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A weekly programme that illuminates the mysteries and challenges the controversies behind the science that's changing our world.

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

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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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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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Assume Nothing

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

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6 Minute English

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Learn and practise useful English language for everyday situations. Find more at https://www.bbclearningenglish.com Follow us at https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus

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A Good Read

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Find reading inspiration with favourite books chosen by our guests.

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Uncanny

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From ghostly phantoms to UFOs, Danny Robins investigates real-life stories of paranormal encounters. So, are you Team Believer or Team Sceptic? Written and presented by Danny Robins Editor and Sound Designer: Charlie Brandon-King Music: Evelyn Sykes Theme Music by Lanterns on the Lake Produced by Danny Robins and Simon Barnard A Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4

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Comedy of the Week

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Brighten your week with the latest BBC Radio 4 comedy.

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Learning English Vocabulary

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Build your English vocabulary with these short programmes. Each episode explores a new topic to improve your English. Find more at bbclearningenglish.com Follow us at bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus

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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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Learning English Stories

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Improve your English with these short dramas and stories. Find more at bbclearningenglish.com Follow us at bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus

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From Our Own Correspondent

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Insight, wit and analysis from BBC correspondents, journalists and writers telling stories beyond the news headlines. Presented by Kate Adie.

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Great Lives

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Biographical series in which guests choose someone who has inspired their lives.

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The Martin Lewis Podcast

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Martin Lewis answers your financial questions, offering valuable money-saving tips.

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Learning English Conversations

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Everyday expressions and real English conversations to help make your everyday conversations easier. Find more at bbclearningenglish.com Follow us at bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus

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Desert Island Discs

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Eight tracks, a book and a luxury: what would you take to a desert island? Guests share the soundtrack of their lives.

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This Cultural Life

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In-depth conversations with some of the world's leading artists and creatives across theatre, visual arts, music, dance, film and more. Hosted by John Wilson.

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Six O'Clock News

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The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

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Learning English from the News

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Learn the language you need to understand news stories in English. Find more at bbclearningenglish.com Follow us at bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus

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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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The BBC's Scottish news podcast, hosted by Martin Geissler. Conversation with trusted journalists and experts about the country's biggest stories.

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Mark Steel's in Town

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Comedian Mark Steel visits towns across the UK, meets the locals, and creates a stand up show for them - and us - about the town.

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The Life Scientific

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Professor Jim Al-Khalili talks to leading scientists about their life and work, finding out what inspires and motivates them and asking what their discoveries might do for us in the future

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BBC Radio Scotland Rugby Podcast

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Tom English and Andy Burke with all the news, analysis and interviews on what's happening in the World of Scottish rugby

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The World Tonight

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In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and major breaking news from a global perspective

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FPL Podcast from BBC Sport

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Have no fear, your FPL "experts" in ABB, Statman Dave and Chris Sutton are here! Join the FPL Podcast from BBC Sport every gameweek as they discuss, digress and debate all things FPL.

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Everyday Ethics

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Provocative weekly debate on moral, religious and ethical issues. From BBC Radio Ulster

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Eras

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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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Last Word

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Radio 4's weekly obituary programme, telling the life stories of those who have died recently

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Marianna in Conspiracyland

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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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Front Row

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Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music

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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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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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Thought for the Day

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Reflections from a faith perspective on issues and people in the news.

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The Briefing Room

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David Aaronovitch and a panel of experts and insiders present in-depth explainers on big issues in the news

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Arts & Ideas

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Leading thinkers discuss the ideas shaping our lives – looking back at the news and making links between past and present. Broadcast as Free Thinking, Fridays at 9pm on BBC Radio 4. Presented by Matthew Sweet, Shahidha Bari and Anne McElvoy.

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Moral Maze

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Combative, provocative and engaging live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. #moralmaze

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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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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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Fighting Talk

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A hilarious look at the volatile world of sport where guests compete for points with their sporting punditry. Informed comments are rewarded but witless outbursts are penalised.

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Football Daily

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The latest news, insight, analysis and big name guests from the Premier League and the Football League, plus Scottish, International and European football. Join us! Get in touch with us @5liveSport on social media and remember to leave us your ratings and reviews.

