Best Bbc Russian Radio Podcasts (2023)

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Lights Out - Dust 28:33

13h ago28:33

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"I noticed that language seems to fail us. How do you write about the foundations of our existence? That is how mythology enters very naturally into the story, because history is about ideas, religions, empires, wars and culture. Mythology is about the fundaments. Sun, moon, wind, oceans, great floods and tragic gods... We are living in mythologica…

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Red Carpet Rookies

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#46 - Sam Bain: Writing Peep Show, Crafting Four Lions With Chris Morris, Pre Success ‘Disasters’, Screenwriting Myths, And How Kids TV Made Him 29:47

2h ago29:47

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Hello and welcome to Red Carpet Rookies. I’m very excited to introduce today’s guest who cut his teeth working on the British children’s TV that made up my childhood with shows like The Queens Nose, Tracey Beaker and My Parents are Aliens, before transitioning to his own creations like Fresh Meat and most notably the one and only, the great Peep Sh…

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The History Hour

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Saving animals from extinction and Cabbage Patch Kids 52:54

13m ago52:54

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Max Pearson presents a collection of this week’s Witness History episodes from the BBC World Service. This week, the bird that defied extinction. In 1969, a Peruvian farmer Gustavo Del Solar received an unusual assignment - finding a bird called the white-winged guan that had been regarded as extinct for a century. The American author and conservat…

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Love Christmas 16:11

3d ago16:11

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Churches across the country are aiming to deliver a million parcels and bags of gifts this Christmas. The project, known as 'Love Christmas', grew out of 'Love your Neighbour', when Churches supported people affected by the COVID lockdown. Bill Shaw reports on how preparations for 'Love Christmas' are going… https://www.loveyourneighbour.uk/ https:…

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Will there be a billion climate refugees? 9:58

8m ago9:58

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Former Vice President Al Gore has said that climate change is predicted to lead to a billion climate refugees. But where do these predictions come from and are they realistic? We investigate the idea that floods, droughts, storms and sea level rise will cause a mass migration of people across borders. Reporter and Producer: Tom Colls Sound Mix: Jam…

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A Very Australian Scandal 29:13

5d ago29:13

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The Sydney Opera House celebrates its 50th anniversary on October 20, 2023. The American architect Frank Gehry called it “a building that changed the image of an entire country” and you could argue that the modern perception of Australia has a profound relationship with that stunning structure on Sydney Harbour. Yet, it has a controversial history.…

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Crossing Continents

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Poland's Forest Frontier 28:36

31m ago28:36

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Crossing Continents reports from Poland’s eastern frontier, where the Polish government has built a steel border wall - 186 kilometres long and five metres high, it’s meant to stop global migrants from Asia and Africa trying to cross from the Belarusian side. But the wall cuts straight through the Białowieza forest - the largest remaining stretch o…

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Scorchio! The Story of the Weather Girl 29:08

7d ago29:08

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Within weeks of starting as a weather presenter, Sam Fraser’s arse had its own online fan club and she featured on a YouTube channel called Babes of Britain. She hadn’t imagined that decades after the Fast Show comedy sketch Scorchio, the stereotype of the 'weather girl' still held firm. Despite degrees in meteorology and physics or Met Office trai…

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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix review 37:17

9d ago37:17

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Jennie Gow, Harry Benjamin and British racing driver Alice Powell reflect on the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. We hear from Max Verstappen after his 19th win of 2023, discuss Mercedes securing second in the constructors' championship ahead of Ferrari, plus reflect on this year as well as look ahead to 2024.…

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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix qualifying review 24:47

4d ago24:47

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Harry Benjamin and British racing driver Alice Powell react to qualifying at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. We hear from polesitter Max Verstappen, as well as Charles Leclerc, Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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#45 - Julian Caldow: Designing Tim Burton’s Batmobile, World Building Game of Thrones, Bond Gadgets, Proof of Work, & The James Cameron KY Jelly Incident 38:30

6d ago38:30

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Today’s guest began his career working as a runner on James Cameron’s legendary action movie Aliens but found his home in the art department where he honed the skill of concept art becoming one of the foremost illustrators in the business. With a resume that includes movies such as Star Wars Rogue Rogue, The Martian, Gravity, Casino Royale, Tim Bur…

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A boy meets girl meets stats story 8:58

8d ago8:58

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Veronica Carlin is a data scientist who loves romantic comedies. But she had a hunch about those movies, that there aren’t many women like her, women in STEM - science, technology, engineering and maths – taking the lead roles. So she set out on a maths quest to find out what’s what. Presenter: Kate Lamble Series Producer: Tom Colls Editor: Richard…

