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The Matt Forde Focus Group: Boxing Day Special
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28:14Top political comedian Matt Forde reconvenes his Focus Group for a Boxing Day special with a Dickensian twist. Recorded in front of a live audience, Matt is joined by journalists, comedians and politicians – including former Cabinet Minister Michael Gove – to review the political state we're in through the lens of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol…
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Tom and Andy wrap up a year of Scottish rugby sharing their picks of the highlights and lowlights of 2025, focusing on the key players, memorable moments, and the controversies that shaped the game during 2025By BBC Radio Scotland
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Are you planning your summer holiday? The first Saturday in January is called Sunshine Saturday because typically more holidays are booked on that day than on any other in the year. Today, planning a trip might involve consulting AI rather than reading a travel guide or visiting a travel agent. And the trip itself is more likely to involve an airpl…
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Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned President Trump against interference after he said the US would come to the rescue if protesters were killed. We speak to an Iranian academic supportive of the government and hear from a protestor who wants a return of the country's monarchy that was deposed in 1979. Also on the programme: we hear f…
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Officials say they believe sparklers caused fire which killed 40 people in Swiss bar
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30:15Swiss officials say they believe the fire that killed 40 people in a bar in Crans-Montana during New Year's celebrations was "caused by sparklers attached to champagne bottles."By BBC Radio 4
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Brigitte Bardot, Sir Alec Reed, Alwyn Crawshaw, Dame Shân Legge-Bourke
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27:49Jon Kay on The French actor Brigitte Bardot who starred in over 40 films in the 1950s and 60s before a career-change saw her give up the big screen to campaign for animal welfare Sir Alec Reed who founded the UKs most successful recruitment agency and, through his philanthropy, raised millions for charity Alwyn Crawshaw, the artist who encouraged m…
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Good morning. I have a sense today of a country in limbo, eking out the last days of holiday and anxious about what the new year will hold.All the hard things we face together are surely right there where we left them. We owe ourselves a pause, an opportunity to step off the treadmill of consumption that rushed us through preparation for Christmas,…
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One winter morning, listener Jane opened her curtains to find her car roof covered in breathtaking, fern-like frost so intricate it looked like a William Morris print. But how does something as ordinary as ice create patterns so beautifully complex? Hannah and Dara explore this crunchy, slippery, delicately patterned branch of chemistry to uncover …
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Spores: Series 2: Episode 3. Fool’s Sickener
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29:56It’s been 12 years since social worker Cassie discovered a mysterious mould in her home, invisible to almost everyone except her. Now the fungus has spread - its glowing spores a major global health threat, infecting the brains of those who inhale them. But many refuse to take seriously a menace they cannot see. When spores erupt at a care home in …
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The Ashes: Khawaja calls it a day and calls out "racial stereotyping"
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46:18Usman Khawaja is leaving international cricket, and had much to say about treatment from the media and former players during his career. Plus, we hear from England's Zak Crawley.By BBC Radio 5 Live
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At least 40 killed in fire at Swiss ski resort
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38:08Swiss authorities say about forty people are known to have died in a fire that ripped through a bar packed with young people celebrating the New Year in the ski resort of Crans-Montana. At least 115 were injured - many with severe burns. We speak to a doctor who's treated many of the victims, and one of the UK's leading fire safety experts. Also on…
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New Year, New Manager Needed at Chelsea
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1:41:50Your calls after Maresca leaves Chelsea and reaction to today's fixture's.By BBC Radio 5 Live
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Aaron Paul and guests discuss the departure of Enzo Maresca from his role as head coach of Chelsea. BBC Sport's Chelsea reporter Nizaar Kinsella offers insight into the story, with former Chelsea winger Pat Nevin weighing in as well. We hear from Chelsea fans Tom Overend and Anita Abayomi, plus Chris Sutton and Dion Dublin join the pod to discuss t…
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A fire at a Swiss ski resort kills around 40 people
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13:32Officials in Switzerland say around 40 people have been killed, after a fire broke out in a bar in the ski resort of Crans-Montana. 115 people were injured; many of them are being treated in specialist burns and respiratory units across the country. An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway, but the region's chief prosecutor said ther…
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T’was the week after Christmas, and all through the townPeople were taking their lights and trees downThey’ve been up since November, no wonder we’re sick All of our homes must be wrestled back from St Nick.But now there is darkness where the bright tree once stoodA space to be filled because we feel that we should. Never fear, for January is here …
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Listeners' Strong Messages (with Stewart Lee)
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36:31It's New Year's day, so Armando and Stewart are dipping into the very real, physical listener's mailbag. In an loose and end-of-term episode, with some adult humour, we talk about the misuse of the phrase 'bad apples', Stewart thanks Armando for his leadership, and are treated to unexpected, slightly fruity, film reviews of 'Who Dares Wins' and 'Ca…
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Are we becoming a divided society? Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary. Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at:https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2026/ep-260101 The Listening Room - improve your listening skills here:✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningeng…
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Christmas Special: The best of Martin’s Money Mastermind!
