A podcast that asks guests, such as Stephen Fry, David Mitchell, Caroline Quentin, Ross Noble, Lee Mack, Arabella Weir & Rob Brydon, for five things which they’d like to put in a Time Capsule. They can choose anything from an item, to a memory, a film or even a country. Four of them are things they want to preserve but one has to be something they’re happy to bury and never have to think about again. Hosted by Michael Fenton Stevens. Podcast of the Week in The Times, The Guardian and The Rad ...
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Discover gardening inspiration and advice from your favourite gardening experts with the BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine team. Join Monty Don, Alan Titchmarsh, Adam Frost, Frances Tophill, Arit Anderson and others to garden for wildlife and wellness, sow and grow flourishing flowers, immerse in the benefits of nature, get the most from your vegetable plot, successfully use colour in the garden, enjoy the beauty of house plants and much, much more. With Sowalongs and Tea Break Tutorials too, we ...
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Going behind the scenes to bring you showbiz interviews, TV recommendations and our thoughts on the latest movie releases - from both sides of the Atlantic. Join Katie, Claire and Stevie for a fun look at the world of entertainment. Got a message for us? Email backstage@sky.uk
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Monty Don explains how he puts Long Meadow to bed for winter and how his winter preparations have changed over the years due to the climate. From coping with wet soil, protecting plants, mulching late winter and early spring, greenhouse heating - or not. There are gardening changes we need to adapt to and embrace. Learn more about your ad choices. …
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On today's program: Mark Mitchell, Rasmussen Reports Chief Pollster, breaks down the final polling ahead of the presidential election and responds to concerns over post-election violence and delay in the announcement of a winner. Chris Smith, U.S.
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New York comedian Modi was voted one of the top 10 comedians in New York City by The Hollywood Reporter and has been featured on HBO, CBS, NBC, ABC, Comedy Central, Howard Stern, and E! Entertainment. Modi has received rave reviews in The New York Times, Time Out NY and The New York Post. Born in Tel Aviv, Israel, Modi emigrated with his family to …
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Welcome to the Winter series of the BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine podcast – packed with friendly and informative conversations with some of the UK’s favourite gardening experts. You'll find advice on how to care for your garden over winter, support wildlife, boost wellbeing, and improve soil health. We’ll also unearth the fascinating world of fungi…
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Travel Tales - Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Australia
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Brisbane City’s Botanic Gardens cover around 20 hectares of lush greenery. It’s a place where the urban bustle fades away and nature takes centre stage. Against the backdrop of the stunning natural landscape, the gardens are a popular spot for leisurely picnics and social events, all within a beautiful setting. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis…
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On today's program: Pete Sessions, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Texas, provides an update on how House Oversight Committee's investigation into the White House's violation of the Presidential Records Act is going. He also shares
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We revisit our episode with Andy Hamilton with a re-edit! Resulting in a much more relaxed chat and plenty of unheard material. Andy Hamilton is the writer and director of Outnumbered and Drop the Dead Donkey, a regular panellist on Have I Got News for You, The News Quiz and QI, and the voice of Dr Elephant in Peppa Pig. Andy Hamilton is our guest …
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On today's program: Mike Waltz, U.S. Representative for the 6th District of Florida, comments on U.S. government intelligence showing North Korean troops fighting alongside Russia against Ukraine. Jason McGuire, Executive Director of New York
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Dangerous Plants - Witchcraft's Botanical Magic