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The History Hour

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Zambia celebrates independence and the invention of bubble tea 51:36

7d ago51:36

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Max Pearson presents a collection of this week’s Witness History episodes from the BBC World Service. This week, we’re looking at the birth of a new African nation – Zambia - in 1964, and find out how the country got its name. We also learn more about life after independence with our guest Dr Alfred Tembo, head of history of the University of Zambi…

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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix preview 32:22

5d ago32:22

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Jennie Gow, Harry Benjamin and British racing driver Alice Powell look ahead to the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. We look back on Max Verstappen’s dominant season, hearing from the Dutchman, discuss Christian Horner and Lewis Hamilton, plus look at the things still to play for heading into this weekend.…

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Battle Grounds: Culture Wars in the Countryside - Vegans 15:11

5d ago15:11

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The British countryside is often portrayed as a green and pleasant land - a rural idyll. But under the surface, rural culture wars rage: the Right to Roam, veganism, rewilding. Anna Jones is a farmer’s daughter who has worked as a rural affairs journalist for almost 20 years. In this series she uncovers the personal stories of individuals caught up…

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Adrian Newey Special 32:49

6d ago32:49

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BBC Sport’s chief F1 writer Andrew Benson sits down for an in-depth, exclusive chat with Red Bull’s chief technology officer, Adrian Newey. Regarded as the greatest designer in F1 history, as well as the man behind Red Bull's record-breaking 2023 car, Newey discusses this season’s achievements, his incredible career, and what it’s like working with…

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Florida's political refugees 28:17

8d ago28:17

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Americans on both sides of the political spectrum are escaping states they no longer feel comfortable in - they’re calling themselves ‘political refugees’. And the sunshine state of Florida is at the heart of this political sorting. How can one US state be both a safe haven for Americans fleeing their homes in the north and a dangerous threat to li…

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The Reinvention of Italy 29:10

8d ago29:10

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Anne McElvoy goes on the road in Italy in the latest in her series exploring the convulsions of political and cultural change sweeping through Europe’s great nations. The election last September of the right wing populist Giorgia Meloni shocked the political establishment. Her declared mission: to restore and defend Italy’s national identity. But w…

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Las Vegas Grand Prix review 34:52

10d ago34:52

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Jolyon and Alice join Rosanna to look back at a cracking race around the streets of Las Vegas. They hear from the top three and reflect on F1’s return to the Nevada desert.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Las Vegas Grand Prix qualifying review 29:14

11d ago29:14

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Rosanna and the team look back at qualifying from Las Vegas. They hear from pole-sitter Charles Leclerc, as well as his team mate Carlos Sainz, who remains angered by the stewards who gave him a ten-place grid penalty. The team also reflect of their Vegas experience so far.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Are women in the UK the biggest binge drinkers in the world? 8:58

11d ago8:58

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We check out suspect stats on boozing Brits and fishy figures on fishing fleets in the South China Sea. With the help of Professor John Holmes from the University of Sheffield's School of Medicine and Population Health and Simon Funge-Smith, a senior fishery officer at the FAO. Presenter and producer: Charlotte McDonaldSeries Producer: Tom CollsEdi…

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The History Hour

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The Eyjafjallajokull volcano eruption in Iceland and EpiPen invention 52:22

14d ago52:22

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Max Pearson presents a collection of this week’s Witness History episodes from the BBC World Service. Our guest is Professor Jenni Barclay from the University of East Anglia in the UK. She tells us about some of the most significant volcanic eruptions in history. We start with the eruption of Eyjafjallajokull in 2010, which caused air travel to sto…

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Military Ink 28:44

12d ago28:44

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Glasgow’s west end is home to the Primrose Path Tattoo Society where ex-service men & women have gravitated to reflect, celebrate and sometimes come to terms with their lives in the military, all while under the artists needle. Tattoos have a long tradition in the military but at the Society, each one is custom designed to reflect the deeply person…

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Meetings 28:49

19d ago28:49

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On the agenda for the final programme of the current series is meetings. Virtual or in person, it's difficult to avoid a work meeting. So how do you ensure a good meeting? What should their purpose be, how many people should attend, who should speak and when? Evan Davis and guests discuss. GUESTS Dave Brittain, Business Development Director, Amazon…

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Las Vegas Grand Prix preview 56:11

13d ago56:11

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Rosanna and the BBC F1 team look ahead to the weekend’s action from Las Vegas. They ask whether this is more of an event than a Formula 1 race. We hear from many of the drivers on how their Vegas experience is. And Max Verstappen tells us that the uncertainty of racing on a new circuit means win number eighteen of the season is far from being a for…

