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Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4

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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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Uncanny

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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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Scotcast

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The BBC's Scottish news podcast, hosted by Martin Geissler. Conversation with trusted journalists and experts about the country's biggest stories.
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Strong Message Here

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Armando Iannucci hosts the programme that gives you a cast-iron guarantee to be laser-focused on decoding the baffling world of political language. Each week he'll be joined by a guest to crack open the political phrasebook and attempt to demystify the doublespeak. Why does everything now have to be 'turbo-charged'? What's the difference between a 'pledge' and a 'mission'? Why has my local MP been 'weaponised' and should I be worried? You'll be treated to a crash course in the dark arts of p ...
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The Life Scientific

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Professor Jim Al-Khalili talks to leading scientists about their life and work, finding out what inspires and motivates them and asking what their discoveries might do for us in the future
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Arts & Ideas

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Leading thinkers discuss the ideas shaping our lives – looking back at the news and making links between past and present. Broadcast as Free Thinking, Fridays at 9pm on BBC Radio 4. Presented by Matthew Sweet, Shahidha Bari and Anne McElvoy.
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Learning English Grammar

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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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Take Four Books

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Presenter James Crawford looks at an author's latest work and delves further into their creative process by learning about the three other texts that have shaped their writing.
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Fighting Talk

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A hilarious look at the volatile world of sport where guests compete for points with their sporting punditry. Informed comments are rewarded but witless outbursts are penalised.
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Football Daily

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The latest news, insight, analysis and big name guests from the Premier League and the Football League, plus Scottish, International and European football. Join us! Get in touch with us @5liveSport on social media and remember to leave us your ratings and reviews.
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Americast

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Americast is the authoritative US news and politics podcast from the BBC. Each week we provide audiences with the best analysis from across the BBC, with on-the-ground observations and big picture insights about the stories which are defining America right now. The podcast is hosted by trusted BBC journalists including the BBC’s North America editor, Sarah Smith, BBC Radio 4 presenter, Justin Webb, the BBC’s disinformation and social media correspondent, Marianna Spring, and BBC North Americ ...
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Shadow World

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In Shadow World: Anatomy of a Cancellation, the BBC's Culture Editor Katie Razzall revisits a story that rocked the UK's publishing industry in 2021. It led to what some saw as the unjustified cancellation of a prize-winning writer and teacher - but to others, was a long overdue reckoning for the world of publishing. It grew into a culture war about race, class, and who has the right to say what. Gripping stories from the Shadows - BBC investigations from across the UK.
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Eras

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Bill Bailey tells the story of Queen with rare BBC Archive and brand-new conversations from Brian May and Roger Taylor, looking back at the journey of this iconic rock band.
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Scotland: World Cup Draw reaction 37:47

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Tom and Andy analyse the opportunities for Scotland in the Men's Rugby World Cup 2027 as well as previewing Glasgow and Edinburgh in the Champions Cup plus we hear from head coach Gregor Townsend and captain Sione Tuipulotu. With Scotland meeting a familiar foe in Ireland in pool D is beating them the secret sauce to opening up a world of possibili…
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The Naked Week: Ep4. Immigration, Espionage, and a game of Guess Who? - Epstein Edition. 28:00

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Immigration, espionage, and a game of Guess Who? - Epstein Edition. From host Andrew Hunter Murray and The Skewer's Jon Holmes comes Radio 4’s newest Friday night comedy The Naked Week, with a blend of the silly and serious. From satirical stunts to studio set pieces via guest correspondents and investigative journalism, it's a bold, audacious take…
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Leeds stun Chelsea, Villa win thriller & O’Neill bows out 29:59

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Mark Chapman is joined by Conor Coady, Steph Houghton and Stephen Warnock to reflect on the latest Premier League results. Hear from Daniel Farke as Leeds stun Chelsea at Elland Road. What will that result do to rebuild confidence in the Leeds manager? It’s eight wins in nine for Aston Villa, as despite going 2-nil down inside half an hour, they be…
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Europe proposes new plan to use Russia’s frozen assets 37:40

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The President of the European Commission, Ursula Von Der Leyen, has set out revised plans to use frozen Russian assets to loan money to Ukraine. Meanwhile, a German arms manufacturer invests in a drone manufacturing plant in Swindon to boost Europe’s defence. Also on the programme, Somali Americans in Minnesota react to president Trump’s attack on …
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Composer Sir John Rutter 42:34

