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124 programmes

  1.

    P'nawn Sadwrn

    Cyfle i fwynhau cerddoriaeth a sgwrs hamddenol yng nghwmni Elin Fflur.

    BBC Radio Cymru

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  2.

    Paddling with Peter Duck

    John McCarthy explores the life of Arthur Ransome through the boats he once owned.

    BBC Radio 4

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  3.

    Paddy MacDee

    Late night banter and fantastic music.

    BBC Newcastle

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  4.

    Page to Performance

    Tracing the histories of some of the most passionate pieces of music ever written

    BBC Radio 4

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  5.

    The Pain of Emotion

    Vivienne Parry explores the similarities between emotional and physical pain.

    BBC Radio 4

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  6.

    Pam Spriggs

    Pam presents the early programme weekdays 5-5.45 and the Saturday mid morning show 9-12.

    BBC Radio Cornwall

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  7.

    Panjabi Hit Squad

    The biggest hip hop, Bollyhood and bhangra anthems with Dee and Rav

    BBC Asian Network

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  8.

    The Paper Round

    Public figures revisit their paper round route and reveal how it influenced their lives

    BBC Radio 4

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  9.

    Parting Shots

    Matthew Parris marks the passing of the valedictory despatch from British ambassadors

    BBC Radio 4

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  10.

    Party

    Sitcom by Tom Basden about a group of young idealists trying to set up a political party

    BBC Radio 4

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  11.

    Pat Marsh

    Pat presents a special mix of music, fun, showbiz and entertainment.

    BBC Radio Kent

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  12.

    Pat Sissons

    Join Pat Sissons on BBC Radio Solent.

    BBC Radio Solent

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  13.

    The Path of Least Resistance

    As antibiotic resistance increases, Dr Stuart Flanagan investigates what the future holds.

    BBC Radio 4

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  14.

    Paul Coia

    Join Paul Coia on BBC Radio Berkshire.

    BBC Radio Berkshire

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  15.

    The Paul Franks Show

    The most comprehensive round up of the day's news and sport plus travel news.

    BBC WM

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  16.

    Paul Gambaccini

    A selection from the week's American charts, plus classics from the last six decades.

    BBC Radio 2

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  17.

    Paul Hudson

    Join Paul Hudson on BBC Radio York as he discusses all things weather.

    BBC Radio York

  18. Paul Hudson's Weather Show

    BBC weather presenter Paul Hudson discusses the weather for Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.

    BBC Radio Humberside

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  19.

    Paul Jones

    The weekly dose of Rhythm and Blues tunes from Paul Jones

    BBC Radio 2

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  20.

    Paul Marriott

    Join Paul Marriott on BBC Coventry & Warwickshire.

    BBC Coventry & Warwickshire

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  21.

    Paul Miller

    Call to take part in the late-night phone-in and go to bed with a smile on your face.

    BBC Radio Solent

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  22.

    Paul Miller Soul Show

    Paul Miller plays a classy mix of Sweet Soul & Smooth Jazz.

    BBC Radio Solent

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  23.

    Paul Moss

    News, debate and music from the African/Caribbean community.

    BBC Radio Gloucestershire

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  24.

    Paul O'Grady

    There's not another radio programme like it...the incomparable Paul O'Grady.

    BBC Radio 2

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  25.

    Paul Robey

    The Golden Year and your favourite music from the 50s, 60s and 70s.

    BBC Radio Nottingham

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  26.

    Paul Robey

    Join Paul Robey on BBC Lincolnshire.

    BBC Lincolnshire

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  27.

    Paul Shuttleworth

    What's been going on in your world this week? Let Paul know and sit back with great songs.

    BBC Radio Shropshire

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  28.

    The Paul Stainton Bigger Breakfast Show

    Join Paul Stainton and the breakfast team who'll be raising eyebrows and raising smiles.

    BBC Radio Cambridgeshire

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  29.

    Paulette Edwards

    Conversation and music from African and Caribbean communities.

    BBC Radio Sheffield

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  30.

    The Peace Corps Writers

    Bridget Kendall evaluates America's 'missionaries of democracy' in the Peace Corps.

    BBC Radio 4

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  31.

    Peas in a Pod

    Sue Broom looks at the latest developments in the field of animal cloning

    BBC Radio 4

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  32.

