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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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This is the place to catch daily chat, extra fun and highlights from Radio 1 Breakfast with Greg James - hit subscribe to stay up to date!
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A 5 minute mix from the world's hottest DJs and producers. Lots of tunes in a tiny space, as featured on Danny Howard's show on BBC Radio 1. This download is only available in the UK
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Download the best satirical comedy from Radio 4, every Friday. Features The News Quiz, Dead Ringers, The Naked Week and Too Long; Didn't Read.
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Join Radio 1’s resident film buff Ali Plumb for movie news, reviews and extra behind-the-screens fun.
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When sport collides with true crime.
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Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain tackle listeners' conundrums with the power of science!
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The teams assume nothing as they examine events through fresh eyes.
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Your go-to destination for Formula 1 news, interviews and reactions. F1 Chequered Flag from the BBC offers expert analysis of every F1 race, with exclusive insight into every twist and turn of the F1 season. Each episode brings you in-depth race reviews, breaking down the strategies that shape each Grand Prix and the key players making headlines. Hear from F1 stars like Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris, and the bosses of powerhouse teams like Red Bull, Mercedes, Ferrari and Mc ...
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All the news you need to know from the UK and around the world.
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NEW on The History Podcast: Half-Life. Drawn to a family legend about his German-Jewish family's dramatic escape from Nazi Germany in 1936, the writer Joe Dunthorne accidentally discovers a far more disturbing history.
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Luke Franks and Arielle Free dig into dating lives, to draw out the terrible, awkward and just plain embarrassing.
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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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Every week, join Vick Hope, multi-award winning TV and BBC Radio 1 presenter, author and journalist, and her inspirational guests as they celebrate the best books written by women. They'll discuss this year's shortlisted titles, explore the life-changing books that sit on other women’s bookshelves and talk about what the future holds for women writing today. The Women’s Prize is one of the most prestigious literary awards in the world, and has been running for over 25 years. Sit back and enjoy.
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Ground-breaking and honest real-life stories that speak to you about your life, your world, and your issues. Reece Parkinson gets in-depth each week with documentaries made to challenge your thinking.
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Charli XCX finds perfect tracks for life's ultimate playlist - whether you're going through a break up, or pulling up to the party, Charli and friends have the best song ever. A Radio 1 podcast.
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Vinny Hurrell takes his guests back to their mid-twenties. Given the passage of time – what would they do differently now? What advice would they give their younger selves?
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Based on an episode from the new, second series of BBC Three's Life and Death Row, Greg James looks at the story of Daniel Lopez, convicted of killing a policeman during a high speed chase in Texas in 2009.
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The week's events in Ambridge
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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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Political journalist Jonathan Pie gets a radio phone-in show and as his personal and professional worlds collide we see why he's so incredibly angry about absolutely everything.
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Comedy sketch group Birthday Girls, aka Beattie, Camille and Rose, invite you to their house party. Expect late-night chats with nothing off-limits, veggie Scotch eggs and party legends.
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Joivan Wade and Percelle Ascott are here to help you live your dreams. Full of fresh wisdom for making your own future, they chat with entrepreneurs and influencers who have made their own path. This podcast is created in association with Radio 1’s Academy. Discover more at http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/academy
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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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A comedy podcast from Radio 1, showcasing the brightest and best new comedy talent. There will be box sets ranging from 4-6 episodes, with a new episode available every Monday.
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Katie Thistleton and disability rights activist India Sasha are joined by some of your favourite content creators as they ask 'if the world was re-built tomorrow, what would you change to make life fairer and easier for disabled people?'
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In 'My Radio 1' Shaun Tilley chats to the presenters and producers from the station's first 20 years. Plus all editions of the spin-off series 'My Radio 1 Roadshow' co-hosted with Smiley Miley.
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Unique satire with topical and character-filled sketches which brilliantly capture everything that provokes us; culture, politics, work... and other people.
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This is Alice’s story told over 10 episodes. Imagine hearing voices in your head. Alice does. She’s a 27-year-old mum who’s had different characters in her mind since she was about 15. They all have names and personalities and they can be hard to ignore. Alice wants to tell you about them so you can understand what it's like to live with schizophrenia. If you need help with anything in this podcast you can search for the BBC Action Line or the BBC Advice pages for details on where to get sup ...
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Scarlett Moffatt attempts to uncover the truth... but can she convince her non-believer boyfriend Scott? A podcast from BBC Radio 1. Presented by Scarlett Moffatt and Scott Dobinson and co-created by Scarlett Moffatt.
