Best Premier Unbelievable Podcasts (2025)

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Sex, dinosaurs, bodies and climate change: Parenting children in our confusing and confused world 46:09

3h ago46:09

46:09

Today we’re sharing an episode of the Faith in Parenting podcast, run by the Faith in Kids team, which we took part in some months ago. We were kindly asked on to chat about being Christians and being parents, and in particular how we handle sometimes tricky questions and issues that come up from the natural world and in science. And Tim got to sha…

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Apocalypse: Why do so many feel like the world is coming to an end? 55:04

3h ago55:04

55:04

It’s hard to escape the fact that we live in gloomy, despairing times. Whether it is economic stagnation, pandemics, democracy under attack, unending wars or the climate crisis, more and more people feel like things are falling apart. That maybe even the world is coming to a depressing end. How did things get this hopeless, given the relatively rec…

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Final Day Preview: Premier League finale is here and it has European drama written all over it! | Schwarzie recalls David James chaos as goalkeeper turned striker | Liverpool to lift trophy at Anfield 17:28

12h ago17:28

17:28

"...What's going to happen... is the CHAOS..." Mark Schwarzer, Phil Kitromilides and Julien Laurens are back to preview this week's final day of the Premier League. Five teams are chasing three spots in Europe. Who will they be? Anfield finally gets to see Liverpool lift the trophy Newcastle, Villa, City, Chelsea, Forest - which of these will make …

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Classic: Is War ever justified? Just War, Darwinism and Christianity | Michael Ruse vs Nigel Biggar. 1:01:25

19h ago1:01:25

1:01:25

In 2025, as the world is devastated by continuing wars, many are simultaneously commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Returning to this edition of Unbelievable, recorded as marks of Remembrance took place across the world to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of WW1 in 2018, Justin Brierley discussed just war theory, Dar…

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Gameshows and race for Europe 43:42

2h ago43:42

43:42

In this episode of the Football Drop podcast, the hosts engage in light-hearted banter while sharing personal updates, discussing dietary challenges, and playing fun hypothetical games related to football. They also delve into recent football news, including player transfers and their implications for teams. In this episode, the hosts discuss vario…

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West Ham's 'vortex of nothingness' | Schwarzie's tribute to 'unbelievable' Jamie Vardy | Can Ange and Spurs win the Europa League? 47:37

2d ago47:37

47:37

Schwarzie is joined by Phil and Juls to recap a weekend of Premier League action which saw the race for Europe get even tighter, Everton say goodbye to Goodison Park and Jamie Vardy ending his time at Leicester City in typical fairytale fashion. Juls is also very annoyed at Graham Potter and West Ham, whilst Phil can't hide his nerves ahead of the …

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BONUS: Crystal Palace are 'glad all over' after historic FA Cup triumph 22:08

2d ago22:08

22:08

Schwarzie, Bridgey and Jay Bothroyd react from Wembley Stadium following Crystal Palace's historic Men's FA Cup victory over Manchester City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Do humans have the right to engineer life? Prof. Keith Fox v Dr. Sam McKee 1:26:01

3d ago1:26:01

1:26:01

Should we be tampering with the genetic code of life? What are the ethical and theological implications of engineering artificial organisms?This episode of Unbelievable? explores the cutting-edge world of synthetic biology - from designing artificial microbes to help us live on Mars, to the deeper philosophical and ethical questions about humanity …

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Weekend Preview: FA Cup Final awaits | Over-performing Palace meet under-performing City | Can Palace break trophy drought? | Goals GALORE predicted between these sides 18:14

7d ago18:14

18:14

"...Not sure what he can do with so much cotton wrapped around him...." Phil Kitromilides and Julien Laurens are back to preview this week's exciting FA Cup Final between Crystal Palace and Manchester City, with some enthralling storylines on the way! Can Palace win their first trophy in over 30 years - and their first FA Cup? These teams score GOA…

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Can we treat Parkinson’s disease without destroying embryos? 55:42

5d ago55:42

55:42

In the first part of today’s episode we look at some exciting new research into treatments for the degenerative brain condition Parkinsons’s disease. We’ve known since the 1980s that transplants of brain tissue can slow the disease, but the only source was from the brains of embryos created during IVF. Now, scientists have shown they can create ste…

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Classic: Can Christianity be true if Christians can't agree on doctrine? Andrew Whyte vs Nabeel Qureshi 1:01:52