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John Rutter on his first purely orchestral album in almost 60 years, which also marks the composer and conductor's 80th birthday. Novelist Sean Lusk on the extraordinary - and scandalous - life of 18th century aristocrat Mary Wortley Montagu which is told in A Woman of Opinion, which won Fiction of the Year at last month's Saltire Awards. Recently …
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72+ EFL Pod: Boro bounce back & Jungle Jobi 42:32

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Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & Tommy Smith hear from new Middlesbrough boss Kim Hellberg. They look at the contenders chasing down Coventry – can Millwall make it to the Premier League? Everyone’s fearing for Swansea down the bottom. And what about strugglers Plymouth Argyle, Port Vale and Bristol Rovers? Plus, send us your EFL ‘hard man’ suggestions o…
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Nursery Worker Admits Abuse 30:19

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A nursery worker, 45-year-old Vincent Chan, has pleaded guilty to sexually abusing young children in his care in north London, in a case described by the Metropolitan Police as one of the "most harrowing and complex" it had ever undertaken. Also: European and NATO leaders are stepping up pressure on Russia, a day after Vladimir Putin accused them o…
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Did Donald Trump fall asleep at a cabinet meeting? 34:56

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In Trump’s last cabinet meeting of the year, we hear the US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth - under pressure over possible war crimes in the Carribean Sea - give his fullest explanation yet over what he knew, and when. Citing the “fog of war” in a chaotic situation, Hegseth said he “did not personally see survivors” after a deadly strike on an alleg…
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Priced out? The cost of the World Cup 25:46

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If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like ‘We’ll be coming! Why the football means so much’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002mckx Football fan groups say the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America could be the 'most expensive' ever. We ask the BBC’s Chris McLaughlin and Scotland fan Calum Brown whether dynamic pricing for tickets c…
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Deadly fires in Hong Kong investigated 8:36

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Hong Kong leader orders investigation into deadly fires which killed at least 151 people Find full subtitles and a worksheet for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-from-the-news_2025/251203 Practise your reading skills with The Reading Room: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/the_…
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The Arrest: 3. The Judge 14:36

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Augusto Pinochet won't be in London for much longer, so the lawyer leading the case against the dictator needs to act fast if he is to secure the help of the UK authorities. But the Spanish judge in charge of the investigation is moving too slowly. Meanwhile, there are powerful figures in the Spanish legal establishment trying to block the case, an…
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The Haaland Triple Captain Support Group 51:27

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Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave are back to look ahead to Gameweek 15 alongside BBC commentator Chris Wise – with all four of them Triple Captaining Erling Haaland for his blank against Leeds. Can we trust Liverpool again? Is the Conference League ruining Crystal Palace assets? Does Boston actually have a football team? Ali takes…
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Hundred Club Haaland scores in 5-4 win, Bournemouth lose again & Spurs rescue a point 36:43

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Alistair Bruce-Ball is joined by Izzy Christiansen, Clinton Morrison and Statman Dave to reflect on all the latest Premier League action. The team reflect on a bonkers 5-4 match at Craven Cottage as Fulham nearly complete a comeback against Manchester City.We hear from Pep Guardiola and Erling Haaland as his goal puts him in the Hundred Club. Then,…
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Can Trump negotiate peace in Ukraine? 37:39

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Two of US President Donald Trump’s closest envoys, Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law Jared Kushner, today met with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Putin used the meeting to warn that Russia was not planning for war with Ukraine’s European backers but was 'ready' for that eventuality. Also on the programme: we debate Justice Secretary David Lammy p…
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Updating A Christmas Carol; new sculpture exhibition by blind artists and curators; 2025’s funniest novel 42:17

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A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens has been transformed into a piece of hip hop dance at London’s Sadler's Wells East, and a Bollywood infused song and dance extravaganza for the big screen. We hear from the creatives behind the new versions, Bend it Like Beckham director Gurinder Chadha and choreographer Dannielle Rhimes Lecointe. Beyond the Vis…
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5. Lerwick (Shetland part 1) 41:41

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For the fifth stop of the series, Mark travels to Lerwick, the capital of Shetland, perched at the far edge of Britain, where everyone’s on first-name terms with the fog. It’s a place where Viking heritage meets oil rigs and knitting patterns, where the winter fire festival Up Helly Aa lights up the darkness, and where the locals are masters of mak…
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The government will restrict the right to trial by jury in England and Wales 30:33

