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Uncanny

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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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Football Daily

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The latest news, insight, analysis and big name guests from the Premier League, WSL and the Football League, plus Scottish, International and European football. Join us! Get in touch with us @5liveSport on social media and remember to leave us your ratings and reviews.
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Americast

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In a rare televised address from the Oval Office, Biden makes his first public comments on why he dropped out of the presidential race. He said he would level with the American people, and tell the truth, but did he answer the big question? Justin and Adam discuss what President Biden did, and didn’t say in his historic speech. They also discuss what this means for Biden’s future, and the speculation over whether he can continue as President. HOSTS: • Justin Webb, Radio 4 presenter • Adam Fl ...
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Things Fell Apart

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If you've ever yelled at someone on social media about, say, cancel culture or mask-wearing, then you are a soldier in the culture wars - those everyday battles for dominance between conflicting values. The acclaimed writer and podcaster Jon Ronson has seen friends swallowed up in them to the extent that it's ruined their lives. Jon was curious to learn how things fell apart, and so he went back into the history of the culture wars to find some of the origin stories: the pebbles thrown in th ...
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Sliced Bread

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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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Can You Buy The White Hou$e? 29:17

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In the days after Kamala Harris announced her presidential bid, the Democrats raised more than $100 million. Now, Donald Trump's team have filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission, challenging whether she can take over Joe Biden's campaign funds. Where does all this money come from? And what's it used for? This week we're joined by Sa…
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Classic Stories: Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde 3:50

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Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 9 uses of ‘sound’ - in 5 minutes. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus LIKE PODCASTS?Try some of our other popular podcasts including:✔️ 6 Minute English✔️ Learning English from the News✔️ Learni…
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Minoan Civilisation 56:55

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In this episode, Greg Jenner is joined in Bronze Age Crete by Dr Stephen Kershaw and comedian Josie Long to learn all about the ancient Minoan civilisation. Many of us know the legend of Theseus and the Minotaur: King Minos of Crete feeds young men and women to the half-human beast in the labyrinth under his palace until the brave Theseus kills the…
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Breaking the Rules: Cry If You Want To 57:51

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by E.V Crowe. Single parent Ana is pretty sure she isn't being paid fairly at work.She's tried her boss; she's tried HR - to no avail.So now she needs to find out how much her colleague Dave earns in order to make her case.So one night, she turns up at his flat to ask him... Crackling two-hander from award-winning writer E.V Crowe that asks: how fa…
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INTRODUCING My Mate's A Footballer – How much impact can a new manager really have? 34:39

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After a confident start to Joe’s attempt of making Patrick his friend, discussion turns to the various things a new manager can change at a club. Having recently gone through the experience with Daniel Farke at Leeds, Pat reveals the rules the German gaffer has brought in, how Sam Allardyce chose to communicate with the squad and how well a team wo…
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Protests after Manchester Airport incident 37:22

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Protestors in Manchester have gathered tonight outside the offices of the Mayor Andy Burnham, after a video was circulated on social media of a man being kicked and stamped on by a police officer at Manchester Airport. We get reaction from the city. Also on the programme: President Biden is pushing for a Gaza ceasefire with Israel's Prime Minister.…
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Belgian Grand Prix preview 30:28

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Will Buxton and Scott Mitchell-Malm join Rosanna in Spa. They look ahead to this weekend’s race and ask what we learnt about McLaren after last weekend in Hungary. They hear from Lando Norris on how he reflects on being told to give up the win for his teammate. And Max Verstappen is also on the pod as Red Bull continue to find themselves on the bac…
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Review: theatre: Hello Dolly; TV: The Decameron; film: About Dry Grasses 42:25

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Novelist Stephanie Merritt and literary editor of the Spectator Sam Leith are Tom Sutcliffe's guest reviewers. They give their verdict on the new production of Hello Dolly at London's Palladium starring Imelda Staunton, Netflix's The Decameron - which depicts the haves and the have-nots in plague-ridden 14th century Florence - and the 3 hour long T…
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What makes an effective protest? 28:13

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As another week of disruptive Just Stop Oil protests grabs media attention, sociologist Dana Fisher discusses which actions might help a cause - and which could harm it. Japanese scientists have developed artificial skin for robots made from real human cells. Inside Science producer Dr Ella Hubber digs into the uncanny invention. Inside Science rep…
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Kamala Harris and female votes, Rebecca Achieng Ajulu-Bushell, Poet Zara Sehar 56:24

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Kamala Harris has spoken about making childcare and eldercare more affordable, securing universal paid maternity leave and signing into law a bill that would restore and protect the right to abortion. So could these policies win her female votes, and how does this fit in with her strategy to try and beat Trump in the US presidential election? Anita…
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Monet in England 50:48

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Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the work of the great French Impressionist Claude Monet (1840-1926) in London, initially in 1870 and then from 1899. He spent his first visit in poverty, escaping from war in France, while by the second he had become so commercially successful that he stayed at the Savoy Hotel. There, from his balcony, he began a ser…
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Monet in England 50:48

