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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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Scotcast

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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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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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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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Strong Message Here

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Armando Iannucci investigates which political buzzwords are strong and stable and which are a crock of covfefe. Each week he'll be joined by a guest to crack open the political phrasebook and attempt to decode 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 political language from people on the in ...
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Americast

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Americast is the authoritative US news and politics podcast from the BBC. Each week we provide audiences with the best analysis from across the BBC, with on-the-ground observations and big picture insights about the stories which are defining America right now. The podcast is hosted by trusted BBC journalists including the BBC’s North America editor, Sarah Smith, BBC Radio 4 presenter, Justin Webb, the BBC’s disinformation and social media correspondent, Marianna Spring, and BBC North Americ ...
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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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You're Dead to Me

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The comedy podcast that takes history seriously. In each episode of You’re Dead to Me from BBC Radio 4, Greg Jenner is joined by a comedian and an expert historian to learn and laugh about the past. History isn’t just about dates and textbooks – it’s about extraordinary characters, amazing stories, and some very questionable fashion choices. How long did it take to build an Egyptian pyramid? What does the Bayeux Tapestry reveal about medieval life? Why did it take nearly half a millennium fo ...
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The News Quiz: Ep 2. Cards revealed and Reshufffle 28:59

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Andy Zaltzman is joined by Daliso Chaponda, Susie McCabe, Geoff Norcott and Ash Sarkar to break down the week in news. Expect discussion on the Labour Deputy Leader Election, the return of the Mandelson, strikes on Qatar, Russian drones in Poland and telepathic Google searches. Written by Andy Zaltzman. With additional material by: Simon Alcock, Ca…
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Will & Grace star Eric McCormack on his latest TV role. 42:32

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Will & Grace star Eric McCormack tells us about his latest screen role – in the new BBC One thriller series Nine Bodies in a Mexican Morgue. McCormack plays one of nine people who survive a plane crash in the Mexican jungle, and aren't aware that a murderer might be lurking in their midst. We hear the true story of a bear who was adopted from a Hig…
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Doctors treat Huntington's disease for the first time 30:40

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Doctors have made a huge breakthrough in tackling the genetic disorder Huntington's disease, with initial results showing a significant slowing in the progress of the condition. Plans to extend the high-speed rail network between Liverpool and Manchester have been delayed and won't now be announced at the Labour Conference. The Mayor of London, Sir…
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Americanswers… on 5 Live! Can we trust what Donald Trump says about Ukraine? 27:25

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Donald Trump’s appearance at the United Nations was a clear - and at times stark - outline of his global vision, often involving sharp attacks against his opponents. His speech - the longest by any US president in history - took aim at countries who have recently recognised a Palestinian state, including a number of European countries. It was Europ…
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Obstacles for outdoor learning 29:21

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If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like Scotcast - How to save childhood - BBC Sounds A bill proposed by Conservative MSP Liz Smith (pictured here) which could guarantee all primary 7 pupils a week of outdoor learning has been brought back from the brink. The Scotsman's education correspondent Catriona Stewart and BBC’s Kirsten Camp…
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72+ EFL Pod: Blackburn bother & ballers as chocolate bars 46:13

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Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & Tommy Smith debate EFL matters including what should happen after Blackburn-Ipswich was abandoned, and should the play-offs be expanded to six teams? Also Middlesbrough flying under Rob Edwards, Cheltenham sack Michael Flynn, and will there be a new addition into the 72+ Ultimate All-Time EFL XI? Oh and EFL footballers as…
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English in a Minute: Phrases with 'hit' 1:07

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Make sure your English learning isn't hit-and-miss – be consistent! Learn this phrase and more in this podcast. TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/s5english_in_a_minute FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️http…
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Trump's unproven autism claim 8:40

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Donald Trump has made the unproven claim there's a link between autism and Tylenol, known as paracetamol elsewhere. Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2025/250924 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/lear…
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Was it easier to deport migrants to France before Brexit? 28:48

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Tim Harford investigates some of the numbers in the news. This week: Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey says it was easier to deport illegal migrants to Europe when we were in the EU. Is that true? Did the governor of the Bank of England get his numbers wrong on the UK’s ageing population? Why is the price of beef up by 25% in a year? Is it possible to pr…
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24/09/25: New farmland bird stats, Corn Buntings, precision Plum growing. 13:58

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Farmland bird populations in England have seen a 'rapid nosedive' says the RSPB. It's worried by new Government figures showing an 11% decrease in farmland bird numbers between 2019 and 2024. Meanwhile, farmers in Scotland have been trialling tweaks to conservation scheme options which could help the Corn Bunting. And, new techniques to make Plum g…
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Malala on campaigning for equal access to education 4:33

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The activist Malala Yousafzai was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2021. Malala was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize when she was 17, becoming the youngest winner in its history. She spoke to Lauren about why equal access to education for girls matters so much to her and her family. You can listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds.…
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Too early for Isak and is it time to Triple Captain Haaland? 56:03

