Best Sheridan and Smith Podcasts (2024)

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The Ghost of A Hand by J. Sheridan Le Fanu 43:27

20m ago43:27

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Imagine settling into a new home, only to find yourself tormented by a ghostly presence that manifests as a single, sinister hand. In "The Ghost of a Hand," a tale from Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu's The House by the Churchyard, the Prosser family faces a haunting that defies explanation and grows ever more terrifying with each passing night. Join me as…

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Friends Round Friday... with Rob Brydon, Paul Heaton and Johannes Radebe 27:10

15m ago27:10

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A hilarious trio of Rob Brydon, Paul Heaton and Johannes Radebe join Zoe for another Friends Round Friday!By BBC Radio 2

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Sheridan Voysey: The former DJ on leaving a cult, battling infertility and the power of friendship 52:29

26m ago52:29

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On this week's episode, Emma Fowle speaks to the Christian writer and broadcaster Sheridan Voysey. The Pause for Thought contributor shares about giving up his career as a club DJ and how he and his wife dealt with infertility. He also tells his personal story of leaving a Christain cult and updates us on his research into loneliness and friendship…

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Gelsenkirchen, footie chat and Rag'n'Bone Man 42:32

29m ago42:32

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Scott's keeping an eye on the Euros, but can he pass for a fan with your help? And how do you pronounce the German city of Gelsenkirchen? Rag'n'Bone Man pops in for a chat and Scott's got an idea for Michael Ball, ahead of Radio 2 In The Park in Preston later this year. There's shark chat, Taylor Swift speaking Welsh and a fresh case for DCI Mills …

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Why engineering needs more women 36:44

23m ago36:44

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Last year, just 23% of all engineering graduates in Ireland were women, while female engineers currently represent just 12% of the profession. Orlagh Costello, an engineer, coach, and speaker, is on a mission to change this and to encourage more women into this very male-dominated industry. Ahead of International Women in Engineering Day on June 23…

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Leadership Special Gayle Beebe: ‘Character through adversity’ 26:43

1d ago26:43

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Andy Peck talks with the president of Westmont College, a Christian Liberal Arts College in Santa Barbara, California about his book: The Crucibles that Shape Us: navigating the defining challenges of leadership. They discuss the 7 crucibles he outlines, the tumultuous times faced by the College, and which of the crucibles might be especially apt f…

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The Telephone by Mary Treadgold 48:03

6d ago48:03

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Imagine receiving a phone call from someone you thought was gone forever. In Mary Treadgold's chilling tale "The Telephone," a young actress finds herself entangled in a haunting mystery when her husband begins receiving calls from his deceased first wife. Set against the eerie backdrop of the Scottish Highlands and the bustling streets of London, …

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Bridgerton, beavers and Taylor Swift excitement! 42:25

6d ago42:25

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Scott's got a theory on how to make Bridgerton even more naughty... listener Rhiannon gives it a go! Beaver fun on Springwatch and we learn about the Taylor Swift millipede. It's a Coronation Street special Birthday Game and there's a dressing up conundrum for 8 year-old Griff and his mum. Plus, the Music Police are on the case of Emma in Kent's an…

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Friends Round Friday... with Boy George, Meghan Trainor and Kit Harington 24:26

6d ago24:26

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Boy George celebrates his birthday on Friends Round Friday, alongside Meghan Trainor and Kit Harington.By BBC Radio 2

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The Neuroscience of Manifesting: Sabina Brennan 38:19

7d ago38:19

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According to psychologist and neuroscientist Dr Sabina Brennan, we all have the power to manifest our dreams into reality. However, it has nothing to do with wishful or magical thinking. Manifesting, she says, requires a change in the way we think and behave: it’s about learning how to harness the power of the brain. In her new book,The Neuroscienc…

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Playmates by A. M. Burrage 1:27:02

13d ago1:27:02

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Step into the quietly unsettling world of A.M. Burrage's "Playmates," where the veil between the seen and unseen is delicately lifted. In a remote English country house, the orphaned Monica, adopted by the reserved historian Stephen Everton, begins to find mysterious companions in the so-called "schoolroom." This ghost story, with its subtle yet pe…

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Friends Round Friday… with Alesha Dixon, Paloma Faith and Sue Barker 28:21

13d ago28:21

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Ball, Faith, Dixon and tennis royalty Sue Barker limber up for some ladies doubles and a riotous Friends Round Friday!By BBC Radio 2

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Surviving the split: How to have a good divorce in Ireland 39:21

14d ago39:21

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When it comes to getting divorced in Ireland, many couples end up going through the Irish courts to settle their separation agreements. This process often involves one side battling against the other and can, in some cases, take years to finalise, costing anywhere from twenty to sixty thousand euros. According to divorce expert and author Michelle …

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Leadership Special Shaun Lambert: ‘Leading mindfully’ 28:20

