows and series and a regular Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month Quiz. Plus every now and then some original fresh comedy and drama. This is pure entertainment and fun. Enjoy! Definitely ‘more than a podcast’.
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The story of our times told by the people who were there.
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Former Blue Peter presenter Tim Vincent hosts a new comedy discussion series about being a dad in the 21st century, featuring regular panellists Russell Kane and Mick Ferry.
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Episode 11: Parky, Pipes and Brown Pants! BBC TV Drama "Ghostwatch" from 1992
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Join Lee and Dave for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear that has since been considered problematic. This week we watch the supernatural BBC 1 drama 'Ghostwatch' from 1992. Find out why it had the nation in uproar and jammed the BBC switchboard. Just who is Pipes? And dare you enter the Glory Hole? Sadl…
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Zelensky: Kursk incursion part of "victory plan"
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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenksy says the incursion into Russia's Kursk region is part of a victory plan he intends to present to US President Joe Biden next month. Mr Zelensky said the main point of the plan was to force Russia to end the war on fair terms. He said it would be up to Mr Biden whether to give Kyiv what was needed to achieve th…
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Debate rages for the Horrobin clan, and Fallon is forced to take charge.By BBC
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US national security advisor visits China
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The US national security advisor, Jake Sullivan, is visiting China, where he'll meet with authorities to discuss Taiwan, and trade. We get the latest. As India becomes the most populous country on Earth, its population is ages rapidly. We take a look at businesses trying to cash in on the booming silver economy. And the construction of an airport i…
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Ukraine warns that the Russian military is building up forces on eastern front
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The head of Ukraine's military, Oleksandr Syrsky, has warned that the Russians are building up their forces near the strategically important town of Pokrovsk. China's Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, says he's hoping for substantive discussions with the US National Security Advisor, Jake Sullivan as they meet for the first time in eight years. And Britsh…
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What is behind armed attacks in Burkina Faso?
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In a rare move, Burkina Faso’s military-led government has acknowledged that a deadly attack has taken place in which at least 200 security officers and villagers were killed. Some reports say it could be one of the worst ever in the country. So who was behind the attack and why is the military government unable to contain the violence?Zambia faces…
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Israel rescues Bedouin hostage held by Hamas in Gaza
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The Israeli military says it has rescued a Bedouin Arab hostage who was kidnapped by Hamas gunmen during the 7 October attack on Israel and taken back to Gaza. Kaid Farhan Elkadi, 52, was rescued in a “complex operation in the southern Gaza Strip” by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Shin Bet domestic security service, according to a statement.Al…
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Ukraine warns that the Russian military is building up forces on eastern front
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The head of Ukraine's military, Oleksandr Syrsky, has warned that the Russians are building up their forces near the strategically important town of Pokrovsk. China's Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, says he's hoping for substantive discussions with the US National Security Advisor, Jake Sullivan as they meet for the first time in eight years. And Britsh…
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Paralympics preview, Master of King's Music Errollyn Wallen, Shifters
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The Paris Paralympic Games begin tomorrow. Nuala is joined by Paralympian turned broadcaster Rachael Latham to talk us through the women we should be looking out for over the next 12 days.Composer and singer-songwriter Errollyn Wallen joins Nuala after being appointed the new Master of the King's Music. The position has existed since the 17th centu…
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'Painful' budget coming soon warns PM - what decisions will Stormont make over pressures on public finances?
