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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.

5 hours ago

29 minutes

View Series page for Olympics 2012

Olympics 2012

  • Sport > Olympics
  • Sport

As the nation approaches its biggest sporting event in a century, BBC Radio provides you with a weekly update on final preparations of the London Olympic Games 2012, from BBC National, Local, Regional

Thu, 15 Dec 11

26 minutes

View Series page for Best of Chris Moyles

Best of Chris Moyles

  • Comedy
  • Entertainment

Weekly highlights from the award-winning Chris Moyles breakfast show, as broadcast by Chris and team every morning from 6.30am to 10am.

22 hours ago

31 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, 26 Dec 11

27 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 and highlights from his Saturday show on BBC Radio 6 Music. Featuring a broad variety of guests from the

Thu, 5 Jan 12

58 minutes

View Series page for The Infinite Monkey Cage

The Infinite Monkey Cage

  • Factual > Science & Nature

Award winning science/comedy chat with Brian Cox, Robin Ince and guests. Witty, irreverent look at the world according to science with physicist Brian Cox and comedian Robin Ince. New Series starting

Mon, 26 Dec 11

28 minutes

View Series page for Written World with Melvyn Bragg

Written World with Melvyn Bragg

  • Factual > History
  • Factual

Melvyn Bragg presents five programmes devoted to the written word, and how it has shaped our intellectual history.

14 hours ago

28 minutes

View Series page for Dickens: A Tale of Two Cities

Dickens: A Tale of Two Cities

  • Drama > Historical
  • Drama

Charles Dickens’s novel of love and loss at the time of the French revolution. With Robert Lindsay, Alison Steadman, Andrew Scott and Paul Ready. Dramatised by Mike Walker with music by Lennert

No episodes available

44 minutes

View Series page for Don't Log Off

Don't Log Off

  • Factual

Alan Dein discovers the real life stories behind online profiles via Facebook and Skype. Alan locks himself away for a week to talk to people on the internet. He starts with nothing, just an online

Tue, 3 Jan 12

28 minutes

View Series page for Dickens: The Mumbai Chuzzlewits

Dickens: The Mumbai Chuzzlewits

  • Drama

Award-winning writer Ayeesha Menon's rework of Charles Dickens' Martin Chuzzlewit is set amongst the Catholic community in modern day Mumbai, India. Recorded on location in India, the cast stars

Sun, 1 Jan 12

60 minutes

View Series page for Olympics 2012

Olympics 2012

  • Sport > Olympics
  • Sport

As the nation approaches its biggest sporting event in a century, BBC Radio provides you with a weekly update on final preparations of the London Olympic Games 2012, from BBC National, Local, Regional

Thu, 15 Dec 11

26 minutes

View Series page for One Billion Downloads: A Selection Box

One Billion Downloads: A Selection Box

  • Entertainment

BBC Radio is launching a special podcast to celebrate its one billionth download. Launching on Monday 12th December, for one week, BBC presenters will be introducing their favourite podcast from our

No episodes available

37 minutes

  • The World Tonight

    The World Tonight

    Last Updated:
    36 minutes ago

    Average Duration:
    39 minutes

    The World Tonight

    • News

    When it comes to daily news, The World Tonight takes international events seriously and covers them in depth. Using the BBC's international network of correspondents we report on what is going on, put

    Updated daily

    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

    14 Episodes

  • A Point of View

    A Point of View

    Last Updated:
    2 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    11 minutes

    A Point of View

    • News
    • Factual

    Weekly reflections on topical issues from a range of contributors including historian Lisa Jardine, novelist Sarah Dunant and writer Alain de Botton.

    Updated weekly

    Whole Programme

    39 Episodes

  • 5 live Football Daily

    5 live Football Daily

    Last Updated:
    2 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    42 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

  • The Strand

    The Strand

    Last Updated:
    3 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    26 minutes

    The Strand

    • Factual > Arts, Culture & the Media

    The Strand is the home of arts and entertainment on the BBC World Service, presented by Harriett Gilbert. The Strand covers the most exciting and interesting music, books, films, architecture, dance,

    Updated weekly

    Programme Highlights

    17 Episodes

  • BBC Suffolk Introducing...

    BBC Suffolk Introducing...

    Last Updated:
    3 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    54 minutes

    BBC Suffolk Introducing...

    • Music > Rock & Indie

    Showcasing new music in Suffolk, Richard Haugh and Graeme Mac bring you highlights from BBC Suffolk Introducing. Broadcast Thursdays at 7pm on BBC Radio Suffolk, we're here to support unsigned,

    Updated weekly

    Programme Highlights

    5 Episodes

  • Front Row Daily

    Front Row Daily

    Last Updated:
    3 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

    143 Episodes

  • One Planet

    One Planet

    Last Updated:
    4 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    17 minutes

    One Planet

    • Factual > Science & Nature
    • News

    One Planet covers environmental, development and agriculture stories, dealing with the impact of humankind on the natural world.

