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The Listening Project
Last Updated:
Sun, 27 May 12
Average Duration:
14 minutes
The Listening Project
- Factual > Life Stories
- Factual
Capturing the nation in conversation to build a unique picture of our lives today and preserve it for future generations.
Updated weekly
Multi Programme
10 Episodes
Desert Island Discs with Kirsty Young
Last Updated:
Sun, 27 May 12
Average Duration:
36 minutes
Desert Island Discs with Kirsty Young
- Factual > Life Stories
Kirsty Young asks castaways to choose eight records, a book and a luxury to take with them to the mythical desert island. Sundays at 11.15 repeated Friday at 0900.
Updated weekly
Programme Highlights
76 Episodes
Profile
Last Updated:
Sat, 26 May 12
Average Duration:
13 minutes
Profile
- News
- Factual > Life Stories
Series of profiles of people who are currently making headlines. Broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on Saturdays at 7pm.
Updated weekly
Whole Programme
68 Episodes
Last Word
Last Updated:
Fri, 25 May 12
Average Duration:
28 minutes
Last Word
- Factual > Life Stories
- Learning
Radio 4’s obituary programme, marking the lives of significant figures who have died recently, presented by Matthew Bannister and broadcast every Friday at 16.00. The podcast episode is published on…
Updated weekly
Whole Programme
4 Episodes
Four Thought
Last Updated:
Wed, 23 May 12
Average Duration:
18 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
58 Episodes
Midweek: Diverse Conversation
Last Updated:
Wed, 23 May 12
Average Duration:
41 minutes
Midweek: Diverse Conversation
- Factual > Life Stories
- News
Diverse conversation with Libby Purves and her four guests. The focus of Midweek is personal experience, the story behind the story. A mix of the famous, the infamous, and first time broadcasters….
Updated weekly
Whole Programme
80 Episodes
Great Lives
Last Updated:
Tue, 22 May 12
Average Duration:
27 minutes
Great Lives
- Factual > Life Stories
- Factual > History
Biography series exploring the greatest people who ever lived. Matthew Parris interviews an eminent guest and an expert to reveal the truth behind their history heroes.
Updated weekly
Whole Programme
45 Episodes
Podcast of 20th Century China
Last Updated:
Tue, 8 May 12
Average Duration:
14 minutes
Podcast of 20th Century China
- Factual > History
- Factual > Life Stories
- Factual > Politics
Podcast of 20th Century China by bbcchinese.com gives you the most vivid accounts of witnesses and historians on China's 20th century history.
Updated weekly
Whole Programme
35 Episodes
Desert Island Discs Archive: 1996-2000
Last Updated:
Thu, 8 Dec 11
Average Duration:
36 minutes
Desert Island Discs Archive: 1996-2000
- Factual > Life Stories
Castaways choose eight records, a book and a luxury to take with them to the mythical desert island. Full listings can be found on the Desert Island Discs website. Archive episodes are broadcast on…
Updated occasionally
Whole Programme
125 Episodes
The Lebrecht Interview
Last Updated:
Mon, 5 Sep 11
Average Duration:
44 minutes
The Lebrecht Interview
- Music > Classical
- Factual > Life Stories
In-depth, biographical portraits of pre-eminent classical musicians and artists interviewed by Norman Lebrecht. Frank, self-appraising and psychologically revealing, these 44 minute interviews include…
Updated weekly
Whole Programme
16 Episodes
Completely Burns
Last Updated:
Sat, 11 Dec 10
Average Duration:
1 minute
Completely Burns
- Factual > History
- Factual > Life Stories
In celebration of the 250th anniversary of Robert Burns - over 300 poems have been recorded by actors from all generations. Visit bbc.co.uk/robertburns for more from Robert Burns.
