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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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When sport collides with true crime.
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The teams assume nothing as they examine events through fresh eyes.
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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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F1 Back at Base - A deep dive into the high-octane world of Formula 1 with exclusive behind-the-scenes access. F1 Chequered Flag: Home of Formula 1.
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The home of Marianna Spring's social media and disinformation investigations for BBC Radio 4, with new series "Marianna in Conspiracyland 2".
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Lionesses Ella Toone and Alessia Russo let Radio 1 DJ and football fan, Vick Hope, in on their iconic friendship. They talk life off the pitch, and what it's really like within the England camp? From Tooney's no filter opinions to Russo's new life in London, nothing is off limits as Vick sets out to become the ultimate 'third wheel'. She asks the questions Tooney and Russo fans have been dying to ask and spills the tea from her own world of TV, radio, music and more.
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Best-selling author Matthew Syed explores the ideas that shape our lives with stories of seeing the world differently.
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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.
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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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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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All the news you need to know from the UK and around the world.
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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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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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Rory Stewart with a radical take on the concepts that shape our lives.
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Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain tackle listeners' conundrums with the power of science!
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Cover is an award-winning series investigating true stories of people living secret double lives, presented and produced by Mark Horgan and Ciarán Cassidy. Series 1: Where Is George Gibney? An Olympic coach charged with child sexual abuse who never stood trial. Instead, he vanished. Series 2: Stakeknife. A man tasked with finding and killing alleged IRA informers who was, in fact, a British agent all along. You can contact our production team about either series at [email protected]. Credits f ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The definitive Blue Army podcast with dedicated and in-depth analysis on all things Leicester City. With current and former Foxes stars, top guests and access right to the beating heart of King Power Stadium. Originally broadcast on BBC Radio Leicester.
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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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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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Lives Less Ordinary is a podcast from the BBC World Service that brings you the most incredible true stories from around the world. Step into someone else’s life and expect the unexpected. Each episode a guest shares their most dramatic, moving, personal story. Listen for unbelievable twists, mysteries uncovered, and inspiring journeys - spanning the entire human experience. Our guests come from every corner of the globe: from Burundi to Beverly Hills, New Zealand to North Korea, Rajasthan t ...
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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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NEW in Understand - The Trip The story of psychedelics. It's a unique moment. After decades of taboo and blanket illegality, policymakers and research institutions are taking these substances seriously. As a new dawn of psychedelic treatment beckons, Tim Hayward makes a personal journey into how we got here and where this is all heading. Understand from BBC Radio 4 - unravelling the complexities of the biggest stories and subjects that really matter right now.
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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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Tronus is a Barcelona based techno project with a unique, intense and emotive sound. Work defined by an unbound vision of music that mirrors a philosophy built up around the lives of Albert Díaz and Víctor Quintana. An evolution from classical techno rawness into a cutting-edge complex sound, layered with hypnotic harmonies, rich atmospheres and unforgiving bass lines. Since their debut album 'Infra LP' in 2017, every release has been supported and charted by top techno artists around the gl ...
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NEW in Politically: Reflections Conversations with leading political figures in which they reflect on their lives in politics.
