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View Series page for Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4

Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4

  • News
  • Comedy > Satire
  • Entertainment

Bringing you a satirical take on the week's news with The News Quiz and The Now Show from BBC Radio 4. Enjoy a satirical take on the week’s news with the cream of UK comedy talent.

Fri, 2 Dec 11

28 minutes

View Series page for Radio 3's Symphony Guide

Radio 3's Symphony Guide

  • Music > Classical
  • Music

Radio 3 Symphony Guide with Tom Service and Suzy Klein

Fri, 2 Dec 11

3 minutes

UK only

View Series page for The Matt Edmondson Show

The Matt Edmondson Show

  • Entertainment
  • Comedy
  • Music

Get your hands on all the best bits from Matt’s show on Radio 1. Check out the full show every Wednesday from 9pm.

Wed, 23 Nov 11

36 minutes

View Series page for Radcliffe & Maconie

Radcliffe & Maconie

  • Comedy > Music
  • Comedy
  • Entertainment & Comedy

The best of Radcliffe and Maconie; Intelligent music, conversation and a variety of guests.

Mon, 28 Nov 11

26 minutes

View Series page for Daily Bacon

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

Thu, 1 Dec 11

44 minutes

View Series page for What's Going On - Music That Defined A Decade

What's Going On - Music That Defined A Decade

  • Factual

To mark the 40th anniversary of one of the most influential albums ever released, Marvin Gaye's What's Going On - which was released in May 1971 - Smokey Robinson explores the social and political

Sat, 21 May 11

23 minutes

UK only

View Series page for Culture Café

Culture Café

  • Factual > Arts, Culture & the Media

Clare English's pick of key events in Scottish cultural life. From theatre to T in the Park and from ballet to Strictly Ballroom.

Tue, 29 Nov 11

45 minutes

View Series page for Book Café

Book Café

  • Factual > Arts, Culture & the Media

What's new and what's unmissable in the world of books. Clare English with news, reviews and interviews with a uniquely Scottish perspective. Whether your passion is fiction, biography, romance or the

Mon, 28 Nov 11

45 minutes

View Series page for Things We Forgot to Remember

Things We Forgot to Remember

  • Factual
  • Factual > History

Michael Portillo invites us to look again at our collective memories of great events and characters from the past. Rediscovering forgotten events that challenge our understanding and put the

Fri, 25 Nov 11

27 minutes

View Series page for Comedy Café

Comedy Café

  • Comedy
  • Entertainment
  • Drama

Janice Forsyth's guide to the best of this week's comedy on radio and television, at gigs and events, in books, online and on DVD. Janice and her guests will keep you up to date on what not to miss -

Fri, 2 Dec 11

30 minutes

View Series page for Movie Café

Movie Café

  • Entertainment

Janice Forysth with news and reviews of the latest movie releases, interviews with the stars and directors of the moment and what to look out for in new DVD releases. Plus updates and features on

Thu, 1 Dec 11

45 minutes

View Series page for Lives in a Landscape

Lives in a Landscape

  • Factual

Alan Dein presents documentaries about modern Britain. BBC Radio 4’s critically acclaimed series in which award-winning presenter Alan Dein goes in search of original stories from around the

Mon, 28 Nov 11

27 minutes

  • Westminster Hour

    Westminster Hour

    Last Updated:
    1 hour ago

    Average Duration:
    34 minutes

    Westminster Hour

    • News
    • Factual > Politics

    The big political stories with lively discussion and expert comment and analysis. Presenter Carolyn Quinn is joined by politicians and journalists every Sunday night at 10pm on BBC Radio 4.

    Updated weekly

    Programme Highlights

    5 Episodes

  • 5 live Investigates

    5 live Investigates

    Last Updated:
    1 hour ago

    Average Duration:
    48 minutes

    5 live Investigates

    • News
    • Factual > Consumer

    Adrian Goldberg presents an entertaining mix of dirt-digging, debunking, and intriguing interviews revealing unreported issues. Investigative news report from Adrian Goldberg’s BBC Radio 5 live

    Updated weekly

    Whole Programme

    31 Episodes

  • On The Money

    On The Money

    Last Updated:
    1 hour ago

    Average Duration:
    48 minutes

    On The Money

    • News
    • Factual > Money

    Declan Curry brings you lively analysis of the big business stories that are making the headlines.

