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Bill Bailey tells the story of Queen with rare BBC Archive and brand-new conversations from Brian May and Roger Taylor, looking back at the journey of this iconic rock band.

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The Limelight podcast - for fiction and drama serials you won't want to miss from Radio 4.

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The home of Marianna Spring's social media and disinformation investigations for BBC Radio 4, with new series "Marianna in Conspiracyland 2".

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Can you make it all the way to the top in Radio 2's mid-morning music quiz with Vernon Kay?

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The teams assume nothing as they examine events through fresh eyes.

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The BBC brings you all the week's science news.

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Best friends Sara Cox and Clare Hamilton survived their chaotic teenage years together. Now they're back in the trenches with five teens between them - but armed with laughs, survival tactics and the kind of wisdom that only comes from being former rule-breakers themselves. Each week they’ll reminisce and commiserate as they attempt to make sense of the often mind-boggling behaviour of modern teens…because the best teen advice comes from those who know every trick in the book. Mum, dads, car ...

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Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4

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Topical comedy from the sharpest satirical minds in the business. Listen first on BBC Sounds, every Friday. Is the news driving you up the wall? You’re not alone. Let the comedians take the strain and work out what’s been funny this week. Features BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz, Dead Ringers, The Naked Week and Too Long; Didn’t Read. Listen on BBC Sounds, seven days earlier than anywhere else, and subscribe to make sure that you don’t miss an episode.

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Curious Cases

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Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain tackle listeners' conundrums with the power of science!

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The Graham Norton Podcast

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Graham Norton entertaining the nation, with a vibrant mix of celeb guests and chat. From BBC Radio 2

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The Holy Shed - Dave Tomlinson

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Dave Tomlinson is an Anglican priest and founder of The Holy Shed community He's the author of many books including How To Be A Bad Christian, Black Sheep & Prodigals and The Post-Evangelical. Dave's a popular speaker and regular contributor to Pause For Thought on BBC Radio 2.

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Strong Message Here

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Armando Iannucci hosts the programme that gives you a cast-iron guarantee to be laser-focused on decoding the baffling world of political language. Each week he'll be joined by a guest to crack open the political phrasebook and attempt to demystify the doublespeak. Why does everything now have to be 'turbo-charged'? What's the difference between a 'pledge' and a 'mission'? Why has my local MP been 'weaponised' and should I be worried? You'll be treated to a crash course in the dark arts of p ...

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Sport's Strangest Crimes

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When sport collides with true crime.

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Fairy Meadow

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In 1970, three-year-old Cheryl Grimmer was taken from an Australian beach. No-one knows what happened. Fifty years on - can the mystery be solved?

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Mark Kermode's Celluloid Jukebox

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Mark Kermode conducts a very personal tour of the last 60 years of pop music in cinema

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Radio 2's Confessions

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In an extended podcast, Jo and Simon hear listeners' shameful secrets, including ones that were too shocking for radio! Plus more of listener’ letters from the Parish Notice Board and another archive story in ‘Confession From The Crypt’.

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Drama of the Week

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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.

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Steve Wright’s Big Guests

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Daily highlights from Steve Wright's afternoon show on BBC Radio 2. Featuring chat with top showbiz guests.

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Leicester City: When You're Smiling

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The definitive Blue Army podcast with dedicated and in-depth analysis on all things Leicester City. With current and former Foxes stars, top guests and access right to the beating heart of King Power Stadium. Originally broadcast on BBC Radio Leicester.

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Rory Stewart: The Long History of...

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Rory Stewart with a radical take on the concepts that shape our lives.

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What Makes Us Human

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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.

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The Scott Mills Weekly

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All the best, and sometimes more questionable, bits from Scott's weekday afternoon show on BBC Radio 2. Including the Music Police, Birthday Game and anything else that makes the cut.

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Intrigue

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Ben Lewis unravels the tangled story of a Christian billionaire family, stolen relics, fake treasures and the scholar turned sleuth who exposed the scandal of biblical proportions. Intrigue: 'Jaw-dropping', 'gripping', 'bingeable,' 'thrilling' - dramatic true stories and investigations that reveal how the world really works.

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Mark Kermode: The Soundtrack of My Life

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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

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The Early Music Show

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An exploration of early music, looking at early developments in musical performance and composition in Britain and abroad. UK only: please note that not all episodes are podcast.