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New Series: The story of the Black Widow, Linda Calvey - the UK’s most notorious female gangster. Gangster dives into the gritty depths of the criminal underworld, uncovering the real-life stories of gang bosses and notorious kingpins such as Paul Massey, Curtis Warren and John 'Goldfinger' Palmer,
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Too Long; Didn't Read: Ep 1. There's something in the water
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Columns. Analysis. The Guardian's Long Read. Who has time? Catherine Bohart, that's who - and she's going beyond the headlines to give you the lowdown on one of the biggest stories this week, with the help of Phil Wang and our regular roving correspondent Sunil Patel. This week, there's something in the water as Catherine & co investigate the regul…
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During the early weeks of the pandemic, Tim Hayward spent 14 days in a coma. He remembers this time vividly – his days and nights filled with strange, incandescent visions and hallucinations. That experience is something he would never choose to revisit but, around the world, large numbers of people are deliberately seeking out powerfully altered s…
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During the early weeks of the pandemic, Tim Hayward spent 14 days in a coma. He remembers this time vividly – his days and nights filled with strange, incandescent visions and hallucinations. That experience is something he would never choose to revisit but, around the world, large numbers of people are deliberately seeking out powerfully altered s…
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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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Unable to step off the ship, tensions are rising amongst the crew of the Avontuur and coping mechanisms begin to emerge. When the dry store is raided and boxes of biscuits go missing, ship’s cook Giulia is forced to turn detective. 15 people, 188 days at sea, one extraordinary ship: how the Avontuur was locked down at sea during the Covid-19 pandem…
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Hold Fast! 3. The world as you know it no longer exists
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In the middle of the Atlantic, the crew of the Avontuur receive a satellite email with news from land that throws everything they’d been counting on to the winds. Their mission and schedule are in disarray, but turning back isn’t an option. So ship’s cook Giulia and the rest of the crew find ways to cope with the uncertainty. 15 people, 188 days at…
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Post Match: Leicester City 2-1 Sheffield Wednesday
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Post match analysis with Matty Fryatt and reaction from Foxes boss Marti Cifuentes.By BBC Radio Leicester
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4. Parachuting into War with a Gramophone
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A fierce warrior turned master strategist, he led elite SAS troops on missions that shifted the tide of World War II. Decorated four times yet denied the Victoria Cross. Was it down to a typo or a face that didn’t fit? Today, his legend burns brighter than ever, fuelling a renewed campaign to honour him with the Victoria Cross.…
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Too Long; Didn't Read: Ep 2. It's a taxing subject
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Wealth tax - no brainer or non starter? Catherine Bohart unpicks the arguments raging about the mooted solution to Britain's infamous financial black hole with plenty of silliness thrown in. With Baroness Ayesha Hazarika MBE, Sunil Patel and tax expert Dr Emma Chamberlain OBE. Written by Catherine Bohart, with Madeleine Brettingham, Tom Neenan and …
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Hear from Marti Cifuentes & Jordan Ayew ahead of MD1.By BBC Radio Leicester
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Linda Welford was raised in London's East End in the 1960s; a tight and tough community with a reputation for a thriving criminal underworld, ruled with an iron fist by gangsters like the Kray twins. One of nine children, Linda lived a sheltered life with her family in Stepney until she met armed robber Mickey Calvey. This was the so-called golden …
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Central Intelligence: Series 2: Episode 8
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The story of the CIA, told from the inside out by veteran agent Eloise Page. Starring Kim Cattrall, Ed Harris and Johnny Flynn. In Episode 8... A young President takes office, but the shadows of the Cold War are closing in. John F. Kennedy inherits a covert CIA plot to remove Fidel Castro—an operation born under Eisenhower and fuelled by anti-commu…
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Faith, Hope and Glory Series 7 - Hope and Jean
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As Hope faces an unexpected medical scare, she sets her heart on reconnecting with her long-lost daughter — but secrets from the past threaten to derail her plans. Meanwhile, Jean embarks on her own emotional quest to confront her birth mother. Old wounds resurface, loyalties are tested, and a quiet family life begins to crack open in unexpected wa…
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What Is Happening At Sheffield Wednesday?