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A witch’s garden has been portrayed as an intimidating, scary and other-worldly place, full of folklore fascination and superstition. Plants grown and used by witches and their herbal remedies have been much maligned. Practicing witch Rebecca Beattie discusses the plants that have been used for herbalism and healing over time and what would be in a…
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On today's program: Keith Self, U.S. Representative for the 3rd District of Texas, dissects the contrasting messaging from Vice President Kamala Harris versus President Biden's 'garbage' comment. Matt Carpenter, FRC Action Director, shares what
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On today's program: John Cornyn, U.S. Senator from Texas, grades the legacy media's coverage of the 2024 election. He also reacts to the Pentagon's promotion of an official suspected of leaking of Israel's war plans and the Israeli Knesset's votes
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Dangerous Plants - The Dangers that Lurk in our Flowerbeds
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Psychoactive plants have hallucinogenic properties. They have been used by mankind for thousands of years and still play important roles in culture and religion today. In this episode of Dangerous Plants, Frances Tophill talks to Tom Pattinson from the Alnwick Poison Garden to discover some of the common toxic, intoxicating and narcotic plants that…
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On today's program: Brian Babin, U.S. Representative for the 36th District of Texas, comments on the latest developments in Isreal's war against Iran and reacts to Vice President Kamala Harris's comments reiterating abortion as her top campaign
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Karl Howman is best known for playing Jacko in the sitcom Brush Strokes from 1986 to 1991, Mulberry in Mulberry from 1992 to 1993 and Buster Briggs in EastEnders from 2014 to 2016. As a writer, his first book, Secret Spitfires, went to paperback from hardback in 2022; he also co-directed and produced the film of the same name. His second book, A Mi…
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Travel Tales - Gardens by the Bay, Singapore
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Gardens by the Bay is more than just a garden. It's a futuristic, innovative space where technology and nature seamlessly blend together, creating an awe inspiring experience for visitors. One of the highlights is the changing floral displays in the flower field. Each season brings a new theme, from tulip mania to daily dreams, it's always exciting…
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On today's program, hosted by Jody Hice: Meg Kilgannon, FRC's Senior Fellow for Education Studies, debunks Vice President Kamala Harris's lies about abortion at her recent campaign rallies. Aaron Baer, Center for Christian Virtue President, reacts
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Ep. 438 - Griff Rhys Jones (Re-edit)
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We revisit our episode with Griff Rhys Jones with a re-edit! Resulting in a much more relaxed chat and plenty of unheard material. Griff Rhys Jones is probably best known for his sketch comedy work, most notably in the groundbreaking Not The Nine O’Clock News and for over a decade in Smith & Jones, alongside the late Mel Smith. More recently Griff …
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On today's program: Kevin Cramer, U.S. Senator from North Dakota, responds to Vice President Kamala Harris's call to eliminate the filibuster in the Senate to enact her extreme abortion agenda and shares details of the forthcoming Stand with Israel
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Dangerous Plants - Agatha Christie's Poisonous Plants
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Deadly potions, poison, murder and intrigue – dangerous plants were used in many of Agatha Christie’s novels. In this episode of Dangerous Plants, Frances Tophill discusses the plants that Christie exploited to great effect in her fictitious murder mysteries and why poisoning is a more feminine method of committing a crime with Ali Marshall, Head G…
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On today's program: Mike Waltz, U.S. Representative for the 6th District of Florida, shares how a recent Pentagon leak exposes the Biden-Harris administration's lack of intelligence gathering in the Middle East and discusses the latest regarding
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On today's program: Mike Rounds, U.S. Senator from South Dakota, discusses Secretary of State Antony Blinken's trip to Israel and responds the FBI's investigation into the leak of Pentagon documents possibly revealing Israel's plans to attack Iran.