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The Gemma Collins Podcast is a no-holds barred look inside the life of The GC, with plenty of candid chat, laughs and insider gossip direct from the diva herself. A podcast from BBC Radio 1.
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The latest news about food, farming and the countryside
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A weekly get together for everyone who loves and lives for reality TV. Get ALL the tea from reality stars and celebrity guests.
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Everyone has their own story…in this podcast they Tell It. From personal journeys of discovery to sharing obsessions & passions, we hear from young people across the UK who want to tell you their amazing stories and perhaps even change your view of the world in the process.
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In a world where social media documents people's successes but none of their failures, Ed and Lauren are honest about how life can be a little bit rubbish.
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Go behind the scenes as your favourite artists and bands break down how they make a hit song their own and prepare a cover for Radio 1’s Live Lounge. Presenter Abbie McCarthy visits acts to discuss their creative process as they experiment with modern classics ahead of their performance in the world’s most famous live music showcase. Episodes will be published when available after Live Lounge broadcasts.
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Welcome to Niki & Sammy’s Peachy Podcast, it's packed full of the hottest music news, behind the scenes goss and internet trends. If it's trending - we're talking about it! So what are you waiting for? Delve into our peachy world - it's SERIOUSLY addictive!
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Mollie King and Jordan Banjo are joined by special guests for The Greatest Dancer post-show breakdown. Your weekly backstage pass to all the gossip, chatter and inside takes from the UK’s newest dance competition.
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This is the story of how The Chris Evans Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 1 became the most talked-about radio show of the 90s, as told by the team who produced it – Johnny 'Boy' Revell, Holly 'Hotlips' Samos and Dan 'The Soundman' McGrath. Welcome to Breaking Breakfast.
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Carl Roberts, Iwan Roberts and Sam Vokes chat through the big stories in Welsh football
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Stories from around the world and the people at the heart of them.
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The News Quiz: Ep 1. Space, Steel and Strikes
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Andy Zaltzman is joined by Zoe Lyons, Mark Steel, Athena Kugblenu and Hugo Rifkind to unpack bin workers strikes in Birmingham, pop stars popping to the stars, talks of tariffs, steeling oneself in Scunthorpe, and how Toby took his carvery one step too far. Written by Andy Zaltzman. With additional material by: Mike Shephard, Christina Riggs, Eve D…
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Listener Chloe's spoon wars takes over the nation as Greg asks, Is It Just Us? Beth plays Yesterday's Quiz, Stacey has a go at winning Big Weekend tickets and everyone's trying to be a good boy... or girl... or whatever their preference happens to be! Confused? Press play!By BBC Radio 1
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Jack Lowden presents a compelling drama-documentary series on the rise and fall of Bonnie Prince Charlie and the 1745 Jacobite rebellion. Written by Colin MacDonald with original music by Duncan Chisholm.By BBC Radio 4
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12/05/25 - Ash dieback, viticulture and spring grass growth
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The tree disease ash dieback has been less devastating than initially feared. 2500 trees that show signs of resistance to ash dieback have been planted at a tree archive site in Scotland. It's part of ongoing Government research that suggests there are more tolerant trees than at first expected, and those left in the wild are regenerating naturally…
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Writer: Sarah HehirDirector: Rosemary WattsEditor: Jeremy Howe Brian Aldridge…. Charles Collingwood David Archer…. Timothy BentinckNatasha Archer…. Mali HarriesTony Archer…. David TroughtonLilian Bellamy…. Sunny OrmondeEmma Carter…. Emerald O’HanrahanMick Fadmoor…. Martin BarrassUsha Franks…. Souad FaressClarrie Grundy…. Heather BellJoy Horville…. …
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The story of two journalists who investigated an unsolved mass murder in Northern Ireland.Six men were shot dead by Loyalist paramilitaries in the Height’s Bar, Loughinisland on the 18th June 1994. No-one has ever been charged or convicted. Episode 8 – Who Watches the Watchmen As the dust settles on a historic judgement by the Investigatory Powers …
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The story of two journalists who investigated an unsolved mass murder in Northern Ireland.Six men were shot dead by Loyalist paramilitaries in the Height’s Bar, Loughinisland on the 18th June 1994. No-one has ever been charged or convicted. Episode 7 – Full Disclosure Barry and Trevor prepare for a rare public hearing of the Investigatory Powers Tr…
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10/05/25 - Farming Today This Week: India and US trade agreements and their impacts on agriculture, land girls, seed potatoes
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Farmers have welcomed a new UK trade deal with India, with tariff reductions for whisky, salmon and lamb. And the UK Prime Minister and the US President announced a trade arrangement between the two countries, with UK tariffs removed on imports of American ethanol, and a reciprocal agreement on beef. But the UK ban on American chlorine washed chick…
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Underground illusive DJ and Producer, Bullet Tooth provides us with his 1999-2019 Mini Mix soundtracking 20 years of his life through music he grew up listening to.By BBC Radio 1
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Andy Zaltzman is joined by Geoff Norcott, Lucy Porter, Ed Byrne and Marie Le Conte to unpack the week in news. Topics include the loss of power in the Iberian Peninsula, the gaining of power in the Canadian election, the US-Ukraine mineral deal, cyberattacks on M&S, and the medical benefits of Champagne. Written by Andy Zaltzman. With additional ma…
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Pope Chat, Poop Chat and Pre-Historic Snoop Chat!