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'Painful' budget coming soon warns PM - what decisions will Stormont make over pressures on public finances?By BBC
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Here's an expression about increasing intensity.[Image: Getty]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/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240826FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishFollow us ✔️ h…
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Episode 12: Sex, Vice and Ginger Spice. The 'Fat Slags' Movie from 2004
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Join Lee and Dave for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear that has since been considered problematic. This week we watch the 2004 British film 'Fat Slags'. Universally panned by critics and a flop at the box office, Dave and Dr Lee dig deep to find a redeeming feature. Do we succeed? Also, we deep dive D…
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Six killed in 'massive' Russian air attack on Ukraine
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At least six people were killed and dozens wounded in Russia's biggest air attack on Ukraine of the war so far. Missiles and drones were fired into more than half of Ukraine's regions. Also, the WHO sets out plans to curb the spread of mpox and, four privately trained astronauts prepare to test a new type of space suit.…
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Assignment: The struggle for Jerusalem’s Old City
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Why Armenians in Jerusalem say they are fighting an existential battle. Is the identity of the Old City of Jerusalem changing - house by house? This small patch of land is of vital importance to Christians, Muslims and Jews alike. But, amid accusations of dodgy deals, corruption and trickery, there are concerns that the Old City’s historic multi-et…
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Six killed in 'massive' Russian air attack on Ukraine
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At least six people were killed and dozens wounded in Russia's biggest air attack on Ukraine of the war so far. Missiles and drones were fired into more than half of Ukraine's regions. Also, the WHO sets out plans to curb the spread of mpox and, four privately trained astronauts prepare to test a new type of space suit.…
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The year AD 69 found the Roman empire in a state of chaos. Three emperors had come and gone. Civil war reigned supreme. Rome's enemies smelled blood. Enter Vespasian. In the latest instalment of our 'life of the week' series, Guy de la Bédoyère tells Spencer Mizen about an outsider emperor, who helped conquer Britain, crushed the Jewish Revolt and …
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Keir Starmer speech to warn tough times ahead
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The Prime Minister set to warn that "things will get worse before they get better" in a speech from Downing Street’s rose garden. Also in the programme: Ukraine says Russia has used hundreds of missiles and drones to target the country's energy network, in the biggest air attack of the war so far. And, Gallagher brothers tease Oasis reunion – we sp…
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Telegram is one of the world's biggest social media and messaging platforms along with Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, TikTok and WeChat. Pavel Durov, CEO of the app is to stay in French custody until at least Wednesday - French prosecutors say. What should we read into the detention of the owner of an app? Is this a new hardline in dealing with soc…
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We hear from civilians living through the bombardment, one of the largest air attacks Russia has launched on Ukraine in the war so far. Also on the programme: a stark warning on the spread of mpox from Africa’s Centre for Disease Control and Prevention; and after the Solingen stabbing attack Germany’s centre-left government toughens its stance on m…
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Professor Charles Godfray, Director of the the Oxford Martin School tells Jim Al-Kahlili about the intricate world of population dynamics, and how a healthy obsession with parasitic wasps might help us solve some of humanity's biggest problems, from the fight against Malaria to sustainably feeding a global community of 9 billion people.…
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There’s a shocking confrontation for Susan, and Alistair ends up with egg on his face.By BBC
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Scott Bryan and Hayley Campbell join Steffan to talk about Sherwood, Dating Naked, and KlitschkoBy BBC Radio 5 Live
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Sunderland & Watford Flying; Stockport, Charlton, Huddersfield Keep Winning In L1; Barrow Go Big in L2
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Download the FotMob app: https://www.fotmob.com/download?c=ntt20&auto=true Championship: 00:00 - 42:00 League One: 42:00 - 1:08:15 League Two: 1:06:15 - end Join us on NTT20.COM for an EFL-only Transfer Deadline Day live blog. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Not The Top 20 Podcast
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Telegram: CEO Pavel Durov arrested in France
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The owner of Telegram, Pavel Durov, has been arrested in France for offences related to the app. We get the latest. The oil tanker attacked by Houthi rebels last week is still on fire in the Red Sea. We find out the consequences this can have on the shipping industry. People in Australia can now refuse to respond to their employers outside working …
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DRC: Children bearing the brunt of the mpox outbreak
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Children in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo are worst-affected by the current outbreak of mpox, which has been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization. The country accounts for nearly all of this year’s recorded cases and more than 450 deaths.Also in the programme: Ukraine comes unde…
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Ukraine: President Zelensky pleads for help after massive wave of Russian strikes
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The president says Russia targeted his country with some two hundred missiles and drones. Also: dozens killed in multiple attacks in Pakistan’s Balochistan, and England's first overseas manager, Sven-Göran Eriksson dies aged 76.By BBC World Service
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Why are the Maasai in Tanzania contesting relocation from a heritage site?