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Dangerous Plants - How to Forage and not Die
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Toxic plants, deadly fungi and mistaken identity in the hedgerows can all lead to unpleasant consequences. In this episode of Dangerous Plants, horticulturist Frances Tophill talks to UK forager James Wood to discuss how to enjoy nature’s bounty throughout the year, tips for how to clarify what is edible and what’s not and encourage us to forage wi…
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Scott Perry, U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 10th District, reacts to the leak of Pentagon documents on Israel's plans to attack Iran and the discovery of UNRWA rations in the bunker of now-deceased Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. Cathi Herrod,
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Ep. 437 - Arthur Smith Returns! (Live at Cheerful Earful Pod Fest)
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Arthur Smith returns with a new time capsule! This time recorded live at The Bedford in Balham as part of Cheerful Earful Podcast Festival! Arthur Smith is a regular voice on BBC Radio 4 as a presenter on such shows as Loose Ends and a regular guest on radio and TV in shows like Just A Minute, The Unbelievable Truth, Grumpy Old Men and Have I Got N…
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Travel Tales - Gordon Castle Walled Garden, Scotland
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Tucked away in the heart of the Scottish Highlands is a gardening masterpiece: the Gordon Castle Walled Garden. This eight-acre walled garden is one of the largest in Britain and a stunning example of modern horticulture blended with historic charm. The garden is divided into various sections, each with its own unique character. Be captivated by th…
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Chris Mitchell, Middle East Bureau Chief for CBN News, reports on the latest developments in Israel and unpacks the path forward following the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. Tara Rodas, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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Comedian Arthur Smith was our guest in episode 3 of MTC, so we thought we'd re-visit that episode with a re-edit! Arthur Smith is a regular voice on BBC Radio 4 as a presenter on such shows as Loose Ends and a regular guest on radio and TV in shows like Just A Minute, The Unbelievable Truth, Grumpy Old Men and Have I Got News For You. Arthur Smith …
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Lindsey Graham, U.S. Senator from South Carolina, discusses the latest news from Israel and responds to Vice President Kamala Harris's recent one-on-one interview on Fox News. Christopher Mills, Founder of Spero Law LLC, shares the details of the
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Dangerous Plants - The Cost of Cotton: Slavery’s Legacy and its Environmental Fallout
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How has cotton, a soft staple fibre, been dangerous for centuries - and continues to be so? Threatening human life, natural resources and biodiversity, the cotton plant has wreaked havoc over the years in the slave trade, farming and industry. Joining Frances are Dr Cassandra Gooptar, Lecturer in Legacies of Slavery at the University of Hull, and E…
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Brigadier General (Ret.) John Teichert, former Assistant Deputy Undersecretary for the Air Force for International Affairs, responds to the Biden-Harris administration's threat of an arms embargo against Israel. Madeleine Rowley, Investigative
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On today's program: Andy Biggs, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Arizona, discusses how the Biden-Harris administration's border crisis has affected communities throughout the country. Andrew Arthur, Resident Fellow at the Center for
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Dangerous Plants - The Dark Side of Plant Hunting
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Are there plants still to discover and what are the dangers that lurk alongside being a plant hunter? Frances Tophill talks to horticulturalist and author Tom Hart Dyke about what it means to be a modern-day plant hunter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Immediate Media
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On today's program: Chad Wolf, former Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, assesses FEMA's preparedness for Hurricanes Milton and Helene as well as reports that FEMA funding is being redirected from natural disaster response to
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Our first returning guest! Maria McErlane is best know for co-presenting the Graham Norton radio show on BBC Radio 2 and Now Virgin Radio. She has been acting since 1984 and has appeared in The Fast Show, Gimme Gimme Gimme, Thin Ice and Happiness. She was also the narrator for Eurotrash with Antoine de Caunes and Jean-Paul Gaultier. She’s been a gu…
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Travel Tales - Alhambra Palace and Garden, Spain
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The Alhambra is a magnificent fortress-palace complex perched on a hilltop, celebrated for its awe-inspiring architecture and exquisite gardens. If you’re a garden enthusiast or someone who appreciates natural beauty, the Alhambra is a must-see. Originally a fortress before becoming a royal palace, the gardens are prime examples of Islamic design, …
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On today's program, hosted by Jody Hice: Chris Mitchell, Middle East Bureau Chief for CBN News, reports on the latest developments in Israel's war against Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis and Iran. Matt Carpenter, FRC Action Director, speaks to the 41
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