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David Lammy has announced serious crimes likely to lead to a prison sentence of less than three years will now be decided by a judge alone. Also: A report into the Hillsborough disaster says twelve police officers would have faced gross misconduct proceedings if they hadn't retired. And the Girlguiding organisation says trans girls and young women …
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Kezia Dugdale on Labour, trust and Rachel Reeves 28:11

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If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like ‘Hot takes from Budget day’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002mp3z Chancellor Rachel Reeves has denied misleading the public over the state of public finances ahead of the UK Budget. We ask former Scottish Labour leader Professor Kezia Dugdale (pictured) about trust in politics and dealing…
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Learning to cook 9:04

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What did you know how to cook before you learnt properly? Maybe it was a simple cake, or you could boil an egg and put bread in a toaster! Pippa and Phil talk about how they learnt to cook, and our grammar guru Georgie explains how to use adverbs like 'finally', 'previously' and 'once before' with the past perfect tense. TRANSCRIPT AND WORKSHEET: F…
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The English We Speak: Duck out 2:27

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This expression means to leave early and quickly. Learn how to use it here. FIND A TRANSCRIPT: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2025/ep-251201 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/lear…
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Julia Simner on tasty words and hearing colours 28:22

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Imagine if you were listening to an opera or a Taylor Swift concert, and as the lights in the auditorium dimmed, the music was accompanied by a rainbow of colours only you could see. Perhaps while listening to your friends talking, you simultaneously experience a smorgasbord of tastes, with different words evoking different flavours, maybe a delici…
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Case 6: Impossible Encounters 28:31

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Danny brings you the creme de le creepy creme of audience stories from the Uncanny live tour. Written and presented by Danny RobinsExperts: Evelyn Hollow and Dr Ciaran O'KeeffeEditing and sound design: Charlie Brandon-KingMusic: Evelyn SykesTheme music by Lanterns on the LakeCommissioning executive: Paula McDonnellCommissioning editor: Rhian Robert…
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The Arrest: 2. The Disappeared 14:39

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When diplomat Carmelo Soria doesn't come home from work in July 1976 his wife, Laura, fears the worst. Augusto Pinochet has been in power in Chile for almost three years and the disappearances of his political opponents have become hard to ignore. The Spaniard's body is found, floating in a Santiago canal, two days later. The police say he'd had a …
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History's Toughest Heroes: The Ballad of Crazy Horse 28:46

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When European American settlers begin displacing the indigenous Lakota from their ancestral lands, one enigmatic warrior refuses to surrender. He gathers his people for an epic standoff with the military. In History's Toughest Heroes, Ray Winstone tells ten true stories of adventurers, rebels and survivors who lived life on the edge. In the depths …
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Glenn McGrath: “if England go to Adelaide 2-0 down it's game over” 54:57

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Michael Vaughan, Glenn McGrath and Melinda Farrell join Mark Chapman to preview the second Test of the Ashes in Brisbane. Is this now or never for bazball? Can England adapt to the pink ball? How do both sides bowling attacks look? Could England turn to a spinner? Australia have had staggering pink ball success but their only day-night loss came at…
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UK-US agree zero tariffs deal on pharmaceutical shipments 38:50

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UK-US agree zero tariffs deal on pharmaceutical products. The agreement means that the NHS will have to pay more for new medicines. We speak to a leading member of pharmaceutical industry. Also: The chairman of the Office for Budget Responsibility resigns after the body mistakenly released its assessment of the budget early. We hear from one MP sup…
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Monday Night Club: Chelsea’s mentality, booing fans & Salah benched 53:14

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On MNC this week Mark Chapman, Andros Townsend, Chris Sutton and Rory Smith get into the one all draw between Chelsea and Arsenal and pose the question if discipline is an issue with Enzo Maresca’s side? And look into their mentality after playing with ten men. They hear from Tottenham fan Jack Hussey after Thomas Frank said the supporters who booe…
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Americanswers… On 5 Live! Why has the US been accused of war crimes off the Venezuelan coast? 30:49

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Donald Trump has warned that US efforts to halt Venezuelan drug trafficking "by land" would begin "very soon". But what’s actually happening off the coast of Venezuela, and why is Trump calling for Venezuela’s airspace to be closed? And, the president said he would "permanently pause migration" to the US from all "third-world countries" after an at…
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The head of the Office for Budget Responsibility resigns 30:11

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The head of the Office for Budget Responsibility, Richard Hughes, has resigned after his organisation released details of the budget before the Chancellor had delivered her speech. Also: The Prime Minister has denied that the Rachel Reeves misled people about the state of the public finances. And the World Health Organisation calls for fairer acces…
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Do we need a grooming gangs inquiry too? 27:29

