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View Series page for Lauren Laverne

Lauren Laverne

  • Music
  • Entertainment
  • Music > Rock & Indie

A journey through the finest bits of Lauren’s weekday morning show. A cast of colourful characters, epic tunes and genuinely great guests awaits. Episodes are added most weekday afternoons.

Thu, 2 Feb 12

15 minutes

View Series page for Olympics 2012

Olympics 2012

  • Sport > Olympics
  • Sport

As the nation approaches its biggest sporting event in a century, BBC Radio provides you with a weekly update on final preparations of the London Olympic Games 2012, from BBC National, Local, Regional…

Tue, 7 Feb 12

33 minutes

View Series page for Best of Chris Moyles

Best of Chris Moyles

  • Comedy
  • Entertainment

Weekly highlights from the award-winning Chris Moyles breakfast show, as broadcast by Chris and team every morning from 6.30am to 10am.

Fri, 3 Feb 12

36 minutes

View Series page for HARDtalk

HARDtalk

  • News
  • Factual

HARDtalk interviews the world's leading politicians, thinkers and cultural figures. In an in-depth, hard-hitting, half-hour discussion, Stephen Sackur talks to some of the most prominent people from…

Wed, 8 Feb 12

23 minutes

View Series page for Shelagh’s Sports Team

Shelagh’s Sports Team

  • News
  • Sport

Review of the weekend’s sporting action with big-name guests from the world of sport. Shelagh Fogarty hosts live every Monday from 1200 until 1230.

Mon, 6 Feb 12

32 minutes

View Series page for Dickens in London: Five Short Dramas

Dickens in London: Five Short Dramas

  • Factual
  • Entertainment
  • Drama

Five short dramas by Michael Eaton, telling the story of Dickens’ life. With Samuel Barnett, Alex Jennings and Antony Sher. Music by Neil Brand. Broadcast in the Woman’s Hour drama from the 6th to…

17 hours ago

14 minutes

View Series page for Kitchen Cabinet

Kitchen Cabinet

  • Entertainment
  • Factual > Food & Drink

Jay Rayner hosts a new food panel show. Every week the expert team visit a different interesting food location in the UK and answer cooking questions from a live audience.

Tue, 7 Feb 12

28 minutes

View Series page for Let's Talk About Billy

Let's Talk About Billy

  • Drama > Classic & Period

To mark the 30th anniversary of the first broadcast of Graham Reid's 'Billy Plays' starring Kenneth Branagh, Jimmy Ellis and Brid Brennan, BBC Radio Ulster invites 5 viewers from across Northern…

16 hours ago

5 minutes

View Series page for Lauren Laverne

Lauren Laverne

  • Music
  • Entertainment
  • Music > Rock & Indie

A journey through the finest bits of Lauren’s weekday morning show. A cast of colourful characters, epic tunes and genuinely great guests awaits. Episodes are added most weekday afternoons.

Thu, 2 Feb 12

15 minutes

View Series page for Dickens in London: Five Short Dramas

Dickens in London: Five Short Dramas

  • Factual
  • Entertainment
  • Drama

Five short dramas by Michael Eaton, telling the story of Dickens’ life. With Samuel Barnett, Alex Jennings and Antony Sher. Music by Neil Brand. Broadcast in the Woman’s Hour drama from the 6th to…

17 hours ago

14 minutes

View Series page for The Art of Monarchy

The Art of Monarchy

  • Factual > History
  • Learning

Will Gompertz enters the Royal Collection to examine some of the objects that have adorned, defined and described the story of a thousand years of the British Monarchy. The programmes are broadcast…

Mon, 30 Jan 12

30 minutes

View Series page for Shelagh’s Sports Team

Shelagh’s Sports Team

  • News
  • Sport

Review of the weekend’s sporting action with big-name guests from the world of sport. Shelagh Fogarty hosts live every Monday from 1200 until 1230.

Mon, 6 Feb 12

32 minutes

  • Documentaries

    Documentaries

    Last Updated:
    2 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    26 minutes

    Documentaries

    • News
    • Factual > History

    Throughout the week BBC World Service offers a wide range of documentaries and other factual programmes. This podcast offers you the chance to access landmark series from our archive.

    Updated daily

    Whole Programme

    188 Episodes

  • Burmese Morning Broadcast

    Burmese Morning Broadcast

    Last Updated:
    3 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    30 minutes

    Burmese Morning Broadcast

    • News

    BBC Burmese provides up-to-date news and current affairs in Burmese covering domestic and international news stories. Our coverage aims to reflect diverse opinions and offers in-depth analysis to…

    Updated daily

    Whole Programme

    6 Episodes

  • London Rugby League

    London Rugby League

    Last Updated:
    4 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    57 minutes

    London Rugby League

    • Sport > Rugby League

    News, reports, features, interviews and action from London’s rugby league teams. Follow all the action from the Super League, Championship and the amateur game in and around London.