    The Pedant's Progress: An Intimate History of the Arts Scholar

    The image of the humanities academic, past and present, in the public imagination.

    BBC Radio 4

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  33.

    Peer Review in the Dock

    Mark Whitaker investigates the tarnished image of a flawed scientific process.

    BBC Radio 4

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  34.

    Pension Off the Old Lady!

    Kamal Ahmed asks how far the Bank of England will need to change under its new governor.

    BBC Radio 4

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  35.

    Pentrefi Coll

    Taith nôl mewn hanes i glywed unwaith eto am rai o bentrefi coll Cymru.

    BBC Radio Cymru

  36. The People's D-Day

    Libby Purves travels around Britain to find out about Britain's preparations for D-Day

    BBC Radio 4

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  37.

    The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office

    Dominic Sandbrook charts the development of the post office

    BBC Radio 4

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  38.

    The People's Songs

    Stuart Maconie tells the story of modern Britain via the songs that provided a soundtrack.

    BBC Radio 2

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  39.

    The People's Thatcher

    Andrew Neil offers a portrait of Margaret Thatcher via the voices of those she governed.

    BBC Radio 4

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  40.

    The People

    Karen Gabay and Mr V with Manchester's black news and music.

    BBC Radio Manchester

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  41.

    Percy and Jock: One Man and His Dog

    David Attenborough tells of Percy Fitzpatrick, industrialist, author and politician.

    BBC Radio 4

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  42.

    Percy Edwards Showdown

    David Attenborough hosts a celebration of bird impersonator Percy Edwards.

    BBC Radio 4

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  43.

    A Perforated Ulster

    The Hole in the Wall Gang delivering their hilarious verdict on life in Northern Ireland

    BBC Radio Ulster

  44. The Perfumed Mountaineer

    Hayden Lorimer explores the double life of Walter Poucher, photographer and perfumer.

    BBC Radio 4

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  45.

    Peston and the Money Men

    Robert Peston talks to four key individuals about the global financial meltdown

    BBC Radio 4

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  46.

    Pete Cooper

    Pete Cooper keeps you filled up for Saturday lunch at 12pm-2pm.

    BBC Radio Northampton

  47. Pete Morgan at Breakfast

    Join Pete Morgan on BBC WM.

    BBC WM

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  48.

    Pete Tong

    The finest electronic music the world has to offer.

    BBC Radio 1

  49. Pete Wilson

    Sunday afternoon listening featuring the towns, villages and local characters.

    BBC Radio Gloucestershire

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  50.

    Peter Bradshaw - For One Horrible Moment

    Memoirs of a boy growing up in 1970s Cambridgeshire at the hands of his eccentric dad

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  51.

    Peter Holmes

    Join Peter Holmes on BBC Essex.

    BBC Essex

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  52.

    The Peter Levy Show

    The big talking points with people in the news.

    BBC Radio Humberside

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  53.

    Phelophepa

    Laverne Antrobus tells the story of the Phelophepa Health Train in rural South Africa.

    BBC Radio 4

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  54.

    Phil Butler

    Great music from the 70's and 80's and your guide to the weekend.

    BBC Radio Sheffield

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  55.

    Phil Gayle

    Join Phil for Oxfordshire's brightest breakfast show.

    BBC Oxford

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  56.

    Phil Kennedy

    Phil gets you home each weekday evenings from 4pm with the latest news, sport and travel.

    BBC Radio Berkshire

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  57.

    Phil Taggart and Alice Levine

    Your late night soundtrack.

    BBC Radio 1

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  58.

    Phil Taylor

    With the Lunchtime Show - The music you've chosen to hear.

    BBC Radio Jersey

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  59.

    Phil Trow

    Join Phil Trow on BBC Radio Manchester.

    BBC Radio Manchester

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  60.

    Phil Upton

    Join Phil for all the latest news and sport for Coventry and Warwickshire.

    BBC Coventry & Warwickshire

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  61.

    Phil White

    Join Phil White on BBC Humberside.

    BBC Radio Humberside

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  62.

    Phil Williams

    The big stories of the day, plus the latest news and sport

    BBC Radio 5 live

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  63.

    Philip K Dick - We Can Remember It for You Wholesale

    The story behind Total Recall by sci-fi master Philip K Dick

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  64.