    Updated weekly

    Whole Programme

    5 Episodes

  • Newshour

    Newshour

    Last Updated:
    1 hour ago

    Average Duration:
    50 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

  • BBC Introducing in Oxford

    BBC Introducing in Oxford

    Last Updated:
    2 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    60 minutes

    BBC Introducing in Oxford

    • Music

    Listen to highlights of Dave Gilyeat and his team of new music aficionados as they deliver all the best Oxfordshire bands you've never heard before.

    Updated weekly

    Programme Highlights

    5 Episodes

  • BBC Introducing in Lincolnshire

    BBC Introducing in Lincolnshire

    Last Updated:
    2 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    42 minutes

    BBC Introducing in Lincolnshire

    • Music > Rock & Indie > Experimental & New

    The best new music in Lincolnshire. Tim Johns brings you interviews, live sessions and new tracks from BBC Introducing in Lincolnshire. Supporting unsigned, undiscovered and under-the-radar music from

    Updated weekly

    Programme Highlights

    4 Episodes

  • Pienaar's Politics

    Pienaar's Politics

    Last Updated:
    3 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    49 minutes

    Pienaar's Politics

    • Factual > Politics
    • News

    John Pienaar shares his keen political observations, with news and interviews from key political figures in Westminster.

    Updated weekly

    Whole Programme

    5 Episodes

  • H2O Show - Sailing Life

    H2O Show - Sailing Life

    Last Updated:
    4 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    30 minutes

    H2O Show - Sailing Life

    • Sport > Sailing

    All aspects of life on the water - leisure, business and sport - with record-breaking yachtsman Sir Robin Knox-Johnston. The Solent is famous for its rich maritime heritage and is now a centre for

    Updated weekly

    Programme Highlights

    6 Episodes

  • 606 Football Phone-in

    606 Football Phone-in

    Last Updated:
    4 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    53 minutes

    606 Football Phone-in

    • Sport > Football

    The UK's biggest football phone-in, broadcast on Saturdays, Sundays and midweek on BBC Radio 5 live. Fans take part in a lively debate about the latest matches and talking points.

    Updated daily

    Multi Programme

    3 Episodes

  • The Archers

    The Archers

    Last Updated:
    4 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

  • Off the Ball

    Off the Ball

    Last Updated:
    5 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    31 minutes

    Off the Ball

    • Sport > Football

    Scottish football gets a kicking from BBC Radio Scotland’s Off the Ball, presented by Stuart Cosgrove and Tam Cowan. The long-running irreverent programme is broadcast on Saturdays at lunch-time and

    Updated weekly

    Multi Programme

    5 Episodes

  • 5 live Football Daily

    5 live Football Daily

    Last Updated:
    5 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    40 minutes

    5 live Football Daily

    • Sport > Football

    Football results, analysis, debate & exclusive interviews featuring the Monday Night Club, the best of Kicking Off & Sports Report. Mark Chapman, Mark Pougatch, Colin Murray, Eleanor Oldroyd & Ian

    Updated daily

    Programme Highlights

    8 Episodes

  • Pyaty etazh from BBCRussian

    Pyaty etazh from BBCRussian

    Last Updated:
    6 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    89 minutes

    Pyaty etazh from BBCRussian

    • News
    • Factual > Arts, Culture & the Media

    Lively 90 minute discussion of the major political and cultural events of the past week, together with a look ahead to the coming week with Mikhail Smotryaev. The web-streaming show goes out every

    Updated weekly

    Whole Programme

    10 Episodes

  • Books and Authors

    Books and Authors

    Last Updated:
    7 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    27 minutes

    Books and Authors

    • Factual > Arts, Culture & the Media

    This podcast features Open Book, Bookclub and A Good Read. Mariella Frostrup and James Naughtie talk to leading authors about their work, and Harriett Gilbert and a range of guests discuss their

    Updated weekly

    Whole Programme

    88 Episodes

  • Global News

    Global News

    Last Updated:
    8 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    29 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

    50 Episodes

  • Scottish Football

    Scottish Football

    Last Updated:
    8 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    36 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