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TeamSmilers Radio Phone in 22.06.2018

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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

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Feedback

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Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations

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Learning English Grammar

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Learn English grammar with these short programmes. Each episode explores a new piece of grammar you need to improve your English. Find more at bbclearningenglish.com Follow us at bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus

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Sideways

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Best-selling author Matthew Syed explores the ideas that shape our lives with stories of seeing the world differently.

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The Skewer

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A twisted comedy treat. Jon Holmes brings you the week's biggest stories like you've never heard them before. The news remixed. Welcome to The Skewer. Headphones on. The multi-award winning, 'dizzying, dazzling, haunting and moving' satirical comedy returns to twist itself into these turbulent times. With contributions from brand new and diverse audio talent, The Skewer is the sound the abyss makes as it stares back at you through your ears. 'A kind of concept album made of music and news. T ...

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Child

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In this new look at the beginnings of life we tell the story of a child from fertilisation to first birthday through the lens of society, history, and science.

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More or Less

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Tim Harford explains - and sometimes debunks - the numbers and statistics used in political debate, the news and everyday life

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Zoe Ball and Friends

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Big name interviews, and a weekly fix of Friends Round Friday, all in one place! Zoe speaks to some of the world’s most loved movie stars, singer-songwriters, performers, and all-round icons in special one-off interviews exclusive to the Breakfast Show. Plus, there’s all the best bits from a fabulous trio of showbiz guests on Friends Round Friday.

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Biker Radio Rodcast

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Biker Radio Rodcast is a podcast on motorcycling in India, celebrating her heroic riders, legendary mechanics and iconic builders through stories told by members of the community, one legend at a time. These are portraits in audio of the people who ride, fix and build motorcycles; their journey and their enlightening learnings from the road they have travelled on. Awarded The Whickers in the UK and with a BBC Sounds audio documentary to boot, the RODcast (Radio On Demand) is a proven example ...

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Shadow World

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In 1986, members of environmental group London Greenpeace published a leaflet called What's Wrong with McDonald's? It claimed McDonald's was exploiting workers, destroying rainforests, torturing animals, and promoting food that could make people sick, even cause cancer... McDonald's said the claims in the leaflet were untrue, harmed its reputation and demanded an apology. Helen Steel, a gardener, and a former postman named Dave Morris, refused. Mark Steel takes us into the murky world of McD ...

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James Bond Radio: 007 News, Reviews & Interviews!

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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 ...

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Gary Barlow - We Write The Songs

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Gary Barlow extends his personal conversations with some of the world’s most exciting songwriters as he delves beyond the melodies and lyrics to discover the stories behind the songs. What really makes a great song? Gary Barlow has written some of the most beloved of the last few decades, and in this new series he meets fellow musicians and songwriters to get the inside story on what really makes the magic happen in the studio. From Barry Gibb to MNEK, Paloma Faith to Robbie Williams and man ...

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Will Guyatt's Tech Five

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All the latest tech news that matters in five minutes or less from Artificial Intelligence to smartphones, and everything else in our online lives, from tech journalist Will Guyatt (as heard on LBC and BBC Radio 2).

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The History Podcast

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When Antony Easton's enigmatic father passes away, he begins sorting through a suitcase filled with cryptic family clues. Neatly stacked German money, a family tree stretching back generations, and books filled with sprawling notes. He also finds his father's birth certificate, but bearing a different name. Confronting his dad's double identity, Antony begins a ten-year quest to uncover the truth. Piece-by-piece he comes to understand his family's dark history. Large numbers of his relatives ...

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Big Boss Interview

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Big Boss Interview is where the most high-profile chief executives and entrepreneurs come to give you their insights and experiences of running the UK's biggest and well-known businesses. The series is presented by Sean Farrington, Felicity Hannah and Will Bain, who you'd normally hear presenting the business news on BBC Radio 4's Today programme as well as BBC 5live's Wake Up To Money. Each week they'll be finding out just what it takes to run a huge organisation and what the day to day cha ...

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In Dark Corners

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Campaigning journalist, broadcaster and historian Alex Renton shines a light into the dark corners of British society.