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Greg enlists the Fruit Fly Dani to track down some rogue dinosaurs while she plays Wrong 'Uns, Pope Leo is celebrated in song and Producer Tom reveals what Greg gets up to whilst he's on the loo! Plus, two Big Weekend giveaways, All The Latest Things and Yesterday's Quiz final! Happy Friday!By BBC Radio 1
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On a quiet riverbank a boy meets a stranger going through a rough patch, as the two keep tabs on a controversial rewilding project.Written by Linda CracknellRead by Andy ClarkProducer: Eilidh McCreadie Linda Cracknell is a writer of fiction, narrative non-fiction and radio drama. Her work often combines travel and writing with a particular interest…
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From mouldy bread to athlete’s foot, fungi don’t exactly scream “home improvement.” But what if this misunderstood kingdom is the secret to the sustainable materials of the future? Listener Alexis - definitely not a gnome - wants to know how much of our homes we could build with fungi. Professor Katie Field describes how the mushroom is the just ti…
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When Reid and Maria visit Kokorov at the palace it's clear he and the Ambassador have a special relationship. Could Maria and Natsev be on course for a similar alliance but along different lines? New alliances formed and previous suspicions now confirmed, it's time for Maria to make a decision about her next steps. Maria...Sinead KeenanReid...Kevin…
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9/5/2025 UK trade deal with USA and what it means for British farmers
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The UK and the US have announced a trade deal between the two countries. President Trump hailed it as an agreement which will 'dramatically increase' access to UK markets for American farmers involving he said billions of dollars and singling out ethanol - where the UK tariff on American imports will be removed, and beef, where a reciprocal agreeme…
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Greg's woken up on the wrong side of the bed today - wound up about the existence of naturally straight lines, he's ready for a fight. Watch your backs Brekkie crew, Callum Leslie and anyone else who dares to disagree! Fear not, Fruit Fly Dani sets the record straight! Listeners celebrate the 99th birthday of the living legend that is David Attenbo…
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Carl Roberts, Iwan Roberts and Sam Vokes (still reeling from a freak and extremely painful broken arm) reflect on the final weekend of the season, and consider where each club's priorities lie over the summer weeks. They also pick the players to have made their team of the season chosen from the four Welsh EFL clubs and share their nominations for …
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Chequered Flag Extra: Colapinto In & Wheatley On Audi
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Harry Benjamin & the BBC’s F1 correspondent Andrew Benson react to the news that Alpine have replaced Jack Doohan with Franco Colapinto for the next five races. It comes in the same week that Oliver Oakes leaves his role as Alpine team principal. We also hear from Sauber team principal Jonathan Wheatley, who sits down with Jennie Gow to discuss his…
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Greg's intrigued that Taylor Swift's name ended up on this year's SQA English exam paper and calls upon student Jamie to explain the madness! Teacher, Heather plays Yesterday's Quiz, Producer Henry's whole family gets involved in a wedding-themed Everyone's Rubbish and in All The Latest Things, Radio 1's Jeremiah Asiamah gets a shout out on Stormzy…
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Joe follows in his great-grandfather's footsteps to Turkey where he was employed, it seems, making gas masks. Written and presented by Joe DunthorneProduced by Eleanor McDowallMusic by Jeremy WarmsleyMixing engineer, Mike WoolleyWith thanks to David McDowallStory consultant, Sarah GeisExecutive producer, Alan HallA Falling Tree production for BBC R…
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Joe's research into his great-grandfather's work takes him to Ammendorf, south of Berlin - one of the key sites of Nazi Germany's chemical weapons production. Written and presented by Joe DunthorneProduced by Eleanor McDowallMusic by Jeremy WarmsleyMixing engineer, Mike WoolleyStory consultant, Sarah GeisExecutive producer, Alan HallA Falling Tree …
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Half-Life: 2. The Quiet Town by the River
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Dangers lurk beneath the soil, in the town where Joe's great-grandfather worked. Written and presented by Joe DunthorneProduced by Eleanor McDowallMusic by Jeremy WarmsleyMixing engineer, Mike WoolleyStory consultant, Sarah GeisExecutive producer, Alan HallA Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4By BBC Radio 4