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Beyond Belief

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Series exploring the place and nature of faith in today's world

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File on 4 Investigates

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News-making original journalism documentary series, investigating stories at home and abroad.

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Bookclub

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Led by James Naughtie, a group of readers talk to acclaimed authors about their best-known novels

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This Week in History

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Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.

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Take Four Books

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Presenter James Crawford looks at an author's latest work and delves further into their creative process by learning about the three other texts that have shaped their writing.

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Scotland slump to disappointing Argentina defeat 28:15

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Andy Burke, Peter Wright, Lisa Martin and Chris Paterson react to Scotland's disappointing defeat to Argentina. We hear from head coach Gregor Townsend and captain Sione TuipulotuBy BBC Radio Scotland

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The Naked Week: Ep2. Trains, Tice, and Taylor Swift 27:45

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This week, The Naked Week shoehorns an agenda, gets out of jail free, and in a genuine Radio 4 first - Taylor Swift pays a visit to the studio! From host Andrew Hunter Murray and The Skewer's Jon Holmes, Radio 4’s newest Friday night comedy The Naked Week returns with a blend of the silly and serious. From satirical stunts to studio set pieces via …

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3. Lewisham 39:26

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Mark Steel visits Lewisham in south London and creates a show for the local audience. There will also be extended versions of each episode available on BBC sounds. Written and performed by Mark Steel Additional material by Pete SinclairProduction co-ordinator Caroline Barlow and Katie BaumSound Manager Chris MacleanProducer Carl Cooper A BBC Studio…

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Parliament warned of Chinese spying 30:45

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The security service warns MPs, peers and parliamentary staff they may be targets for Chinese spies. The Government says its taking steps. Congress votes on the release of all remaining documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. A court has heard that an alleged member of Palestine Action attacked a police officer with a sledgehammer. Also: An Australia…

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‘Getting caught betting was the best day’ 31:32

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering a tax rise on some profits made by betting companies. Brian Rice (pictured), who was banned from football for placing bets while managing Hamilton Academical, tells us about managing his addiction in an industry synonymous with gambling. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode was…

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Life advice 8:12

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What's the best advice you've been given? Learn some grammar for giving advice and making suggestions. TRANSCRIPT AND WORKSHEET: Find a full transcript for this episode and a worksheet ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/learning-english-grammar/251118 THE READING ROOM:✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/the_reading_room…

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The English We Speak: Take someone under your wing 2:50

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When you take someone under your wing, you help them with something or protect them. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil. FIND A TRANSCRIPT:✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-251117 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER:✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters FIND BBC LEARNING…

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AP De Silva on building molecular fluorescence sensors for healthcare 28:11

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From humble beginnings in his native Sri Lanka, to a more than 40 year academic career at Queen’s University Belfast, Prof. AP (Amilra Prasanna) De Silva’s research into molecular photosensors has led to a pioneering career in that’s evolved from chemistry to medical diagnostics on one hand, to information processing on the other. Prof. De Silva ch…

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Dr Krish Kandiah 3:12

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Case 4: Road Ghosts 34:17

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Hitch a ride with Danny Robins as he explores supernatural sightings on Britain's roads. Vivid, deeply strange and often terrifying, roadside apparitions and phantom hitchhikers are some of the most frequently reported paranormal phenomena. But can they be explained? Written and presented by Danny RobinsExperts: Ian Simmons and Ciaran O'KeeffeEditi…

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History's Toughest Heroes: Henry Johnson: Hellfighter 28:35

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A Black soldier from the American South makes headlines when he fights off an entire German party in World War One. But his fame comes at a price. In History's Toughest Heroes, Ray Winstone tells ten true stories of adventurers, rebels and survivors who lived life on the edge. Growing up in as a Black man in North Carolina, where racism was enshrin…

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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood lays out asylum overhaul 37:44

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The Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood laid out a string of reforms to the asylum system that would see refugee status become temporary, guaranteed housing support for asylum seekers end and new capped "safe and legal routes" into the UK created. Speaking in the House of Commons, Mahmood told MPs the current system is "out of control and unfair", and s…

