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View Series page for File on 4

File on 4

  • News
  • Factual > Politics

A podcast offering Radio 4's award winning, flagship investigative series File on 4.

Tue, 18 Oct 11

36 minutes

View Series page for Scott Mills Daily

Scott Mills Daily

  • Entertainment

A daily slice of Scott, with more silly features, crank calls and plenty of attempts to make you laugh.

10 hours ago

53 minutes

View Series page for The Arts Show

The Arts Show

  • Factual > Arts, Culture & the Media
  • Entertainment

Penny Smith's weekly feast of the finest offerings from Film, Theatre, Arts, TV and Music. Lively debate, intimate interviews and the latest news and views delivered with wit and laughter.

Mon, 17 Oct 11

53 minutes

View Series page for Play of the Week

Play of the Week

  • Drama
  • Entertainment

Every Friday we bring you a new play from Radio 4 or Radio 3. Exercise your imagination with some of the best writers and actors on radio. Storytelling at its very best.

Fri, 14 Oct 11

44 minutes

View Series page for Chequered Flag Formula 1

Chequered Flag Formula 1

  • Sport

Formula 1 interviews, reaction and reports. 5 live presents a round-up of the race weekend.

Mon, 17 Oct 11

24 minutes

View Series page for Tom Robinson Introducing...

Tom Robinson Introducing...

  • Music > Rock & Indie > Experimental & New

BBC 6 Music's new album-length podcast - a dozen new handpicked tunes every week from Tom Robinson's Introducing shows in the small hours of Sunday and Monday mornings: full length tracks by upcoming

Mon, 17 Oct 11

55 minutes

View Series page for One to One

One to One

  • Factual

One to One - A series of interview programmes in which well respected broadcasters follow their personal passions by talking to the people whose stories interest them most

Tue, 18 Oct 11

13 minutes

View Series page for Don't  Start

Don't Start

  • Comedy

Frank Skinner and Katherine Parkinson star in a series that explores the great art of arguing. Well observed, clever and funny, Don't Start is a scripted comedy with a deceptively simple premise - an

Wed, 12 Oct 11

14 minutes

UK only

View Series page for Front Row Weekly

Front Row Weekly

  • Entertainment
  • Factual > Arts, Culture & the Media
  • Factual

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

Fri, 14 Oct 11

60 minutes

View Series page for The Life Scientific

The Life Scientific

  • Factual > Science & Nature

Each week, Jim al-Khalili invites a leading scientist to tell us about their life and work. He'll talk to Nobel laureates as well as the next generation of beautiful minds to find out what inspires

Tue, 18 Oct 11

27 minutes

View Series page for Come to Kochi (BBC Learning)

Come to Kochi (BBC Learning)

  • Children's > Factual
  • Learning
  • Learning > 5-11

This Geography series introduces pupils to the colourful and exciting city of Kochi on the south west coast of India. The series focuses on the themes of family, friends, shopping, transport,

Fri, 14 Oct 11

15 minutes

View Series page for A Christmas Carol (BBC Learning)

A Christmas Carol (BBC Learning)

  • Children's > Drama
  • Learning
  • Learning > 5-11

Charles Dickens' classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge is abridged in 9 episodes and read by Alan Smith. The adaptation of the story is rich in music and sound effects and is accompanied by Teacher's Notes

Fri, 14 Oct 11

14 minutes

  • World Business Report

    World Business Report

    Last Updated:
    37 minutes ago

    Average Duration:
    9 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

    45 Episodes

  • Costing the Earth

    Costing the Earth

    Last Updated:
    54 minutes ago

    Average Duration:
    27 minutes

    Costing the Earth

    • Factual > Science & Nature > Nature & Environment

    Man's effect on the environment, questioning accepted truths, challenging those in charge and reporting on progress towards improving the world. Presenters, Tom Heap and Dr Alice Roberts, travel

    Updated weekly

    Whole Programme

    29 Episodes

  • Four Thought

    Four Thought

    Last Updated:
    1 hour ago

    Average Duration:
    13 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

    33 Episodes

  • Health Check

    Health Check

    Last Updated:
    2 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

  • Folk and Acoustic with Mike Harding

    Folk and Acoustic with Mike Harding

    Last Updated:
    2 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    14 minutes

    UK only

    Folk and Acoustic with Mike Harding

    • Music > Folk

    Folk, roots and acoustic music. Mike Harding presents the latest album releases, interviews and news from the world of folk. Please note, this podcast is only available in the UK.

    Updated weekly

    Programme Highlights

    2 Episodes

  • Front Row Daily

    Front Row Daily

    Last Updated:
    2 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

    86 Episodes

  • Red Wednesday: Manchester United

    Red Wednesday: Manchester United

    Last Updated:
    2 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

  • The Archers

    The Archers

    Last Updated:
    3 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

  • Scottish Football

    Scottish Football

    Last Updated:
    3 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    33 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

    5 Episodes

  • World Have Your Say

    World Have Your Say

    Last Updated:
    4 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    39 minutes

    World Have Your Say

    • News

    The BBC News programme where you set the agenda.