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30:44As it’s Christmas, Producer Matt has chosen his favourite questions Martin has challenged Adrian with on the podcast for this special Martin’s Money Mastermind episode, including questions on: returning faulty tech, gift aid, credit scores, retail gift aid, and direct debits. If you want to ask Martin a question, you now can! His Question Time podc…
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From Nathan Lyon dropping the ball at Headingley to Shane Warne's 700th Test wicket. From Steve Smith's century on return from his ban to Steve Harmison's first ball wide at the Gabba - what is the ultimate Ashes moment? Isa Guha, Sir Alastair Cook, and Jonathan Agnew debate their top 10 Ashes moments.…
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Israel bars 37 aid organisations from Gaza
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30:14Israel is revoking the licences of 37 aid organisations working in Gaza, saying they failed to meet the requirements of new registration rules. The UK government is among those warning of the humanitarian impact the move could have. One resident of Gaza tells us of her fears. Also on the programme: With drones increasingly lighting up the skies at …
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Hogmanay live from Glasgow with Belle & Sebastian
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42:30As Scottish indie pop legends Belle & Sebastian prepare to celebrate 30 years of musicmaking, they look back at what got them here. Plus they help ring in the new year with a Rabbie Burns classic. Jamaica’s former Poet Laureate Lorna Goodison reflects on her recent residency at Ellisland Farmhouse, where Robert Burns wrote Auld Lang Syne. Award-win…
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Queen praises Hunt family's bravery after triple murders
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15:47Queen Camilla has praised the courage of BBC racing commentator John Hunt and his family - after his wife, Carol, and two daughters, Louise and Hannah, were killed by Louise's ex-partner. Israel's ban on almost 40 aid agencies working in Gaza and the West Bank is described as "unacceptable" by countries including the UK. The Israelis say the organi…
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In the final episode of the series India looks into love. From an exploration into the oxytocin driving the parent infant bond to the pressures of unconditional love and the importance of receiving love on a child’s development, this is the story of a big, beautiful, often pressurised emotion. Presenter: India RakusenProducer: Charlotte Evans-Young…
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Sooner than we know, New Year’s Eve has come round again. Will you be making the same old resolutions to make yourself feel better? Or could this be the year to rethink the ritual by looking outwards? To be specific, rather than agonising about reinventing yourself, should you instead discover the rewards of selfless service … service to one person…
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From pharaohs' tombs in Ancient Egypt and medieval currency, to priceless royal jewellery and Spandau Ballet songs - gold has been prized for millennia. But it's only really in the last century or so that we've started uncovering its usefulness in less decorative applications. Today, gold is used in masses of electricals; it's also revolutionised p…
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Neil and Pippa look at some of the biggest headlines from the year. Learn about this story and some useful vocabulary from the headlines. Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2025/251231 Practise your reading skills with The Reading Room: ✔️ ht…
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From the number of women in space and transistors on a chip to social media usage -we’re taking a look back the key numerical moments of 2025. We explore the woes of a big infrastructure projects. Plus, just how can you make sure your New Year’s Resolutions are successful? We’ve got statistics to help. Presenter: Tim HarfordReporter: Lizzy McNeilPr…
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Andy Zaltzman hosts the, now traditional, TMS Awards looking back at 2025’s best (or worst) cricketing moments. As is tradition, TMS commentators Daniel Norcross and Henry Moeran are on the adjudication panel to help Andy decide who wins ‘favourite wicket of the year’, ‘worst loss of the year’, and the prize everyone wants to go home with: The Noos…
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Martin Geissler, Laura Miller and Natalie Higgins choose their top five news stories of the year. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. Get in touch: [email protected] BBC Radio Scotland
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Two Nottingham Lads: 2. Damascus to Donetsk
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29:25Aiden Aslin and Graham Philips take very different routes to get to that prison in Donetsk in 2022 – but their journeys cemented their destinies in Ukraine. For Aiden, his evolution from young truant to soldier takes place in the crucible of war in Syria – volunteering for the free Kurdish forces fighting against ISIS. But after trouble with the Br…
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Steve Crossman is joined by Guillem Balague, James Horncastle, Rafa Honigstein and ESPN's Julien Laurens for this year's Euro Leagues End of Year Special! For the first half of the pod we keep the festive spirits going by looking back on some of the best Scandinavian stories of the year. New head coach of Swedish league winners Mjallby, Karl Marius…