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The Maasai community in northern Tanzania has continued to protest against what they call forcible evictions from their ancestral lands at the Ngorongoro conservation area and a UNSECO heritage site. Why are they being relocated? Kenya’s national carrier, Kenya Airways, has announced that it is out of the doldrums, and has posted its first net prof…
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Ukraine: President Zelensky pleads for help after massive wave of Russian strikes
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The president says Russia targeted his country with some two hundred missiles and drones. Also: dozens killed in multiple attacks in Pakistan’s Balochistan, and England's first overseas manager, Sven-Göran Eriksson dies aged 76.By BBC
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Whether you have a sister or not, it’s a relationship that has long fascinated us. In this special edition of Woman’s Hour, Nuala McGovern explores what makes the female sibling dynamic so compelling.If you were watching the Paris Olympics, you might have spotted identical twins Lina and Laviai Nielsen taking to the track. The Olympic duo join Nual…
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The NI Chamber of Commerce says clarity and an urgent plan is needed as next phase of Brexit looms
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The NI Chamber of Commerce says clarity and an urgent plan is needed as next phase of Brexit looms. Also, we touch on the story as Kirstie Allsopp is contacted by social services for allowing her 15 year old son to go interrailing around Europe.By BBC
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We explain how some adjectives end in either -ic or -ical, depending on their meaning.FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the …
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Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire in the biggest clash in 10 months
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Israel says it carried out a pre-emptive strike in Lebanon. Hezbollah said it retaliated for the death of a top leader. Also: Telegram has condemned the arrest of its founder, and is Mont Blanc getting dangerous?By BBC World Service
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In the Studio: Architect Daniel Libeskind
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Daniel Libeskind is one of the world's leading architects. Amongst his many projects, he devised the masterplan for the redevelopment of Ground Zero in New York and designed the Jewish Museum in Berlin. He tells Samira Ahmed about the Albert Einstein House in Jerusalem, a new building which will house Einstein's work and belongings, from his favour…
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Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire in the biggest clash in 10 months
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Israel says it carried out a pre-emptive strike in Lebanon. Hezbollah said it retaliated for the death of a top leader. Also: Telegram has condemned the arrest of its founder, and is Mont Blanc getting dangerous?By BBC
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On 20 December 1848, Ellen Craft placed a top hat on her head, slipped her arm into a sling, and perched dark green glasses on her nose. Once her disguise was complete, Ellen and her husband William embarked on almighty journey. The couple were enslaved, and had assumed fake identities in order to make a bold bid for freedom. But the journey they f…
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What next for Israel and Hezbollah after new strikes?
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Israel's overnight strikes on Hezbollah targets were rapidly answered with Hezbollah rocket and drone attacks on targets in Israel. So, what now? The BBC’s Jon Donnison and Hugo Bachega give us updates following a press conference given earlier by the leader of Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah. Elsewhere in the programme: the UN reacts to new laws impos…
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It’s The Stables vs the Summer Fete, and Azra gets more than she bargained for.By BBC
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ROCK - drama by Tim Fountain..... in tribute to the veteran actor Bette Bourne. He plays the notorious Hollywood agent Henry Wilson who manufactured Rock Hudson. Distinct Nostalgia producer MIM won a BBC ...
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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message A special re-issuing of Rock, by Tim Fountain in tribute to the veteran actor Bette Bourne who has died at the age of 84. An excellent performance in this drama produced by DN producers' Made in Manchester as Bette plays Henry Wilson, Ho…
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Bonus: The Global Story - Mohammed bin Salman: The unstoppable prince?
