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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, 5 Dec 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…

11 hours ago

45 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.

9 hours ago

29 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, 5 Dec 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, 5 Dec 11

27 minutes

  • Today in Parliament

    Today in Parliament

    Last Updated:
    1 hour ago

    Average Duration:
    28 minutes

    Today in Parliament

    • News
    • Factual > Politics

    BBC correspondents report from Westminster on the most significant of the day's stories in Parliament.

    Updated daily

    Whole Programme

    20 Episodes

  • 5 live Football Daily

    5 live Football Daily

    Last Updated:
    2 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    33 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

    7 Episodes

  • Newshour

    Newshour

    Last Updated:
    2 hours 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

    14 Episodes

  • World Business Report

    World Business Report

    Last Updated:
    2 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    17 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

    43 Episodes

  • Medical Matters

    Medical Matters

    Last Updated:
    3 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    28 minutes

    Medical Matters

    • Factual > Health & Wellbeing

    The latest medical information and advice from Radio 4's health programmes. In Case Notes Dr Mark Porter takes an in-depth look at a different topic each week, speaking to doctors, patients and…

    Updated weekly

    Multi Programme

    53 Episodes

  • Click

    Click

    Last Updated:
    4 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    24 minutes

    Click

    • Factual > Science & Nature

    How digital technology affects our lives around the world.

    Updated weekly

    Whole Programme

    5 Episodes

  • The Archers

    The Archers

    Last Updated:
    5 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

  • World Have Your Say

    World Have Your Say

    Last Updated:
    6 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    36 minutes

    World Have Your Say

    • News

    The BBC News programme where you set the agenda.

    Updated daily

    Programme Highlights

    10 Episodes

  • CoP Show

    CoP Show

    Last Updated:
    6 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    21 minutes

    UK only

    CoP Show

    • Learning > Adults
    • Factual > Science & Nature > Science & Technology

    The first of its kind for the production community, the CoP Show from the BBC College of Production provides practical advice on all aspects of TV, radio and online production. In conversation with…

    Updated weekly

    Whole Programme

    42 Episodes

  • Scottish Football

    Scottish Football

    Last Updated:
    6 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    37 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

  • Front Row Daily

    Front Row Daily

    Last Updated:
    7 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

    120 Episodes

  • Best of Natural History Radio

    Best of Natural History Radio

    Last Updated:
    7 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    26 minutes

    Best of Natural History Radio

    • Factual > Science & Nature

    The BBC Natural History Unit produces a wide range of programmes that aim to immerse a listener in the wonder, surprise and importance that nature has to offer.

    Updated weekly

    Whole Programme

    79 Episodes

  • Vam Slovo from BBCRussian

    Vam Slovo from BBCRussian

    Last Updated:
    8 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    31 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

    22 Episodes

  • Global News

    Global News

    Last Updated:
    8 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    30 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

    52 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

  • Great Lives

    Great Lives

    Last Updated:
    8 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    28 minutes

    Great Lives

    • Factual > Life Stories
    • Factual > History

    Biography series exploring the greatest people who ever lived. Matthew Parris interviews an eminent guest and an expert to reveal the truth behind their history heroes.

    Updated weekly

    Whole Programme

    29 Episodes

  • Jon Holmes

    Jon Holmes

    Last Updated:
    8 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    39 minutes

    Jon Holmes

    • Comedy

    Weekly topical comedy chaos from a man whose CV includes the Now Show, Dead Ringers, Listen Against & Armando Iannucci’s Time Trumpet. Highlights from all the daft features on Saturday afternoons…

    Updated weekly

    Programme Highlights

    2 Episodes

  • BBC Xtra

    BBC Xtra

    Last Updated:
    8 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    22 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

    27 Episodes

  • Africana

    Africana

    Last Updated:
    8 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    12 minutes

    Africana

    • News

    Africana est un magazine d'actualité et de reportage de BBC Afrique, consacré au continent africain. Ce magazine de douze minutes est produit par l'un de nos correspondants. Il est diffusé entre…

    Updated weekly

    Whole Programme

    1 Episode

  • World Briefing South Asia

    World Briefing South Asia

    Last Updated:
    8 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    28 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

  • NewsPod

    NewsPod

    Last Updated:
    8 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    34 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

  • Best of Gerry Anderson

    Best of Gerry Anderson

    Last Updated:
    8 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    16 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

    10 Episodes

  • Africa Today

    Africa Today

    Last Updated:
    9 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    16 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

  • 6 Music News: Daily Download

    6 Music News: Daily Download

    Last Updated:
    9 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

  • Outlook

    Outlook

    Last Updated:
    9 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    24 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

  • Home Planet

    Home Planet

    Last Updated:
    9 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    27 minutes

    Home Planet

    • Factual > Science & Nature

    Your questions on science and the environment answered by a panel of experts. Presented by Richard Daniel, Home Planet is a half hour programme, broadcast weekly on Tuesday afternoons at 15:00.

    Updated weekly

    Whole Programme

    1 Episode

  • Culture Café

    Culture Café

    Last Updated:
    9 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    29 minutes

    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.

    Updated weekly

    Whole Programme

    3 Episodes

  • CBeebies Music and Movement: up to 3 years

    CBeebies Music and Movement: up to 3 years

    Last Updated:
    10 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    15 minutes

    CBeebies Music and Movement: up to 3 years

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

    Lively & upbeat programmes featuring songs aimed to promote co-ordination, confidence and a love of music.

    Updated weekly

    Whole Programme

    1 Episode

  • Ambridge Extra

    Ambridge Extra

    Last Updated:
    10 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    14 minutes

    Ambridge Extra

    • Drama > Soaps
    • Entertainment
    • Drama

    More stories about characters from The Archers. Go deeper into current storylines, follow completely new stories and meet new characters. A lively and fast-pace contemporary drama, which you can…

    Updated weekly

    Whole Programme

    2 Episodes

  • Radio Select (Persian)

    Radio Select (Persian)

    Last Updated:
    10 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    19 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

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