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Radio 3 Breakfast Carol Competition

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The final shortlist of winning carols in the Breakfast Christmas Carol Competition. Composed by listeners, a setting of a poem by Susan Hill specially written for Radio 3

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Lives Less Ordinary

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Lives Less Ordinary is a podcast from the BBC World Service that brings you the most incredible true stories from around the world. Step into someone else’s life and expect the unexpected. Each episode a guest shares their most dramatic, moving, personal story. Listen for unbelievable twists, mysteries uncovered, and inspiring journeys - spanning the entire human experience. Our guests come from every corner of the globe: from Burundi to Beverly Hills, New Zealand to North Korea, Rajasthan t ...

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Talking Tennis with Linda

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Delve into the world of tennis with in-depth interviews from experts both on court and off court. Find out what makes a good tennis commentator, learn top tennis tips from the pros, and discover what it's like behind the scenes at Wimbledon. Powered by the Caversham Lawn Tennis Club (www.cavershamltc.co.uk) in Reading, England, this podcast is for anyone with a passion for tennis, no matter where in the world. So, come in, sit down, and make yourself comfortable as host Linda Serck, a former ...

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Post Match: Leicester City 0-2 Blackburn Rovers 48:23

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Post match analysis with Matt Piper and reaction from Foxes boss Marti Cifuentes.By BBC Radio Leicester

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The News Quiz: Ep8. Titles, Jewels and "Chocolate" Bars 28:29

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Alasdair Beckett-King, Laura Lexx, Ahir Shah and Ava Santina join Andy Zaltzman for this week's quiz. Brace yourselves for stories about the stripping of both Royal Titles and Royal Crown Jewels as well as the big question of the moment, are things better or worse than they used to be? Written by Andy ZaltzmanAdditional material by: Milo Edwards, C…

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Halloween special: How many people did the real Dracula impale? 8:57

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Vlad III Dracula, the Wallachian Prince who became Bram Stokers inspiration behind his famous vampire 'Count Dracula,' was a brutal ruler. So brutal that history dubbed him 'Vlad the Impaler' due to his penchant for that particularly gruesome form of execution. Which, without going into too much detail, involved driving a large stake or pole throug…

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The Blackburn Preview 12:14

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Hear from Marti Cifuentes & Valerien Ismael ahead of MD13 for the Foxes.By BBC Radio Leicester

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Fangs for the memories... 13:28

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Who will be ghostest with the mostest, Jill in Strathyre or Tanya in Irby?By BBC Radio 2

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BRR Episode 103 Long Way Home with Chandra Kumar Chinnappa 1:10:06

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What can one say about a timeless icon but that they lead by example when all else falter. Naanu, Chinni, Chinnappa, call him as you choose he will always be the reluctant legend that he truly is. Born in 1953 CK Chinnappa was among the disruptive news makers of India's halcyon days of idyllic sports back in the 80's through the turn of the century…

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Samhain 44:39

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By Ben Lewis. Soulful drama infused with storytelling and song, inspired by the myths and rituals surrounding the Pagan festival of Samhain. Claire and her husband David are staying in a isolated old house on the remote Scottish island of Jura.It’s the end of October. Of all the nights of the year, this is the one when the veil between this world a…

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We Didn't Start the Fire 28:33

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It has been said that you can't start a fire without a spark, but as Hannah and Dara are about to discover, that's not true! Welcome to the fiery phenomenon of spontaneous combustion, when something can ignite all on its own: no matches, no sparks, no external flame. It happens when certain materials heat themselves up internally through chemical o…

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The Betrayed: Episode 4. Badboy 28:40

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A five-part drama about a family - and a society - divided by far-right populist extremism. When Louise a senior officer in the Garda Síochána sees her brother Frank on the news, taking part in an aggressive far-right protest she is shocked. Not least because she is and she had no idea Frank had been influenced by the populist extremists who hurl a…

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The Bruce Springsteen Story: 3. Born in the USA 28:25

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How did Bruce become The Boss, and what did it cost him to get there? Laura Barton explores the extraordinary life story of Bruce Springsteen, taking a front-row seat at five important gigs to reveal the life behind the legend. Bruce's story continues in rural Holmdel, New Jersey, alone with a four-track tape recorder. He goes back into his childho…

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How science got here, and where next 31:30