Updated occasionally
Whole Programme
7 Episodes
Desert Island Discs Archive: 2005-2011
Last Updated:
Sun, 15 Aug 10
Average Duration:
38 minutes
Desert Island Discs Archive: 2005-2011
- Factual > Life Stories
Castaways choose eight records, a book and a luxury to take with them to the mythical desert island. Full listings can be found on the Desert Island Discs website. Archive episodes are broadcast on…
Updated occasionally
Whole Programme
234 Episodes
A Point of View: Clive James
Last Updated:
Fri, 25 Dec 09
Average Duration:
10 minutes
A Point of View: Clive James
- Factual > Arts, Culture & the Media
- Factual > Life Stories
Clive James presents reflections on topical issues ranging from politics to pop culture in this award-winning series of BBC Radio 4's A Point of View. These programmes were first broadcast between…
Updated occasionally
Whole Programme
60 Episodes
Desert Island Discs Archive: 2000-2005
Last Updated:
Sun, 26 Dec 04
Average Duration:
35 minutes
Desert Island Discs Archive: 2000-2005
- Factual > Life Stories
Castaways choose eight records, a book and a luxury to take with them to the mythical desert island. Full listings can be found on the Desert Island Discs website. Archive episodes are broadcast on…
Updated occasionally
Whole Programme
209 Episodes
Desert Island Discs Archive: 1991-1996
Last Updated:
Sun, 29 Dec 96
Average Duration:
36 minutes
Desert Island Discs Archive: 1991-1996
- Factual > Life Stories
Castaways choose eight records, a book and a luxury to take with them to the mythical desert island. Full listings can be found on the Desert Island Discs website. Archive episodes are broadcast on…
Updated occasionally
Programme Highlights
244 Episodes
Desert Island Discs Archive: 1986-1991
Last Updated:
Sun, 30 Dec 90
Average Duration:
34 minutes
Desert Island Discs Archive: 1986-1991
- Factual > Life Stories
Castaways choose eight records, a book and a luxury to take with them to the mythical desert island. Full listings can be found on the Desert Island Discs website. Archive episodes are broadcast on…
Updated occasionally
Programme Highlights
209 Episodes
Desert Island Discs Archive: 1981-1985
Last Updated:
Sat, 11 May 85
Average Duration:
34 minutes
Desert Island Discs Archive: 1981-1985
- Factual > Life Stories
Castaways choose eight records, a book and a luxury to take with them to the mythical desert island. Full listings can be found on the Desert Island Discs website. Archive episodes are broadcast on…
Updated occasionally
Programme Highlights
191 Episodes
Desert Island Discs Archive: 1976-1980
Last Updated:
Sat, 27 Dec 80
Average Duration:
33 minutes
Desert Island Discs Archive: 1976-1980
- Factual > Life Stories
Castaways choose eight records, a book and a luxury to take with them to the mythical desert island. Full listings can be found on the Desert Island Discs website. Archive episodes are broadcast on…
Updated occasionally
Programme Highlights
222 Episodes
Desert Island Discs Archive: 1971-1975
Last Updated:
Sat, 2 Aug 75
Average Duration:
25 minutes
Desert Island Discs Archive: 1971-1975
- Factual > Life Stories
Castaways choose eight records, a book and a luxury to take with them to the mythical desert island. Full listings can be found on the Desert Island Discs website. Archive episodes are broadcast on…
Updated occasionally
Programme Highlights
16 Episodes
Desert Island Discs Archive: 1966-1970
Last Updated:
Sat, 26 Dec 70
Average Duration:
23 minutes
Desert Island Discs Archive: 1966-1970
- Factual > Life Stories
Castaways choose eight records, a book and a luxury to take with them to the mythical desert island. Full listings can be found on the Desert Island Discs website. Archive episodes are broadcast on…
Updated occasionally
Programme Highlights
11 Episodes
Desert Island Discs Archive: 1961-1965
Last Updated:
Mon, 5 Apr 65
Average Duration:
23 minutes
Desert Island Discs Archive: 1961-1965
- Factual > Life Stories
Castaways choose eight records, a book and a luxury to take with them to the mythical desert island. Full listings can be found on the Desert Island Discs website. Archive episodes are broadcast on…
Updated occasionally
Programme Highlights
9 Episodes
Desert Island Discs Archive: 1956-1960
Last Updated:
Mon, 23 May 60
Average Duration:
26 minutes
Desert Island Discs Archive: 1956-1960
- Factual > Life Stories
Castaways choose eight records, a book and a luxury to take with them to the mythical desert island. Full listings can be found on the Desert Island Discs website. Archive episodes are broadcast on…
Updated occasionally
Programme Highlights
3 Episodes
Desert Island Discs Archive: 1951-1955
Last Updated:
Tue, 7 Jun 55
Average Duration:
18 minutes
Desert Island Discs Archive: 1951-1955
- Factual > Life Stories
Castaways choose eight records, a book and a luxury to take with them to the mythical desert island. Full listings can be found on the Desert Island Discs website. Archive episodes are broadcast on…
Updated occasionally
Programme Highlights
4 Episodes

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