100 Best BBC Podcasts

1. Tech Tent

London, England, UK
Listen to Tech Tent episodes free, on-demand. Rory Cellan-Jones on the latest stories in the tech world.
Also in Technology Podcasts, UK Tech Podcasts
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Play⋅ 825.8K⋅ 16K ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 26 min ⋅ Oct 2018 Get Email Contact More

2. Witness History

London, England, UK
Witness is the daily history programme from the BBC World Service. Five days a week we speak to people who lived through moments of history to bring you a personal perspective on world events. Witness on a moment of history.
Also in History Podcasts, BBC History Podcasts
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Play⋅ 7.2M⋅ 3.3K ⋅1 episode / day ⋅ Avg Length 10 min Get Email Contact More

3. The Real Story

London, England, UK
Global experts and decision makers discuss, debate and analyse a key news story.
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Play⋅ 5.7M⋅ 2.2M ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 50 min Get Email Contact More

4. Wake Up to Money

London, England, UK
News and views on business and the world of personal finance. Plus the very latest from the financial markets around the globe.
Also in UK Business Podcasts, UK Financial News Podcasts, BBC Business Podcasts
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Play⋅ 5.7M⋅ 2.2M ⋅1 episode / day ⋅ Avg Length 49 min ⋅ Jan 2018 Get Email Contact More

5. Africa Daily

London, England, UK
One question. One story from Africa for Africa. Alan Kasujja takes a deep dive into the news shaping the continent.
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Play⋅ 5.7M⋅ 2.2M ⋅5 episodes / week ⋅ Avg Length 18 min Get Email Contact More

6. Global News Podcast | BBC World Service

London, England, UK
Top News from across the world from the BBC World Service. This podcast version of the popular radio news report provides the most compelling current stories, interviews, and location reports twice each day.
Also in News Podcasts, UK News Podcasts, BBC News Podcasts
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Play⋅ 5.7M⋅ 2.2M ⋅1 episode / day ⋅ Avg Length 31 min Get Email Contact More

7. World Business Report

London, England, UK
A podcast covering the latest business and finance news from around the world from the BBC.
Also in Finance Podcasts, Business News Podcasts
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Play⋅ 2K⋅ 15.6K ⋅8 episodes / week ⋅ Avg Length 28 min ⋅ Dec 2016 Get Email Contact More

8. The World Tonight | BBC Radio 4

London, England, UK
In-depth reporting, intelligent analysis and major breaking news from a global perspective.
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Play⋅ 5.7M⋅ 2.2M ⋅4 episodes / week ⋅ Avg Length 36 min Get Email Contact More

9. Newshour | BBC World Service

London, England, UK
The best of the BBC, with the latest news and sports headlines, weather, TV & radio highlights and much more from across the whole of BBC Online. Interviews, news, and analysis of the day's global events.
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Play⋅ 5.7M⋅ 2.2M ⋅1 episode / day ⋅ Avg Length 49 min Get Email Contact More

10. Brexitcast

London, England, UK
Laura Kuennssberg and Katya Adler join Adam Fleming and Chris Mason for some geeky gossip about Brexit from Westminster and Brussels.
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Play⋅ 5.7M⋅ 2.2M ⋅5 episodes / week ⋅ Avg Length 32 min Get Email Contact More

11. Six O'Clock News

London, England, UK
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
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Play⋅ 59.7M⋅ 15.1M ⋅1 episode / day ⋅ Avg Length 26 min ⋅ Mar 2021 Get Email Contact More

12. Africa Today

London, England, UK
News and analysis from the BBC's Focus on Africa. The Africa Today podcast is published from Monday to Friday. It contains the day's top African stories.
Also in Africa News Podcasts
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Play⋅ 5.7M⋅ 2.2M ⋅1 episode / day ⋅ Avg Length 28 min Get Email Contact More

13. Podlitical

London, England, UK
Politics chat with the latest goings-on at Holyrood and Westminster through the eyes of BBC Scotland journalists. Ready by 5 pm Thursday.
Also in UK Politics Podcasts
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Play⋅ 5.7M⋅ 2.2M ⋅1 episode / day ⋅ Avg Length 28 min ⋅ Sep 2018 Get Email Contact More