15d ago28:20

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Andy Peck talks with the author of ‘Mindful Formation: A Pathway to Spiritual Liberation’ about Christian mindfulness. What is the biblical backing for the idea? How might it function in a Christian leader’s life and be an antidote to extreme stress and anxiety?The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK's leading Christian magazi…

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In The Tube by E. F. Benson 1:21:38

20d ago1:21:38

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Delve into the enigmatic realm of E.F. Benson's "In the Tube," a haunting tale where the boundaries of time, reality, and the supernatural blur. Anthony Carling, a man gifted with clairvoyance, shares his unsettling experience on the London Underground, where a spectral presence emerges, growing more vivid with each encounter. Through Carling's nar…

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Friends Round Friday… with Jon Bon Jovi, Lenny Kravitz and Harry Hill 26:47

20d ago26:47

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Nuptials and nose flutes... Three Rock Gods descend on the studio for another hilarious Friends Round Friday!By BBC Radio 2

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Best of The Women’s Podcast: Caitlin Moran 53:19

21d ago53:19

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A regular on The Women's Podcast, journalist and author Caitlin Moran was in Dublin recently as part of her latest book tour. As someone who regularly discusses the problems of girls and women in public, Moran has often been confronted with the question: “But what about men?”. Indeed, the statistics on male misery are grim: boys are falling behind …

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Leadership Special Emma Ineson: ‘Leadership and ambition’ 25:52

23d ago25:52

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Andy Peck talks with Bishop Emma Ineson about her book, Ambition: What Jesus Said About Power, Success and Counting Stuff.They discuss when ambition is good and when it’s bad, how we serve before an ‘audience of one’ and why statistics can help the Church if used wisely and humbly. This was originally broadcast in 2019. The Profile is brought to yo…

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#25 Jaguar Heart — The Physics of the Human Experience 1:22:44

24d ago1:22:44

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Recorded in September 2023, this is the final episode from the DOP Lobster Shack, where Jaguar Heart's timely visit sets the stage for an unforgettable conversation. Despite his success in the cutthroat world of property and investment, Jaguar Heart found himself in a world that lead him to being desperately miserable. It took a series of crushing …

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A Dead Finger by Sabine Baring Gould 1:21:38

27d ago1:21:38

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In Sabine Baring-Gould's haunting tale, "A Dead Finger," an ordinary visit to the National Gallery in London spirals into a chilling encounter with the supernatural. Our unnamed narrator is tormented by the appearance of a disembodied finger, which leads to increasingly eerie and life-draining occurrences. As his health declines and the sinister pr…

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Shaun Escoffery on life on the West End stage and the faith which keeps him grounded 51:22

27d ago51:22

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Shaun is a West End veteran, having played Mufasa in the Lion King for over 16 years. He’s also a soul and RnB artist who has recorded six critically-acclaimed solo albums, and sung with stars including Beverley Knight, Angie Stone and Erykah Badu, as well as touring with Michael Ball and Alfie Boe.On today’s podcast, he shares his story of getting…

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Friends Round Friday... with Stephen Merchant, Deborah Meaden and Babatunde Aléshé 26:43

27d ago26:43

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Nickname no-goes and talking to toasters! Zoe's joined by Stephen Merchant, Deborah Meaden and Babtunde Aléshé for another fabulous Friends Round Friday.By BBC Radio 2

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Weddings, KT Tunstall and calling all Keiths! 42:07

27d ago42:07

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Scott didn't realise he had to write his own wedding vows... he needs your help! KT Tunstall takes the Same Interview challenge, to celebrate 20 years making music... and Scott's on the hunt to find Radio 2's youngest Keith. The country begins the countdown... to Taylor Swift's arrival in the UK! Scott launches the Taylor Tracker. Plus, can DCI Mil…

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Women in Politics: Battling the rising tide of abuse 1:00:09

28d ago1:00:09

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The local and European elections are taking place in just over two weeks time, on Friday June 7th. Since the beginning of the campaign, there have been a number of worrying incidents where election candidates have faced intimidation, harassment and abuse while out canvassing or hanging up party posters. Green Party Councillor Janet Horner and Socia…

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Leadership Special Rich Gower & Rachel Walker: ‘Leadership and activism’ 26:07

30d ago26:07

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Andy Peck talks with the co-authors of ‘The Hopeful Activist: discovering the vital change you were made to bring’ about developing biblically based understanding of initiating political and social change. Rich has co-led Tearfund's policy and advocacy work on plastics and waste. Rachel has worked in communications for an international Christian ch…

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Thurnley Abbey by Perceval Landon 1:01:58