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Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the work of the great French Impressionist Claude Monet (1840-1926) in London, initially in 1870 and then from 1899. He spent his first visit in poverty, escaping from war in France, while by the second he had become so commercially successful that he stayed at the Savoy Hotel. There, from his balcony, he began a ser…
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Why read books, not screens? 6:14

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Why is it better to read from a book than a screen? Phil and Georgie discuss this and teach you some useful vocabulary. TRANSCRIPTFind a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at:https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2024/ep-240725 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:Visit our…
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Joe Biden explains why he’s dropped out of the race 27:30

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In a rare televised address from the Oval Office, Biden makes his first public comments on why he dropped out of the presidential race. He said he would level with the American people, and tell the truth, but did he answer the big question? Justin and Adam discuss what President Biden did, and didn’t say in his historic speech. They also discuss wh…
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Dough - Vacuum Cleaners 25:00

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Why do we buy so many vacuum cleaners? 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 future. In this episode, the entrepreneur Sam White speaks with experts from the world of vacuum cleaner manufacturing, including: Grahame Capron-Tee - who has seen…
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Match of the Day: Top 10 – Unsung Heroes 37:26

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James Milner, Ray Parlour, Michael Carrick - who never gets the credit they deserve? Micah Richards and Alan Shearer join Gary Lineker to discuss awards you don’t want to win, getting things wrong as a pundit, and what makes an effective man-manager. [This episode was originally released on 22/11/2021. Find the full Match of the Day: Top 10 boxsets…
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Netanyahu tells US Congress "our fight is your fight" 37:27

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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a landmark address before a joint session of the United States Congress in which he enjoined US politicians to continue supporting his country's war against Hamas in Gaza and its confrontation with Iran. "When we fight Iran, we're fighting the most radical and murderous enemy of the United States…
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Keanu Reeves & China Miéville, The Cultural Olympiad in Paris, Making in Blackburn 42:35

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Hollywood star Keanu Reeves and award-winning author China Miéville have joined forces for The Book of Elsewhere, which is based on Keanu's hit comic book series BRZRKR and tells the story of an immortal warrior and his journey through time. As Paris prepares to welcome the world for the Olympic and Paralympic Games this week, the writer and broadc…
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Americanswers! Why have the Democrats backed Kamala Harris? 30:13

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Vice-President Kamala Harris has secured the support of a majority of Democratic delegates to become the party's nominee for president. We answer your questions on how she’s gone from playing a backseat role, to the forefront of the party’s hopes in the election. Plus - how will the Republican campaign respond? What’s George Clooney doing for the D…
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Childcare Help | Your big questions (save or overpay mortgage, pensions for kids, can savings boost your credit score & more) 1:00:16

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Martin Lewis explains the childcare help you are entitled to with nearly a million parents paying for childcare, whether just in the summer or all year round, and missing out on thousands of pounds of help. This weeks Tell Us: Your questions on if savings boost your credit score? Is it time to fix energy? Should you pay off your mortgage or save? a…
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Biden out, Harris in 9:20

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Biden drops out of the US presidential race and announces support for Vice-President Kamala Harris. TRANSCRIPTFind a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2024/240724 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:Visit our website…
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English in a Minute:4 ways to use 'capacity' 1:10

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Do you have the capacity to listen to another podcast? Great - subscribe and listen to this one. Beth explains how to use the word 'capacity'. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/eiam/unit-3/session-94 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH …
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Kamala Harris and 'brat summer', Holocaust documentary, Comedian Sashi Perera 57:03

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Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign has been inspired by Charli XCX and her recent album release, brat. The link between the two is all over social media – but what does it all mean? Nuala McGovern is joined by former Editor-in-Chief of Vice and co-host of the Good Bad Billionaire podcast on BBC World Service to explain the trend, and columnist fo…
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'Beastly Bodies' Kids Special - Steve Backshall, Jess French and Adam Kay 42:39

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Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by adventurer and naturalist Steve Backshall, veterinarian Jess French, and comedian and former doctor Adam Kay, as they are put to the test by an audience of curious children at Cheltenham Science Festival. We find out who would win in a battle between a shark and a crocodile (the answer involves a tennis court)…
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Money Box Live: Care Leavers 28:06

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Around 38,000 children move into care every year in the UK. That's one every 15 minutes and a significant number of looked-after children will remain in the system until they reach adulthood. So what happens then? In this programme Felicity Hannah talks about what happens when you leave care. Without the bank of Mum and Dad, what financial support …
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A New Frontier: 3. Life on Mars 28:34

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Matthew Syed continues his four-part mini-series from Sideways examining the ethics of space exploration in a rapidly expanding era of travel and transformation. In this episode, he explores the role and ambitions of the new actors in space exploration. More people than ever before can now aspire to travel into space with private companies like Spa…
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7. An Unhappy Ending 32:09

