Test your pop knowledge with the daily download of Ken Bruce’s tricky music quiz.
Graham Norton entertaining the nation, with a vibrant mix of celeb guests and chat. From BBC Radio 2
Jeremy Vine explores what makes us human in this landmark BBC Radio 2 series.Guests deliver their thoughts on the essence of human existence, reflecting on their own lives.
Download the best satirical comedy from Radio 4, every Friday. Features The News Quiz, The Now Show and Dead Ringers.
Dr Adam Rutherford and guests illuminate the mysteries and challenge the controversies behind the science that's changing our world.
James Bond Radio is the podcast for 007 fans. Every Friday, join lifelong Bond fanatics Tom Sears & Chris Wright, as they explore the world of 007. From celebrity interviews with the likes of Sir Roger Moore, Bruce Glover, John Glen, and Peter Lamont, to all the latest news and reviews. With 5 years of faithful service to the Bond community and features in Variety, The Times and on BBC Radio 2, James Bond Radio is your guide to all things Bond. Disclaimer: James Bond Radio is an unofficial e ...
The podcast of David Eagle, Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian Of The Year and member of three-time BBC Radio 2 Folk Award Winning group The Young'uns.
Dramas for English language learners from BBC World Service. Improve your English with retellings of stories classic and new. Each episode is between 6 and 10 minutes long.
Science sleuths Dr Adam Rutherford and Dr Hannah Fry investigate everyday mysteries sent by listeners.
A rich selection of documentaries aimed at relentlessly curious minds, introduced by Vanessa Kisuule.
Every Friday we bring you a new drama from BBC Radio 4 or Radio 3. Exercise your imagination with some of the best writers and actors on radio. Storytelling at its very best.
Join Radio 1’s resident film buff Ali Plumb for movie news, reviews and extra behind-the-screens fun.
BBC Radio 2’s official Audioboo channel. Follow us for highlights of Radio 2’s programmes, live events, teaser clips and occasional exclusive extras.
Jo and Simon hear listeners' shameful secrets, including ones that were too shocking for radio! Plus more from the Parish Notice Board and another Confessions From The Crypt.
Investigating every aspect of the food we eat
Bedtime stories for kids, written by kids. A selection of sensational stories from the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show 500 Words competition.
Significant international thinkers deliver the BBC's flagship annual lecture series
Build your English vocabulary in six minutes. Every Monday join two of our presenters and hear about different ways to develop your vocabulary knowledge and skills.
A lively and unpretentious look at the latest films, plays, dance events, books and exhibitions, alongside an eclectic selection of music.
Mark Kermode conducts a very personal tour of the last 60 years of pop music in cinema
Daily highlights from Steve Wright's afternoon show on BBC Radio 2. Featuring chat with top showbiz guests.
A topical guide to life in the Scottish outdoors.
Zoe and the team pick their highlights of the week including the biggest showbiz guests!
Tim Harford and the More or Less team try to make sense of the statistics which surround us. From BBC Radio 4
Taking a look at LGBTQ+ issues in sport. Hosted by Jack Murley, BBC Radio Cornwall.
Every week the Grenfell Tower Inquiry sits, we analyse and explain the evidence heard.
Comments on the housing market on radio programs since 2007. More detail at www.HenryPryor.com (www.henrypryor.com)
An investigation into witchcraft, the occult and secret government operations. From H.P. Lovecraft.
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and major breaking news from a global perspective
Mark Kermode leads a tour through soundtracks from his favourite movies, including orchestral scores, electronic music, songs from musicals and sound effects from another world
An hour of Northampton Saints news and views with BBC Radio Northampton. Follow us on Twitter using #SaintsShow.
The latest news, views and gossip about Lincoln City Football Club. Presenters: Michael Hortin & Rob Makepeace
Latest news from the King Power Stadium including highlights from Monday night’s phone-in, in-depth interviews with Foxes’ stars and post-match reaction. From BBC Radio Leicester
Elis James chews over the week's football in the company of former Wales internationals Danny Gabbidon and Iwan Roberts.
Primary school drama activities and teaching resources for Key Stage 2 pupils aged 7-11.
Comedy news quiz
Barry from Watford was a caller to Iain Lee's show on Absolute Radio. He's an old man who's married to Margaret, is a bit doddery and he's got plenty of time on his hands and gets up to mischief. Subscribe to this podcast for the the best of Barry's calls.
Explore how Northern Ireland was created a hundred years ago in the company of Tara Mills and Declan Harvey.
Events previously accepted as factual, are re-interrogated. The teams assume nothing as they dig out old records and create fresh leads to find out what really happened.
An unofficial continuation of BBC Radio 2 and Trevor Dann's audio time machine covering the news, music, TV shows, movies and people of 2001 onwards.