    The Philosopher's Arms

    Matthew Sweet examines philosophical problems with a live audience in a pub

    BBC Radio 4

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  65.

    The Physicist's Guide to the Orchestra

    Trevor Cox on the physics behind the way orchestral instruments make their unique sound.

    BBC Radio 4

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  66.

    Physics Rocks

    Brian Cox meets some celebrity physics enthusiasts, including Alan Alda and Eddie Izzard.

    BBC Radio 4

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  67.

    Piano Keys

    Answering Radio 3 listeners' questions about anything to do with the piano

    BBC Radio 3

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  68.

    Pick of the Pops

    Tony Blackburn leads you down memory lane as he delves into the charts of yesteryear.

    BBC Radio 2

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  69.

    Pick of the Week

    A selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.

    BBC Radio 4

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    Pick of the Week

    Charlie Taylor presents an hour-long look back at the best of the week on BBC Somerset.

    BBC Somerset

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  71.

    The Pickerskill Reports

    By Andrew McGibbon. English master Dr Henry Pickerskill looks back on his favourite pupils

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  72.

    Picking Round Apples

    Steve Carver lives the life of a seasonal apple picker on a farm in Herefordshire.

    BBC Radio 4

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  73.

    Picture Power: Portraits of Five Leading Press Photographers

    Miles Warde presents an insight into the work of professional photographers

    BBC Radio 4

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  74.

    Picturing Britain

    Adil Ray looks at life through the lens of contemporary photographers

    BBC Radio 4

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  75.

    Pieces of a Man

    Poet Lemn Sissay explores the life of activist, musician and writer Gil Scott-Heron.

    BBC Radio 4

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  76.

    Pienaar's Politics

    John Pienaar with news and interviews from key political figures in Westminster.

    BBC Radio 5 live

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  77.

    Pipeline

    The definitive pipe music programme, featuring news and recordings from the piping world

    BBC Radio Scotland

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  78.

    Pippa Quelch

    Join Pippa for some great Sunday morning music, features and a trip to The Potting Shed.

    BBC Radio Devon

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  79.

    Pirate Gold

    Crack the clues with BBC Lincolnshire in the county's biggest treasure hunt.

    BBC Lincolnshire

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  80.

    Placebo

    Ben Goldacre investigates the latest research on the placebo effect

    BBC Radio 4

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  81.

    Planet B

    Sci-fi drama set in the virtual world of a futuristic game

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  82.

    Planet Earth Under Threat

    Gabrielle Walker finds out how global warming is changing the natural world

    BBC Radio 4

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  83.

    Playtime

    Songs, stories and movement activities for pre-school children.

    School Radio

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  84.

    Pleased to Meet You

    Comedy spoof, in which showbiz veteran Dora Dale tells wild tales from her past

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  85.

    Pleistocene Park

    Adam Fowler investigates an extraordinary scientific experiment in Siberia.

    BBC Radio 4

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  86.

    PM

    Afternoon news and current affairs programme

    BBC Radio 4

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  87.

    Poetry Please

    Selections of poetry on various themes chosen by listeners and presented by Roger McGough.

    BBC Radio 4

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  88.

    A Point of View

    A weekly reflection on a topical issue

    BBC Radio 4

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  89.

    Poirot - Peril at End House

    The sleuth is on holiday. Then he encounters a young woman, a hat and a bullet.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  90. Poirot - Sad Cypress

    Another case for Agatha Christie's immortal detective, Hercule Poirot

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  91.

    The Politics of Dancing: How Disco Changed the World

    Martha Reeves uncovers the politics of the disco movement, beginning in New York.

    BBC Radio 4

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  92.

    The Politics of Pandas

    China's pandas are political animals. As Edinburgh gets two, Philip Dodd investigates.

    BBC Radio Scotland

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  93.

    Politics UK

    A weekly look inside British politics from the BBC

    BBC World Service

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  94.

    Poor Reporting

    Nick Fraser asks what it takes to get the rich world interested in the poor world.

    BBC Radio 4

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  95.

    Poorer Than Their Parents

    Financial guru Alvin Hall helps young people plan ahead for an uncertain future

    BBC Radio 4

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  96.

    Pop-Up Economics

    Tim Harford tells an audience stories about fascinating people and ideas in economics

    BBC Radio 4

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