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If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like: ‘Derailed’: what now for £50m public inquiry? https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002mp1y First minister John Swinney says the Scottish government will clarify its position on an inquiry into grooming gangs before Christmas. Labour MP Joani Reid (pictured) tells us why she wants Scotland to fo…
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Michelle Ogundehin and Lisa St Aubin de Terán 27:52

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Michelle Ogundehin is a broadcaster, magazine editor and author also known as a presenter on TV's Interior Design Masters. She and author Lisa St Aubin de Terán give their book recommendations. Michelle's is 4000 Weeks: Time Management For Mortals by Oliver Burkeman which she says has helped her simplify her life. Lisa chooses Small Boat by Vincent…
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Daily Ashes Quiz: Fastest scoring team 3:28

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Every weekday during the 2025-26 Ashes, comedian and statistician Andy Zaltzman poses new a cricketing conundrum. It won’t be easy though. You might want to take it away, share in your group chats and challenge your friends. Andy will reveal the answer the following day. Test Match Special has live commentary on BBC Sounds with a team including Jon…
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Question Time: Time to ditch Premium Bonds? Do student loans cost more for middle earners? Credit on a low income? 30:42

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In our Question Time podcast, Martin Lewis gives you answers on anything and everything, including: how does the ISA limit actually work, is the online safety act really working, how can I get credit on a low income, is it time to ditch premium bonds, do student loans cost more for middle earners, and when does savings interest actually count for t…
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This morning, as many of us will, I’ll open the first door of my Advent calendar. I’m fascinated that this tradition has endured, even as much else about Advent has been overshadowed by all-things Christmas. We owe the origins of the Advent Calendar to 19th- and 20th-century German Lutherans, who also bequeathed us Dietrich Bonhoeffer, one of the m…
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TMS Top 10: Ashes Characters 38:04

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From Stuart Broad to Ben Stokes, Shane Warne to Steve Waugh, Freddie Flintoff to Ian Botham. Who is the ultimate Ashes character? Whose personalities have shone on the pitch in the most high pressure games? Isa Guha, Sir Alastair Cook, and Jonathan Agnew debate their top 10 Ashes characters from players across England and Australia.…
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Space, Quantum Frontiers and Cosmic Clues 42:00

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What can the cosmos tell us about our past and future? Tom Sutcliffe and guests look skyward and deep into the quantum world to ask how much we can really know about the universe - and about ourselves. Space scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock, presenter of this year’s Royal Institution Christmas Lectures, shares her passion for inspiring the next gener…
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Male and female job words 6:46

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Policeman/policewoman, actor/actress - learn about job titles and gender. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:Visit our website ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishFollow us ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus NEWSLETTER:https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS?Try some of our other popular podcasts including:✔️ Le…
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The Arrest: 1. The Lawyer 14:30

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As Augusto Pinochet recovers from minor surgery in London in October 1998, a lawyer for his victims races to seize an unlikely opportunity to bring the Chilean dictator to justice. The general, who seized power in a military coup in 1973, is thought to be responsible for orchestrating the execution of more than 3,000 political opponents, and the to…
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1st to 7th December 5:26

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Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life. This week: 1st to 7th December4th December 1961 - Announcement of birth control pill approval and use on NHS5th December 1933 - End of prohibition in the US4th of December 1154 Pope Adrian IV elected – the only Englishman to ascend to papacy Presented by Jane Steel and …
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Rum Punch 28:06

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Marley wants to join a new gym with a legendary trainer. Unfortunately, he can’t afford the fees. Meanwhile Taylor needs an interesting character to write about – Angie thinks she knows just the person. Created by Travis Jay, Rum Punch is an award-winning sitcom that follows a multigenerational family as they juggle pursuit of their individual ambi…
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Did Chelsea make a statement with their 1-1 draw against Arsenal? Enzo Maresca’s side took a point and caused Arsenal problems despite playing more than 50 minutes with 10-men after Moises Caicedo’s first-half red card. Rick Edwards is joined by Don Hutchison and Luke Edwards to discuss that and whether Liverpool’s 2-0 win against West Ham gave a f…
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International bestseller Sir Alexander McCall Smith joines James Crawford to discuss The Private Side of Friendship, and shares the literary works that influenced it. After the acclaim of his his The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series, Sandy has written over a hundred books, selling tens of millions of copies in English alone – not to mention th…
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