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This is a bonus episode from The Global Story. Mohammed bin Salman: The unstoppable prince? After ruthlessly outmanoeuvring hundreds of rivals, Mohammed bin Salman has become the most powerful man in Saudi Arabia. The crown prince believes his sweeping vision for the country will bring in investment, top flight sport and visitors from around the wo…
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Israel and Hezbollah exchange strikes in a major escalation
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The Israeli military says it has launched a wave of pre-emptive strikes against Hezbollah targets across Lebanon to thwart a large-scale attack, as Hezbollah said it had still fired more than 300 missiles towards Israel in what it described as the first phase of its response to the assassination of one of its commanders last month. Also on the prog…
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Ammed bin Salman: The unstoppable prince?
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This is a bonus episode from The Global Story. Mohammed bin Salman: The unstoppable prince?After ruthlessly outmanoeuvring hundreds of rivals, Mohammed bin Salman has become the most powerful man in Saudi Arabia. The crown prince believes his sweeping vision for the country will bring in investment, top flight sport and visitors from around the wor…
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Special Podcast: Israel - Hezbollah strikes
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Israel's military says it launched a wave of pre-emptive air strikes against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. It said it hit more than two-hundred sites, after detecting Hezbollah preparations for strikes on Israeli territory. Hezbollah says it's started "phase one" of an attack on Israel - in retaliation for the killing of one of its leaders last mon…
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Special Podcast: Israel - Hezbollah strikes
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Israel's military says it launched a wave of pre-emptive air strikes against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. It said it hit more than two-hundred sites, after detecting Hezbollah preparations for strikes on Israeli territory. Hezbollah says it's started "phase one" of an attack on Israel - in retaliation for the killing of one of its leaders last mon…
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Islamic State claim responsibility for Germany stabbing
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Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a mass stabbing in Germany, saying it was to avenge suffering in Gaza. Also: French police arrest a man in connection with an explosion outside a synagogue.By BBC World Service
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Deepthi Jeevanji grew up in a rural Indian village where she was bullied and mocked for being different. In Paris this summer, she will become India’s first ever Paralympian with an intellectual impairment. After winning 400m gold at this year’s World Para Athletics Championships, she may also come home with a medal. Dan Pepper, a British ex-Paraly…
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Amic State claim responsibility for Germany stabbing
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Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a mass stabbing in Germany, saying it was to avenge suffering in Gaza. Also: French police arrest a man in connection with an explosion outside a synagogue.By BBC
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The Abbasid caliphate: everything you wanted to know
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The Abbasid caliphs sat at the head of a vast Islamic empire that stretched from Tunisia to the frontiers of India, which they ruled over for several centuries. But how did they first come to power? What tools did they utilise to control such a significant swathe of land? And to what extent were they responsible for a 'Golden Age of Islam'? Speakin…
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German police arrest second person in connection with fatal knife attack
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Officers made the arrest in a building housing refugees located close to the site of the attack and near where a knife was found. Also in the programme: The French president describes an explosion outside a synagogue in the south of the country as an act of terror - and we hear about how Jews see their future in France; and the astronauts who need …
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Weekend Woman's Hour Listener Week: Van Life, Risky sports, Widows Fire, Pets as therapy, Tummies
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Listener Week is when all the topics, interviews and discussions are chosen by YOU!We hear from listener Siobhan Daniels. She wrote to us on Instagram: 'I would love you to talk about van life and an alternative way of living.' Siobhan is 65 years old and after selling her home and possessions has lived in her motorhome for five years. She joins Nu…
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German police hunt knife attacker after three killed at festival
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Police say eight others were injured in the attack during a festival in the West German city of Solingen on Friday evening.Also in the programme: we speak to Kateryna Babkina, one of Ukraine's best known poets, as the nation celebrates its 3rd Independence Day since the full-scale Russian invasion; and Moon Unit Zappa, the daughter of counter-cultu…
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