Best BBC Good Food Podcasts (2025)

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Can we reverse rising drug deaths? 28:13

5h ago28:13

28:13

Drug-related deaths are at their highest levels in England and Wales since records began 30 years ago. Scotland has had the highest number of drug deaths in Europe for at least seven years. And the UK has even seen opioid-related deaths surpass the number of people dying in road traffic accidents. So today on Inside Health we’re asking, what's the …

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Can we stop the rain? 32:21

1d ago32:21

32:21

CrowdScience listener Rit, from Pune in India, is staring out of his window at the falling rain. It’s been pouring for four days now, and shows no sign of stopping. The laundry is piling up, all his shoes are wet, and he’s worried about the effect it’s having on the environment, and on agriculture. When it rains like this, the animals suffer, and t…

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Food and the Elements 41:44

2d ago41:44

41:44

Dan Saladino explores stories of food and 'the elements', the theme of this year's Oxford Food Symposium. Expect surprising insights on earth, fire, air, water and much more. For more than forty years the Symposium has celebrated, explored and shared research by scholars, enthusiastic amateurs, writers, and chefs from around the world, all united i…

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Rachel de Thame - BBC Gardeners' World Autumn Fair 2025 preview 15:45

4d ago15:45

15:45

Rachel de Thame will share gardening advice at BBC Gardeners’ World Live. We’re delighted to announce that BBC2 Gardeners’ World presenter, Rachel de Thame, will join the expert line-up at the BBC Gardeners’ World Live 2025.

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Are you flourishing? 6:28

12h ago6:28

6:28

Many of us are familiar with wellbeing, but have you heard about flourishing? Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-250807 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER:✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters TRY LEARNING ENGLISH FROM TH…

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Exosomes: Is cosmetics' biggest trend a health risk? 27:17

2d ago27:17

27:17

Exosomes are tiny balls of fat that allow cells to communicate with each other in our bodies. They're being actively researched as an experimental new type of medicine, and they're also being used in the cosmetics industry in serums, as well as being injected into people's skin. Researchers have raised concerns about the safety of this hot new tren…

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How are teeth made? 30:08

11d ago30:08

30:08

CrowdScience listener Jon started wondering how our teeth are created while he was in the dentist’s chair. It took his mind off the drilling. He wants to know how our teeth are made, what goes into them and how come we only get two sets of teeth when other animals, like sharks, grow thousands of new ones throughout their lives. Anand Jagatia goes b…

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Big Food, Big Power 43:26

10d ago43:26

43:26

Sheila Dillon looks into claims that big food companies wield too much influence over government decisions and public health. The episode follows news from the youth-led campaign group BiteBack2030, which says its billboard campaign has been effectively silenced. The group recently organised a mock inquiry in Parliament, involving MPs, to share con…

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Joe Bagley - BBC Gardeners' World Autumn Fair 2025 preview 15:26

11d ago15:26

15:26

Joe Bagley is the creator of ukhouseplants.com which influences and teaches people about houseplant care in a simplistic, standardised way. From top tips, care requirements and common issues, keeping your houseplant alive is just a scroll away.By Immediate Live

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Ade Sellers - ‘The Good Life Gardener’ - BBC Gardeners' World Autumn Fair 2025 preview 19:13

11d ago19:13

19:13

Ade Sellars AKA ‘The Good Life Gardener’ is an award-winning garden writer, garden designer, presenter and filmmaker, with a passion for growing food in his kitchen garden. After working in London as a TV editor and director for many years, he re-trained with the RHS at Capel Manor before upping sticks and moving to the heart of rural Suffolk to bu…

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Poppet by Tabitha Potts 12:28

12d ago12:28

12:28

Poppet is the story of a young girl growing up in a hippy commune in rural England in 1976. She resents her mother, their social worker and most of all the commune leader, Dion. Over a long harvest season, Poppet learns what she must sacrifice in order to be free. A folk-horror inspired short story by Tabitha Potts, Poppet won an Honourable Mention…

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What is the manosphere? 6:45

7d ago6:45

6:45

Have you ever come across a so-called masculinity influencer on social media? Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-250731 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER:✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters TRY LEARNING ENGLISH FROM TH…

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Why is Food So Complicated? Is Ozempic the Answer? 49:51