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Ahead of MD1, Owynn is joined by former Foxes defender Bruno Berner.By BBC Radio Leicester
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Harry Benjamin sits down for an in-depth chat with 1996 F1 world champion, Damon Hill, to speak about his career and the release of his new documentary, Hill. Damon, who has been part of the 5 Live F1 team this season, discusses the influence of his father, legendary two-time world champion Graham Hill, and how his death affected him. He also detai…
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It’s the final Test of a five-match series, and everyone’s already packed their bags. Three days of rain, no result, nothing to play for. Then out of nowhere, Hansie Cronje makes an offer, and the game is back on. In Episode 2, Mark Butcher takes us inside one of the weirdest days he’s ever seen on a cricket field. At the time, it looked like a str…
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When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, one man declared the use of weapons to defend his nation as morally wrong. He faces years in prison for his views. He’s a pacifist, and believes that war is not justified under any means - a view Matthew Syed’s own grandfather held in the Second World War. In this final episode of Cha…
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Owynn and Matt Piper look ahead to the start of the Championship season this weekend.By BBC Radio Leicester
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During the early weeks of the pandemic, Tim Hayward spent 14 days in a coma. He remembers this time vividly – his days and nights filled with strange, incandescent visions and hallucinations. That experience is something he would never choose to revisit but, around the world, large numbers of people are deliberately seeking out powerfully altered s…
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During the early weeks of the pandemic, Tim Hayward spent 14 days in a coma. He remembers this time vividly – his days and nights filled with strange, incandescent visions and hallucinations. That experience is something he would never choose to revisit but, around the world, large numbers of people are deliberately seeking out powerfully altered s…
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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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Hold Fast! 2. I didn’t know the sea was so big
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15 people, 188 days at sea, one extraordinary ship: how the Avontuur was locked down at sea during the Covid-19 pandemic. What would you do if your world shrunk to 300 square metres, and you had no say over who you shared it with? If you were on a ship, at sea, far from loved ones - and didn’t know when you’d be able to set foot on land again, and …
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15 people, 188 days at sea, one extraordinary ship: how the Avontuur was locked down at sea during the Covid-19 pandemic. What would you do if your world shrunk to 300 square metres, and you had no say over who you shared it with? If you were on a ship, at sea, far from loved ones - and didn’t know when you’d be able to set foot on land again, and …
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How valuable could that win prove to be for Lando Norris as Formula 1 pauses for its summer break? Harry Benjamin, Sam Bird and Jennie Gow look back at the Hungarian Grand Prix, where Norris saw off a late charge from Oscar Piastri to reduce the deficit to his teammate in the championship to nine points. They hear from both McLaren drivers, and a v…
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Post Match: Leicester City 2-0 ACF Fiorentina
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Post match analysis with Matt Piper and reaction reaction from Marti Cifuentes.By BBC Radio Leicester
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Lewis Hamilton called himself "useless" after a frustrating qualifying left him 12th on the grid, while teammate Charles Leclerc took pole. Harry Benjamin is joined by Jennie Gow and Sam Bird to discuss a mixed day for Ferrari. They also hear from Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, who line up second and third for Sunday’s race.…
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Blair Mayne instils a maverick form of discipline, mourns a brother-in-arms, and forms the tip of the spear to liberate Europe from the Nazis.By BBC Radio Ulster
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Too Long; Didn't Read: Ep 1. There's something in the water
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Columns. Analysis. The Guardian's Long Read. Who has time? Catherine Bohart, that's who - and she's going beyond the headlines to give you the lowdown on one of the biggest stories this week, with the help of Phil Wang and our regular roving correspondent Sunil Patel. This week, there's something in the water as Catherine & co investigate the regul…
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Hear from Marti Cifuentes & Mike Stowell as Owynn looks ahead to Fiorentina.By BBC Radio Leicester
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Pinch, Punch! It's the first day of August and at the request of Greg James, Matt Edmondson has swiftly tailored a Taylor Swift remix for Radio 1's Dance Weekend! A world first for Wrong 'Uns, today's edition is brought to you from France, by little 'uns, Zara, Thomas and their younger sister, Emma! Plus, Greg gives you a taste of what he'll be up …