14. Best of Nolan

London, England, UK
Stephen Nolan's no nonsense approach to confronting the biggest issues of the day: an unmissable mixture of news, phone ins and entertainment. From BBC Radio Ulster
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Play⋅ 5.7M⋅ 2.2M ⋅1 episode / day ⋅ Avg Length 79 min Get Email Contact More

15. From Our Own Correspondent Podcast

London, England, UK
Insight, wit and analysis as BBC correspondents, journalists and writers take a closer look at the stories behind the headlines. Presented by Kate Adie and Pascale Harter.
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Play⋅ 5.7M⋅ 2.2M ⋅1 episode / day ⋅ Avg Length 29 min Get Email Contact More

16. Best of Today

London, England, UK
Insight, analysis and expert debate as key policy makers are challenged on the latest news stories. From BBC Radio 4's Today programme
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Play⋅ 5.7M⋅ 2.2M ⋅1 episode / day ⋅ Avg Length 16 min Get Email Contact More

17. Americast

London, England, UK
Will Trump lead the opposition to Biden?
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Play⋅ 5.7M⋅ 2.2M ⋅3 episodes / month ⋅ Avg Length 42 min Get Email Contact More

18. People Fixing the World

London, England, UK
Brilliant solutions to the world's problems. We meet people with ideas to make the world a better place and investigate whether they work.
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Play⋅ 5.7M⋅ 2.2M ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 25 min Get Email Contact More

19. Westminster Hour

London, England, UK
The big political stories with lively discussion and expert comment and analysis. Presenter Carolyn Quinn is joined by politicians and journalists at 10 pm every Sunday on BBC Radio 4.
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Play⋅ 5.7M⋅ 2.2M ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 50 min ⋅ Dec 2020 Get Email Contact More

20. The Unmissable Podcast

London, England, UK
A one-stop shop where you can sample BBC Radio Lancashire's best bits. Joe Wilson selects his favorite parts of BBC Radio Lancashire's broadcasts from the previous week.
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Play⋅ 5.7M⋅ 2.2M ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 62 min Get Email Contact More

21. Any Questions? and Any Answers?

London, England, UK
Chris Mason presents topical debate in which guests answer questions from members of the public. Anita Anand presents listeners' responses to the issues raised.
Also in Debate Podcasts
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Play⋅ 5.7M⋅ 2.2M ⋅2 episodes / week ⋅ Avg Length 45 min Get Email Contact More

22. Over to You

London, England, UK
Talk back to the BBC and challenge the programme makers.
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Play⋅ 5.7M⋅ 2.2M ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 10 min Get Email Contact More

23. The Fifth Floor

London, England, UK
Faranak Amidi takes a fresh look at the stories of the week with journalists from our 40 language sections.
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Play⋅ 5.7M⋅ 2.2M ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 42 min Get Email Contact More

24. Political Thinking with Nick Robinson

London, England, UK
Nick Robinson talks about what's really going on in British politics, with his weekly take on the election campaign.
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Play⋅ 39.2K⋅ 1.1M ⋅2 episodes / month ⋅ Avg Length 41 min ⋅ Apr 2017 Get Email Contact More

25. 5 Live News Specials

London, England, UK
Showcasing BBC Radio 5 Live's news specials, including in-depth interviews.
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Play⋅ 5.7M⋅ 2.2M ⋅2 episodes / month ⋅ Avg Length 40 min ⋅ Aug 2013 Get Email Contact More

26. Ouch the cabin fever podcast

London, England, UK
The place where the real disability talk happens. Interviews, life hacks and things you don't say out loud. With Simon Minty, Kate Monaghan and the Ouch team.
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Play⋅ 5.7M⋅ 2.2M ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 35 min Get Email Contact More

27. Trending

London, England, UK
In-depth reporting on the world of social media
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Play⋅ 5.7M⋅ 2.2M ⋅7 episodes / quarter ⋅ Avg Length 24 min Get Email Contact More

