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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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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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Can you make it all the way to the top in Radio 2's mid-morning music quiz with Vernon Kay?
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The teams assume nothing as they examine events through fresh eyes.
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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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Best friends Sara Cox and Clare Hamilton survived their chaotic teenage years together. Now they're back in the trenches with five teens between them - but armed with laughs, survival tactics and the kind of wisdom that only comes from being former rule-breakers themselves. Each week they’ll reminisce and commiserate as they attempt to make sense of the often mind-boggling behaviour of modern teens…because the best teen advice comes from those who know every trick in the book. Mum, dads, car ...
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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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Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations
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When sport collides with true crime.
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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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The stories of the biggest artists in the world. We delve deep into the BBC archive and speak to the people who were there, as we look back on their most iconic eras.
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Dave Tomlinson is an Anglican priest and founder of The Holy Shed community He's the author of many books including How To Be A Bad Christian, Black Sheep & Prodigals and The Post-Evangelical. Dave's a popular speaker and regular contributor to Pause For Thought on BBC Radio 2.
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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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Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain tackle listeners' conundrums with the power of science!
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The BBC brings you all the week's science news.
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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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Mark Kermode conducts a very personal tour of the last 60 years of pop music in cinema
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In an extended podcast, Jo and Simon hear listeners' shameful secrets, including ones that were too shocking for radio! Plus more of listener’ letters from the Parish Notice Board and another archive story in ‘Confession From The Crypt’.
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Intelligent and challenging quiz games on BBC Radio 4. Featuring Round Britain Quiz, Counterpoint and Brain of Britain with Quizmasters including Paul Gambaccini, Kirsty Lang and Russell Davies.
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Daily highlights from Steve Wright's afternoon show on BBC Radio 2. Featuring chat with top showbiz guests.
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Graham Norton entertaining the nation, with a vibrant mix of celeb guests and chat. From BBC Radio 2
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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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History's Heroes: the BBC's breathtaking, high stakes, story-led history podcast feed that shines a light on extraordinary people from across history. Series include 'History's Heroes' with narration from Historian Alex von Tunzelmann, 'History's Youngest Heroes' with narration from Nicola Coughlan and 'History's Secret Heroes' with narration from Helena Bonham Carter. In History's Heroes, Historian Alex von Tunzelmann (Radio 4's The History Podcast: The Lucan Obsession/writer of all the His ...
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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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Jeremy Vine explores what makes us human in this landmark BBC Radio 2 series. Guests deliver their thoughts on the essence of human existence, reflecting on their own lives.
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Tim Harford and the More or Less team try to make sense of the statistics which surround us. From BBC Radio 4
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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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All the latest tech news that matters in five minutes or less from Artificial Intelligence to smartphones, and everything else in our online lives, from tech journalist Will Guyatt (as heard on LBC and BBC Radio 2).
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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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All the best, and sometimes more questionable, bits from Scott's weekday afternoon show on BBC Radio 2. Including the Music Police, Birthday Game and anything else that makes the cut.
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Mark Kermode leads a tour through soundtracks from his favourite movies, including orchestral scores, electronic music, songs from musicals and sound effects from another world
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Learn English grammar with these short programmes. Each episode explores a new piece of grammar you need to improve your English. Find more at bbclearningenglish.com Follow us at bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus
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What makes someone a “true legend”? Untold Legends gives legendary status to those who deserve it – and tells their story. NEW season: You may well have heard of the Austrian-born US actress Hedy Lamarr - a Jewish refugee who escaped the Nazis to become a Hollywood star. However, for most of her life, she didn’t receive proper recognition for her role as an inventor. She was known for starring in dozens of films, including Algiers, Samson and Delilah, Ecstasy, Boom Town and My Favourite Spy. ...
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"A must-listen indie podcast." - The Guardian "A beautiful, kind, wonderful story." - BBC Radio When Gloria took a waitressing job at a diner outside of Phoenix, she didn't realize she was now an employee of Midnight Burger, a time-traveling, dimension-spanning diner. Every day Midnight Burger appears somewhere new in the cosmos along with it's staff: a galactic drifter, a rogue theoretical physicist, a sentient old-timey radio, and some guy named Caspar. No one knows who built Midnight Burg ...
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Clip of Shaun's phone in to the Jo Whiley and Simon Mayo Radio 2 request show on Friday 22.06.2018 on the way to the Ferry in Liverpool at the start of our Ride Ireland Challenge
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Rory Stewart with a radical take on the concepts that shape our lives.
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David Aaronovitch and a panel of experts and insiders present in-depth explainers on big issues in the news
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A collection of mystery and suspense radio programs including The Man Called X, Suspense, The Whistler, Escape, The Zero Hour by Rod Serling, and more. You can also listen to and download these and more on my website: https://otr.duane.media. Comments and feedback welcome at [email protected] or Instagram @duane.otr Thank you.