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How to Spot Potential - Sporting Success 15:35

16d ago15:35

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Kate Mason looks at how potential can be assessed in the world of professional football with Brentford FC player Michael Olakigbe and talent spotter Lee Dykes. From cycling, Dan Bigham tells us how the potential of technology helped him take on the professionals. Cricketing broadcaster and Director of women’s cricket at Surrey, Ebony Rainford Brent…

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Can maths prove the existence of aliens? 10:00

25d ago10:00

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Are we alone in the universe – and if not, how many other civilisations might there be? Remarkable images and data sent back to Earth by the James Webb telescope have given a new impetus to a well-worn debate. We ask how far mathematics – and in particular a famous equation called the Drake Equation – can be used to answer one of the most fundament…

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The History Hour

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Pakistani popstars, and the hippo and the tortoise 52:17

21d ago52:17

52:17

Max Pearson presents a collection of this week’s Witness History episodes from the BBC World Service. We hear from Zoheb Hassen, one half of a sibling duo from Pakistan who topped the charts in countries all over the world with their dancefloor filler, Disco Deewane. Our guest is BBC radio presenter and Pakistani music fan Raess Khan. He talks abou…

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Archive on 4 - The Greyhound Diaries 2023 57:24

19d ago57:24

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American singer-songwriter Doug Levitt expected his tour to last just the six weeks printed on the face of the Greyhound pass he bought. The idea was to compose a fuller portrait of the United States by writing songs about the lives and struggles of fellow riders. That was over 15 years, 100 songs and 150,000 miles back. Travel by Greyhound is a fa…

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Blockbuster drugs 35:13

23d ago35:13

35:13

New medicines with sales in the billions of dollars each year are what every pharmaceutical company dreams of, but how do you create one and can they really justify their often high price tags? Evan Davis and guests discuss the changing origins of so-called 'blockbusters' and their importance to the global drug industry, including recent examples l…

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How Safe is Maternity Care? 37:39

22d ago37:39

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In 2013, broadcaster and journalist Krupa Padhy, one of the presenters for BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour, lost her first child because of medical negligence in a London Hospital. Legal action was taken. Midwives and doctors were given extra training. Lessons were, apparently, learned. But Krupa's life has been changed forever. Over the last few years,…

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Do Indian women own 11% of the world’s gold? 8:57

1M ago8:57

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The cultural importance of gold in India as a symbol of wealth, prosperity and safety is well known – but how much do Indians actually own? Reporter Perisha Kudhail looks at a widely circulated claim about Indian women owning 11% of the world’s gold, with the help of Delhi based journalist Mridu Bhandari and Joshua Saul, CEO of the Pure Gold Compan…

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The History Hour

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Che Guevara's daughter and marrying Freddie Mercury 51:25

28d ago51:25

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Max Pearson presents a collection of this week's Witness History episodes from the BBC World Service. Our guest is Tony Kapcia, Emeritus Professor at the University of Nottingham's Centre for Research on Cuba. He tells us about the history of Cuban foreign policy. We start with Aleida Guevara's memories of being sent from Cuba to provide medical ai…

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Redeeming Ricky 28:34

27d ago28:34

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Ex-offender Ricky Gleeson has set up HoodEx, a new sustainable clothing charity in South Shields, Tyne and Wear. Ricky has a remarkable back story – a deeply troubled, chequered past. His mother was in her teens when she had him, a single parent who struggled to cope with life. She became addicted to drugs and alcohol and had a series of difficult …

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The Age of the Train? 28:38

1M ago28:38

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For most people, the aeroplane is the default mode of long distance transport Whilst the UK has only two overnight sleeper services, long distance train travel and sleeper services are experiencing a resurgence in Europe. One company OBB, the Austrian State Railway has just ordered thirty new trains, some of which will be in service from December. …

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60 second sample - Street Pastors 1:06

29d ago1:06

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The Overlooked Mathematicians of History 9:23

1M ago9:23

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Conventional histories of mathematics are dominated by well-known names like Pythagoras, Leibniz or Newton. But to concentrate solely on figures from Europe gives us only a patchwork understanding of the rich and varied history of mathematical achievement around the world. Tim Harford speaks to Dr Kate Kitagawa, co-author of ‘The Secret Lives of Nu…

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The History Hour

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Gezi Park protests and MAD hijack 51:46

1M ago51:46

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Max Pearson presents a collection of this week’s Witness History episodes from the BBC World Service. We hear from activist and actor Memet Ali Alabora on how his social media post contributed to the civil unrest following the Gezi Park protests in Turkey in 2013. Our guest, Selin Girit who covers Turkey for BBC World Service, talks to us about Tur…

