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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…

Tue, 24 Jan 12

32 minutes

View Series page for Stargazing LIVE Audio Guides 2012

Stargazing LIVE Audio Guides 2012

  • Learning
  • Factual

Put your headphones on; get outside and look up at some of the best bits of the night sky with help from Stargazing LIVE’s Mark Thompson and astronomers from across the country.

Tue, 17 Jan 12

6 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.

Fri, 27 Jan 12

27 minutes

View Series page for Desert Island Discs with Kirsty Young

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.

10 hours ago

46 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…

Sat, 28 Jan 12

50 minutes

View Series page for The Fifth Floor

The Fifth Floor

  • Entertainment
  • Factual
  • News

Original insights, playful perspectives and surprising stories from the World Service's 27 language sections. Every week with David Amanor.

Sat, 28 Jan 12

26 minutes

View Series page for Lauren Laverne

Lauren Laverne

  • Music
  • Entertainment
  • Music > Rock & Indie

A journey through the finest bits of Lauren’s weekday morning show. A cast of colourful characters, epic tunes and genuinely great guests awaits. Episodes are added most weekday afternoons.

Thu, 26 Jan 12

15 minutes

View Series page for Shelagh’s Sports Team

Shelagh’s Sports Team

  • News
  • Sport

Review of the weekend’s sporting action with big-name guests from the world of sport. Shelagh Fogarty hosts live every Monday from 1200 until 1230.

Wed, 25 Jan 12

30 minutes

View Series page for Private Peaceful

Private Peaceful

  • Drama
  • Drama > Historical

Michael Morpurgo's Private Peaceful drama with a final, heart-wrenching twist.

Fri, 27 Jan 12

90 minutes

View Series page for Sport and the British

Sport and the British

  • Sport
  • Sport > Olympics

Clare Balding charts the role sport has played in Britain. This 30 part series will be broadcast Monday –Friday beginning on Monday 30th January at 13.45. The episodes are 15 minutes in duration and…

Mon, 23 Jan 12

12 minutes

View Series page for Stargazing LIVE Audio Guides 2012

Stargazing LIVE Audio Guides 2012

  • Learning
  • Factual

Put your headphones on; get outside and look up at some of the best bits of the night sky with help from Stargazing LIVE’s Mark Thompson and astronomers from across the country.

Tue, 17 Jan 12

6 minutes

View Series page for Stimulus Sounds

Stimulus Sounds

  • Children's
  • Learning

Sound games for very young children designed to entertain while building listening skills. Each podcast may be listened to in whole or in parts and provides a resource that children will enjoy…

Tue, 24 Jan 12

14 minutes

  • 606 Football Phone-in

    606 Football Phone-in

    Last Updated:
    1 hour ago

    Average Duration:
    42 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

    4 Episodes

  • Pienaar's Politics

    Pienaar's Politics

    Last Updated:
    2 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

    4 Episodes

  • 100% Homegrown with Target

    100% Homegrown with Target

    Last Updated:
    2 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    4 minutes

    100% Homegrown with Target

    • Music > Hip Hop, RnB & Dancehall > Experimental & New
    • Music > Soul & Reggae > Experimental & New

    The 100% Homegrown Download features Target's selection for 'Unsigned Track Of The Week'. Brand new black British music delivered to you for free every Sunday courtesy of BBC Radio 1Xtra.

    Updated weekly

    Programme Highlights

    5 Episodes

  • The Archers

    The Archers

    Last Updated:
    2 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

  • 5 live Football Daily

    5 live Football Daily

    Last Updated:
    3 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    31 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

    6 Episodes

  • Pyaty etazh from BBCRussian

    Pyaty etazh from BBCRussian

    Last Updated:
    4 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

  • Scottish Football

    Scottish Football

    Last Updated:
    4 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

    7 Episodes

  • Global News

    Global News

    Last Updated:
    4 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    25 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

    51 Episodes

  • Books and Authors

    Books and Authors

    Last Updated:
    5 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    30 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

    97 Episodes

  • Burmese Evening Broadcast

    Burmese Evening Broadcast

    Last Updated:
    5 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

    31 Episodes

  • CBeebies Music and Movement: up to 3 years

    CBeebies Music and Movement: up to 3 years

    Last Updated:
    7 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    17 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

    2 Episodes

  • Radio Select (Persian)

    Radio Select (Persian)

    Last Updated:
    8 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    17 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

    28 Episodes

  • Newshour

    Newshour

    Last Updated:
    8 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

  • Love Bollywood

    Love Bollywood

    Last Updated:
    9 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    14 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

    74 Episodes

  • Desert Island Discs with Kirsty Young

    Desert Island Discs with Kirsty Young

    Last Updated:
    10 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    46 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