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As anti-science leaves research reeling, does evidence-based policy in a scientific society have much of a future? Michael Mann, Naomi Oreskes, Angie Rasmussen and Deb Houry discuss some of the sources and motivations that perhaps belie the current state of scientific affairs. Presenter: Roland Pease Producer: Alex Mansfield Production Coordinator:…

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Fixing The Forward Line 35:01

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Owynn Palmer-Atkin & Steve Howard review the forward line at Leicester City.By BBC Radio Leicester

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Call Jonathan Pie, and Life Changing 28:26

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A series of Call Jonathan Pie is being repeated on BBC Radio 4, and it's been scheduled for the primetime 6.30pm comedy slot on Thursdays, albeit with edits to the version available on BBC Sounds. However, some listeners have contacted Feedback to complain that the content of some episodes wasn't appropriate for tea-time listening. Andrea Catherwoo…

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Shaken not stirred…or poetry in motion? 13:29

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For our quiz fans Ian in Montrose & Keith in Oldbury!By BBC Radio 2

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Deep Disillusionment in This Country (with Stewart Lee) 28:46

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This week, Armando is joined again by Stewart Lee to look at how political actors use language. Wes Streeting says there is a 'deep disillusionment in this country', and says there is a “growing sense of despair about whether anyone is capable of turning this country round". Why is that? And does politicians speaking in that way confound our misery…

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#7 British Retail Consortium Chair, Jo Whitfield: Delivery Drivers Need Greater Protection 35:48

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Jo Whitfield, in her first chat since becoming Chair of the British Retail Consortium, tells Sean Farrington how she ended up hat the organisation after a career spanning some of the High Street's biggest businesses. She shares why it’s such an important time for retail, and talks about how the sector’s changing—thanks to online shopping, social me…

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Will this be an uphill struggle for our inspirational contestants? 14:41

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Matt in Hellifield and Jo in Salisbury take on the quiz, but how will they do?By BBC Radio 2

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Trailer: Child Series 2 3:07

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India Rakusen returns with the second series of Child for the next chapter of the story of us all. The series will capture the joy and the pain of toddlerhood, the history of infancy and innocence, and, of course, the minefield of parenting a toddler. Because toddlers are on a life ride like no other, deep in the trenches of figuring out how to be …

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#6 Booking.com CEO/President, Glenn Fogel: The Trump Slump & Water Pistols at Dawn 26:05

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Glenn Fogel, CEO and President of the world's largest online travel platform, Booking.com joins Will Bain to discuss whether the USA is witnessing a downturn in foreign visits due to the policies of the Trump administration. He also outlines his thoughts on issues that affect many Brits on their summer holidays: over-tourism. You’ll also hear how h…

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Your Turn: Running Away & (Un)Caring Teens 32:38

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Care home carnage, parenting while poorly, and nostalgic ‘90s swearing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Sara Cox

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Don’t get into a pickle…No magic needed here! 14:10

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Just two fabulous ladies Tracey in Manchester and Ange in Chester and one quiz!By BBC Radio 2

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Describing a job 8:18

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What's the most interesting job you've ever had? What did you have to do? Neil and Beth talk about the most interesting jobs they've had while grammar guru Georgie explains how to use whose to make relative clauses. TRANSCRIPT AND WORKSHEET Find a full transcript for this episode and a worksheet ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/lea…

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Holy Shed Presents | Better Religion for a Better World - Better Humans for a Better World (Part 5) 23:25

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Holy Shed Presents | Better Religion for a Better World - Better Humans for a Better World (Part 5) Welcome back to the littlest parish in the whole of Christendom. Join me for more chat and insights about my way of reading and interpreting parts of the bible.Follow Holy Shed on Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/theholyshed/Support Holy Shed on Ko…

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History's Toughest Heroes: Robert Smalls: Last Chance for Freedom 29:11

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For an enslaved man like Robert Smalls during the American Civil War, there was only way out of Charleston: through the harbour and past hostile Confederate forts. He just needed a ship... In History's Toughest Heroes, Ray Winstone tells ten true stories of adventurers, rebels and survivors who lived life on the edge. Robert Smalls was born a slave…

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Tim Berners-Lee: The man who dreamed of a World Wide Web 37:34

