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United Kingdom

59 Podcast shows

1 – 20

Discovery

An in-depth look at the most significant ideas, discoveries and trends in science, from the smallest microbe to the furthest corner of space. Podcast weekly on Mondays.

29 May 221 episodes English Science

Africa Today

Africa news and analysis from the BBC's Focus on Africa. The Africa Today podcast contains the day's top stories from African news - available to download Monday to Friday from 1630 GMT.

29 May 20 episodes English News

The Archers

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 - Friday. Episodes added daily (except Saturdays).

29 May 23 episodes English Arts

World Business Report

Analysis of the big global business and economic issues, as they affect consumers and investors. Broadcast on weekdays.

29 May 11AM 38 episodes English Business

NewsHour

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.

29 May 10AM 15 episodes English News

Global News

The best stories, interviews and on the spot reporting from around the world including highlights from News hour, The World Today and World Briefing. Up to 30 minutes compiled twice a day from the 24 hour News coverage from the BBC World Service.

29 May 10AM 50 episodes English News

Best of Nolan

Stephen Nolan's no nonsense approach to confronting the biggest issues of the day has made it the biggest show in the country. An unmissable mixture of news, phone ins and entertainment.

29 May 21 episodes English TV & Film

Best of Today

Insight, analysis and expert debate as key policy makers are challenged on the latest news stories.

29 May 23 episodes English TV & Film

Woman's Hour: Daily Podcasts

Woman's Hour brings you the big celebrity names and leading women in the news, with subjects ranging widely from politics to health, law, education, arts, parenting, relationships, work, fiction, food and fashion. Presented by Jenni Murray and Jane Garvey. Find out more at www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/womanshour

29 May 28 episodes English News · Society & Culture

6 Minute Vocabulary

Build your English vocabulary in six minutes. Every Monday join two of our presenters and hear about different ways to develop your vocabulary knowledge and skills. Our presenters include Finn, Emma, Rob, Neil, Sophie and Alice. They are there to teach you new vocabulary and to test your language knowledge…

29 May 4 episodes English Language Learning

Comedy of the Week

Brighten your week with an episode of the latest Radio 4 comedy. Every Monday we bring you a fantastic variety of comedians including Mark Thomas, Lenny Henry and Tom Wrigglesworth alongside classic shows such as Just A Minute and Ed Reardon.

29 May 2 episodes English Comedy

Documentaries

An indepth look at stories and issues from around the world. This podcast offers you the chance to access landmark series from our archive.

28 May 906 episodes English Education

Letter To Gaelic Learners

Informative, educational and interesting. A special programme, in the form of a 'letter', specifically aimed at Gaelic learners who already have some knowledge of the language.

28 May 189 episodes English Language Learning

Sunday: Religious News

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

28 May 5 episodes English Religion & Spirituality

All Things Considered

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 programme is broadcast weekly on BBC Radio Wales on Sundays 0831 - 0859 and Wednesdays 1832 - 1900.

28 May 4 episodes English Christianity · Religion & Spirituality · Technology

5 live Science

5 live's science podcast, featuring Dr Karl, plus Dr Chris and Naked Scientists Chris Smith and Kat Arney with the hottest science news stories and analysis.

28 May 225 episodes English Science

Fighting Talk

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. Host duties shared by Josh Widdicombe and Georgie Thompson. Broadcast live on Saturdays at 11am on BBC Radio 5 live.

27 May 4 episodes English Sports