28. Wheel of Misfortune

London, England, UK
Wheel of Misfortune with comedians Alison Spittle and Fern Brady sharing their funniest most embarrassing stories: the bad stuff that makes you feel good.
Also in Funny And Comedy Podcasts, BBC Comedy Podcasts
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Play⋅ 5.7M⋅ 2.2M ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 39 min Get Email Contact More

29. Bad People

London, England, UK
Dr Julia Shaw and comedian Sofie Hagen dissect the criminal cases that shock, intrigue and scare us the most.
Also in True Crime Podcasts, UK Crime Podcasts, BBC True Crime Podcasts
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Play⋅ 59.7M⋅ 39.6M ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 37 min ⋅ Jul 2020 Get Email Contact More

30. F1: Chequered Flag

London, England, UK
Formula 1 interviews, reaction and reports. 5 Live presents a round-up of the race weekend.
Also in BBC Sport Podcasts
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Play⋅ 5.8M⋅ 2.2M ⋅2 episodes / week ⋅ Avg Length 41 min Get Email Contact More

31. World Football

London, England, UK
BBC World Football leading the conversation on the global game.
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Play⋅ 5.7M⋅ 2.2M ⋅5 episodes / month ⋅ Avg Length 34 min Get Email Contact More

32. Football Daily

London, England, UK
The latest from the Premier League, EFL, European football and more!
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Play⋅ 59.7M⋅ 39.6M ⋅7 episodes / week ⋅ Avg Length 42 min Get Email Contact More

33. Stumped

London, England, UK
The weekly cricket show from BBC Sport in association with ABC and All India Radio.
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Play⋅ 5.7M⋅ 2.2M ⋅3 episodes / month ⋅ Avg Length 34 min Get Email Contact More

34. PopMaster

London, England, UK
Test your pop knowledge with the daily download of Ken Bruce's tricky music quiz.
Also in BBC Music Podcasts
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Play⋅ 5.7M⋅ 2.2M ⋅1 episode / day ⋅ Avg Length 17 min Get Email Contact More

35. BBC Music Introducing Mixtape

London, England, UK
An hour of fresh new tunes from BBC Music Introducing handpicked by Tom Robinson each week in the early hours of Monday morning.
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Play⋅ 5.7M⋅ 2.2M ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 60 min Get Email Contact More

36. Sportscene Podcast

London, England, UK
All you need to know about Derbyshire sporting matters. With Ed Dawes and Chris Coles.
Also in Derby County FC Podcasts
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Play⋅ 5.7M⋅ 2.2M ⋅4 episodes / week ⋅ Avg Length 27 min ⋅ Dec 2015 Get Email Contact More

37. Fighting Talk

London, England, UK
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.
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Play⋅ 5.7M⋅ 2.2M ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 64 min Get Email Contact More

38. Short Cuts

London, England, UK
Short documentaries and adventures in sound presented by Josie Long.
Also in Storytelling Podcasts, Documentary Podcasts
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Play⋅ 5.7M⋅ 2.2M ⋅1 episode / month ⋅ Avg Length 30 min ⋅ Jun 2013 Get Email Contact More

39. File on 4

London, England, UK
Award-winning current affairs documentary series investigating major issues at home and abroad
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Play⋅ 5.7M⋅ 2.2M ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 37 min Get Email Contact More

40. The Inquiry

London, England, UK
The Inquiry gets beyond the headlines to explore the trends, forces and ideas shaping the world.
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Play⋅ 5.7M⋅ 2.2M ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 25 min Get Email Contact More

41. The Curious Cases of Rutherford & Fry

Science sleuths Dr. Adam Rutherford and Dr. Hannah Fry investigate everyday mysteries sent by listeners. Hosted by BBC Radio 4.
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Play 7 episodes / quarter ⋅ Avg Length 31 min Get Email Contact More

42. My Moment In History

Personal stories of lives linked to history. Hosted by BBC Radio.
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Play 4 episodes / quarter ⋅ Avg Length 12 min Get Email Contact More

43. The Life Scientific

London, England, UK
Professor Jim Al-Khalili talks to leading scientists about their life and work, finding out what inspires them and asking what their discoveries might do for us in the future.
Also in UK Science Podcasts
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Play⋅ 915.9K⋅ 539.1K ