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From ghostly phantoms to UFOs, Danny Robins investigates real-life stories of paranormal encounters. So, are you Team Believer or Team Sceptic? Written and presented by Danny Robins Editor and Sound Designer: Charlie Brandon-King Music: Evelyn Sykes Theme Music by Lanterns on the Lake Produced by Danny Robins and Simon Barnard A Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4
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Kirsty Young asks fascinating people what advice they would give their younger self. Authors, artists, actors and film-makers are among those revisiting the moments that made them.
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The news you know, the science you don’t. Unexpected Elements looks beyond everyday narratives to discover a goldmine of scientific stories and connections from around the globe. From Afronauts, to why we argue, to a deep dive on animal lifespans: see the world in a new way.
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Americast is the authoritative US news and politics podcast from the BBC. Each week we provide audiences with the best analysis from across the BBC, with on-the-ground observations and big picture insights about the stories which are defining America right now. The podcast is hosted by trusted BBC journalists including the BBC’s North America editor, Sarah Smith, BBC Radio 4 presenter, Justin Webb, the BBC’s disinformation and social media correspondent, Marianna Spring, and BBC North Americ ...
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Intelligent and challenging quiz games on BBC Radio 4. Featuring Round Britain Quiz, Counterpoint and Brain of Britain with Quizmasters including Paul Gambaccini, Kirsty Lang and Russell Davies.
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A window into our world, through in-depth storytelling from the BBC. Investigating, reporting and uncovering true stories from everywhere. Award-winning journalism, unheard voices, amazing culture and global issues. From former prisoners in Syria, to the plight of Hindus in Bangladesh, to Nigerian women protecting their community from violence, The Documentary investigates major global stories. We delve into social media, take you into the minds of the world’s most creative people and explor ...
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The Federal Reserve has kept interest rates on hold in its first decision of the year, despite sharp criticism from President Trump. Plus, the US tech sector continues to feel the impact of a new budget-friendly Chinese AI app. We hear from the head of the world’s largest semiconductor manufacturing machine maker and the CEO behind the biggest AI c…
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Hear thrilling investigations and stories of crime, power and control from Intrigue and Gangster. Intrigue from Radio 4 tells dramatic true stories with gripping narratives, including the award-winning series, To Catch a Scorpion. In the latest Gangster series, Livvy Haydock investigates the bloody feud between two of Glasgow's most notorious crime…
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Three years since Russia’s full scale invasion of Ukraine, BBC Trending speaks to Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) analysts and fact checkers who have worked diligently throughout the war to verify online content from the front line and push back against malicious propaganda. Their efforts documenting war crimes and debunking misleading content has…
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This week on The News Quiz, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Nish Kumar, Sara Barron, Glenn Moore and Zing Tsjeng to unpack the week's new stories. The panel look into Donald Trump's unconditional discharge and his looming inauguration, as well as Keir Starmer's unleashing of AI, and Tulip Siddiq's resignation. Written by Andy Zaltzman. With additional m…
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It’s that time of the year when many of us are at home with friends and family, losing track of time, eating leftovers, and, of course, playing games. This festive season, we look at the science of games and, of course, play some ourselves. It’s presenter Marnie Chesterton versus producer Florian Bohr at Marnie's kitchen table.... Who will win the …
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Advances in technology mean more people have devices which offer incentives and rewards for achieving fitness goals. From hi tech gyms to interactive home works outs, we explore why some companies are embracing this approach. It’s boosting user engagement and transforming workouts, but are trackers and leader boards a positive step? And is this wha…
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The Federal Reserve has kept interest rates on hold in its first decision of the year, despite sharp criticism from President Trump. Plus, the US tech sector continues to feel the impact of a new budget-friendly Chinese AI app. We hear from the head of the world’s largest semiconductor manufacturing machine maker and the CEO behind the biggest AI c…
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Donald Trump's plans to reshape the federal government have gathered pace after almost all federal employees received an email on Tuesday offering the option to resign and receive pay for eight months. How many workers will take up the offer and what happens to those that don't? And, Karoline Leavitt has made history as the youngest White House pre…
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Robert F Kennedy Jr, the man Donald Trump wants to run America's health policy, denies being an anti-vaxxer. We hear from the US senate grilling critical to his chances of getting the job. Also on the programme: Belgium's foreign minister says it is time to consider cutting aid to Rwanda for its role in the worsening crisis in the Democratic Republ…
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Germany’s parliament descended into heckles and recriminations as politicians from the right-wing Christian Democrats were accused of undermining the “firewall” against co-operation with the far-right Alternative for Germany. The CDU tabled a non-binding motion calling for toughter border and asylum rules after a spate of stabbings linked to foreig…
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Robert F Kennedy Jr, the man Donald Trump wants to run America's health policy, denies being an anti-vaxxer. We hear from the US senate grilling critical to his chances of getting the job.Also on the programme: Belgium's foreign minister says it is time to consider cutting aid to Rwanda for its role in the worsening crisis in the Democratic Republi…
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Sam Fenwick takes a peek into AI profits: The Chief Executive and Founder of the Dutch Semiconductor manufacturing giant ASML tells us about its record-breaking year. Iceland's Payment Revolution: why Iceland is rolling out a new online payment system. Can airports spur economic growth? The UK government is optimistic they can. And Ghana's nutty bo…
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The United Nations in Goma, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, tells us the city has mostly fallen to rebels backed by Rwanda. We ask what this means for the people of the city and the region. Also in the programme: A fatal crush at the world's biggest religious festival in India; and confirmation hearings loom for President Trump's contr…
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Sam Fenwick takes a peek into AI profits: The Chief Executive and Founder of the Dutch Semiconductor manufacturing giant ASML tells us about its record-breaking year. Iceland's Payment Revolution: why Iceland is rolling out a new online payment system. Can airports spur economic growth? The UK government is optimistic they can. And Ghana's nutty bo…
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The United Nations in Goma, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, tells us the city has mostly fallen to rebels backed by Rwanda. We ask what this means for the people of the city and the region.Also in the programme: A fatal crush at the world's biggest religious festival in India; and confirmation hearings loom for President Trump's contro…
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There are concerns that an international US foreign aid cut will reverse gains, especially in the fight against HIVWho are the M23 - the group operating in eastern DR Congo?And how a non-alcoholic bar in Ghana is challenging the drinking culturePresenter Charles Gitonga Producers: Frenny Jowi in Nairobi with Yvette Twagiramariya and Bella Hassan in…
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Hope is the feeling of wanting and expecting something to happen. There are some words that we often use together. These are called collocations. Learn some of the verbs that we often use with the noun 'hope' with Neil in this podcast. TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://w…
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Hope is the feeling of wanting and expecting something to happen. There are some words that we often use together. These are called collocations. Learn some of the verbs that we often use with the noun 'hope' with Neil in this podcast.TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://ww…
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In the last year, women with disabilities experienced domestic abuse at more than twice the rate of those without, according to the latest figures from the Crime Survey for England and Wales. Yet data from Women’s Aid shows less than 1% of refuge vacancies in England are suitable for wheelchair users. Where does this leave women with disabilities i…
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The return of a modern day thriller set in the world of audio forensics. In Exemplar, Gina McKee plays Jess, a forensic analyst born and bred in the North East. Together with her colleague Maya, she undertakes a different sound challenge in every episode. When DS Serena Gray comes into their world, things become a little bit more complicated. Creat…
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In the aftermath of World War Two, children were left orphaned, or separated from their families. They were forced to flee East Prussia when the Red Army advanced. Whilst trying to survive, on their way to Lithuania, they were likened to hungry wolves roaming through forests. Now aged 84, 'wolf child' Luise Quietsch tells Megan Jones about her jour…
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When David Wright went to Iraq as an 18-year-old soldier - he had no idea the battlefield would become a place where he’d enter deep states of bliss. For decades, David remained silent about the intense joy he experienced alongside the horrors of war. Matthew Syed ponders the extraordinary possibility of experiencing joy while suffering and hears m…
