Investigating every aspect of the food we eat

New research on how society works

We take your questions about life, Earth and the universe to researchers hunting for answers at the frontiers of knowledge.

Extend the gardening season in style at the Autumn Fair 29 - 31 August 2025 at Audley End House and Garden, Saffron Walden, Essex. Expert tips + Garden inspiration + Plants to buy + Great shopping + Showcase Gardens + Beautiful Borders + Plant Expert Tours + NEW! Autumn Table + Hands-on workshops + BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Stage + Good Food Market + Street food + Live music + Access to Audley End House and Garden

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Series that demystifies health issues, separating fact from fiction and bringing clarity to conflicting health advice.

Not sure about craft beer? Have no fear, the Beer Beauty podcast is here! It's hosted by Marverine Cole, an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and beer writer. She also happens to be the beer columnist for BBC Good Food magazine. The pod is packed full of beer news and views from as many fab people across the British beer and pub industry that she can cram in. And there are suggestions of beers to drink, as well as beer and food matches to try. Send suggestions of your favourite beers to ...

In 1986, members of environmental group London Greenpeace published a leaflet called What's Wrong with McDonald's? It claimed McDonald's was exploiting workers, destroying rainforests, torturing animals, and promoting food that could make people sick, even cause cancer... McDonald's said the claims in the leaflet were untrue, harmed its reputation and demanded an apology. Helen Steel, a gardener, and a former postman named Dave Morris, refused. Mark Steel takes us into the murky world of McD ...

“Health has become overcomplicated. I aim to simplify it” In this podcast, we hear stories from leading health experts and exciting personalities who offer easy health life-hacks, expert advice and debunk common health myths giving you the tools to revolutionise how you eat, sleep, move and relax. Hosted by Dr Chatterjee - one of the most influential GPs in the country with nearly 20 years experience, star of BBC 1’s Doctor In the House, and author of 6 internationally best-selling books, in ...

One big question at a time. Explored, untangled, and (possibly) solved. Self-improvement is everywhere but most of it’s overly simplistic, shouty, and backed by vibes, not evidence. I’m Ed Stott, former BBC & ABC journalist turned independent audio doco maker, obsessed with figuring out how to live better. (That obsession once led to 50 stand-up gigs in 6 months… but more on that later.) Each month, I tackle one big, messy life question like “What’s my purpose?” or “Should I quit my job?” an ...

A monthly podcast dedicated to celebrating the literary short story and all things bookish. Bite-size short fiction for writers and readers everywhere. Listen to a short story or interview on the 1st of each month at 12:00am. Hosted by Tabitha Potts and Martin Nathan open to established, new and emerging writers in the English language. Always free to submit. We are a small organisation run by volunteer writers and producers (Tabitha Potts and Martin Nathan) hoping to benefit the writing com ...

The Lens UK Responsible Business Podcast (The Lens) is the voice of responsible business across the UK and around the globe. The Lens creates a space for leaders to convene, always with one eye on the future. Open, unscripted and honest conversations between current and future leaders challenge the way we all think about responsible business. The Lens partners with One Young World to connect with global future leaders. Each month a global business leader sits down with an emerging leader who ...

‘Views and News with Clarence Ford’ shares and reflects a broad array of different perspectives. The show is inspirational, passionate and positive. Clarence and the team aim to leave listeners feeling both motivated and empowered. Known for his love of jazz and a good game of golf, Clarrie brings his unique flavour to this show. Some new features include ‘Heritage Hour’ every Wednesday between 10 and 11 am, The Masterclass on Fridays at 11 am as well as a segment exploring music trivia. Ano ...

FW Version: Here’s the deal, babydoll. It’s a podcast, right? And all deez nuts… Of authenticity, rhythm, comedic timing, humour, AND PERHAPS PASSION RATHER THAN OFFENCE: READ A PORN FOR ONCE, YOU PHILISTINE. Or, listen to this. Arty/M*ntal version: cERTI mENTAL sINCE i BROKE mE pHONE sCREEN Much like a Dating Profile of mine, I am doubtful of the true costs of being part of some people's Community. What Agenda. Why must we engage...? Alas, most problems are caused, escalated, exaggerated an ...