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The FPL Podcast from BBC Sport takes on The Commentator's View in 5 Live's annual football quiz. Will John Murray and Ian Dennis beat Chris Sutton and Statman Dave? Will Ali Bruce-Ball stay impartial as quizmaster? And will they all stay friends? Five rounds:04:10 Clash of the Commentators20:25 Articulate27:35 Guesstimation38:40 Sutton Death48:25 B…
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Arsenal increase their lead at the top of the Premier League table following a 4-1 win at home to Aston Villa. Hear from their manager, Mikel Arteta, and from Unai Emery after his Aston Villa side's 11 match winning streak came to an end. Dion Dublin, Ellen White, Statman Dave and Clinton Morrison join Steve Crossman to discuss a busy night of Prem…
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Anti-government protests spread for third day across Iran
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37:50The protests began on Sunday after shopkeepers in Tehran's Grand Bazaar staged a strike over the plunging value of the Iranian currency. Now demonstrators are taking to the streets in an increasing number of cities across the country. Ali Rahmani, the son of Narges Mohammadi - a human rights activist who won the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize - tells us he…
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Joachim Trier on Sentimental Value, plus the films of Brigitte Bardot
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42:21Director Joachim Trier on his latest film Sentimental Value, which is nominated for eight Golden Globes, including Best Picture and Best Director. We take a look at the late Brigitte Bardot's three most important films, with critic Muriel Zhaga Writer John Lloyd on the 42nd anniversary release of The Meaning of Liff, the book he co-wrote with Dougl…
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Channel Tunnel confusion, chaos and cancellations
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15:45Thousands of travellers have their New Year plans disrupted by a power failure that closed the Channel Tunnel. Alaa Abd El-Fattah, the British-Egyptian activist who apologised yesterday for historical social media posts, is alleged to have endorsed new claims that he is the victim of a "smear campaign" initiated by Zionists and spies. Plus the worl…
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Do you enjoy climbing mountains and swimming in lakes? Beth and Phil talk about being outdoors, and our grammar guru Georgie explains how to use articles like 'a', 'an' and 'the'. TRANSCRIPT AND WORKSHEET:Find a full transcript for this episode and a worksheet✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/learning-english-grammar/251230 THE READ…
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No Balls: Madness in Melbourne & menstrual moans
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32:39Alex Hartley and Kate Cross discuss the two-day MCG Ashes Test which saw England win their first Test in Australia for nearly fifteen years. Plus, why it's normal to talk about periods and how female players deal with it occurring during a cricket match.By BBC Radio 5 Live
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52. Amelia Haslett - Lady Killer in My Family
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29:48Lucy Worsley is back with a brand new series of Lady Killers. Lucy and her team of all female detectives re-visit the unthinkable crimes, committed by murderesses, more than a hundred years ago. In this episode, Lucy looks at a case with a difference. It’s true crime meets family history - with a twist. The team receives an email from Lady Killers …
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A family renovating an old house stumble upon a priest hole, a hidden chamber where Catholic priests took refuge in Elizabethan times. But the strange discovery seems to signal a change in the atmosphere of the house. Has uncovering the priest hole unleashed something else? Written and presented by Danny RobinsExperts: Ben Machell and Dan SnowEditi…
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People in Gainesboro, Tennessee, have some new neighbours. A conservative developer has bought land just outside the tiny rural Appalachian town, with the aim of forging an 'aligned' community based on shared values like 'faith, family and freedom'. Two of the first people to come to town are controversial Christian nationalists who talk about civi…
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After 5468 days England’s men have won a Test Match in Australia! Felix jumps into the hot seat and England and Lancs bowler Kate Cross is our special guest as we try and work out what the hell happened at the MCG over two ridiculous days of Test Cricket. Plus Wicketkeepers as drummers, Mattchin predicts the future of Test cricket, names for Jimmy’…
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China launches massive drills around Taiwan
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37:47China has begun military drills around Taiwan - weeks after Washington announced one of its biggest-ever arms sales to the island. We hear from a senior US congressman. Also on the programme: President Trump says he's unhappy after Russia accuses Ukraine of mounting a drone attack on one of President Putin's homes. But did they? We speak to our Rus…
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Who are the Founding Fathers and Mothers of American Culture?
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42:20In 1776, the Founding Fathers of America signed the Declaration of Independence, embarking on a new experiment in how to build a nation. On the eve of the 250th anniversary of the American Declaration of Independence, Tom Sutcliffe and guests explore the founding fathers – and mothers – of American culture: the key figures who shaped American liter…
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