    Updated weekly

    Programme Highlights

    2 Episodes

  • Today in Parliament

    Today in Parliament

    Last Updated:
    4 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    28 minutes

    Today in Parliament

    • News
    • Factual > Politics

    BBC correspondents report from Westminster on the most significant of the day's stories in Parliament.

    Updated daily

    Whole Programme

    22 Episodes

  • 5 live Football Daily

    5 live Football Daily

    Last Updated:
    5 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    38 minutes

    5 live Football Daily

    • Sport > Football

    Football results, analysis, debate & exclusive interviews featuring the Monday Night Club, the best of Kicking Off & Sports Report. Mark Chapman, Mark Pougatch, Colin Murray, Eleanor Oldroyd & Ian…

    Updated daily

    Programme Highlights

    7 Episodes

  • World Business Report

    World Business Report

    Last Updated:
    5 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    13 minutes

    World Business Report

    • Factual > Money
    • News

    World Business Report provides analysis of the big global business and economic issues, as they affect consumers, investors and the environment.

    Updated daily

    Whole Programme

    44 Episodes

  • Inside Fulham FC

    Inside Fulham FC

    Last Updated:
    5 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    7 minutes

    Inside Fulham FC

    • Sport > Football

    The most comprehensive coverage of Fulham FC. Presented by BBC London 94.9, Inside Fulham FC gives you the latest team news, player and manager interviews as well as features involving the club's…

    Updated weekly

    Multi Programme

    5 Episodes

  • The Matt Edmondson Show

    The Matt Edmondson Show

    Last Updated:
    5 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    40 minutes

    The Matt Edmondson Show

    • Entertainment
    • Comedy
    • Music

    Get your hands on all the best bits from Matt’s show on Radio 1. Check out the full show every Wednesday from 9pm.

    Updated weekly

    Programme Highlights

    5 Episodes

  • The World Tonight

    The World Tonight

    Last Updated:
    5 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    39 minutes

    The World Tonight

    • News

    When it comes to daily news, The World Tonight takes international events seriously and covers them in depth. Using the BBC's international network of correspondents we report on what is going on, put…

    Updated daily

    Whole Programme

    5 Episodes

  • Friction: New Asian Music

    Friction: New Asian Music

    Last Updated:
    5 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    6 minutes

    UK only

    Friction: New Asian Music

    • Music > Desi > Bhangra
    • Music > Desi > Experimental & New
    • Music > Desi > Asian Underground

    The best new and unsigned Asian artists presented by Bobby Friction. Listen to Friction live Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 22.00 on BBC Asian Network. Please note, this podcast is only…

    Updated weekly

    Programme Highlights

    5 Episodes

  • Scottish Football

    Scottish Football

    Last Updated:
    6 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    32 minutes

    Scottish Football

    • Sport > Football

    Keep right up to date with what's happening in Scottish football by downloading the daily BBC Scottish football podcast. Breaking stories, match reaction, big names and insights into our national…

    Updated daily

    Multi Programme

    7 Episodes

  • Newshour

    Newshour

    Last Updated:
    6 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    51 minutes

    Newshour

    • News

    Global news and analysis from the BBC World Service, twice a day, every day of the year. Join our leading team of presenters for the best interviews, features and analysis of world events.

    Updated daily

    Whole Programme

    14 Episodes

  • Four Thought

    Four Thought

    Last Updated:
    7 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    17 minutes

    Four Thought

    • Factual > Politics
    • Factual > Life Stories
    • Factual > Arts, Culture & the Media

    Four Thought talks include stories and ideas which will affect our future, in politics, society, the economy, business, science, technology or the arts. Recorded live, the talks are given by a range…

    Updated weekly

    Whole Programme

    49 Episodes

  • Health Check

    Health Check

    Last Updated:
    8 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    17 minutes

    Health Check

    • Factual > Health & Wellbeing

    The BBC World Service's weekly round up of global health stories and topical issues in medicine.

    Updated weekly

    Whole Programme

    5 Episodes

  • Front Row Daily

    Front Row Daily

    Last Updated:
    8 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    28 minutes

    Front Row Daily

    • Factual > Arts, Culture & the Media

    Interviews with leading novelists, musicians, film directors, artists and more, from Radio 4's flagship arts show, presented by Mark Lawson, Kirsty Lang and John Wilson. Front Row is broadcast on BBC…

    Updated daily

    Multi Programme

    166 Episodes

  • CoP Show

    CoP Show

    Last Updated:
    8 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    38 minutes

    UK only

    CoP Show

    • Learning > Adults
    • Factual > Science & Nature > Science & Technology

    The first of its kind for the production community, the CoP Show from the BBC College of Production provides practical advice on all aspects of TV, radio and online production. In conversation with…

    Updated weekly

    Whole Programme

    62 Episodes

  • The Archers

    The Archers

    Last Updated:
    9 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    13 minutes

    The Archers

    • Drama > Soaps

    Contemporary drama in a rural setting from the world's longest running soap opera. Follow the residents of the fictional farming community of Ambridge. Original programmes broadcast 1900 hrs Sunday -…

    Updated daily

    Whole Programme

    6 Episodes

  • Red Wednesday: Manchester United

    Red Wednesday: Manchester United

    Last Updated:
    9 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    48 minutes

    Red Wednesday: Manchester United

    • Sport > Football

    Former Manchester United player David May and Liam Bradford talk to players, fans and former stars of Manchester United. Listen live on BBC Radio Manchester each Wednesday at 6pm. Listen live on BBC…

    Updated weekly

    Programme Highlights

    1 Episode

  • World Have Your Say

    World Have Your Say

    Last Updated:
    10 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    36 minutes

    World Have Your Say

    • News

    The BBC News programme where you set the agenda.