Clip of Shaun's phone in to the Jo Whiley and Simon Mayo Radio 2 request show on Friday 22.06.2018 on the way to the Ferry in Liverpool at the start of our Ride Ireland Challenge
Mark Kermode joins Simon Mayo to give his verdict on the week's movies
Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories from communities across England who are pulling together during these uncertain times. More on bbc.co.uk/makeadifference.
An edited version of the regular Building a Library slot where guest experts review available recordings of a work from the classical music repertoire and give a recommendation.
Vintage clips from UK radio - and more recent broadcasts of note. (Check out too the 'RadioMoments - This Week in History' podcast and also 'RadioMoments - Conversations')
Dave Tomlinson is a writer and the vicar of St Luke's Church in Holloway, North London. He's the author of numerous books including The Post-Evangelical, How To Be A Bad Christian, and The Bad Christian's Manifesto. Dave's also a regular contributor to Pause For Thought on BBC Radio 2.
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Rose Matafeo Interview Special: Baby Done
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Rose Matafeo is one of those excellently excellentactor-comedian-writer-performers that is going to be HUGE so, so soon- in part no doubt to her starring role in the new New Zealandpregnancy rom-com (not a genre but hey) called Baby Done, where herdry humour and amazing screen presence just beam off your TV. Here shetalks to Ali about New Zealand c…
Michael Appleton and Conor McGrandles react to the Imps' 2-1 win against Northampton.By BBC Radio Lincolnshire
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Mark and Euan celebrate Robert Burns through poetry and song and visit his local drinking den, The Globe Inn in Dumfries
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Mark and Euan celebrate Robert Burns through his poetry and songBy BBC Radio Scotland
Mark Lowther picks his favourite recording of Ralph Vaughan Williams's Songs of TravelBy BBC Radio 3
GDP figures for the period covering lockdown appear to show that the UK suffered a catastrophic decline, worse than almost any other country. But as Tim Harford finds out, things aren’t quite as bad for the UK as they might seem - though they might be worse for everywhere else.Also, alarming claims have been circulating in the UK about the number o…
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspectiveBy BBC Radio 4
Adam Whitty and Owynn Palmer-Atkin look ahead to the weekend's FA Cup tie at BrentfordBy BBC Radio Leicester
Joining Andy this week are Helen Lewis, Olga Koch, Andrew Maxwell and US stand-up, Hari Kondabolu.It's a Biden Inauguration Special for News Quiz this week as Andy and teams reflect on four years of Trumpism and look ahead to the bulging Biden in-tray. There's also time for a mountaineering news round-up and an appearance from a record-breaking Fre…
A twofer for Ali Plumb's Film Club this week: Hook and Jumanji, withMatt Edmondson joining Ali for a '90s Robin Williams special. Plus adecent chunk of movie news to discuss, including all those unavoidablemovie release delays, lots of Marvel bits and bobs, plus a few of yourvery best answers to the question "What's the weirdest way yourparents hav…
Declan and Tara explore the life and leadership of the man who led Ireland as the country split over Home Rule. Edward Carson was born in Dublin, but became leader of the Ulster Unionists and secured a place in the UK for the six counties that would become Northern Ireland. Historians David Hume and Timothy Bowman reflect on his career. Stephen For…
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Kevin Macdonald, Quo Vadis, Aida? 76 Days and White Tiger
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Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo review the week's movies, including Quo Vadis, Aida? 76 Days and White Tiger. Plus an interview with director Kevin Macdonald to talk about Life In A Day 2020.00:22:38 Celebrating Cinema00:32:13 Algorithm Is Gonna Get You00:39:28 Quo Vadis, Aida? review00:44:02 The White Tiger review00:48:34 Kevin Macdonald interview01:0…
By Joseph ConradAdapted by Anita SullivanA new adaptation of Conrad’s classic novel, reimagining it for the 21st Century.Maya is an environmental scientist, sent into the heart of the Congo Rainforest after contact is lost with a research team. But what was the nature of their research? And what has become of their charismatic team leader – Kurtz.C…
Elis, Danny and Iwan speak to Joe Allen about his return from injury and his time with Wales, Swansea, Liverpool and Stoke.By BBC Radio Wales
David Kerslake and Joe Walsh look ahead to the League 1 match.By BBC Radio Lincolnshire
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Scritti Politti, Hot Chocolate and Stevie Nicks
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Babs and Jane are Friday's contestants in Ken's final PopMaster Podcast of the week.By BBC Radio 2
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English At Work: Episode 17: Lemon-sized luxury boxes
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Mr Lime calls again to order some boxes for his Imperial Lemons.By BBC Radio
28 January 2021 would have been legendary sound engineer King Tubby’s 80th birthday. The sonic experiments he created in his tiny studio in the ghettos of Kingston Jamaica during the early seventies helped create a genre that’s now part of the very fabric of contemporary music – Dub.Tubby’s productions pre-empted today’s remix culture, were instrum…
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspectiveBy BBC Radio 4
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The David Eagle Podcast


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Week2: Xenophobic Radio, Esoteric Rapping, And Shanty Tales With Jim Mageean