1M ago1:01:58

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In the darkness of a Mediterranean night, the _Osiris_ slices through the waves, carrying with it a passenger burdened by a haunting tale. Alastair Colvin, a man with a shadowed past, reluctantly shares his story of Thurnley Abbey, a Gothic estate nestled in the heart of rural England. Whispered to be cursed and haunted, the abbey's notoriety has s…

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Kintsugi Hope's Patrick Regan on what Christians get wrong about mental health 56:03

1M ago56:03

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As part of mental health awareness week, Sam Hailes talks to Patrick Regan, founder of Christian mental health charity Kintsugi Hope on mediating between Jamaican gang leaders, facing criticism from fellow Christians, and why the Bible is full of wisdom on mental health.You can also read this interview on premierchristianity.comThe Profile is broug…

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Friends Round Friday… with Tom Felton, Danny O’Donoghue and Jo Brand 27:09

1M ago27:09

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Tom Felton, Danny O’Donoghue and Jo Brand join Zoe for a fabulous Friends Round Friday… that ACTUALLY broke the internet!By BBC Radio 2

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BAFTA outfits, Jeremy Vine and pets that listen to the radio... 47:37

1M ago47:37

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Jeremy Vine is playing the Birthday Game, Dr Ranj pops into the studio and Scott's found some pets that love listening to Radio 2. Bridgerton is back, but why aren't there any Radio 2 song covers on the soundtrack?! Plus, tracking down the man that was sat behind Joe Lycett at the BAFTAs... he couldn't see for Joe's Queen Elizabeth I ruff! Hit subs…

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Marian Keyes: My Favourite Mistake 1:01:08

1M ago1:01:08

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Author, podcaster and fond friend of the show, Marian Keyes is back with her sixteenth novel ‘My Favourite Mistake’. It follows Anna Walsh, as she ditches her high-flying PR job and makes the move from the Big Apple to the wilds of Connemara. In this episode, Keyes talks to Róisín Ingle about abandoning the original idea for the book, in favour of …

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Joe Tracini stops by 14:36

1M ago14:36

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On Mental Health Awareness week, actor and stand-up comedian Joe Tracini opens up to Zoe about his experience of living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), and his lifelong battle with mental illness. Content warning: Discussion of suicide and adult themes. Find more information and support on the BBC’s Action Line website.…

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Leadership Special Jamie Phear: ‘Changing direction in your leadership’ 33:03

1M ago33:03

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Andy Peck speaks with Jamie Phear, former Professor of English in the US and now writing full time and helping women develop their calling. They discuss how calling may change over time and why having a regular retreat is so beneficial. The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity, the UK's leading Christian magazine Subscribe now from $1/…

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Who Knows? by Guy du Maupassant 49:20

1M ago49:20

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Prepare to delve into the haunting world of Guy de Maupassant's "Who Knows?", a chilling tale that blurs the lines between reality and the supernatural. Join the narrator as he recounts his unsettling experiences with his beloved furniture, which seems to take on a life of its own. As the story unfolds, you'll find yourself questioning the narrator…

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Friends Round Flashback... with Andrew Ridgeley, Jessie Ware and Clive Myrie 24:23

1M ago24:23

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From cupcakes to questionable merch... EVERYTHING was up for discussion when this trio stopped by for a memorable Friends Round Friday in April 2023. Zoe chats to WHAM's Andrew Ridgeley, music sensation Jessie Ware and the one and only Clive Myrie!By BBC Radio 2

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Childfree by choice: The women who choose not to have kids 1:00:05

1M ago1:00:05

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In this episode, author Caroline Magennis talks to Róisín Ingle about her new book Harpy: A Manifesto for Childfree Women. It’s a look beyond the often divisive conversation around choosing not to have children, and offers an alternative message of hope and celebration. We also hear from Margaret O’Connor, a Limerick-based psychotherapist and prese…

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Leadership Special Stephen Dempster: ‘Leading with the Bible in mind’ 22:13

1M ago22:13

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Andy Peck chats with Stephen Dempster, Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies at Crandall University, New Brunswick, Canada about his recent book, Return of the Kingdom: a biblical theology of God’s Reign.They discuss how an understanding of the kingdom in the Bible informs the leadership of Christians today, look at why the Hebrew order of the Ol…

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Eurovision 2024: Meet the acts! 27:00

2M ago27:00

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Scott meets some of the acts competing in Malmö at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024. From denim hotpants to singing twins, the glitz and glamour of the competition is heading to Sweden! In this bonus edition of the podcast, hear from Switzerland's Nemo, Sweden's Marcus and Martinus, the Netherlands' Joost, Italy's Angelina Mango and Finland's Windo…

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The Daemon Lover by Shirley Jackson 1:10:15

2M ago1:10:15

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In this haunting and enigmatic short story by Shirley Jackson, an unnamed woman eagerly awaits her wedding day, only to find herself plunged into a nightmarish search for her missing fiancé, Jamie Harris. As she navigates the city streets and encounters a cast of indifferent, jaded characters, the protagonist's quest for love and connection takes o…