    6 Episodes

  • Burmese Evening Broadcast

    Burmese Evening Broadcast

    Last Updated:
    8 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

  • CBeebies Stories: up to 3 years

    CBeebies Stories: up to 3 years

    Last Updated:
    9 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    17 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

    1 Episode

  • With Bennett

    With Bennett

    Last Updated:
    10 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    26 minutes

    With Bennett

    • Factual > Arts, Culture & the Media

    Radio Ulster presenter John Bennett meets six more celebrities in his long running interview series. This podcast has now finished. Why not check out other similar podcasts below in the "You may also

    Updated weekly

    Whole Programme

    1 Episode

  • Love Bollywood

    Love Bollywood

    Last Updated:
    10 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    15 minutes

    Love Bollywood

    • Music > Desi > Bollywood
    • Entertainment

    Interviews with the big stars and celebrities from the world of Bollywood, plus the latest news and your film reviews. All taken from 'Love Bollywood' on the BBC Asian Network, weekends from 9am

    Updated weekly

    Programme Highlights

    65 Episodes

  • The Danny Baker Show

    The Danny Baker Show

    Last Updated:
    11 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    72 minutes

    The Danny Baker Show

    • Comedy
    • Entertainment

    Danny Baker brings his unique outlook to 5 live with two hours of weekly fun and frolics from his Saturday morning programme, with fans and special guests. Expect surreal streams of consciousness,

    Updated weekly

    Whole Programme

    2 Episodes

  • Desert Island Discs with Kirsty Young

    Desert Island Discs with Kirsty Young

    Last Updated:
    12 hours ago

    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

    55 Episodes

  • Radio Select (Persian)

    Radio Select (Persian)

    Last Updated:
    12 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    18 minutes

    Radio Select (Persian)

    • News

    A daily round-up of the most newsworthy and interesting interviews and features from BBC Persian Radio.

    Updated daily

    Multi Programme

    30 Episodes

  • The Archers Omnibus

    The Archers Omnibus

    Last Updated:
    12 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    74 minutes

    The Archers Omnibus

    • Drama > Soaps

    The full week’s events in Ambridge, available every Sunday. The Archers is a contemporary drama in a rural setting.

    Updated weekly

    Whole Programme

    1 Episode

  • Business Scotland

    Business Scotland

    Last Updated:
    13 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    25 minutes

    Business Scotland

    • Factual > Money

    Douglas Fraser brings you the stories and issues making the news in business - from Scotland, the UK, and around the world. Regular interviews with the country's leading chief executives and in-depth

    Updated weekly

    Whole Programme

    5 Episodes

  • Everyday Ethics

    Everyday Ethics

    Last Updated:
    13 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    36 minutes

    Everyday Ethics

    • Religion & Ethics

    Provocative weekly debate with William Crawley on moral, religious and ethical issues.

    Updated weekly

    Programme Highlights

    5 Episodes

  • Broadcasting House

    Broadcasting House

    Last Updated:
    14 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    52 minutes

    Broadcasting House

    • News

    News, discussion & a few gags. The Sunday papers & the BH quiz. Broadcast every Sunday morning on BBC Radio 4 between 9 and 10. Presented by Paddy O'Connell. Each week discussion about the key themes

    Updated weekly

    Whole Programme

    4 Episodes

  • BBC All Things Considered

    BBC All Things Considered

    Last Updated:
    14 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    27 minutes

    BBC All Things Considered

    • Religion & Ethics

    Award-winning series exploring religious, spiritual and moral issues. All Things Considered adopts a variety of formats, from documentary to interview and discussion, but is always revealing. The

    Updated weekly

    Whole Programme

    5 Episodes

  • Sunday: Religious News

    Sunday: Religious News

    Last Updated:
    15 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    43 minutes

    Sunday: Religious News

    • Religion & Ethics
    • News

    Ed Stourton presents religious news and analysis of the top stories from the UK and abroad. From Christianity to Islam, Hinduism to Judaism, every week.

    Updated weekly

    Whole Programme

    5 Episodes

  • Sportsweek

    Sportsweek

    Last Updated:
    15 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    49 minutes

    Sportsweek

    • Sport

    Garry Richardson interviews the biggest names in sport. Sony award-winning sports journalism from BBC Radio 5 live. Broadcast live on Sundays at 8.30am.

    Updated weekly

    Whole Programme

    1 Episode

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