    Updated weekly

    Whole Programme

    5 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

  • Annie Mac's minimix

    Annie Mac's minimix

    Last Updated:
    4 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    7 minutes

    UK only

    Annie Mac's minimix

    • Music > Dance & Electronica
    • Music

    Get your hands on a 5 minute mix from the world's hottest DJs and producers. Lots of tunes in a tiny space, as featured on Annie Mac's show on BBC Radio 1. Please note, this download is only available

    Updated weekly

    Programme Highlights

    11 Episodes

  • World Have Your Say

    World Have Your Say

    Last Updated:
    4 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    36 minutes

    World Have Your Say

    • News

    The BBC News programme where you set the agenda.

    Updated daily

    Programme Highlights

    11 Episodes

  • BBC Tees Sport

    BBC Tees Sport

    Last Updated:
    4 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    16 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

    3 Episodes

  • World Business Report

    World Business Report

    Last Updated:
    4 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    19 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

    42 Episodes

  • Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4

    Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4

    Last Updated:
    5 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    29 minutes

    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.

    Updated weekly

    Whole Programme

    1 Episode

  • Scottish Football

    Scottish Football

    Last Updated:
    5 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    35 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

    3 Episodes

  • Scotland's Funny Bits

    Scotland's Funny Bits

    Last Updated:
    5 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    26 minutes

    Scotland's Funny Bits

    • Comedy
    • Entertainment

    Bringing you the funny bits from the last week on BBC Radio Scotland.

    Updated weekly

    Multi Programme

    5 Episodes

  • Steve Wright in the Afternoon

    Steve Wright in the Afternoon

    Last Updated:
    5 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    37 minutes

    Steve Wright in the Afternoon

    • Entertainment

    Weekly highlights from Steve Wright's afternoon show on BBC Radio 2. Featuring chat with top showbiz guests.

    Updated weekly

    Multi Programme

    3 Episodes

  • Last Word

    Last Word

    Last Updated:
    5 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    28 minutes

    Last Word

    • Factual > Life Stories
    • Learning

    Radio 4’s obituary programme, marking the lives of significant figures who have died recently, presented by Matthew Bannister and broadcast every Friday at 16.00. The podcast episode is published on

    Updated weekly

    Whole Programme

    4 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

    52 Episodes

  • World at One: BBC Radio 4 News

    World at One: BBC Radio 4 News

    Last Updated:
    6 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    44 minutes

    World at One: BBC Radio 4 News

    • News

    Forty five minutes of news, analysis and comment with Martha Kearney and Shaun Ley

    Updated daily

    Whole Programme

    5 Episodes

  • Vanessa Feltz Radio Show

    Vanessa Feltz Radio Show

    Last Updated:
    6 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    32 minutes

    Vanessa Feltz Radio Show

    • News

    London's best radio talk show where Londoners get to discuss the light and shade of life in the capital - the Vanessa Feltz show goes out Mon-Sat from 9am-12midday on 94.9fm.

    Updated weekly

    Multi Programme

    5 Episodes

  • Sneaky PodPeeks

    Sneaky PodPeeks

    Last Updated:
    6 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    11 minutes

    Sneaky PodPeeks

    • Comedy
    • Entertainment

    Sneaky Peeks takes a look at the best of Radio 4 Extra's comedy for the coming week. Presented by comedian Andi Osho of ‘Stand Up for the Week’ fame, this show is first broadcast each Friday on

    Updated weekly

    Whole Programme

    1 Episode

  • More or Less: Behind the Stats

    More or Less: Behind the Stats

    Last Updated:
    6 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    28 minutes

    More or Less: Behind the Stats

    • Factual

    Tim Harford and the More or Less team investigate numbers in the news. Numbers are used in every area of public debate. But are they always reliable? More or Less tries to make sense of the statistics

    Updated weekly

    Whole Programme

    37 Episodes

  • BBSeva from BBCRussian

    BBSeva from BBCRussian

    Last Updated:
    6 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    27 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

    21 Episodes

  • Vam Slovo from BBCRussian

    Vam Slovo from BBCRussian

    Last Updated:
    7 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    26 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

  • World Briefing South Asia

    World Briefing South Asia

    Last Updated:
    7 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

  • Over to You

    Over to You

    Last Updated:
    7 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    9 minutes

    Over to You

    • Factual

    BBC World Service's programme that lets you talk back to the BBC (and challenge the programme-makers). This weekly podcast hands the microphone over to our global audience.

    Updated weekly

    Whole Programme

    5 Episodes

  • Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo's Film Reviews

    Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo's Film Reviews

    Last Updated:
    7 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    95 minutes

    Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo's Film Reviews

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

    Mark Kermode discusses the latest film releases with Simon Mayo. Lively, controversial and unmissable movie discussion. Broadcast live on Fridays at 2pm on BBC Radio 5 live.

    Updated weekly

    Programme Highlights

    76 Episodes

  • Gardeners' Question Time

    Gardeners' Question Time

    Last Updated:
    7 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    41 minutes

    Gardeners' Question Time

    • Factual > Science & Nature
    • Factual > Homes & Gardens > Gardens

    As well as fresh ideas and inspiration, the Gardeners' Question Time podcast offers solutions to most of your gardening problems. Packed full of practical advice from a panel of expert gardeners

    Updated weekly

    Whole Programme

    1 Episode

  • Africa Today

    Africa Today

    Last Updated:
    7 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

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