12d ago49:51

49:51

What if your struggle with food isn’t a personal failing, but the result of a system designed to confuse you? Today we unpack the real reasons eating has become SO tricky. We get back into your grandma's kitchen to find out when diet culture snuck in, hear how food companies are engineering addictive foods & convincing you they're healthy, plus we …

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Sara Ward - Award winning garden and food writer - BBC Gardeners' World Autumn Fair 2025 preview 13:47

12d ago13:47

13:47

Sara Ward has transformed her Victorian terraced house in London into an urban smallholding, ‘Hen Corner’, complete with chickens, honeybees, fruit trees and overflowing veg patches. Last year they harvested £3,000 worth of food from their back garden. Her recent book ‘Living the Good Life in the City’ shares some of the ways she and her family hav…

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Stephanie Hafferty - Award winning garden and food writer - BBC Gardeners' World Autumn Fair 2025 preview 20:29

12d ago20:29

20:29

By Immediate Live

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Francis Tophill - BBC Gardeners' World Autumn Fair - 2025 Show Preview 7:35

13d ago7:35

7:35

Frances is involved with the RHS campaign for school gardening and is passionate about enthusing young people to get into horticulture. She is working on a number of community gardening projects in the South West and is also helping the redevelopment of some costal gardens that were damaged by the 2014 storms. This is a particular passion of hers h…

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Arit Anderson - BBC Gardeners' World Autumn Fair 2025 preview 15:41

13d ago15:41

15:41

See Arit at BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair. Arit is a regular presenter on BBC2 Gardeners’ World. Prior to this, she spent 25 years working in retail fashion and creative events, which she balanced with interests in well-being and holistic therapies, leading her to the world of gardening.By Immediate Live

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Saul Walker - BBC Gardeners' World Autumn Fair - 2025 Show Preview 7:19

13d ago7:19

7:19

Saul Walker fell in love with horticulture through his Grandparents passion for visiting historic houses and gardens, and after a brief spell as an Archaeologist, he went to train and work as a Gardener for the National Trust at Antony House in Cornwall. After many years there he was accepted to study on the prestigious 3-year Kew Diploma of Botani…

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Pip Probert - Garden Designer - BBC Gardeners' World Autumn Fair - 2025 Show Preview 7:41

13d ago7:41

7:41

Pip Probert is an accomplished garden designer with nearly two decades of experience transforming outdoor spaces into stunning, personalised havens. Her passion for innovative design, combined with an extensive horticultural background, has made her a respected name in the gardening world both nationally and internationally. Over her career, Pip ha…

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Kevin Smith - BBC Gardeners' World Autumn Fair - 2025 Show Preview 5:25

13d ago5:25

5:25

By Immediate Live

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Adam Frost - BBC Gardeners' World Autumn Fair - 2025 Show Preview 6:53

13d ago6:53

6:53

See Adam Frost at BBC Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair Adam Frost, presenter on BBC2s Gardeners’ World, is a regular at BBC Gardeners’ World Live, sharing top tips and advice live on stage.By Immediate Live

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Jordan Weston - The Bearded Botanist - BBC Gardeners' World Autumn Fair 2025 preview 15:43

13d ago15:43

15:43

By Immediate Live

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David Hurrion - BBC Gardeners' World Autumn Fair - 2025 Show Preview 9:01

13d ago9:01

9:01

David Hurrion has spent more than 20 years writing for and editing the nation’s crop of garden magazines, and is now Associate Editor for BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine. David has also appeared both as a regular contributor and an horticultural commentator on a wide range of national and local radio programmes, as well as on television. David’s know…

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Health risks of bin strikes, measles warning and ethics 28:06

14d ago28:06

28:06

With bin strikes in Birmingham having gone on for months, James Gallagher heads to the Small Heath area of the city to ask what the health risks could be from rubbish left on the streets. He meets campaigners Shafaq, Ashid and Danni from End the Bin Strikes who tell him what residents are worried about. To discuss what diseases could be brewing and…

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Trailer: 13 Minutes Presents: The Space Shuttle 3:29

16d ago3:29

3:29

The epic space story of a sci-fi dream that changed spaceflight forever. Told by the Nasa astronauts and team who made it happen. Our multi-award-winning podcast is back, hosted by space scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock. She tells the story of triumph and tragedy - of a dream that revolutionised modern space travel forever. You can listen to the trai…