    Updated daily

    Programme Highlights

    10 Episodes

  • BBSeva from BBCRussian

    BBSeva from BBCRussian

    Last Updated:
    10 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    27 minutes

    BBSeva from BBCRussian

    • News

    BBC Russian Service daily web streaming show fronted by Seva Novgorodtsev that offers an unorthodox view on the day’s events that are not usually covered by regular news programming. The 30 minute…

    Updated daily

    Whole Programme

    22 Episodes

  • Daily Bacon

    Daily Bacon

    Last Updated:
    11 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    60 minutes

    Daily Bacon

    • News
    • Entertainment
    • Comedy

    The best interviews and chat from Richard Bacon's afternoon programme on BBC Radio 5 live and highlights from his Saturday show on BBC Radio 6 Music. Featuring a broad variety of guests from the…

    Updated daily

    Programme Highlights

    23 Episodes

  • Westwood's Best Bits

    Westwood's Best Bits

    Last Updated:
    11 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    17 minutes

    Westwood's Best Bits

    • Comedy
    • Entertainment
    • Music > Hip Hop, RnB & Dancehall

    A big bad bundle of comedy genius from the mind and studio of Tim Westwood. Featuring all the funniest ish from his show weekdays from 4-7pm on BBC Radio 1Xtra. Listen on digital TV, DAB digital radio…

    Updated weekly

    Multi Programme

    5 Episodes

  • Thinking Allowed

    Thinking Allowed

    Last Updated:
    11 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    28 minutes

    Thinking Allowed

    • Factual
    • News

    Laurie Taylor explores the latest research into how society works and discusses current ideas on how we live today.

    Updated weekly

    Whole Programme

    76 Episodes

  • NewsPod

    NewsPod

    Last Updated:
    11 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    35 minutes

    NewsPod

    • News

    Daily programme highlights from BBC Radio News. Interviews and reports from BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio 5 live, the BBC Asian Network and the BBC World Service.

    Updated daily

    Multi Programme

    5 Episodes

  • Vam Slovo from BBCRussian

    Vam Slovo from BBCRussian

    Last Updated:
    11 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    30 minutes

    Vam Slovo from BBCRussian

    • News

    BBC Russian Service daily interactive web streaming show - your gateway to the world's opinion. The 30 minute programme goes out every weekday 1930-2000 Moscow time, and we add episodes just after the…

    Updated daily

    Whole Programme

    22 Episodes

  • Burmese Evening Broadcast

    Burmese Evening Broadcast

    Last Updated:
    12 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    45 minutes

    Burmese Evening Broadcast

    • News

    BBC Burmese provides up-to-date news and current affairs in Burmese covering domestic and international news stories. Our coverage aims to reflect diverse opinions and offers in-depth analysis, making…

    Updated daily

    Whole Programme

    31 Episodes

  • Africa Today

    Africa Today

    Last Updated:
    12 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    16 minutes

    Africa Today

    • News

    African news and analysis from the BBC's Focus on Africa and Network Africa programmes; the Africa Today podcast contains the day's top stories from the continent - available to download Monday to…

    Updated daily

    Whole Programme

    22 Episodes

  • Global News

    Global News

    Last Updated:
    12 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    27 minutes

    Global News

    • News

    The best stories, interviews and on the spot reporting from around the world including highlights from Newshour, The World Today and World Briefing. Up to 30 minutes compiled twice a day from the 24…

    Updated daily

    Multi Programme

    52 Episodes

  • Kitchen Café

    Kitchen Café

    Last Updated:
    12 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    44 minutes

    Kitchen Café

    • Factual > Food & Drink

    Cook up a storm in your own kitchen with the Kitchen Cafe podcast. From cooking with the kids to feeding the family, entertaining friends or treating yourself to a romantic meal we want to help you…

    Updated weekly

    Whole Programme

    5 Episodes

  • Media Show

    Media Show

    Last Updated:
    12 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    28 minutes

    Media Show

    • Factual > Arts, Culture & the Media
    • News

    BBC Radio 4's topical programme The Media Show, presented by journalist and former TV executive Steve Hewlett, featuring the latest stories and opinion from the fast-changing world of media in all its…

    Updated weekly

    Whole Programme

    77 Episodes

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