6d ago1:01:52

1:01:52

Less than a year after this classic episode aired, Nabeel Qureshi, author of Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus, one of the most compelling accounts of a Muslim’s journey to Christianity, announced he had stage IV stomach cancer. He passed away in September 2017. In this unforgettable episode, Nabeel brings his characteristic warmth and clarity as he eng…

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U remind me of David Bentley 51:08

7d ago51:08

51:08

In this episode of the Football Drop Podcast, hosts Will and Ben share their experiences from a road trip to Northampton to meet David Bentley after a charity football game they attended. They discuss their fitness journeys, diet updates, and humorous moments from their day together. The conversation also touches on Usher in concert and the importa…

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'Stupid and disgraceful' Jackson costs Chelsea | Trent Alexander-Arnold: the view from Madrid | Ange reaches the Europa League Final 37:44

9d ago37:44

37:44

Phil Kitromilides and Julien Laurens brought their shooting boots for this one - much to Juls' frustration - as they dissect a weekend of Premier League action that saw twists in the race for Europe, owners storming the pitch, and Trent Alexander-Arnold getting booed by Liverpool fans. Juls also reflects on the ‘incredible’ Sonia Bompastor leading …

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Does true freedom exist? Max Jeganathan vs Andrew Copson hosted by Andy Kind 1:15:28

10d ago1:15:28

1:15:28

Is our obsession with personal autonomy leading to fulfilment—or fracture? Max Jeganathan (author of The Freedom Trap) and Andrew Copson (CEO of Humanists UK) explore the purpose, power, and pitfalls of freedom. While Max argues that unexamined individualism breeds anxiety, disconnection, and moral confusion, Andrew defends freedom as a means to ha…

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FDP Special - Listening Dog Media's Callum Marks 50:37

11d ago50:37

50:37

In the latest episode of the FDP Ben and Will interview Callum Marks, the founder of Listening Dog Media, a podcast production company known for its diverse range of shows, particularly in sports and parenting. Callum shares his journey from radio to podcasting, the lessons learned along the way, and the challenges of managing celebrity guests. He …

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Weekend Preview: Liverpool and Arsenal clash in 'what could have been' | Club rallies for European football: 'RIDICULOUS!' | Can Villa go back-to-back? 20:14

14d ago20:14

20:14

"...qualifying for Europe would be, quite frankly, ridiculous..." Mark Schwarzer is joined by Phil Kitromilides and Julien Laurens to preview matchweek 36 of the Premier League AND a massive final round of the WSL with Michelle and Ash! How 'special' it would be if Aston Villa can secure consecutive seasons of Champions League football Why Bournemo…

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Shame, honour & the gospel: Recovering what we’ve missed 56:58

12d ago56:58

56:58

Is there an element of the gospel which we’ve forgotten about? That Jesus came not to just to deal with the guilt of our sin and forgive that, but to deal with the shame of being sinners and to cover that too. In this episode we dig into the differences between shame-honour cultures and guilt-forgiveness cultures. So-called honour killings, when fa…

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Classic: Why I changed my mind about Christian history - Tom Holland v Larry Hurtado 50:40

13d ago50:40

50:40

Back in October 2016, renowned historian Tom Holland penned an article for The New Statesman on why he changed his mind about Christianity. Holland is the author of popular books on ancient empires and says his research made him realise how unique Christianity was in its infancy. In this classic show Holland claims that, despite secular arguments t…

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Liverpool Crowned and Trent leaves 49:36

13d ago49:36

49:36

The conversation wraps up with a discussion on the promotions of Leeds and Burnley back to the Premier League and predictions for the upcoming playoffs. we delve into the current state of various football teams, including Norwich and Cardiff, and the implications of their performances. A non-controversial debate for Will, regarding their prediction…

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The race for Champions League intensifies | How do Arsenal get rid of their frailties? | Who will we see in the Premier League next year!? 47:44

14d ago47:44

47:44

Schwarzie is joined by Phil and Juls to break down a potentially pivotal Premier League weekend in the race for Champions League qualification. The guys also look ahead to Arsenal’s season-defining second leg against PSG in the Champions League, and share their picks for who’s most likely to win the play-offs and be gracing our screens on Optus Spo…

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Cancer, War and the God Question: why so much suffering? Prof Richard Norman vs Sara Stevenson hosted by Andy Kind 1:15:15

17d ago1:15:15

1:15:15

Why does a good God allow violence and suffering — even in the Bible?In this episode of Premier Unbelievable?, Andy Kind hosts a thought-provoking debate between humanist philosopher Richard Norman and Christian thinker Sara Stevenson. Together, they explore whether divine violence in the Old Testament undermines the credibility of Christianity, an…