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Steve Crossman is joined by Jennie Gow, Harry Benjamin, Sam Bird and Andrew Benson to preview the Hungarian Grand Prix. They dive into the growing rivalry at McLaren as Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri continue their charge for the title. We hear from both drivers. Williams’ Carlos Sainz sits down with Steve to reflect on life in F1. Plus, why does H…
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Introducing Gangster: The Story of the Black Widow
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Livvy Haydock explores the extraordinary life of Linda Calvey, the woman they call "the Black Widow." She rose through the ranks of London’s criminal underworld to become the UK’s most notorious female gangster. We follow her journey from humble beginnings in East London to time served in the infamous H Wing, alongside killers like Myra Hindley and…
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Central Intelligence: Series 2: Episode 7
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The story of the CIA, told from the inside out by veteran agent Eloise Page. Starring Kim Cattrall, Ed Harris and Johnny Flynn. In Episode 7... 1959–1960. The global order is shifting fast. Revolution erupts in Cuba. John Foster Dulles, the fading architect of America’s Cold War stance, is gravely ill. In the Congo, chaos reigns—drawing urgent atte…
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Greg finds his voice after a heavy night out at the Oasis concert! There's a double whammy on Yesterday's Quiz with Mum, Dad, Alice and Paige, Matt Edmondson has a progress update on his Taylor Swift remix for Radio 1's Ibiza Weekend, and Greg is immortalised along with Longboi, in a popular computer game! Plus, hear a very odd day in the life of a…
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Mike Stowell joins Owynn Palmer-Atkin, as they look ahead to the clash with Fiorentina.By BBC Radio Leicester
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Steve Baker was a pivotal figure in the Brexit turmoil that engulfed the Conservatives. Becoming an MP in 2010 order to help achieve Britain's severance from the European Union, he came to prominence as chair of an influential group of Eurosceptic rebels who helped bring down the prime ministership of Theresa May. Having lost his seat in the genera…
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Callum likes trifles so much, that Greg orders a raspberry one for Callum early in the morning. Will it reach him in time to eat it before the end of the show? Plus, Nat and Vicky play Sexy Or Not Sexy and get a little too excited about Radio 1 Dance in Ibiza, the Breakfast team get ready to take their parents to see Oasis and star of the show, Zar…
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During the early weeks of the pandemic, Tim Hayward spent 14 days in a coma. He remembers this time vividly – his days and nights filled with strange, incandescent visions and hallucinations. That experience is something he would never choose to revisit but, around the world, large numbers of people are deliberately seeking out powerfully altered s…
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In the mid-90s, Hansie Cronje was South Africa’s golden boy, the God-fearing captain backed by Nelson Mandela and worshipped by a nation. More than just a cricketer, he was a symbol of hope. But were the cracks there all along? In the first episode of Sport’s Strangest Crimes - Hansie Cronje: Fall From Grace, former England cricketer, Mark Butcher …
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Uganda, in the mid-1990s - 35-year-old Betty Bigombe is sent by President Yoweri Museveni to the north of the country to open peace talks with rebel groups. Her mission: to stop the violence by negotiating with those behind thousands of deaths and horrific massacres. But to bring peace, she might have to compromise - and that might mean offering co…
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Greg asks the nation whether he was right or wrong to suggest, that a night out to a restaurant, could be seen as part of his wife's birthday present. Radio 1's Matt Edmondson agrees to an urgent remix request, team captain Alice selects her dad Craig to take on today's edition of Yesterday's Quiz and listeners share stories of embarrassing misunde…
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Dominic Wells joins Owynn & Pipes to review Cifuentes' tactical philosophy.By BBC Radio Leicester
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A corporate high-flyer ended up living in a forest after a spiral of debt, shame and secrecy. After avoiding a mounting debt to his landlord, Australian Mic Whitty’s life started to crumble. Instead of facing his responsibilities, he tried to gamble and steal money to better his fortunes. As his mental health deteriorated, wracked by guilt and sham…
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Greg celebrates victory for England's Lionesses' as they come home from the Euros, as well as his very own victory over Jamie Laing in Radio 1's Giant Face Off! Alice kicks off a brand new week of Yesterday's Quiz, Producer Helena has an eyebrow-raising story to tell after an eventful train journey and there are live music highlights from JADE, per…
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Rory Stewart explores the changing role of the hero throughout history. Listen first on BBC Sounds.By BBC Radio 4
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We may know about Pearl Harbor and how the war against Japan ended with the US atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. But in popular memory, what happened in between is less well-known. Marking the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, we hear of how defeat turned to victory, from epic battles in jungles, to one that played out on a tennis court and save…
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