Luke's English Podcast is an award-winning podcast for learners of English. Listen, learn and have fun while picking up natural British English as it really is spoken. http://teacherluke.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The BHP is a chronological retelling of the history of Britain with a particular focus upon the lives of the people. You won’t find a dry recounting of dates and battles here, but instead you’ll learn about who these people were and how their desires, fears, and flaws shaped the scope of this island at the edge of the world. And some of those desires are downright scandalous.
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In a country obsessed with gossip, the great and the good fear one thing more than any other - scandal. British scandals change the course of history. They bring down governments, overthrow the rich and cause the mighty to fall. Some are about sex, others about money. In the end, they’re all about power. But often at the heart of a scandal, there are ordinary human stories. Stories of those caught up in the swirl of outrage. Who was really to blame for what happened? Why did they do it? And ...
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NEW In The History Podcast - Two Nottingham Lads: How two British men from Nottingham end up on opposite sides of the war in Ukraine.
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Would you like to speak English with an RP British English accent. This podcast provides pronunciation practice and tips and tricks to improve your spoken English.
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Learn British English as well as British culture, history, news and current affairs, and much more with weekly episodes from your host Charlie on The British English Podcast! Visit the website for learning resources:thebritishenglishpodcast.com
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The spying adventures of Major Gabby Lane, MI6 Senior Field Agent. There's a new episode every Monday. Hear Gabby and her team of Agents: Hans (tech wizard and loyal friend), Laravelle (young and keen to prove herself), and Coniston (one of the elite MI6 assassins) as they find the traitors and stop the terrorists. Not only that, she drives an Aston Martin Vanquish.
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Pax Britannica is a narrative history podcast covering the empire upon which the sun never set. Shortlisted for the 2023 Independent Podcast Awards, Pax Britannica follows the events which created an empire that dominated the globe. Hosted by Dr Samuel Hume, a historian of British Imperial history, Pax Britannica aims to explain the rise and eventual fall of the largest empire in history. After all, how peaceful was the 'British Peace'?
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It’s the early 1970s, and a young British family is attempting to sail around the world when catastrophe strikes. The Robertsons have sold everything they own to embark on this trip.
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My name is Dr. John Watson, once of the British Army Northumberland Fusilier Regiment, now a true crime podcaster based in Central London. I don't have much experience in criminology, so this is mostly a record of how I met possibly the most brilliant and bizarre person I have ever (and will ever) know. Join me as I document the adventures of Sherlock Holmes. This podcast is property of Goalhanger Podcasts. Copyright 2023. SHERLOCK AND CO. Based on the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
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The podcast all about British Science Fiction Television.
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The Tech show that looks at all the BIG Tech stories of the week…mostly
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Tom Salinsky explains all of British television comedy to Abigoliah Schamaun, one show at a time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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British Thought Leaders features in-depth conversations on issues that affect and shape our society and culture, giving a voice to those marginalised by legacy media. Hosted by NTD UK’s News Director Lee Hall.
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RHLSTP is an award-winning series in which comedian Richard Herring ("The Podfather" - The Guardian) chats with some of the biggest names in comedy and entertainment. Stephen Fry, Eddie Izzard, Dawn French, David Mitchell, Katherine Ryan and Brian Blessed are amongst the many stars to have been interviewed across the 400+ episodes... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The rise and fall of empires, rulers, and the events that shaped world history. William Dalrymple and Anita Anand explore the intricate stories of revolutions, imperial wars, and the people who built and lost empires. From the British Empire to the Ottomans to Ancient India, history is shaped by power struggles and territorial conquests. How does it continue to affect the world today? Empire Club: Become a member of the Empire Club to receive early access to miniseries, ad-free listening, ea ...
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Podcasts from the British Ecological Society
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Looking back at the wonderful world of British sitcoms. @britcompod
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Learn about the life and language of the UK with your hosts Annie & Tom.
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The Financial Times takes you into the corridors of power to unwrap, analyse and debate British politics with a regular lineup of FT correspondents and informed commentators. New episodes available every Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Listening practice for learners of B1 intermediate and B2 upper-intermediate levels of British English. Learn British English by listening to stories. Original and exciting stories written for learners and students of British English. Practise and prepare for Cambridge: B1 PET Preliminary and FCE First Certificate exams. IELTS: level 4, level 5 and level 6. Includes English grammar explanations and practice exercises, examples of vocabulary use, phrasal verbs and collocations help, British E ...
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This podcast from Boston Consulting Group looks around the corner of today’s big business and social issues. The goal–the so what–is to make sense of today and prepare busy leaders and executives for the day after tomorrow. Award-winning British journalist Georgie Frost interviews the leading thinkers and doers at BCG on the trends, developments, and ideas that will shape and disrupt the future. This is not your typical business strategy podcast. This podcast uses the following third-party s ...