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Since we last spoke, sea shanties seem to have become a massive global phenomenon, which is very odd to see, given that I’ve been in a band singing shanties for the last fifteen years. I chat with shanty stalwart Jim Mageean from the Keelers who recounts tales of travelling the world singing shanties and the surreal adventures which being a shanty …
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Episode 155: Neil Harris sacked by Cardiff
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Elis, Danny and Iwan react to Neil Harris' departure and ask what's next for Cardiff.By BBC Radio Wales
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Vaccine Hesitancy and Ethnicity; The Joy of catnip; Lake Heatwaves
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Reports this week talk of some BAME ethnic minorities being significantly less likely to take a covid vaccine if offered. Vittal Katikireddi and Tolullah Oni both sit on the SAGE ethnicity subgroup, and they discuss with Alex Lathbridge where the figures come from and quite what they might mean. And yet some of these same groups have suffered some …
People are traveling miles to see a house but what restrictions are there? Should you try and beat the Stamp Duty holiday? Why can someone go and view a property but I can't see my gran.By Henry Pryor
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The Housemartins, Tasmin Archer and Blondie
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Chris and Simon compete in a not-to-be missed Thursday edition of the PopMaster Podcast.By BBC Radio 2
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspectiveBy BBC Radio 4
Former Saints and Scotland captain Budge Pountney is this week's Saints Show guest.By BBC Radio Northampton
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A Robert Burns Special with Valentina Bold
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Mark and Euan discuss a selection of Burns' poems and songs with Dr Valentina Bold.By BBC Radio Scotland
It's Sally versus Glen in this Wednesday edition of the PopMaster Podcast with Ken Bruce.By BBC Radio 2
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Will the vaccine bring back normal life? GDP and Fishing
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The vaccine rollout continues: how long will it take before we see the benefits, and what benefits will we see? Figures suggest the UK’s economy performed worse than almost anywhere else in the world during the pandemic. But are the numbers misleading us? Alarming claims have been circulating about the number of suicides during lockdown. We look at…
We’ve got a cracking episode of the podcast today where our main focus is on boxing – and a man who is determined to make his mark in more ways than one. Martin Stark is the brains and driving force behind the first-ever World Gay Boxing Championships, which are set to be held in Sydney, Australia in 2023. Some fight nights and test events are comi…
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39 Ways to Save the Planet: Wood for Good
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Tom Heap introduces an episode of Radio 4's new environmental podcast which looks at 39 great ideas to relieve the stress that climate change is exerting on the planet.Trees soak up carbon dioxide, trees store carbon dioxide. So why not build with wood instead of concrete and steel? The usual reason is strength, but Dr Michael Ramage at Cambridge U…
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Leicester City 2-0 Chelsea - Premier League reaction
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Post match analysis plus reaction from Brendan Rodgers as the Foxes go top of the table.By BBC Radio Leicester
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspectiveBy BBC Radio 4
The doctors put mosquitoes on trial, as listener Cathy in the UK asks, ‘What is the point of mosquitoes?’ in response to our show about wasps. Mosquitoes have undeniably played a role in killing millions of people. Malaria is the single biggest cause of death in human history. But Erica McAlister, senior curator of flies and fleas at the UK’s Natur…
Leon and Paul battle it out in this Tuesday edition of the PopMaster Podcast with Ken.By BBC Radio 2
Roger Parker chooses his favourite version of Handel's Tamerlano.By BBC Radio 3
Terry Gross’s remarkable conversations have become a daily fixture for millions of Americans. Since 1975, the presenter of Fresh Air, one of National Public Radio’s most popular shows, has interviewed thousands of public figures - including musicians, Hollywood actors, Nobel Prize-winning authors and US Presidents.In this Archive on 4, the writer D…
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspectiveBy BBC Radio 4
Ian Stringer and Matt Piper are joined by key workers ahead of City's game versus ChelseaBy BBC Radio Leicester
Michael Appleton and Morgan Rogers preview the Imps' game against GillinghamBy BBC Radio Lincolnshire
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Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor, Op. 30
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David Owen Norris chooses his favourite version of Rachmaninov's Third Piano ConcertoBy BBC Radio 3
Nigel and Norman are the week's first two contestants on PopMaster with Ken Bruce.By BBC Radio 2
Listen out for words that begin with the /s/ sound but start with the letter 'c'.By BBC Radio
As scientific evidence grows showing an urgent need for us to reduce the environmental impact of food we eat, Sheila Dillon looks for practical ways we can change our diets. From increasing UK investment in plant protein, to producing meat differently; from embracing veganism to counting carbon.She speaks to chef Tom Hunt, author of 'Eating for Ple…