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Soul Discovery Owner | Radio Shows & Podcaster | Music Historian | Producer & Presenter. Soul Discovery Website: www.souldiscovery.co.uk/ Soul Music: Northern / Southern / Deep/Crossover / R&B / Rare / Gospel / Jazz Exclusive Interviews A Former Presenter: Cambridge Radio | BBC Cambridge 105 FM Cambridge | Solar Radio | Kiss Radio Birmingham, Alabama, USA | Memphis Radio USA | TWR London
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A topical guide to life in the Scottish outdoors.
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New Series: The story of the Black Widow, Linda Calvey - London'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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Big name interviews, and a weekly fix of Friends Round Friday, all in one place! Zoe speaks to some of the world’s most loved movie stars, singer-songwriters, performers, and all-round icons in special one-off interviews exclusive to the Breakfast Show. Plus, there’s all the best bits from a fabulous trio of showbiz guests on Friends Round Friday.
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Nick Robinson has a conversation with, not an interrogation of, the people who shape our political thinking about what shaped theirs.
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Enter the world of fugitives, hunted by police across continents to bring them to justice. What drives them, what are they running from and what happens when they’re cornered?
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James Bond Radio is the podcast for 007 fans. Every Friday, join lifelong Bond fanatics Tom Sears & Chris Wright, as they explore the world of 007. From celebrity interviews with the likes of Sir Roger Moore, Bruce Glover, John Glen, and Peter Lamont, to all the latest news and reviews. With 5 years of faithful service to the Bond community and features in Variety, The Times and on BBC Radio 2, James Bond Radio is your guide to all things Bond. Disclaimer: James Bond Radio is an unofficial e ...
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Religious affairs programme, tackling the thornier issues of the day in a thought-provoking manner
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Gary Barlow extends his personal conversations with some of the world’s most exciting songwriters as he delves beyond the melodies and lyrics to discover the stories behind the songs. What really makes a great song? Gary Barlow has written some of the most beloved of the last few decades, and in this new series he meets fellow musicians and songwriters to get the inside story on what really makes the magic happen in the studio. From Barry Gibb to MNEK, Paloma Faith to Robbie Williams and man ...
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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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Sara and Clare chat sleepovers, alcohol, and confrontation with your teens. Tell us your teen stories! You can get in touch using the Comments or Review sections on your podcast app. Or you can Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @djsaracox, @clarehamilton__ Visit www.theteencommandments.co.uk Teen Commandments is a Sar…
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Hold Fast!: 2. I didn’t know the sea was so big
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The Avontuur begins the second leg of its journey, setting out from Tenerife to cross the Atlantic. At work in the galley preparing breakfast, ship’s cook Giulia Baccosi learns that the night watch noticed an unusual little light, far off on the horizon. It’s been there through the night. It’s too far from shore to be a fishing boat, so what is it?…
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When ship’s cook Giulia Baccosi accepts a last-minute job aboard sailing cargo ship The Avontuur, she’s looking for more than a job. She’s seeking adventure and community, too. She tells the captain that she’ll stay with the ship until it reaches Mexico, in about three months’ time. After saying goodbye to her partner, Giulia settles into life on b…
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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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A Herring Queen, Art on a Bus and a Very Small Ferry
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Since 1978 the Travelling Gallery has been bringing exhibitions to communities throughout Scotland by putting art inside a bus. Mark steps on board with curator Louise Briggs in Callendar Park, Falkirk, to explore the latest exhibition, Seedlings: Diasporic Imaginaries. Phil Sime speaks to blind farmer Mike Duxbury about Scotland’s first inclusive …
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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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Wanna be DJ Karla in Barrow takes on Ex DJ Dave in Narberth but who will raise the roof?By BBC Radio 2
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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 one of the UK’s most notorious female gangsters. We follow her journey from humble beginnings in East London to time served in the infamous H Wing, alongside killers like Myra Hin…
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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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After most of the population of the Pacific rim sought higher ground this week, we speak with the architect of the tsunami warning technology. Also how aging Killifish might help us probe our senior moments. This week, an M8.8 earthquake near Kamchatka in the western pacific led to tsunami evacuation alerts thousands of miles away. Seismologist Jud…
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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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Nick Robinson's interview with David Mencer. Reaction to BBC App overseas
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With news of starvation in Gaza making headlines, Today presenter Nick Robinson conducted an interview with Israeli Government Spokesperson David Mencer that divided listeners and lit up our inbox. We hear what you had to say. Andrea Catherwood talks to radio futurologist James Cridland about BBC.com and the BBC app, the two platforms offered as al…
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For years there has been an argument, sometimes loud, sometimes subdued, on whether Britain needs an ID card system. One big reason given for wanting them is simply to know who is here legally. With illegal and irregular migration never far from the headlines these days and with President Macron, during his recent visit describing the “pull factor”…
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A close call for Donna in High Wycombe & Keith in Hull on today's quiz!By BBC Radio 2