    Updated daily

    Programme Highlights

    10 Episodes

  • Burmese Evening Broadcast

    Burmese Evening Broadcast

    Last Updated:
    4 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

    30 Episodes

  • Westwood's Best Bits

    Westwood's Best Bits

    Last Updated:
    5 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

  • Africa Today

    Africa Today

    Last Updated:
    5 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    17 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

  • BBSeva from BBCRussian

    BBSeva from BBCRussian

    Last Updated:
    5 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    28 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:
    5 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    48 minutes

    Daily Bacon

    • News
    • Entertainment
    • Comedy

    The best interviews and chat from Richard Bacon's afternoon programme on BBC Radio 5 live. Featuring a broad variety of guests from the fields of news, sport and entertainment. You can also watch

    Updated daily

    Programme Highlights

    16 Episodes

  • BBC Tees Sport

    BBC Tees Sport

    Last Updated:
    5 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    6 minutes

    BBC Tees Sport

    • Sport
    • Sport > Cricket
    • Sport > Football

    Follow the progress of Middlesbrough, Hartlepool and Darlington. Updates on Redcar Bears, Teesside Junior Football Alliance, North Riding FA and North Yorkshire & South Durham Cricket League.

    Updated daily

    Programme Highlights

    7 Episodes

  • NewsPod

    NewsPod

    Last Updated:
    5 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    32 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

  • Global News

    Global News

    Last Updated:
    5 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

    44 Episodes

  • Vam Slovo from BBCRussian

    Vam Slovo from BBCRussian

    Last Updated:
    5 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    29 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

    20 Episodes

  • Best of The Boro

    Best of The Boro

    Last Updated:
    6 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    9 minutes

    UK only

    Best of The Boro

    • Sport > Football

    Ali Brownlee is joined by Craig Hignett and pitchside reporter Mark Drury for unrivalled access to the Boro with post-match highlights, interviews and reaction following all Middlesbrough FC matches.

    Updated daily

    Programme Highlights

    4 Episodes

  • World Briefing South Asia

    World Briefing South Asia

    Last Updated:
    6 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    40 minutes

    World Briefing South Asia

    • News
    • Factual > Politics

    The best of BBC World Service international and regional news hosted by World Briefing presenters in London and Delhi.

    Updated daily

    Whole Programme

    22 Episodes

  • BBC Xtra

    BBC Xtra

    Last Updated:
    6 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    23 minutes

    BBC Xtra

    • Factual
    • News

    BBC Xtra is the flagship daily 2 hour live magazine programme on BBC Arabic, driving social and human interest issues onto the main news agenda of the Arabic Service. In a fast, energetic and relaxed

    Updated daily

    Whole Programme

    25 Episodes

  • Best of Gerry Anderson

    Best of Gerry Anderson

    Last Updated:
    6 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    13 minutes

    Best of Gerry Anderson

    • Comedy
    • Entertainment

    From Monday to Thursday you'll get a short daily compilation of the very best bits of the Gerry Anderson show, while on Friday you'll receive the pick of the week Stories, impersonations,

    Updated daily

    Programme Highlights

    18 Episodes

  • Outlook

    Outlook

    Last Updated:
    6 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    23 minutes

    Outlook

    • News
    • Factual

    Extraordinary personal stories from around the world with Matthew Bannister, Monday to Thursday. For more information please visit www.bbcworldservice.com/outlook

    Updated daily

    Whole Programme

    18 Episodes

  • The Bottom Line with Evan Davis

    The Bottom Line with Evan Davis

    Last Updated:
    6 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    28 minutes

    The Bottom Line with Evan Davis

    • Factual > Money

    Insight into business from the people at the top. Evan Davis meets influential business leaders for a round table conversation about the issues that matter to their companies and their customers. The

    Updated weekly

    Whole Programme

    30 Episodes

  • CBeebies Stories: up to 3 years

    CBeebies Stories: up to 3 years

    Last Updated:
    6 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    16 minutes

    CBeebies Stories: up to 3 years

    • Children's > Entertainment & Comedy
    • Children's

    Brilliant stories mixed with children’s voices to engage and encourage imagination and interaction.

    Updated weekly

    Whole Programme

    2 Episodes

  • Manchester's News on the Run

    Manchester's News on the Run

    Last Updated:
    7 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    8 minutes

    Manchester's News on the Run

    • News

    Manchester's daily news, sport, money, entertainment, traffic and weather. Updated each morning by 6am for you to take to the gym, to work and to listen wherever. All you need to know about life in

    Updated daily

    Programme Highlights

    2 Episodes

  • Newshour

    Newshour

    Last Updated:
    7 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    49 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

    13 Episodes

  • 6 Music News: Daily Download

    6 Music News: Daily Download

    Last Updated:
    7 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    10 minutes

    UK only

    6 Music News: Daily Download

    • Music
    • News

    Your daily news fix from the world of music, including exclusive interviews with all the big names, breaking talent and legendary artists, plus the very latest gig news, behind the scenes insights, as

    Updated daily

    Programme Highlights

    5 Episodes

  • London Rugby Union

    London Rugby Union

    Last Updated:
    8 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    41 minutes

    London Rugby Union

    • Sport > Rugby Union

    News, reports, interviews and action from London's rugby union teams. Follow the clubs' fortunes in the Guinness Premiership, the European competitions and get the latest on the amateur game in

    Updated weekly

    Programme Highlights

    5 Episodes

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