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Maisie Adam continues the astonishing story that has rocked women's football in France. Its the aftermath of the arrest of Aminata Diallo, she and her lawyers contest the bail terms to allow her to continue her football career abroad. Kheira Hamraoui, meanwhile, so long the target of acrimonious abuse for supposedly unfairly leading the police to D…
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Match of the Day: Top 10 – Romantic Returns 45:27

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Bale, Rooney, Drogba - what were the best homecomings in Premier League history? Micah Richards and Alan Shearer join Gary Lineker to discuss the pull of your hometown club, Cristiano Ronaldo's return to Manchester United, and how to stamp your authority on a dressing room. [This episode was originally released on 04/10/2021. Find the full Match of…
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The downfall of US Secret Service chief 37:22

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The head of US Secret Service has resigned following the attempted assassination of Donald Trump - hours after facing an extraordinary grilling in Congress. We have reaction from one of the Republican lawmakers on the committee that questioned her. Also on the programme: Seven Labour MPs have had the whip suspended after voting against the governme…
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Arts Sponsorship in Crisis? 42:21

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Samira discusses the perilous situation facing arts sponsorship in the UK, amid growing protests and campaigns, with leading figures from the worlds of arts and finance. As literary and music festivals have been engulfed in sponsorship rows this summer, resulting in many severing ties with major donors such as the investment firm Baillie Gifford. w…
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Spreading the Word 27:57

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Street evangelist Marios Kaikitis tells Giles Fraser why he stands on Leicester Square with a sketch board trying to engage passers by with his message of Jesus Christ. And Giles explores how different religious groups, within Christianity and Islam, evangelise today. Perhaps crucially, does it work? He's joined by Daryl A Watson, a mission leader …
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Megan Davis, Cambridge Vice-Chancellor, Kate Lister on banning partners from social events 57:44

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What makes women become whistleblowers? And what happens after they’ve brought wrongdoing to light? Nuala McGovern talks to lawyer-turned-author Megan Davis about her experience blowing the whistle on financial crime, how it inspired writing her new thriller Bay of Thieves, and how a whistle-blower can make the perfect character for crime fiction. …
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The Club Nobody Wants to Join 28:31

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There Is a club that no high school principal in the USA wants to join, but they are all incredibly grateful that its there. Because in the event of the worst possible scenario happening, they will need it The 'Principal Recovery Network' is made up of school leaders who have lived through the horror of a shooting in their hallways and classrooms. …
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The English We Speak: The works 3:24

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Learn a phrase that means 'everything'! [Image: Getty] For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com 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-240722 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:Visit …
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Quantifiers 6:19

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Learn how to use 'both', 'every', 'all', 'each', 'either' and 'neither'. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:Visit our website✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishFollow us✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus LIKE PODCASTS?Try some of our other popular podcasts including:✔️ 6 Minute English✔️ 6 Minute Vocabulary✔️ The English We SpeakThe…
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Dawn Bonfield on inclusive engineering, sustainable solutions and why she once tried to leave the sector for good 28:21

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The engineering industry, like many other STEM sectors, has a problem with diversity: one that Dawn Bonfield believes we can and must fix, if we're to get a handle on much more pressing planetary problems... Dawn is a materials engineer by background, who held roles at Citroën in France and British Aerospace in the UK. But, after having her third c…
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Match of the Day: Top 10 – Managerial Rivalries 38:18

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Sir Alex Ferguson, Arsène Wenger, and José Mourinho. There have been plenty of spiky relationships between managers over the decades, but which has been the best managerial feud the modern English game has ever seen? Gary Lineker is joined by Micah Richards and Alan Shearer for another episode to rank ten of the best dugout rivalries in Premier Lea…
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Welcome to the Kamala Harris presidential campaign 34:41

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In one single day, since Joe Biden announced he was stepping down as the Democrat’s nominee, VP Kamala Harris has raised over $150 million for her presidential campaign. She has also gained the endorsements of a large number of Democrats, including Nancy Pelosi and the Clintons. But how realistic are her chances of winning against Donald Trump and …
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Can Harris beat Trump? 37:30

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Nancy Pelosi has become the latest leading democrat to back Kamala Harris after Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race. We ask how she could fare with voters against Donald Trump. As the US considers electing its first Black woman as president, we get an insight into what Kamala Harris could bring to the job from the former Mayor of San Fra…
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Fangirls musical, countertenor Jakub Jozef Orlinski, Sam West 42:27

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Tom talks to the creators of the hit Australian musical Fangirls, Yve Blake and Paige Rattray, as it opens in London. Countertenor Jakub Jozef Orlinski makes his Proms debut tomorrow night, and talks about combining his career as a top international soloist with breakdancing and modelling. Actor Samuel West discusses a new report from Campaign for …
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Nether Edge 33:41

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Mark Steel's In Town - Nether Edge “...a place where all the baristas know your name ... " This week, Mark is in Nether Edge, a leafy suburb of Sheffield which wants to become a village. Here he samples the local honey, visits the local shops and cafes, a rum keg, the bowl's club that once threw out Ronnie Wood for inappropriate behaviour, and he t…
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