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The inventor of the World Wide Web, Tim Berners-Lee, on the unique upbringing that inspired a tech revolution. Tim Berners-Lee has well and truly changed the world. For under-35s it's almost impossible to imagine what life might have been like without him. But when he launched the World Wide Web in December 1990, no-one knew the success it would be…

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Leicester's Fragility Problem 31:18

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Hear from Ricardo as Owynn & Pipes are joined by Jordan Halford.By BBC Radio Leicester

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The perfect challenge … 14:00

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Sophie in Maidstone and Louise in Gateshead get stuck into today’s quiz…By BBC Radio 2

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Queen: 5. Brian May & Roger Taylor celebrate the legacy of Queen 29:31

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Hosted by comedian and lifelong Queen super fan Bill Bailey, this latest installment of the ERAS series dives deep into the story of the band told through the prism of their operatic masterpiece, Bohemian Rhapsody, which celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2025. Bill sits down for brand-new conversations with Brian May and Roger Taylor, Queen’s lege…

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Halloween & Teen Charm 32:52

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Teens acting suspiciously sweet and the true horror of Halloween: teen outfits. Tell us your teen stories! You can get in touch using the Comments or Review sections on your podcast app. Or you can Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @djsaracox, @clarehamilton__ Visit www.theteencommandments.co.uk Teen Commandments is a…

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Post Match: Millwall 1-0 Leicester City 18:49

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Post match analysis with Matty Fryatt plus reaction from Foxes boss Marti Cifuentes.By BBC Radio Leicester

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Is your housework split sexist? 8:58

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Do you ever have fights with your partner about who does more of the housework and whether it’s fair? Well data might have the answer. Corinne Low is an associate professor at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. She analyses surveys of how people spend their time, particularly in terms of “home production” - that is things like co…

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The News Quiz: Ep7. Forecast for Inflation and Flooding 28:25

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In a week of budget talks, IMF forecasts of Inflation on the British horizon, flood risk reports and approval of solar farms, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Adam Kay, Zoe Lyons, Ria Lina and Stephen Bush to break down this weeks news. Written by Andy Zaltzman. With additional material by: Daman Bamrah, Ruth Husko, Christina Riggs and Peter Tellouche.Pr…

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The Millwall Preview 10:08

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Hear from Marti Cifuentes, as Leicester prepare for a trip to The Den.By BBC Radio Leicester

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It's now or never! 15:29

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Will Darren in Penistone out-quiz Chad in Wrexham? The battle is on!By BBC Radio 2

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Harry Swithenback’s Private Visit 14:26

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The award-winning Scottish writer Alan Warner’s new and specially commissioned story sees an antiques expert off the telly – Harry Swithenback – arrive in at this unnamed harbour town for what he hopes is a few days of rest and relaxation, however, the townspeople have other ideas. Stuart McQuarrie reads. Alan Warner, who as was born in Oban on the…

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Just My Luck 28:36

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Are you a lucky person? Do the cards just fall well for you? Whether it's always finding a parking spot when you need one or chance encounters that change your life's trajectory for the better, some people seem to have more luck than others. Hannah and Dara explore the world of probability and psychology to figure out if some people are luckier tha…

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The Betrayed: Episode 3. The Network 29:01

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The Bruce Springsteen Story: 2. Born to Run 28:35

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How did Bruce become The Boss, and what did it cost him to get there? Laura Barton explores the extraordinary life story of Bruce Springsteen, taking a front-row seat at five important gigs to reveal the life behind the legend. Bruce’s story continues in Asbury Park, New Jersey, where he's living above a beauty parlour, broke, writing songs amongst…

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The House at Number 48: 10. The Last Eisner 17:36

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The Eisners prized art work, Eisenwalzwerk, depicting a huge steel factory, was stolen under the Nazis. "Eisenwalzwerk," Antony says, "is the ultimate representation of the Eisners. And its story was the story of my family." Can Antony get it back and bring it home? And in this final episode, he gathers his family to tell them what he's discovered …

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The House at Number 48: 9. The Inheritance 16:37

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We meet the descendants of Martin Hartig who are still living in the House at Number 48 today. How much of their family's past did they know about? And what has its legacy meant for them and the younger generation? The House at Number 48 is presented by Charlie Northcott.The series producer is Jim Frank.Sound design and mixing by Tom Brignell.The E…