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Scat Pawn 0:55

17d ago0:55

0:55

Send me ____________ through my E-mail at the footy(footer // bri'ish) I’m gonna start just uploading snippets because iff’in y’all all PIGGING KNOW, I’m no fucking good at editing. Thanks, ‘yeah’. Just joking, cheers. (Or fu king not haha.) /‘Olly Woods is a Joke’ ____________________________________________________________________________________…

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Could technology improve our brains? 26:28

18d ago26:28

26:28

What comes to mind when you imagine the future of humanity? Could a computer make your mind more efficient? Enhance your cognition? Or cure a disorder you've been grappling with all your life? CrowdScience listener Mariana from Mexico hopes that one day technology will be able to help improve our brains.  Presenter Alex Lathbridge seeks out some of…

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The New Good Life 41:57

18d ago41:57

41:57

The adventures of Barbara and Tom Good in Surbiton brought self-sufficiency to the small screens of the nation. Fifty years on from the airing of that first episode of The Good Life, Leyla Kazim is about to embark on her own sustainable living dream as she seeks to live off the land when she moves from London to Portugal. So what lessons can she le…

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What is degrowth? 6:58

19d ago6:58

6:58

Should we shrink the economy to save the planet? Today, Phil is joined by Hannah from BBC podcast What in the world who explains the idea of degrowth. Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-250724 Watch episodes of What in the World …

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Song Improvisations 🍀 ☘️ 🇬🇧💷 14:47

20d ago14:47

14:47

Send me ____________ through my E-mail at the footy(footer // bri'ish) Not bad. PREEEEEEEEEETTYYY GOOOOOOOOOOOOD. Hey there everybody. I love you all like a Father loves his Raymond. Not like Chris isn’t welcome and all. Same as ever. Just like Nigel Farage… is a Liar. Byesiiiiiies! Fucking losers. Don’t have a car for you to get in. WHY NOT SCOWL …

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Sport and the female body 28:07

21d ago28:07

28:07

As an era-defining summer of women’s sport kicks off, Inside Health looks at the science of sport and the female body. What do we know about how female physiology affects sporting performance? James visits Manchester to meet elite athletes and the scientists who are at the forefront of investigating the impact of periods on athletic performance and…

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What if the Earth spun backwards? 26:29

25d ago26:29

26:29

Your whole life is governed by spin. The rotation of our planet tells you when to wake up, and Earth’s orbit around the Sun is the reason why some of us dig out a jumper for half the year and a t-shirt for the rest. But what if that all changed? That’s exactly what 8-year-old Geronimo in Ecuador wants to know. He and his dad, Fabian, have got thems…

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The Periodic Table of Food 41:53

25d ago41:53

41:53

Dan Saladino explores new science that's revealing the complexity hidden within our food. In New York City he meets the team mapping previously unknown edible compounds in fruits and vegetables, many of which are thought to have health benefits. Will delving deeper into the 'dark matter' of food make it possible to produce food that's better for bo…

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Come on, all are welcome: BBC Big Cock Radio [ar a laghad] 14:58

26d ago14:58

14:58

Send me ____________ through my E-mail at the footy(footer // bri'ish) bIT OF A boners eppes like MIKE bint Just joking like, but it's a weird awful recording.... get ready C ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ "I never thought to say this originally, because I wouldn't like to…

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How can we help wild bees? 6:54

26d ago6:54

6:54

Did you know that many species of wild bees are endangered in the UK? What can we do to help? Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-250717 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER:✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters TRY LEARNING…

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The Most Important Daily Habits That Could Add Decades to Your Life & Keep Your Brain Young with Dr Darshan Shah #573 2:00:36

28d ago2:00:36

2:00:36

Did you know that your daily habits directly affect the speed at which your brain is ageing and your risk of getting Alzheimer’s disease in the future? This week, I'm delighted to welcome Dr Darshan Shah to the podcast. Darshan is a medical doctor, a board-certified surgeon, an expert in preventive health and the founder of Next Health, the first h…

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Dogs 28:05

28d ago28:05

28:05

DOGS – Laurie Taylor explores the making of the modern companion animal, from working animals to pampered pets. Chris Pearson, Professor of Environmental History at the University of Liverpool, charts the changing fortunes of hunting dogs, street dogs and show dogs, as they moved from the rural to the urban, shedding utilitarian roles to become che…

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Can the ten-year plan save the NHS? Heart scans with AI, and who invented condoms? 27:59