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Weekend Preview: Race for Champions League hits fever pitch | FA Cup finalist meets FA Cup failure | One club with a hard fight ahead, another on track for 'best season ever' 18:33

21d ago18:33

18:33

"...that's an incredible season for them. That's one of their best ever seasons..." Phil Kitromilides and Julien Laurens look ahead to matchweek 35 of the Premier League as the race for Europe is massive! FIVE points in between third and seventh for three places - who gets them? Could Bournemouth drag Arsenal into the fight for these Europe spots? …

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What is a woman? 57:54

21d ago57:54

57:54

Two major Supreme Court rulings here in the UK have given us plenty to chew over in this episode. In the first half we explore a judgement about doctors caught up in controversial and tragic life support legal disputes with the parents of deeply ill children. The judges ruled that there should not be automatic anonymity given to these doctors and t…

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Classic: Memes, archetypes, and the meaning we live by: Jordan Peterson vs Susan Blackmore 49:29

20d ago49:29

49:29

In this classic edition of Unbelievable? - The Big Conversation we ask: do we need God to make sense of life? In a 2018 debate, Jordan Peterson and Susan Blackmore explore the psychology of belief through the lenses of memes and archetypes. Peterson argues that religious structures underpin even secular life, while Blackmore sees religion as a cult…

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'No one has come close to spectacular Liverpool'| 'Europa League won't save Ange's job at embarrassing Spurs' 38:37

23d ago38:37

38:37

Phil and Juls react to Liverpool romping to their 20th English league title with a comfortable 5-1 win over Ange's Spurs, whose domestic season seems to be going from bad to worse. But can the Europa League save his job? They also chat about the FA Cup semi-finals and whether Crystal Palace can cause an upset in the final against Manchester City. M…

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Is the Problem of Suffering the strongest argument against God? David Robertson vs Stephen Law hosted by Andy Kind 1:13:54

24d ago1:13:54

1:13:54

Can the reality of suffering disprove a good God? Oxford Philosopher Dr. Stephen Law and Christian minister Rev. David Robertson debate the problem of evil, the evil God hypothesis, and whether suffering is evidence for or against theism. Does Christianity provide a meaningful answer, or does the sheer amount of suffering make belief in God irratio…

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FA Cup semi-final preview: Crystal Palace v Aston Villa | Nottingham Forest v Manchester City 22:47

28d ago22:47

22:47

Schwarzie, Phil and Juls preview the FA Cup semi-finals as Crystal Palace take on Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest face Manchester City, live on Optus Sport. They reflect on the importance of the competition and the pressure on Villa, Palace and Forest who are desperate to lift a trophy. The team also debate Forest’s priorities: Champions League o…

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Dementia: Listening to bodies and the sacramental ministry of touch 44:49

28d ago44:49

44:49

‘Granny’s body remains, but she is gone’. The public narrative around dementia often presumes that as our ability to talk, move and think gradually withers away, so does our personhood and sense of self. But if we believe as Christians that our humanity and identity is inextricably bound up in our physical flesh and bones, how should we approach th…

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Classic: Debating the Scandals of Easter: Jesus' Crucifixion and Resurrection David Instone-Brewer v Bob Price 59:53

27d ago59:53

59:53

Listen to a compelling classic discussion between David Instone-Brewer, a New Testament scholar, and Bob Price, a professor of biblical criticism. This Unbelievable focuses on the scandals surrounding Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection, as argued in David's book, 'The Jesus Scandals.' David posits these events based on their embarrassing nature fo…

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Leicester Relegated, Liverpool all but champions and Arsenal flying in Europe 43:48

28d ago43:48

43:48

In this episode of the Football Drop podcast, hosts Will and Ben reflect on their recent personal experiences, including a heartfelt conversation and some inappropriate comments from Will towards his apparent crush Ben. They discuss the managerial changes in football, particularly focusing on Aaron Ramsey's new role as head coach at Cardiff City, a…

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Man United's UCL dilemma | Trent's 'epic adios' | Niclas Füllkrug: Barry big balls 53:01

1M ago53:01

53:01

Schwarzie, Phil and Juls break down another weekend of Premier League action that felt all too familiar: Manchester United underwhelming again, Leicester losing, and fresh headlines around Liverpool’s contract talks following Trent Alexander-Arnold's winner. The guys also chat about the battle for the Champions League spots and whether Niclas Füllk…