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Interviews with BC-based farmers, food processors, academics and others who contribute to food production in BC in one way or another.
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A British-American couple unearth the UK’s most haunting murders — one file at a time. Deep dives, dark humour, and cases that linger long after the verdict. Welcome to Murder Most British.
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The largest dictionary of British Slang, idioms and phrases at English-slang.com.
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Weekly podcast, British History: Royals, Rebels, and Romantics, available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you find your podcasts. Meet famous and infamous characters, walk with playwrights and peasants, and wander through castles and cathedrals. New episodes every Wednesday. Have a question about British history, something you’ve always wanted to know? Just ask! Let’s explore history together.
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A very British podcast about very British films with an occasional hint of professionalism.
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News, features and interviews from the world of professional theatre throughout the UK.
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This is about pinball from a British POV!
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Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart break down current affairs in the UK and abroad. The Rest Is Politics analyses the latest international news, provides debate on global issues, and reveals secrets from Westminster, whilst bringing back the lost art of disagreeing agreeably. With insider perspectives and expert analysis, The Rest Is Politics is the go-to podcast for anyone seeking intelligent, engaging discussions on British and global politics. The Rest Is Politics Plus: Join with a FREE T ...
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British Comedy Guide is a website all about UK comedy. We publish a number of different comedy podcast series.
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Steven Bartlett is a British entrepreneur, investor, and author. He’s the founder of Flight Story – a media company – and Flight Fund, an investment fund backing the next generation of category-defining businesses. He created The Diary Of A CEO to share the unfiltered pages of the personal diaries of the world’s most fascinating CEOs, experts, therapists, and leaders – with the hope that their lessons will help both you and him live better lives. DOAC is a double acronym: Diary Of A CEO, but ...
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ShxtsNGigs is a weekly podcast featuring best friends James and Fuhad. They try to give their full, unfiltered opinion on anything that comes to mind. It can be raw, it might be offensive but its always hilarious! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Find out first-hand about all things language assistants... We'll be chatting with colleagues, former assistants and experts on a range of themes. From finding accommodation to settling into school life; listen and prepare for your time overseas. Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss an episode!
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What is 'British-ness'? This podcast explores all aspects of British culture from the perspective of an Englishman previously based in China and Turkey. Perhaps you know Thomas Felix Creighton already from Instagram's @FlemingNeverDies centered on Ian Fleming's classic creation, James Bond, 007. Here, we can see a wider background of where our British hero sits. You can also check out the video channel: www.youtube.com/britishculture
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In Help I Sexted My Boss, manners meets mayhem! Two wildly different worlds collide as William Hanson and Jordan North take on the hilarious challenges of modern life. Expect laugh-out-loud stories, brutally honest moments, and a friendship that’s as unlikely as it is unfiltered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Where Fans Talk Eastenders, Emmerdale, Hollyoaks, and Coronation Street
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🇬🇧 I'm Michael Lavers and this podcast will help you improve your English. I'm an online English teacher for students learning as a second language. In this podcast, I look at a variety of different fun topics and teach you British English at the same time. Each week, I cover topics related to language motivation, vocabulary and grammar, or something totally random! Once a month, we have a guest episode where I talk to a teacher or expert on topics related to language.
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In this series, we will explore the history of the British Prime Ministers. From Walpole to Sunak, we will examine the men and women who have occupied 10 Downing Street and made significant contributions to the country.
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Liam Galvin & Yvette Rowland have filmed many Gangsters, Hard Men, Unlicensed Boxers, Football Hooligans, British Heroes & Sporting Legends.Their successful YouTube Channel has had over 75 million views & they have released over 25 Crime Documentaries in the UK & USA. Their weekly sunday 'British Gangsters' Podcast features all the many villains, football hooligans, British Heroes & sporting greats they have interviewed over the years including; 'Mad' Frank Fraser, Roy Shaw, Dave Courtney, J ...
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Informed interviews with all of the BTCC's stars, exclusive behind-the-scenes access and all the latest insight and reaction from the paddock.
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Hey I'm Tom! I'm a film-maker, adventurer and former BBC journalist. Join me in conversation with those who chose a life of adventure, those who don't take normal as normal and those with incredible stories to tell. If you think you know someone who has a Great British Adventure story to tell, please get in contact: https://linktr.ee/tombryanyeah
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Monocle’s unrivalled coverage of news and current affairs kicks off on weekdays with ‘The Globalist’ at 07.00 GMT/08.00 CET. Anchored from London and Zürich, join our editors for insight and opinion on the big current affairs and business stories of the day and a review of the European front pages. Nominated for Best Daily Podcast in the 2020 British Podcast Awards.