28d ago27:59

27:59

The Prime Minister has launched a 'new era' for the NHS that aims to move away from reactive care in hospitals to preventing illness through community services. It's an ambitious plan and one with a lot of ambition and a lot of unknowns. James Gallagher discusses the plans with Sarah Woolnough, Chief Executive of The King's Fund, an independent thi…

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Where did Earth’s water come from? 31:13

1M ago31:13

31:13

Here's a conundrum that has captivated scientists: when Earth formed 4.5 billion years ago, our planet was essentially a ball of molten rock. Any water that might have been present during the planet's formation would surely have boiled away immediately. Yet today, water covers about 70% of Earth's surface. So where did all this water come from? And…

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Potatoes with Poppy O'Toole 42:17

1M ago42:17

42:17

In this episode, social media chef and queen of potatoes, Poppy O'Toole, explores the world of her favourite ingredient, the Potato. Last year, Poppy appeared on Mastermind, choosing the history of the potato as her specialist subject. Let’s just say… it didn’t quite go to plan. So now, she’s joining the team at The Food Programme to fill in the ga…

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BITESIZE | Mel Robbins: How to Reduce Overwhelm, Reclaim Your Energy and Feel More In Control of Life #572 28:07

1M ago28:07

28:07

Today’s guest shares a simple but powerful tool that can help you lower your stress levels, increase your energy and feel more in control of life. Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests. Today’s clip is fro…

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Do you need to declutter your home? 6:49

1M ago6:49

6:49

Is your home neat and tidy? Or is it full of stuff you no longer need? You might need to declutter! Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-250710 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER:✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters TRY LE…

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The Art of Communication: How to Stay Calm, Connected and In Control During Life’s Toughest Moments with Jefferson Fisher #571 2:06:08

1M ago2:06:08

2:06:08

Most of us spend our lives in conversation - yet very few of us are ever taught how to communicate well. Whether it’s with our partners, colleagues, family or friends, we often assume that being heard is the same as being understood. But true communication isn’t just about the words we use - it’s about the tone, timing and energy behind them. This …

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Learning Disabilities 27:41

1M ago27:41

27:41

Laurie Taylor talks to Simon Jarrett, Research Fellow at Birkbeck, University of London, about the social history of people with learning disabilities, from 1700 to the present days. Using evidence from civil and criminal court-rooms, joke books, slang dictionaries, novels, art and caricature, he explores the explosive intermingling of ideas about …

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Are we being too safe in the sun? How to balance the risks 28:05

1M ago28:05

28:05

When the sun shines, out come the warnings that we all need to be careful in the sun to avoid burning and the risk of skin cancer. There are, though, those who believe that sort of public health messaging isn't positive enough about the benefits of the sun. As James Gallagher hears on the streets of Brighton, many of us know about the health benefi…

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PRIMARK and PRADA: Weaving a passion for communities within business 32:03

1M ago32:03

32:03

This month, our host Sarah Travers is joined by John Bason, Chair, Primark and also Chair of BITC’s Hounslow Pride of Place Partnership; and Motunrayo Olaogun, Sales and Business Management at Prada and One Young World ambassador. In this episode, we discuss the importance of bolstering communities across the UK and further afield. Our two guests h…

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Can we harness solar energy from other stars? 26:28

1M ago26:28

26:28

Listener Dickson Mukisa from Uganda has been gazing up at the stars. But he’s not making wishes. He wants to know whether we can harness their energy, in the same way we do with our OWN star – the sun. After all, they may seem small and twinkly to us, but each one is a gigantic flaming ball of energy, with a power outputs averaging around 40 quadri…

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English Olive Oil 42:05

1M ago42:05

42:05

With the price of olive oil soaring in the shops after drought disrupted production in Spain, Leyla Kazim looks into the English farms planting olive groves in the hope of bottling their own oil. She meets a farmer in Essex who explains that English growing conditions are more suitable than you might think and discovers a producer in Cornwall who h…

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BITESIZE | How to Reinvent Your Life This Summer: 5 Simple Habits That Really Work | Dr Rangan Chatterjee #570 22:38

1M ago22:38

22:38

The summer months have a different flavour and feel to the other months of the year; there’s something different about our energy, motivation and willpower. And, if we can harness those differences, we have a golden opportunity to make meaningful changes in our life. Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart…

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How do you say sorry? 6:33

1M ago6:33

6:33

When was the last time you had to apologise to somebody? Do you remember how you did it? Neil and Beth discuss apologies from around the world. Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/ep-250703 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www…

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