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The Resurrection Debate: Did Jesus Die and Rise Again? David Instone-Brewer vs Ijaz Ahmed, hosted by Andy Kind 1:19:12

1M ago1:19:12

1:19:12

As Easter approaches, we explore the significance of Jesus’ death and resurrection in Christianity and Islam. Bible scholar Rev Dr David Instone-Brewer joins Islamic apologist Ijaz Ahmed for a thought-provoking debate on the crucifixion, resurrection, and the divinity of Jesus. Is the resurrection a historical fact or a later theological idea?📚 Dav…

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FDP Special - Dan Abrahams Sports Psychologist 1:10:11

1M ago1:10:11

1:10:11

In this conversation, Dan Abrahams, a seasoned sports psychologist, shares his extensive experience in sports psychology, particularly in golf, F1 and football. He discusses the critical role of mental activation in performance, the impact of personality traits on athletes, and the importance of fostering a high-performance mindset. Dan emphasises …

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Weekend Preview: How much longer does Ange have? | 'Belter' of a Champions League qualification clash awaits | Better manager: Emery or Howe? | 18:56

1M ago18:56

18:56

'My dad always wanted me to sign for Everton!' We move into the final six weeks of the Premier League season, and Phil Kitromilides, Jay Bothroyd and Michael Bridges return for a big weekend preview: Bridgey tells us why he loved playing at Goodison Park, and how he and his old man were 'gutted' he never got the chance to play for the Toffees - and…

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Cultural witness and the purpose of theology, with Graham Tomlin 56:52

1M ago56:52

56:52

Graham Tomlin has been a vicar, a theologian, a college principal, a bishop and now spearheads a project dedicated to trying to re-enchant the UK with Christian faith. In this episode we reflect with him about his ministry, the current state and status of theology in the church, the struggles of the Church of England where he served as a bishop unt…

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Salah signs, Van Dijk almost done, Manchester United and Tottenham are unbelievably bad! 50:26

1M ago50:26

50:26

In this episode, the hosts engage in light-hearted banter about their podcast ranking, share personal updates including a trip to Disneyland, and discuss their health and fitness journeys. They then transition into football discussions, highlighting Arsenal's recent performances, Manchester United's struggles, and Tottenham's challenges. The reflec…

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Are Nottingham Forest ready for the Champions League? | Leeds' promotion is 'done and dusted!' | Will Isak leave Newcastle this summer? 38:11

1M ago38:11

38:11

Phil is joined by Bridgey and Jay this week to take stock of where we're at as we head into the final throws of the season: five Champions League spots are up for grabs and are Leeds on the cusp of returning to the Premier League? The guys also discuss Mo Salah's new contract at Liverpool and whether or not Alexander Isak will be leaving Newcastle …

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Why I Changed My Mind on Christian Sexual Ethics? Rev Dr Christopher Landau vs Rev Charlie Bell hosted by Andy Kind 1:16:34

1M ago1:16:34

1:16:34

This week on Premier Unbelievable?, Andy Kind hosts a bold and honest conversation about sex, sexuality, and discipleship in the Church.Joining him are Rev Dr Christopher Landau, author of Compassionate Orthodoxy and Sexuality, who defends the Church’s traditional teaching with pastoral conviction—and Rev Dr Charlie Bell, author of Queer Holiness, …

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Weekend Preview: City v Palace in most open contest ever! | Newcastle's 'brilliant'/'exceptional' season has United up next | Would you take Isak or Hojlund? | Bournemouth and Fulham tussle for Europe ... 17:02

1M ago17:02

17:02

'Newcastle have had a brilliant exceptional season!' Some mouthwatering fixtures sit ahead of us this weekend in the Premier League, and you can see them all on Optus Sport! Mark Schwarzer is joined by Phil Kitromilides and Julien Laurens to preview a few picks of the matches: Manchester City and Crystal Palace meet at the Etihad, with a stagnating…

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Antinatalism: Should we all stop having children? 52:41

1M ago52:41

52:41

One fringe explanation for the fall in birthrates we discussed in last week’s episode is the growing popularity of the antinatalist movement. Antinatalists argue not just that people should be free to not have children if they want to, but that having children is in itself a bad idea. Antinatalists can be motived by many things: concerns over clima…

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Classic: Intelligent Design on Trial – 15 Years After Kitzmiller-Dover - Mike Behe v Joshua Swamidass 1:05:57