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Drawn to a family legend about his German-Jewish family’s dramatic escape from Nazi Germany in 1936, the writer Joe Dunthorne accidentally discovers a far more disturbing history. A conversation with his granny, who spent her childhood brushing her teeth with the radioactive toothpaste her father Siegfried manufactured, leads Joe to finally read hi…
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07/05/25 - India Trade Deal, gene edited potatoes and green finance
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A former Government trade advisor says the new trade deal with India could be good news for UK farmers. The deal comes after three years of negotiations and includes reduced tariffs on exports of products including whisky, lamb and salmon. Many potatoes end up getting wasted because of bruising and discoloration. We hear from a potato producing com…
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PinkPantheress vs The Pink Governess - The Chase Is On!
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Singer and Game show fan, PinkPantheress squares up to The Pink Governess, Anne Hegerty from The Chase. Jane from last week's Big Weekend giveaway finally answers that call from Radio 1, Lilly tries her hand at the next batch of tickets and Charlie wipes the floor with Yesterday's Quiz! Plus, Greg minds his language as he reminisces on his school d…
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6/5/2025 Drought warnings in Scotland, seed potatoes, asparagus
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Scottish farmers are being warned to prepare for a possible summer drought. SEPA, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency has issued a water scarcity alert as 17 river catchments are so low. In England the Environment Agency says two thirds of rivers are below normal or lower for the time of year. This week we're digging into the world of potato…
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Not that long ago many church-going Americans saw Russia as a godless place, an “evil empire” in the words of Ronald Reagan. But in President Trump’s second term, US-Russia relations have been turned on their head. The White House sided with the Kremlin at the United Nations, voting against a resolution to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This…
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1996 world champion Damon Hill joins Harry Benjamin and Jennie Gow to look back at the Miami Grand Prix. They hear from race winner Oscar Piastri, second place Lando Norris and George Russell who finished third. Plus, Lewis Hamilton talks through his frustrating afternoon,By BBC Radio 5 Live
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Travel back in time to 1944 Ambridge for a thrilling, wartime prequel to The Archers. At Brookfield Farm, with eldest son Jack away in the army, Dan and Doris Archer worry about Jack’s pregnant wife, Peggy, stuck in bomb-stricken London. Should they invite her to Ambridge? How will a city girl like Peggy cope with living in the sticks? Meanwhile, B…
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Travel back in time to 1944 Ambridge for a thrilling, wartime prequel to The Archers. At Brookfield Farm, with eldest son Jack away in the army, Dan and Doris Archer worry about Jack’s pregnant wife, Peggy, stuck in bomb-stricken London. Should they invite her to Ambridge? How will a city girl like Peggy cope with living in the sticks? Meanwhile, B…
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Andrew Benson, Rebecca Clancy, and Jennie Gow join Harry Benjamin to unpack a busy day at the Hard Rock Stadium. They start with qualifying, where Max Verstappen took pole, and hear from him, Lando Norris, and Kimi Antonelli. Then it's on to the sprint race, won by McLaren’s Lando Norris.By BBC Radio 5 Live
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Writer: Liz JohnDirector: Marina CaldaroneEditor: Jeremy Howe David Archer…. Timothy BentinckHelen Archer…. Louiza PatikasNatasha Archer…. Mali HarriesPat Archer…. Patricia GallimoreTom Archer…. William TroughtonVince Casey…. Tony TurnerRex Fairbrother…. Nick BarberChelsea Horrobin…. Madeleine LeslayTracy Horrobin…. Susie RiddellJoy Horville…. Jack…
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When the High Court finds the warrants were unlawful, the police investigation comes to an end. But Barry is concerned that he may have been placed under surveillance and he approaches the only court in the UK which can tell him if that’s true. The Investigatory Powers Tribunal has the power to find out if he was spied on unlawfully, but rarely fin…