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This is PoliticsJOE's podcast - the only explicitly anti-nonce podcast in the UK. Reporting on British politics with a sense of humour, the podcast is a recorded version of the conversations we have after work. So pull up a stool, pour yourself a cold one, and laugh through the misery alongside us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A British take on current affairs in the world of golf. Some of it interesting, most of it not.
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Ally and Herring's Twitch of Fun - New Year's Eve 2025 Special
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6,7. Twitch of Fun is BACK in this non-canonical episode to celebrate the end of another horrible year and to attempt to tempt some temporary temps to this zenith of Richard's work. There's an attempt to extract an apology from our most perverse character (that could be any of us), plus Henry Hippo's New Year's Resolution and Ally and Rich look bac…
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Tudor England Through Women's Stories with Rosemary Griggs (ep 236)
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Rosemary Griggs is an author, researcher, and presenter who shares the often unknown stories of Tudor women. Show Notes: Carol Ann Lloyd www.carolannlloyd.com @shakeuphistory patreon.com/carolannlloyd The Tudors by Numbers Courting the Virgin Queen Rosemary Griggs rosemarygriggs.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/ladykatherinesfarthingale https://www.i…
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Ep 23 - Britain’s Forgotten Serial Killer — Stephen Akinmurele
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“He looked like the boy next door — until the doors began to close for good.” Between 1995 and 1998, Stephen Akinmurele was linked to a string of brutal murders across the North West of England and the Isle of Man — crimes that exposed a quiet, calculating killer living behind an ordinary façade. What began in Manchester’s suburbs would widen acros…
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The Other Virgin's Baby | How WW1 Changed Sex | 4
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Behind the Russell scandal lay a nation's spectacular ignorance about women's bodies and pleasure. One of Britain's foremost historians of gender and sexuality, Professor Lucy Bland joins Alice Levine and Matt Forde to uncover the bizarre sexual myths of the interwar period, from forgotten scientific knowledge to dangerous fertility advice. Plus: h…
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483. The Future of British Politics, How The World Order Is Changing, and The Power of History
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What does this year look like for the future of British politics? How is the global order going to be reshaped? And will the power of historical narratives become even stronger this year? Listen as Rory and Alastair answer these questions and more. __________ The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy. Fuse are giving away FREE TRIP+ membership…
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An Insight into Irish Culture - Interview with Garvan Rushe (DublinTourGuide.ie)
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Don't be shy, send me a message! Thomas Felix Creighton interview Garvan Rushe about Irish culture, gaining an insight into the British-Irish connection. Garvan runs Dublin Tour Guide, a boutique tour company known for its personalised, privately guided walks through Dublin. With more than fifteen years of guiding experience, he specialises in crea…
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Over the last year of his life Gangster Dave Courtney did a series of podcasts with Liam Galvin & Yvette Rowland of 'British Gangsters' - Dave answers questions from fans and talks abut his pet Peacock on the Run, paying Respects to the Queen, his Mum's 90th birthday, the death of John McVicar, his film 'Hell To Pay', Bare Knuckle Fights in his bac…
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BSS S5 Finale Kill or Be Killed E31+E32 DOUBLE EPISODE
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Gabby, her team of spies and the SAS attack the Chateau Frossard in this double episode. Buy the book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kill-Killed-Gabby-Lane-Novels/dp/B0F2F46FWG
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WORLD NEWS QUIZ 2025 🌍 with Stephen from SEND7 Podcast [969]
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[969] It's time for the annual World News Quiz with 20 questions about some of the curious news stories of 2025. Stephen Devincenzi from the SEND7 podcast is the quizmaster. Can you I improve on my poor performance from last year? Can you beat me? Take a trip through some news highlights from this year. Full transcript available as usual. ⛑️ Donate…
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Compilation: 🎲 Game on: British idioms to level up your accent - Excuse Me! — The Art of Grabbing Attention (Without Grabbing Shoulders) -How Brits really say "Good night" 🌙💤- Do This. Read That. Master ...