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In denial 32:14

1M ago32:14

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Bad behaviour and big mistakes can destroy careers and even entire businesses if they're not addressed quickly, so why do some companies and their leaders try to downplay or even deny them? Evan Davis and guests discuss the culture of defensiveness and denial that exists in some organisations, from the private to the public and charity sectors. A f…

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What do windscreen splats tell us about insect decline? 8:58

2M ago8:58

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Do you notice fewer insect splats on windscreens than you used to? There’s a study in the UK trying to measure this ‘windscreen phenomenon’, as it’s become known. We hear more about the study and whether we can draw conclusions about insect numbers in general, from reporter Perisha Kudhail, Dr Lawrence Ball from the Kent Wildlife Trust and Professo…

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The History Hour

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Osmondmania! and the launch of Lagos Fashion Week 50:55

2M ago50:55

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Max Pearson presents a collection of this week’s Witness History episodes from the BBC World Service. We hear about Osmondmania! The moment in 1973 when teenage fans of American heartthrobs, The Osmonds, caused a balcony at Heathrow to collapse. Also, we find out about the first peace walk in Cambodia and how it united a country torn apart by war. …

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Rebranding 32:59

1M ago32:59

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Elon Musk’s decision to rename Twitter ‘X’ has been met with confusion, and in some cases even anger, but where does it rank amongst the best and worst rebrands? Evan Davis and guests discuss the complexity of changing a company or product name, logo and message, the reasons for doing it, and how to make it a success. These overhauls can be risky, …

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#44 - Charles Steel: Producing Top Boy, Meetings With Drake, Importance of Hustle, Finding Your Why, & Putting Jude Law on a Russian Submarine 31:50

1M ago31:50

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Today’s guest has one of the most varied resumes of anyone in the film and TV business. Having produced everything from megahit Top Boy to winning a BAFTA for The Last King of Scotland, making documentaries and more, I can’t wait to hear his story and learn from his journey to success in the industry. He also has one of the coolest names of any gue…

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Greedy jobs and the gender pay gap 12:52

2M ago12:52

12:52

Harvard professor Claudia Goldin has become only the third woman to win the Nobel Economics Prize for her groundbreaking research on women’s employment and pay. Tim Harford discusses her work showing how gender differences in pay and work have changed over the last 200 years and why the gender pay gap persists to this day. Presenter: Charlotte McDo…

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The creation of Ghana's flag and the oldest person at primary school 51:17

2M ago51:17

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Max Pearson presents a collection of this week’s Witness History episodes from the BBC World Service. We hear from Kwasi Okoh about how his mother Theodosia Okoh designed Ghana’s flag after it became the first country in sub-Saharan Africa to gain independence. Our guest, former diplomatic and foreign affairs editor, Tim Marshall, explains the impo…

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Google DeepMind's Demis Hassabis 28:34

2M ago28:34

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As the UK gets ready to host a major global summit on the safety of artificial intelligence, Evan Davis speaks to one of the technology's leading global figures. Demis Hassabis explains how he went from child chess champion to game developer to co-founder of AI research lab DeepMind, which was bought by Google in 2014. He discusses Google's answer …

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Are half the words in English from French? 9:45

2M ago9:45

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Are almost half the words in the English language of French origin? It’s a claim one of our loyal listeners found surprising. Tim Harford talks to Dr Beth Malory, lecturer in English Linguistics at University College London, who explains why so many words derived from French have ended up in English. Presenter: Tim Harford Producer: Daniel Gordon S…

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Marking 50 years since the 1973 global oil crisis 52:10

2M ago52:10

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Max Pearson presents a collection of this week’s Witness History episodes from the BBC World Service. To mark 50 years since the global oil crisis, we’re focusing on oil - from discovery to disaster. We hear from Dr Fadhil Chalabi, then the deputy secretary general of Opec (Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) about what happened duri…

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Hoax - The Planted Plants of Rum 14:52

2M ago14:52

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Mysterious plants appear on the Isle of Rum. Do they prove the island miraculously escaped the Ice Age? And what extraordinary lengths would one scientist go to in order to prove that it did? Dr Tori Herridge investigates. Produced for BBC Audio Bristol by Beth Sagar-FentonBy BBC Radio 4

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Tradespeople 28:37

2M ago28:37

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From plumbers to electricians, plasterers to builders, most of us need to hire a trader at some point. But what's it like to work in the industry, and how has it been affected by changes such as Brexit, the pandemic and inflation? How should you go about finding a trader who is trustworthy and will deliver quality work? In recent decades, going int…

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