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Released on bail, Barry McCaffrey and Trevor Birney begin a legal fight to challenge the legality of the warrants. Central to their case is the question of what the judge who granted the warrants was - and wasn’t - told by police. The judgment will be viewed as a landmark ruling on the rights of journalists to protect sources; were the warrants unl…
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03/05/2025 Farming Today This Week: sandeel ruling, vets call for ban on farrowing crates, offshore wind farm, pulses
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A challenge to Britain's ban on commercial fishing for sandeels in the North Sea has been partially upheld. The ban was introduced by both the English and Scottish governments in March last year because of concerns that so many sandeels were being fished that seabirds along the UK's East coastline were losing out. But Danish commercial sandeel boat…
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The News Quiz: Ep 2. Elections (Local and Papal)
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Andy Zaltzman is joined by Andrew Maxwell, Zing Tsjeng, Jessica Fostekew and Pierre Novellie to unpack the upcoming local elections, the Conclave in the Vatican, Trump's planned UK visit, and Yorkshire Gladiators. Written by Andy Zaltzman. With additional material by: Chris Ballard, Cody Dahler, Eve Delaney and Alice Fraser.Producer: Rajiv KariaExe…
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Two days after the worst break-up of her life, a council registrar has to officiate a wedding. A wedding unlike any she's ever been to. An original short story for radio by Charlotte Runcie, author of Salt on Your Tongue: Women and the Sea, and of a new novel, Bring the House Down. Writer: Charlotte RuncieReader: Bettrys JonesProducer: Mair Boswort…
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Comedian and Youtuber, Max Fosh tells the story of how he tracked down and suggested a reunion with one of his birthday twins, after a whole 30 years! Gemma from Salford wins Big Weekend tickets and after getting the wrong answer earlier this week, Amber plays Wrong Uns instead! Grace and Mike battle out the final of Yesterday's Quiz and Greg gives…
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What happens in your brain when Cupid’s arrow strikes? As a teenager, Alison developed an intense crush on George Harrison from the Beatles. But, she wants to know, why do we develop these feelings for pop stars we’ve never actually met? And what potent swirl of neurochemistry drives those fierce emotions? With neuroscientist Dr. Dean Burnett and e…
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In the final episode, as an illustrious career comes to an end, there are new beginnings for all of the team. Call Jonathan Pie is written and performed by Tom WalkerWith additional material from Nick Revell and Daniel AbelsonJules ….. Lucy PearmanSam ….. Aqib KhanRoger ….. Nick Revell.Agent ….. Daniel Abelson The callers: Laura Shavin, Daniel Abel…
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Jules and Pie find themselves trapped together with just a bottle of whisky for company. What can go wrong? Call Jonathan Pie is written and performed by Tom WalkerWith additional material from Nick Revell and Daniel AbelsonJules ….. Lucy PearmanSam ….. Aqib KhanRoger ….. Nick Revell.Agent ….. Daniel AbelsonAlice .... Emily HoughtonThe callers: Ed …
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As the team face the pain and pitfalls of diversity training, Pie’s prejudices are painfully exposed. Call Jonathan Pie is written and performed by Tom Walker.With additional material from Nick Revell and Daniel AbelsonAlice …..Emily HoughtonJules ….. Lucy PearmanSam ….. Aqib KhanRoger ….. Nick RevellAgent ...Daniel Abelson The callers: Laura Shavi…
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02/05/25 Gene-edited pigs, pea genome, agricultural transition
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Gene-editing technology which makes pigs immune to a highly infectious virus, developed at Edinburgh University’s Roslin Institute, has been approved for use by the US Food and Drug Administration. The virus causes a disease called PRRS or Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome, which causes premature births in pigs as well as other painful …
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When Reid tells Maria she is to be recalled to London she's incredulous, but he is firm, her recent injuries mean she is better off, in his opinion, back in London. When she arrives however she's met by an unexpected government official, Gilroy, who has some questions, and information, that challenges, and in some ways confirms Maria's most recent …
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Jennie Gow is joined by Andrew Benson and Harry Benjamin to look ahead to the Miami Grand Prix. Is Oscar Piastri now favourite for the driver’s title. We hear from him, and his team mate Lando Norris.By BBC Radio 5 Live
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