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A Walk Around London | River Thames, St Paul's Cathedral & Shakespeare's Globe
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Today Annie and I go for a walk along the South Bank in London. We talk about our love for the city and what it was like growing up here. We also describe what we can see from Shakespeare's Globe to St Paul's Cathedral and of course the mighty River Thames. New episodes of A Really British Podcast out every Friday! Please go and follow our main You…
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The British Should Take Pride in Their Exceptional Heritage | Gavin P. Fraser
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At a time when traditional British values face unprecedented challenge, we sit down with values expert and conductor Gavin P. Fraser, whose new book tackles this vital issue head-on. In this episode, you’ll discover how efforts to dilute and homogenise British identity under Tony Blair’s leadership left the nation culturally vulnerable, why generat…
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The Morecambe and Wise Christmas Show Explained
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All British Comedy Explained… to Abigoliah Schamaun, by Tom Salinsky Christmas Specials. Released 25 December 2025. What is Christmas without Eric and Ernie? Of course we’re watching the 1971 Morecambe and Wise Christmas special which includes Shirley Bassey singing Smoke Gets in Your Eyes, Ernie’s Robin Hood play starring Glenda Jackson and most f…
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It's christmas so we're heading back to Button House for a family get-together. Julian finds that the true meaning of christmas is learning to love again and Mike's family have come round to wind him up. All this and more in our special festive edition looking at Ghosts!By British Sitcom History Podcast
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#slang ball bag Scrotum. Categories: British slang
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It's the Farming in British Columbia Christmas Special! With special thanks to: Tristan Banwell Vanessa Samur Radio Echoes for the old time radio clips Mentioned in this episode: farminginbc.ca/sexyham farminginbc.ca/listen farminginbc.ca/submit
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BTG's Panto Editor Simon Sladen spoke to Allan Stewart, who marks an extraordinary milestone of 50 years in pantomime. Allan reflected on his early start as a teenage club performer, his unexpected first role as Buttons without ever having seen a panto and the lessons learned from mentors such as Jack Radcliffe and producer Paul Elliott. He shared …
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British Invaders 496: Susan Hill’s The Small Hand: A Ghost Story (Part 2)
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Susan Hill’s The Small Hand: A Ghost Story was a 2019 adaptation of the 2010 novel by Susan Hill. It was the first Christmas ghost story to debut on Channel 5. It’s also known as Susan Hill’s Ghost Story and The Small Hand. A Ghost Story. Please send us your comments, questions, requests and complaints. You can reach us at [email protected]…
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Slavery throughout History with Patrick Wyman
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Today I speak with Dr Patrick Wyman, host of The Fall of Rome, Tides of History, and his new show Past Lives. He's also published The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and Forty Years that Shook the World, and has a forthcoming book, Lost Worlds: How Humans Tried, Failed, Succeeded, and Built Our World. We talk about public history, slavery, and the…
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The Great British Pinball Podcast Episode 32: The Xmas Special Bah Humbug!
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Send us a text In this Xmas episode of the Great British Pinball Podcast, Neil McRae and Scott Rundle discuss a variety of topics related to pinball, personal experiences with pinball machines, and the challenges of the current market. They delve into modifications and upgrades for games, the expansion of Stern into the European market, and the dyn…
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Bonus Ep 85 - The Cultural Importance of British Pubs | Ft. Jim
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📥 Grab this episode's FREE PDF Worksheet with intermediate+ expressions from this episode, complete with quizzes and example sentences, to learn today’s vocabulary 3x faster! 🎓 Join The Academy to get 2x weekly Zoom lessons with me In this one, I read you a wonderfully charming short story about Reginald, a fox …
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Here's the best of 2025 - thanks so much for tuning in! Charlie Wild (The Travel Project): Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4bUcPWa Apple: https://apple.co/3XXfXe2 Youtube: https://youtu.be/IAHqxY_vdNk Alex Staniforth - Caught in Everests Darkest Hour: Spotify: https://bit.ly/48UXJP0 Apple: https://apple.co/4seGLEr Youtube: https://youtu.be/Uat6ExQZ4gQ Sa…
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We did it, it’s the year 1100…which means it’s time for us to take a moment and place our story in the broader context of global human history. Now, as always, this won’t be exhaustive… nor ultra detailed. Our only intent is to break the myopia that’s inherent in any history podcast and give you […] The post 488 – The Year 1100 first appeared on Th…
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In this episode, we shine a light on Henry Addington, the often-overlooked Prime Minister who stepped into the hot seat during one of Britain’s most turbulent moments. Usually remembered as “the guy between the Pitts,” Addington inherited a nation exhausted by years of war with France, a shaky economy, and political factions that could barely stand…
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LISTEN AGAIN - Tin Top Tuesday XMAS EP#11 - 9th December 2025
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Eminent Ecologist 2025: Angela Moles | Lessons in starting out as an ecologist
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Richard Bardgett, Executive Editor of Journal of Ecolgoy interviews Professor Angela Moles - this year's Eminent Ecologist honouree. From pioneering research on plant ecology and introduced species to mentoring the next generation of ecologists, Angela reflects on her career, the importance of teaching, and the lessons she wishes she’d known starti…
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Welcome to our second episode on culture shock. This episode, Rand and Sian will be speaking to three former language assistants who have all had very interesting and different experiences with culture shock abroad. We are speaking to Isla, a former English Language Assistant in Germany, Lukas, a former Austrian Language Assistant in the UK, and Yi…
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