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UK Finance Minister Rachel Reeves is set to unveil a bold vision for Britain’s infrastructure, with Heathrow’s long-debated third runway taking centre stage. The project, which could transform air travel and boost the economy, has faced decades of opposition due to environmental and planning concerns. Could this be the moment it finally takes off? …
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Three years since Russia’s full scale invasion of Ukraine, BBC Trending speaks to Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) analysts and fact checkers who have worked diligently throughout the war to verify online content from the front line and push back against malicious propaganda. Their efforts documenting war crimes and debunking misleading content has…
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Three years since Russia’s full scale invasion of Ukraine, BBC Trending speaks to Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) analysts and fact checkers who have worked diligently throughout the war to verify online content from the front line and push back against malicious propaganda. Their efforts documenting war crimes and debunking misleading content has…
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Ed Butler travels to northern Ghana in search of one of the country’s growing exports. Cashew nuts have become a feature of crop production, but there are problems. How does Ghana best add value to cashews in a way that benefits the country and doesn’t just see it exploited overseas? And could solving the cashew issue help Ghana's economy in other …
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UK Finance Minister Rachel Reeves is expected to announce major infrastructure projects, with the most significant being a long-debated third runway at London’s Heathrow Airport. The plan has faced decades of planning and environmental hurdles. US aircraft manufacturer Boeing has reported annual losses nearing $12 billion, marking its worst perform…
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UK Finance Minister Rachel Reeves is expected to announce major infrastructure projects, with the most significant being a long-debated third runway at London’s Heathrow Airport. The plan has faced decades of planning and environmental hurdles. US aircraft manufacturer Boeing has reported annual losses nearing $12 billion, marking its worst perform…
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M23 fighters are getting closer to taking Goma after reports that they captured its airport. The Congolese government has insisted that it is still in charge as fighting in parts of the city continues. Also on the programme: We hear from the UN's children's agency about the challenges of getting aid into Gaza as hundreds and thousands of Palestinia…
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As Rwanda is accused of aiding rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo, we look at what lies behind a decades-long conflict and why it has flared in recent days.We speak to the MP who wants to tighten the language on mental capacity in the landmark Assisted Dying Bill.And the man fitted with a new brain implant that has been so successful he som…
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M23 fighters are getting closer to taking Goma after reports that they captured its airport. The Congolese government has insisted that it is still in charge as fighting in parts of the city continues. Also on the programme: We hear from the UN's children's agency about the challenges of getting aid into Gaza as hundreds and thousands of Palestinia…
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The emergence of DeepSeek's artificial intelligence model has triggered shockwaves on Wall Street. Shares in major tech firms such as Nvidia fell sharply, with the chip giant losing almost $600bn in market value. Investors are questioning the high valuation and dominance of some established US firms. DeepSeek's AI model was developed for much less.…
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Laurie Taylor explores the fascination for true crime stories. He's joined by Jennifer Fleetwood, Senior Lecturer in Criminology at City, University of London, whose latest work considers the remarkable rise in the number of people who speak publicly about their experience of crime. Personal accounts used to be confined to the police station and th…
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The emergence of DeepSeek's artificial intelligence model has triggered shockwaves on Wall Street. Shares in major tech firms such as Nvidia fell sharply, with the chip giant losing almost $600bn in market value. Investors are questioning the high valuation and dominance of some established US firms. DeepSeek's AI model was developed for much less.…
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The Boeing has just announced a huge loss in its latest financial results - we are be digging in to the latest woes to hit the embattled plane maker. Also, today 24 wild hours on the financial markets for companies in the AI world - but did we learn something new or actually reveal a truth about the sector that was always there? We look at the mini…
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The Boeing has just announced a huge loss in its latest financial results - we are be digging in to the latest woes to hit the embattled plane maker.Also, today 24 wild hours on the financial markets for companies in the AI world - but did we learn something new or actually reveal a truth about the sector that was always there?We look at the mining…
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