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Dr Aaron Edwards: The lecturer fired from a Bible College after tweeting on homosexuality 51:40

2M ago51:40

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These 47 words changed Dr Aaron Edwards’ life and career, potentially forever: “Homosexuality is invading the Church. Evangelicals no longer see the severity of this [because] they’re busy apologising for their apparently barbaric homophobia, whether or not it’s true. This *is* a ‘Gospel issue’, by the way. If sin is no longer sin, we no longer nee…

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Friends Round Flashback... with Richard E. Grant, Helena Bonham Carter and John Bishop 27:47

2M ago27:47

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Revisiting a top tier Friends Round Friday from February 2023. Zoe sits down for a hilarious and heartfelt chat with Richard E. Grant, Helena Bonham Carter and John Bishop.By BBC Radio 2

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Tony Blackburn and Dermot O'Leary go head to head! 44:54

2M ago44:54

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Scott's pitting Dermot O'Leary and Tony Blackburn against each other for a dad joke-off. They're the kings of terrible jokes on Radio 2, but whose gags are worst? Joe Lycett has made a bet with his Aunty Margaret. He's on the show to explain and talk about his new Channel 4 show... and Margaret drops in too. Plus, Rylan and Richie help launch the R…

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Wallis Bird: 1000 years of female composers 59:51

2M ago59:51

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It’s hard to believe the last time Wallis Bird was on the podcast was nearly five years ago in 2019. Since then, the Berlin-based musician has released two more albums, the latest of which, Visions of Venus, was released last month. It’s a creative collaboration with the German classical quintet Spark, and together they are showcasing 1000 years of…

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Leadership Special Matt Hatch: ‘Developing a discipleship culture’ 26:18

2M ago26:18

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Andy Peck speaks with Matt Hatch, founder of Mosaic Church Leeds, and a leader of one of the congregations, about his book: Metamorphosis: Unlocking your spiritual transformation through healthy discipleship’. They talk about how his church approaches discipleship and the importance of the church leader remaining connected with people, and open to …

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Former MI5 boss Lord Evans on his Christian faith 58:26

2M ago58:26

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Jonathan Evans, Baron Evans of Weardale has worked in espionage since the 1980s, eventually becoming the director general of MI5 (2007-13). In this interview with Tony Wilson, we hear about Lord Evans' Christian faith and how it has sustained him during difficult moments. A crossbench peer since 2014, Lord Evans also comments on what threats the UK…

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Friends Round Flashback… with Donny Osmond, Rita Ora and Tom Davis 27:48

2M ago27:48

27:48

Another chance to hear a hilarious Friends Round Friday from April 2023. Zoe chats to the legendary Donny Osmond, popstar Rita Ora and comedian Tom Davis!By BBC Radio 2

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A Warning To The Curious by M. R. James 1:17:52

2M ago1:17:52

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M.R. James's "A Warning to the Curious" (1925) is a seminal ghost story that explores the consequences of disturbing ancient artifacts and the enduring power of folklore. Set in the fictional coastal town of Seaburgh, based on Aldeburgh, Suffolk, where James had strong personal connections, the story follows Paxton, an amateur archaeologist who une…

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Charlotte Church and surprise Jane McDonald! 45:33

2M ago45:33

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Has Scott ruined the Radio 2 In The Park announcement? And why's there an emu in Preston? Singer Charlotte Church takes the Same Interview challenge - answering the same questions from an interview in 1999, when she was 13. Scott's comparing her answers from then and now! Plus, surprise Jane McDonald in the studio and there's news for Charlie from …

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Fertility on Ice: why more women are choosing to freeze their eggs 45:23

2M ago45:23

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Last November, Pastiche, a pop singer-songwriter from Malahide in Co Dublin was diagnosed with endometriosis, more than a decade after her first symptoms of the condition developed. While the diagnosis itself came as a relief, the 26-year-old was told she may face difficulties when trying to conceive later on. This ultimately led to her decision to…

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Leadership Special Marcus Culverwell: ‘Influencing children through education’ 26:21

2M ago26:21

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Andy Peck speaks with Marcus Culverwell, head teacher of Reigate St Mary’s Preparatory and Choir School about his call to lead a school. They discuss how much influence a school might have on a child, and consider some themes from his book, ‘Would God go shopping’ and how he is able to help young people consider the wider world and their place in i…

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Gilead author Marilynne Robinson is reading Genesis 56:02

2M ago56:02

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The Pulitzer Prize-winning author Marilynne Robinson believes she’s proof that the world isn’t as antagonistic towards Christians as many assume. In this in depth conversation with Premier Christianity's Sam Hailes, she explains her love for Calvinism, why she's written a commentary (of sorts) on the book of Genesis and reveals how her theology has…

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