1M ago1:05:57

1:05:57

As we prepare a fresh episode exploring the legacy of Intelligent Design, we’re diving back into the archives to revisit this compelling 2020 conversation between biochemist Michael Behe and biologist Joshua Swamidass.In 2005, the high-profile Kitzmiller v. Dover trial challenged the Dover School District’s attempt to introduce Intelligent Design (…

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Ben Meets The Owl, Will Announces His News, & Barry Town Madness 55:25

1M ago55:25

55:25

This week we return from what feels like months with a typical haphazard episode of the Football Drop. The boys had busy weekends, with the Man V Fat end of year awards on Saturday, with our sub host Ali Campbell picking up our teams' Player of the Year award! Ben went to see You Me At Six at Wembley Arena and bumped into a famous podcaster, comedi…

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The Meh-chester dull-by! | De Bruyne to depart the Premier League as 'one of the greatest' | Has this still been a great season for Liverpool!? 37:59

1M ago37:59

37:59

This week Schwarzie, Phil, and Juls dive into the Meh-chester dull-by - a Manchester derby that lacked intensity and left everyone disappointed. With both teams underperforming, they discuss why this was one of the most underwhelming derbies in recent memory. The guys also reflect on Kevin De Bruyne’s legacy as one of the Premier League’s greatest …

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Culture Wars: Have Christians Lost the Plot? with Ben Chang and Jonty Langley 1:15:09

1M ago1:15:09

1:15:09

Are we stuck in an endless culture war? Has politics overshadowed Jesus in the Church? In this episode of Unbelievable?, host Andy Kind talks with Ben Chang and Jonty Langley about cancel culture, identity politics, and the Church’s role in these debates. Is cancel culture accountability or censorship? How should Christians engage with social justi…

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Is this the end? Plummeting birth rates, the future of humanity and the meaning of children 1:06:52

2M ago1:06:52

1:06:52

With unerring regularity, birth rates are dropping in almost every country on Earth. What was once assumed to be a rich world problem is now a reality in places as diverse as Chile, Russia, Thailand and the Caribbean. Almost everywhere people are having fewer and fewer children. Many nations, including the UK and the US, are now well below the magi…

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FDP Special - Jack Whiting - Inter Legends FC 59:09

2M ago59:09

59:09

In the latest FDP Special the lads chat with Jack Whiting, co-founder of Inter Legends FC, shares his journey from playing junior football to establishing a charity-based football team that raises funds for various causes. He shares absolutely fascinating stories of the origins of Legends FC, the connections he has built with ex-professional player…

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Classic: Faith & Doubt: A Former Atheist and Ex-Christian Face Off 1:04:25

2M ago1:04:25

1:04:25

Can belief and unbelief follow the same path? In this Unbelievable? episode, Justin Brierley hosts a fascinating conversation from 2014 between Guillaume Bignon, an atheist-turned-Christian theologian, and Wade Padgett, a former devout Christian who became an atheist.🔍 What’s Inside? 🔥 Guillaume’s journey from atheism to Christianity—an unexpected …

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'Bournemouth will be kicking themselves' | 'Crystal Palace will win the FA Cup for the first time!' | 'Mouthwatering' Merseyside derby headlines midweek Premier League 31:18

2M ago31:18

31:18

Schwarzie and Bridgey reflect on another epic weekend of FA Cup action outside the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, and they can't believe Andoni Iraola's men didn't get the job done! The guys also assess the rest of the round and give their tips on who they think will be lifting the trophy at Wembley in May. There's also a ton of midweek Premier L…

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Should We Help People Live - Not Die? Assisted Dying and the Terminally Ill Adults Bill | Dr Susan Marriott & Prof Keith Brown 1:06:36

2M ago1:06:36

1:06:36

How close are we to legalising assisted suicide in the UK? Should dying be offered as a course of treatment by NHS doctors?The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill is one of the most contentious pieces of legislation currently before Parliament. It seeks to amend the Suicide Act of 1961 so that 'encouraging or assisting suicide' would no longer…

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Weekend Preview: FA Cup returns for Quarter-finals! | Will anyone topple the might of City? | Long-awaited major trophy up for grabs for ONE side (except for City!) | London derby proves juicy as in-form ... 15:46

2M ago15:46

15:46

'Boom, boom, boom, boom...Mateta's in the room!' We are absolutely pumped up for the final EIGHT teams to line up in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup this weekend, with the lads Mark Schwarzer, Phil Kitromilides and Julien Laurens discussing: We are so excited that (aside from City!) one side may be able to break a long-standing trophy drought! Ful…

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