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Short story series by Jon McGregor set in the Peak District.
Michael Portillo explores the cultural, political and economic upheaval forgotten in the familiar images of Edwardian and Georgian calm before the brutal shock of the Great War
Big questions and theories explained in under 2 minutes from A History of Ideas on BBC Radio 4. Animations voiced by Harry Shearer, Gillian Anderson, Stephen Fry and Aidan Turner. Scripted by Nigel Warburton. This project is made in collaboration with The Open University and the animations were...
Late-night interview programme. Robert Peston and Eddie Mair join forces to spring surprise guests on each other.
Evan Davis presents a series in which he looks for reasonable ways to address the most divisive of issues.
The story of our times told by the people who were there.
Carrie Gracie presents a series exploring what ten great lives from Chinese history reveal about China today
Pennie Latin explores the science behind our everyday experiences and speaks to key scientists working in Scotland.
A weekly get together for everyone who loves and lives for reality TV. Get ALL the tea from reality stars and celebrity guests.
Series of annual radio lectures on significant contemporary issues, delivered by leading figures from the relevant fields. Please note that relatively few recordings survive from this period.
Eddie Mair speaks at length to people with interesting things to say, for Radio 4's PM.
English at Work: Learn how to communicate in English in the office. Each episode contains ‘real-life’ stories. Native speakers demonstrate practical English usage.
Maths quizzes for children aged 9 - 11 emphasising mental maths and problem solving.
Popular history series where the past connects with the present.
An extraordinary real-life story. This is the world premiere audio drama series of Maya Angelou’s autobiographies, exclusively dramatised by the BBC, including the iconic I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings, plus archive factual programmes.
Presenters recommend their favourite podcasts and speak to the people who make them.
Outriders is BBC Radio 5 live's programme dedicated to exploring the frontiers of the web. It is broadcast on Tuesdays at 0300 in Up All Night.
Documentary series telling original stories about real lives in Britain today
An imaginative, quirky solution to a challenge of our age. Podcast weekly on Mondays.
World Update Daily Commute is no longer available to download but you can hear the best of World Update and all our BBC World Service news coverage in our Global News Podcast.
Jonathan Freedland presents the series in which stories from the past are compared with current events.
Lauren talks to the most interesting people around and gets them on your cultural radar. Plus, she delves into the worlds of maths and science with the stuff you need to know.
Real talk by women of colour – at times light, at times serious, but always honest #siscollective. Join BBC presenters Jessie Aru-Phillips, Letitia George, Aminata Kamara and Simone Riley.
Celebrating the music that special guests cherish and would like to bestow to future generations.
The Nolan Show investigates true crime from Northern Ireland and further afield. We speak with those involved including families and friends of victims, retracing final steps and shedding new light on unexplained cases.Stephen Nolan and Vinny Hurrell present.The series is produced by Vinny Hurrell.
Weekly podcast in which five stories of birds and birdsong are told by the people inspired by them.
In honour of one of Britain's most iconic broadcasters, 6 Music presents this annual discussion on music and music-related media.
A body is found on the moor, with no clue as to who the man was. And he died from poisoning. Who is he? Why was he there? Jon Manel follows the police inquiry for BBC Radio 4.
Former Blue Peter presenter Tim Vincent hosts a new comedy discussion series about being a dad in the 21st century, featuring regular panellists Russell Kane and Mick Ferry.
In this lighthearted and entertaining podcast, parents and partners Vanel and Sindy tackle those all important decisions and awkward conversations that arise when raising a family
Sean Farrington and guests answer your questions on work, money and running a business through the coronavirus crisis.
Use #yourworkyourmoney to send us your questions via the usual social media platforms.
The only family-focused BBC football podcast is back and bigger than ever!Conor McNamara and his co-host, 9-year-old social media superstar, Braydon, bring you star interviews and special guests relating to the themes in the hit TV series Jamie Johnson.
The issues shaping the US today: identity, race, migration, the economy, faith, and guns.
All the BBC World Service music podcasts gathered into one place. New documentaries will be added intermittently. Only available in the UK.
The story of one Syrian family heading for Europe in search of a better life.For the last two years, the Dhnie family has been living as refugees in Jordan. In August, the family decided there was no future for them there and little prospect of returning to Syria. They packed up their lives and...
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Melvyn Bragg explores the pivotal role of England's north in the shaping of modern Britain.
The current affairs series combining original insights into major news stories with topical investigations
Drag Queens' Den is your weekly dose of fabulous queens from all over the scene, from RuPaul to Blackpool, via Liverpool, Pontypool and everywhere else in the country that doesn't rhyme with 'Paul'.Each week Glyn Fussell plays host to a studio of drag queens to guide our listeners on a journey...
The BBC World Service's wide range of documentaries from 2015.
Mozart’s world rediscovered in objects of his time. Professor Cliff Eisen looks at Mozart’s world through objects that were close to him. From BBC Radio 3.
Outrageous comedy drama telling the true story of the pop duo known as the KLF who burned £1 million in cash on a remote Scottish island in 1994. But why?
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.
From America’s great hope after Nixon’s election victory, to disillusionment after Watergate through to President Carter’s election. A fascinating social, cultural and political history of American life, through the words of British-American journalist and broadcaster, Alastair Cooke (1908 – 2004).
It's a phenomenon which seems to have come from nowhere, but in fact computer-based social networks have been around for decades. In this three-part series the BBC's technology correspondent Rory Cellan Jones traces the hidden story of social networking, from the early days of computing and the...
Comedy electioneering from The Vote Now Show and John Crace’s Digested Manifestos with highlights of The News Quiz from BBC Radio 4. The Vote Now Show features Hugh Dennis and Steve Punt.
Sample the best new podcast episodes from the BBC. Updated twice a week.Presented by Eli Sessions and Rhian Roberts.
BBC Radio 3 tells you everything you need to know about Franz Schubert. These free downloads will cover every aspect of the life of one of the greatest ever composers.
A sideways, humorous look at the week in arts with Will Gompertz and guests