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Alistair Bruce-Ball (live from Bethpage on Ryder Cup duty), Chris Sutton and Statman Dave discuss FPL's hot topics ahead of Gameweek 6. Dave has wildcarded out of the blue but has he gone too early with Alexander Isak in to the team? Should you Triple Captain Erling Haaland against Burnley? Is Clough and Taylor's lead too big already? 5 Live Sport …
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Trump's explosive speech at UN 37:42

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President Trump has suggested Ukraine is in a position to win back all of the territory it has lost since Moscow's invasion. Earlier, he told the UN General Assembly in New York that European countries were "going to hell" because of mass immigration. In a long - and uncompromising - speech that took aim at the institution where it was being delive…
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Stephen Knight on House of Guinness 42:13

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Peaky Blinders' screenwriter Stephen Knight on his new TV series, House of Guinness. Indhu Rubasingham talks about her vision as the new Artistic Director for the National Theatre and her first production there - Bacchae Art critic Waldemar Januszczak has been to see the Turner Prize Exhibition for us, which this year is in Bradford. We find out wh…
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Women's Football Weekly: Remembering Matt Beard 56:22

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Ben Haines, Ellen White and Jen Beattie remember the former Liverpool manager Matt Beard who has died at the age of 47. Natasha Dowie who played under Beard with Liverpool, Charlton Athletic and Boston Breakers tells us about ‘Beardy’ and her experiences with him which started at the age of 17 when she joined Charlton Athletic. Tash followed Matt t…
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The English We Speak: No leg to stand on 2:58

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This phrase means that someone's argument is weak. TRANSCRIPTFind a full transcript for this episode ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-250922Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/l…
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Things we collect 8:58

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What's the difference between 'loads of' and 'lots of'? TRANSCRIPT AND WORKSHEETFind a full transcript for this episode and a worksheet ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/learning-english-grammar/250923 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishFollow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learning…
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'Exposing care home neglect overwhelmed me' 29:02

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If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like ‘Uncovering a scandal’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0027t8h Families of elderly residents at one of Scotland's largest care homes have accused its owners of 'cruelty' and 'neglect' after a BBC investigation revealed a series of care failures. BBC Disclosure reporter Catriona MacPhee (pic…
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Heroism: Introducing The Fort from The History Podcast 3:21

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Afghanistan, January 2007. It's a piece of military daring that went down in history: Three Royal Marines and a Royal Engineer hold on to the side of Apache attack helicopters, heading into battle to recover a fallen comrade. Those involved in a gripping, almost unbelievable day, tell their story, many speaking for the first time. It begins with Br…
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Jilly Cooper on the secret to a successful marriage 3:12

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In 2016 the novelist Jilly Cooper was cast away by Kirsty Young. Jilly is perhaps best known as the author of Rivals but her writing career also spans newspaper columns, non-fiction books on class, marriage and animals in war, and novels that sell in their millions. Jilly told Kirsty Young about her theory on what makes a successful marriage. You c…
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23/09/22: Bluetongue warning, apple harvest, farming for food and nature in Norfolk 13:52

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Bluetongue affects ruminant animals, like Sheep and Cattle, and it's spread between animals by biting midges. The disease tends to subside as temperatures drop but vets are warning farmers not to become complacent about Bluetongue this autumn. Anna Hill hears from the British Veterinary Association. This week we're focussing on apples, plums and th…
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Trump tells pregnant women to avoid paracetamol 37:42

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Standing alongside Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. the US president said the drug, commonly sold under the brand name Tylenol in the US, was to blame for a rise in autism diagnoses. Also on the programme: Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says he will overhaul the rights of migrants to remain in the UK; and seven decades after the first British T…
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Monday Night Club with Mark Chapman 59:26

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Manchester City’s worst start in 19 years and Graham Potter’s under threat at West Ham. Mark Chapman is joined by Joe Hart, Chris Sutton and The Observer football correspondent Rory Smith. They also tap into Arsenal and hear from a West Ham fan. Plus, Chappers is carrying an injury and Rory shares his ice cream recommendations. 03:30 Did Man City g…
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Late-night shows under fire 42:15

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Johnny Carson, David Letterman and Jay Leno made the late night talk wildly popular viewing for American audiences for decades, but those days are fading fast thanks to declining ratings and ad revenue. Now, with two of today's biggest late night shows are in trouble after offending President Trump, we speak to the New York Times chief TV critic, J…
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MAGA’s “righteous fury” at Charlie Kirk’s memorial 32:50

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Justin and Anthony unpack the memorial service held yesterday in Glendale, Arizona for the conservative activist, Charlie Kirk, who was shot dead earlier this month. Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, was given a standing ovation for forgiving the man who shot her husband, delivering an emotional and deeply religious speech where she called for peop…
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Charities Cut Ties With Duchess of York 31:04