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Will Scotland and Wales qualify, and is British and Irish football in its best-ever place? 43:57

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Scotland and Wales could secure World Cup spots with victory on Tuesday night - will they, and what would it mean? Former Scottish international James McFadden joins Jonathan Northcroft, Chief Football Writer at the Sunday Times, and Eilidh Barbour to ponder what's required for Steve Clarke to lead the Tartan Army to a first World Cup for 28 years.…

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Actors Bryan Cranston and Marianne Jean-Baptiste. Also, director Jon M Chu 42:21

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Actors Bryan Cranston and Marianne Jean-Baptiste discuss their production of Arthur Miller's All My Sons. Director Jon M Chu reveals the influence of watching The Wizard of Oz , as a boy growing up. And how he cast his very own Wicked: For Good.Samira is joined by food writers Diana Henry and Nikkitha Bakshani - who also happens to be an award winn…

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Sweeping changes to the asylum system 29:56

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The Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has set out what she's called her "moral mission" to heal divisions in the UK by overhauling immigration rules. Her plans include fast-tracking deportations, and making people who have been granted asylum wait longer before they can settle permanently. The Conservatives and Reform UK have said they are a step in t…

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Will Labour's asylum shake-up spark another revolt? 28:31

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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood (pictured) wants to make sweeping changes to the UK's asylum system. Labour MP Chris Murray, a former chair of The Refugee Survival Trust, tells us why the reforms – controversial among many in his party – are justified. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode was hosted by Natalie Higgins and David …

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Richard Benson and Amy Sackville 27:41

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THE YEARS by Annie Ernaux chosen by Richard BensonTHE CORNER THAT HELD THEM by Sylvia Townsend Warner chosen by Amy SackvilleCOFFEE AND CIGARETTES by Ferdinand von Schirach chosen by Harriett Gilbert Writer and former editor of the Face Richard Benson talks to fellow writer Amy Sackville and presenter Harriett Gilbert about favourite books.Richard …

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Question Time: Will my new husband need to pay for my daughter’s uni? Do high interest savings beat cash ISAs? 27:16

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In our Question Time podcast, Martin Lewis gives you answers on anything and everything, including: how to open savings accounts with limited ID, is there a way to make more cash from ISA bonuses, and does Martin prefer spaghetti hoops, or alphabetti spaghetti? If you’ve got a question for Martin on absolutely anything and everything, you can ask h…

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Professor Tina Beattie 2:57

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Homophones 6:58

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Mail and male... Learn about words that sound the same but have different spellings. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishFollow us✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus The Pronunciation Lounge:https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the_pronunciation_lounge NEWSLETTER:htt…

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17th to 23rd November 5:34

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Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life. This week: the 17th to the 23rd of November 17th November 1558 - The Death of Queen Mary the First22nd November 1963 - John F. Kennedy is assassinated23rd November 1963 - Doctor Who debuts on BBC Television Presented by Ron Brown and Viji AllesProduced by Amanda Litherl…

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Tom & Lauren Are Going OOT 14:36

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Tom and Lauren are getting ready to go on holiday together. Unfortunately Tom has never flown with a budget airline before and doesn't realise that suitcases and carry-on are extras. Lauren is struggling to choose which clothes to leave behind, because she's worried about being judged by other women and she refuses to do laundry while she's on holi…

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England end perfect qualifying campaign as Republic of Ireland make the play-offs 33:40

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England wrapped up a perfect World Cup qualifying campaign with a 2-0 win against Albania. Victory in Tirana made it 8 wins from 8, with 22 goals scored and none conceded. Alistair Bruce-Ball is joined by former England defenders Stephen Warnock and Conor Coady for reaction to that match and to assess the key questions that lie ahead for Thomas Tuc…

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Home Secretary Pledges Asylum System Overhaul 17:00

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The Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, has said a proposed tightening of asylum rules will help stop illegal immigration from 'tearing the country apart'. Plans that she'll set out in the Commons tomorrow include quadrupling to twenty years the length of time people granted asylum will have to wait before they can settle permanently in the UK. In oth…