    64 Episodes

  • The Archers Omnibus

    The Archers Omnibus

    Last Updated:
    10 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

  • Broadcasting House

    Broadcasting House

    Last Updated:
    10 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    51 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

    5 Episodes

  • Business Scotland

    Business Scotland

    Last Updated:
    11 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    26 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

    4 Episodes

  • Everyday Ethics

    Everyday Ethics

    Last Updated:
    11 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    52 minutes

    Everyday Ethics

    • Religion & Ethics

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

    Updated weekly

    Programme Highlights

    4 Episodes

  • Sunday: Religious News

    Sunday: Religious News

    Last Updated:
    15 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    44 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

  • Burmese Morning Broadcast

    Burmese Morning Broadcast

    Last Updated:
    21 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    30 minutes

    Burmese Morning 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 to…

    Updated daily

    Whole Programme

    7 Episodes

  • Jazz Library

    Jazz Library

    Last Updated:
    21 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    31 minutes

    UK only

    Jazz Library

    • Music > Jazz & Blues > Jazz

    Alyn Shipton explores which recordings should form the cornerstone of any jazz collection in the complete podcast editions of Jazz Library from BBC Radio 3. Jazz Library is broadcast on Saturdays at…

    Updated weekly

    Programme Highlights

    1 Episode

  • Jazz Library: A – M

    Jazz Library: A – M

    Last Updated:
    21 hours ago

    Average Duration:
    33 minutes

    UK only

    Jazz Library: A – M

    • Music
    • Music > Jazz & Blues > Jazz

    Alyn Shipton explores which recordings should form the cornerstone of any jazz collection in the complete podcast editions of Jazz Library from BBC Radio 3. Jazz Library is broadcast on Saturdays at…

    Updated occasionally

    Programme Highlights

    99 Episodes

  • Saturday Review

    Saturday Review

    Last Updated:
    Sat, 28 Jan 12

    Average Duration:
    41 minutes

    Saturday Review

    • Factual > Arts, Culture & the Media

    Tom Sutcliffe and guests discuss the week’s cultural highlights on BBC Radio 4.

    Updated weekly

    Whole Programme

    69 Episodes

  • Newcastle Utd - Match Highlights

    Newcastle Utd - Match Highlights

    Last Updated:
    Sat, 28 Jan 12

    Average Duration:
    14 minutes

    UK only

    Newcastle Utd - Match Highlights

    • Sport > Football

    Post-match highlights, interviews and reaction following all Newcastle United matches. BBC Radio Newcastle offers the best Newcastle coverage and great commentary highlights from Mick Lowes with…

    Updated weekly

    Programme Highlights

    2 Episodes

  • Daily Bacon

    Daily Bacon

    Last Updated:
    Sat, 28 Jan 12

    Average Duration:
    50 minutes

    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…

    Updated daily

    Programme Highlights

    19 Episodes

  • Woman's Hour: News, Politics, Culture

    Woman's Hour: News, Politics, Culture

    Last Updated:
    Sat, 28 Jan 12

    Average Duration:
    59 minutes

    Woman's Hour: News, Politics, Culture

    • News
    • Factual > Politics
    • Factual > Health & Wellbeing

    Radio 4's Woman's Hour brings you topical subjects in the news, interviews and discussions on issues affecting women around the world. Jenni Murray and Jane Garvey bring you the big celebrity names…

    Updated daily

    Whole Programme

    6 Episodes

  • Graham Norton

    Graham Norton

    Last Updated:
    Sat, 28 Jan 12

    Average Duration:
    50 minutes

    Graham Norton

    • Entertainment & Comedy
    • Music

    Graham Norton entertaining the nation, with a vibrant mix of celeb guests and chat.

    Updated weekly

    Programme Highlights

    5 Episodes

  • Any Questions?

    Any Questions?

    Last Updated:
    Sat, 28 Jan 12

    Average Duration:
    38 minutes

    Any Questions?

    • Factual > Politics
    • Factual
    • News

    Audiences ask the questions about the big news stories of the week. Chaired by Jonathan Dimbleby and a panel of personalities from the worlds of politics, media and elsewhere.

    Updated weekly

    Whole Programme

    2 Episodes

  • The Official Asian Download Chart with Bobby Friction

    The Official Asian Download Chart with Bobby Friction

    Last Updated:
    Sat, 28 Jan 12

    Average Duration:
    10 minutes

    UK only

    The Official Asian Download Chart with Bobby Friction

    • Music > Desi

    Bobby Friction presents a bite-sized run-down of Asian Network's Official Asian Download Chart and chats to some of the artists tipping the top this week. Please note, this podcast is only available…

    Updated weekly

    Programme Highlights

    5 Episodes

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