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Multiple charities have cut ties with the Duchess of York, following the emergence an email she sent to the convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein, in which she called him her "supreme friend". A spokesperson for the duchess said her email to Epstein had been sent because she was trying to counter a threat from him to sue her for defamation - and …
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Gangster arrests in Dubai: who’s who? 24:27

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If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like ‘Gangsters gunned down in Spain’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002cy0r Steven Lyons and Ross McGill (both pictured) were among four significant gangland figures arrested in Dubai. The BBC’s Paul O’Hare explains who’s who in a decades-long feud between the Lyons and Daniel gangs which prec…
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The Fort: Introducing Rory Stewart: The Long History of Heroism 27:46

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Rory Stewart explores ideas of what it means to be a hero from the ancient world to the present day. How have these ideas changed? Why do heroes matter? Who are the heroes we need today? With the help of leading historians, psychologists, philosophers and theologians, he examines how heroism is continually questioned and re-invented in every age, a…
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Miles Jupp on JL Carr, author of A Month in the Country 27:28

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"I find his novels extraordinarily beautiful .. and they're an excellent length." Miles Jupp picks an author he loves, but knows little about. JL Carr was born in Yorkshire and was a teacher, mapmaker, and an eccentric. Joining the comedian in studio to discuss Carr is a man who knew him well - DJ Taylor - who paints a picture of a man who hated Lo…
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Michael Palin in Venezuela | The Morning Show S4 | Black Rabbit 40:20

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Hayley Campbell and Scott Bryan join Adrian Chiles to review the latest Netflix series, Black Rabbit, starring Jude Law and Jason Bateman. We’ll also hear Scott and Hayley’s thoughts on the newest series of The Morning Show on Apple TV+, and Michael Palin’s newest travel documentary takes him to the beautiful but troubled nation of Venezuela.…
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Question Time: Should you invest in gold? Student loan interest? How to get energy credit back? 23:15

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Martin Lewis answers your questions on absolutely anything and everything (within reason!), including how to get energy credit back, student loan interest rates, should you be investing in gold, and is overpaying your mortgage worth it? You can get in touch with the team by emailing [email protected] – make sure to send in your burning q…
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-ing and -ed adjectives 6:06

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Boring or bored? Interested or interesting? We'll tell you the right adjective to use. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our ot…
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Contains Strong Language Festival, Bradford 42:00

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At the Contains Strong Language Festival in Bradford, Tom Sutcliffe and guests explore the history and culture of the city, and nation, through its poetry and stories. From battlefields and royal courts, coalmines to curry houses Start the Week looks at the language and rhythms that have captured the country. The historian Catherine Clarke is retel…
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Ian Wright on his inspirational teacher 5:54

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The former footballer and pundit Ian Wright was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2020. Born to Jamaican parents in south-east London, Ian grew up with his mother and stepfather. His biological father had left the family before Ian was two years old. Things at home were difficult, and Ian spent as much time as possible outside playing football. Ian sp…
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22/09/2025 Apples and pears, Lib Dem conference, planting trees by drone 11:58

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It's a good year for British apples, a lack of frost and an abundance of warm weather should mean a bumper crop. Harvest is underway and hopes are high, but there are continuing concerns about the loss of orchards and growers' reluctance to invest in new ones. It's party conference season and we're hearing from all the parties about their plans for…
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Glenn Moore's Almanac 28:46

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Comedian Glenn Moore looks in his almanac at world events and what he was doing at the time. In this episode, a deadly spy operation causes Glenn to suspect his completely innocent Russian flatmate who just happens to have a novelty cigarette lighter in the shape of a gun. And not a novelty gun in the shape of a cigarette lighter. Perhaps best-know…
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Premier League Review with Rick Edwards 46:54

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Gabriel Martinelli levels late on as Arsenal draw with Manchester City. Hear from him as Rick Edwards, Clinton Morrison and The Telegraph’s Luke Edwards chew the fat. Also catch up with Graham Potter as West Ham eye up managerial replacements. Wolves’ howling run continues, Watkins remains goalless and who wins the Ballon d’Or on Monday night? 03:5…
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The Language of the Manosphere 27:29

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The 'Manosphere' is a group of loosely affiliated mainly young males who have developed a specialised vocabulary to discuss women online in a negative and hostile way. Some of the vocabulary is a response to feminism which some men claim is diminishing their role in society. For other men a failure to attract women has given rise to phrases such as…
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UK Recognises Palestine 16:38

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The UK has formally recognised a Palestinian state, marking a major shift in foreign policy. Israel has criticised the move, describing it as a reward to Hamas. The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has said there will never be a Palestinian state. The Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas, welcomed the decision as a step towards lasting p…
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Graham Norton 28:35

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BAFTA Award-winning broadcaster and novelist Graham Norton discusses Frankie, his fifth novel, which centres on the life of an apparently unremarkable Irish woman in her eighties as she recounts her story to a young carer. Graham Norton shares the three key literary influences that helped shape the novel: Elizabeth Bowen’s The Last September (1929)…
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