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Olga Ravn 32:00

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Award-winning Danish author Olga Ravn speaks to Take Four Books about her new novel The Wax Child and together with presenter James Crawford they explore its connections to three other texts. The Wax Child, translated by Martin Aitken, takes readers to 17th century Denmark, fictionalising the true story of a group of women in the town of Aalborg wh…

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Mary Greenwell, makeup artist 48:37

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Mary Greenwell is a makeup artist who has worked with some of the most famous faces in the world including Christy Turlington, Linda Evangelista, David Bowie and Cate Blanchett. Her less-is-more approach has won her plaudits in the beauty industry and she became Princess Diana’s makeup artist of choice. Mary was born in Sussex and left school at 16…

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Presbyterian Moderator Resigns, COP30 Update, German Remembrance Day 56:46

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The Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland has stepped down after "serious and significant failings" in safeguarding.The Rev Trevor Gribben said "people have been placed at risk" due to the failings in its processes between 2009 and 2022.We look at the wider implications of the story and ask whether an outside body needs to lead the denomi…

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Donald Trump Says He Will Press Ahead With Legal Action Against BBC 16:25

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Donald Trump has said he will speak to Sir Keir Starmer this weekend about his plans to sue the BBC for the way it edited footage of one of his speeches. The corporation has apologised, but is refusing to pay him compensation. Mr Trump insists he has an "obligation" to press ahead with legal action, saying he is seeking up to five billion dollars. …

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David Alorka, Gail Emms, Shane Todd, Thom Gibbs 58:52

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Sports presenter David Alorka, former GB badminton player Gail Emms, sports journalist Thom Gibbs, and comedian Shane Todd join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment. Points are awarded for informed comment, wit and passion, but taken away for nonsense and answers lacking in conviction. In the final round, the top …

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James Watson, Pauline Collins, Judith Vidal-Hall, Dugald Ross 27:45

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Matthew Bannister on James Watson who shared the Nobel Prize for identifying the structure of DNA, but was widely condemned later in life for his racist and sexist views. Pauline Collins, the comic actor who triumphed in the role of Shirley Valentine on stage and screen. The play’s director Simon Callow pays tribute. Judith Vidal-Hall, who edited t…

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The shadow of Islamic State in Syria 28:42

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Kate Adie introduces stories from Syria, the Philippines, Tanzania and Brazil. During his visit to Washington this week, Syria’s interim president Ahmed Al Sharaa announced that Syria will join the coalition of 90 countries trying to eliminate the remnants of the Islamic State group. The threat of IS is increasing on Syrian soil, where 8,000 suspec…

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Reinventing Football - what to do with handball, penalties and VAR? 47:25

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Kelly Cates is joined by Nedum Onuoha, Rory Smith and comedian Kae Kurd to discuss the changes they would make if they were designing football from scratch. How would they tweak the rules? What punishments would they introduce? How long should a game last? How many players per team? How many points for a win? Would they keep VAR?…

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Bishop Philip North 2:58

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15 NOV 2025By BBC Radio 4

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Has there been a $50 trillion wealth transfer to the richest Americans? 8:58

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Bernie Sanders says a vast amount of wealth - $50 trillion - has moved from 90% of the population to the wealthiest Americans since the 1970s. The figure comes from a study by Carter Price, a senior mathematician at nonprofit research institute the RAND Corporation. Tim Harford speaks to Carter to understand how he calculated his figures and what t…

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Biggest shake-up to asylum rules in a generation 37:53

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In an effort to curb illegal migration, the government is planning the biggest shakeup to asylum rules since World War Two - inspired by Denmark. We examine what lessons the UK can learn from the Danish system - and ask a Labour MP if these sweeping changes will work. Also on the programme: A British journalist detained by US immigration officers f…

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Revenge and reconciliation 56:56

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What function do ceremonies like Armistice Day perform? How do we balance desires for reconciliation with feelings about revenge? How we remember wars and what commemoration means is much less settled than we might think. And that throws up questions, in times when conflicts are spreading close to us in western Europe, of how wars end and how we ba…

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Chancellor won't raise tax rates in the Budget after all 30:27