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Nothing is what it seems in the world of fugitives as they live a lie to stay hidden. As one boasts about throwing police off his trail by using stolen cash to pay for hair transplants and face lifts, another is already plotting his next escape as he's jailed for more than 20 years.Credits:Narrator: Richard HarringtonWritten & Produced by Jayne Mor…
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Mollé Mystery Theatre || Deadline at Dawn || 1945
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Mollé Mystery Theatre || Deadline at Dawn || January 30, 1945 A boy and a girl from a small town meet in the big town, fall in love, and must solve a murder in four hours to achieve happiness. Awful acting, terrible writing. AFRS program name: "Mystery " Quinn Williams was in a mess and it looked pretty bad before he met the girl from his hometown.…
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Phil Sime visits a farm near Aboyne, Aberdeenshire to speak to blind farmer Mike Duxbury and his partner Ness Shillitto about creating Scotland’s first inclusive farm. This is a place where people with disabilities will gain the confidence, skills and opportunity to pursue a career in agriculture.By BBC Radio Scotland
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Will it be 5 stars from Christine in Sheffield and Vicky in beautiful Durham ?By BBC Radio 2
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Your Turn: DIY Eyebrows and Makeshift Condoms
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Sex workers on the sidelines, those infamous DIY Eyebrows and makeshift condoms! Tell us your teen stories! You can get in touch using the Comments or Review sections on your podcast app. Or you can Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @djsaracox, @clarehamilton__ Visit www.theteencommandments.co.uk Teen Commandments is …
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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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The Hollywood star wants to help defeat Hitler, so Hedy Lamarr comes up with an invention. Troubled by what is happening in the Second World War, Hedy works with the avant-garde composer, George Antheil on an idea. France has been invaded and there are torpedo attacks on the ships, SS Volendam and SS City of Benares. Hedy and George want to stop Na…
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It’s Devon vs Dorset when Vicky goes up against Richard on the quiz!By BBC Radio 2
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Where had John already gone when Mary rang his doorbell? We give you the answer. Have you tried our podcast 'Real Easy English'? Find it with a free worksheet and transcript here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/real-easy-english Subscribe to our newsletter ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters FIND BBC LEAR…
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Holy Shed Presents | 'God' Needs a Rebrand - Part 2
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Holy Shed Presents | 'God' Needs a Rebrand - Part 2Welcome back to the littlest parish in the whole of Christendom where we're continuing on from last week, talking more about God needing a rebrand, apologetics and other stuff.Follow Holy Shed on Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/theholyshed/Support Holy Shed on Ko-fi; https://ko-fi.com/holyshedfo…
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A nineteen-year-old American woman sets out on an extraordinary feat of endurance. Will Gertrude Ederle become the first woman to swim the English Channel? Stories of bold voices, with brave ideas and the courage to stand alone. Historian Alex von Tunzelmann shines a light on remarkable people from across history. A BBC Studios Audio production. Pr…
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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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Rory Stewart explores the changing role of the hero throughout history. Listen first on BBC Sounds.By BBC Radio 4
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Can the bar be raised by Martin in Hitchin and Kerry in Rhos on sea?By BBC Radio 2
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Family gigs, teen body image and Crossed Wires, plus Sara & Clare are bringing Teen Commandments to Camp Bestival. Tell us your teen stories! You can get in touch using the Comments or Review sections on your podcast app. Or you can Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @djsaracox, @clarehamilton__ Visit www.theteencomman…
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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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Has Oscar Piastri regained the upper hand over McLaren teammate Lando Norris following his win at Spa? 1996 world champion Damon Hill joins Harry Benjamin to dissect a dramatic Grand Prix weekend in Belgium. They reflect on the key moments that defined the race, evaluate what it means for the balance of power at McLaren, and hear from the top three…
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Kirsty Lang referees the final contest of the series between Scotland vs Wales.By BBC Radio 4
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Procedures are in process to find a new Archbishop of Canterbury and a new Archbishop of Wales. Both of whom retired amidst controversies over the handling of safeguarding issues, although there are no suggestions that they behaved inappropriately themselves. Azim Ahmed and guests discuss - is the Church in Crisis? Dr Andrew Graystone is an advocat…
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Can Lando Norris convert his qualifying pole into a race win? 1996 world champion Damon Hill joins Harry Benjamin to look back at both the sprint race and qualifying from Spa. They hear from the top three and a very dejected Lewis Hamilton.By BBC Radio 5 Live
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An Orkney Shipwreck, A Rare Moth and Aspen Trees
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The rare Dark Bordered Beauty moth is found in only two sites in Scotland and one in England. Mark joins Dark Bordered Beauty Moth Champion Pete Moore at RSPB Insh Marshes nature reserve to find out more about attempts to reintroduce the moth to other areas in Scotland. Dark Bordered Beauty moths in Scotland are reliant on aspen suckers - shoots th…
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In the shadows of the Middle East, Blair is pulled into a secret war fought far from the headlines. Recruited by a newly formed unit known only to a few - the SAS - Blair wages chaos and destruction behind enemy lines, where no rules apply.By BBC Radio Ulster
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