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The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has decided against raising income tax in the Budget — following speculation that she might break a key Labour manifesto pledge. Jaguar Land Rover has revealed the stinging cost of the cyber attack that brought the company to a standstill. Plus police investigating claims of an impostor wearing a Rear Admiral's uniform …

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The Commentators' View: Ronaldo’s red & mind-altering shoes 57:34

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John Murray, Ali Bruce-Ball & Conor McNamara talk football, travel & language after Cristiano Ronaldo sees red as Republic of Ireland beat Portugal, and England beat Serbia. What about the ‘mind-altering’ shoes some of the England players are wearing? There’s a European theme to Clash of the Commentators. And suggestions always welcome for our Grea…

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Our Stories: Ways to tell good stories 8:17

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Pippa and Beth talk about some methods to improve the stories you tell in English. They look back at Georgie's story about a boy band and Neil's story about parking. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/our-stories/251114 FIND …

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Daniel Greenberg 2:46

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14 NOV 2025By BBC Radio 4

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Beam Me Up, Scotty! 28:50

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Whether you’re stuck in traffic, waiting at the airport whilst delay after delay is announced or just really missing someone far away, a lot of us have probably wished we could teleport. But is this superpower the stuff of science fiction? Or could it, one day, become a reality? Listener Faith wants to know whether Star Trek’s Transporter could eve…

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The Bruce Springsteen Story: 5. The Land of Hope and Dreams 28:56

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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. In our final chapter, we trace Bruce’s journey to his latest tour - The Land of Hope and Dreams - where he speaks out on s…

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Murder on Mars: Episode 1 28:37

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Mars, 2048. The first settlers, a mix of international workers and the super-rich. And the first unexplained death. When a body turns up in the corridor between a scrappy warehouse and a half-built luxury hotel, no-nonsense Harbourmaster Rita Siddiqui finds herself in charge. With Earth temporarily out of contact and no official law enforcement on …

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Tipping Point 43:57

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Written by Hannah Khalil In 2040, a Middle Eastern nation is struggling to survive rising temperatures and rolling power cuts. Architect Noura Halim has devoted her life to designing a new kind of city, one that could protect people from the worsening climate and keep her country alive. But as construction begins, the project drains the nation’s fr…

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England still 100% in World Cup qualifiers 25:41

22m ago25:41

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Thomas Tuchel's England make it 10 competitive clean sheets in a row against Serbia as their 100% record in World Cup 2026 qualifiers continues thanks to goals from Eberechi Eze and Bukayo Saka. Former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson, former England defender Phil Jones and Senior Football Reporter Ian Dennis join Steve Crossman to discuss England'…

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Could technology replace animal testing in science? 26:29

8m ago26:29

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This week the UK government set out its vision for a world where the use of animals in science is eliminated in all but exceptional circumstances. Animal experiments in the UK peaked at 4.14 million in 2015 driven mainly by a big increase at the time in genetic modification experiments. By 2020, the number had fallen sharply to 2.88 million as alte…

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We review The Hunger Games on stage, Nuremberg on film and Wild Cherry on TV 42:24

14m ago42:24

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Tom and guests review The Hunger Games... now a stage play at a brand new theatre in London's Canary Wharf.The new film Nuremberg, starring Russell Crowe as Hermann Göring, tells the story of the psychiatrist who was recruited to analyse Hitler's second-in-command at the 1946 war crimes trial.The new BBC TV series Wild Cherry, about a scandal in a …

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A wallet workout to gain pounds! Earn £100s in minutes perusing your purse or (digital) wallet 1:09:14

23m ago1:09:14

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Martin Lewis tells you how to speedily spot the best debit cards, credit cards, overdrafts, improve your driving licence, organ donor cards and more! Plus, new top savings, Martin’s meeting with the Chancellor, and success story on how to beat the O2 price-hike hike! If you’ve got a question for Martin on absolutely anything and everything, you can…

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An independent review of the Sara Sharif case has identified multiple failings 30:13

18m ago30:13

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It's been revealed that a day before Sara Sharif was murdered by her father and stepmother, council workers tried to check on her, but went to the wrong address. Also: A second BBC programme is accused of splicing together two sections of Donald Trump's speech on the day of the Capitol Hill riots. And a bird flu outbreak may have killed tens of tho…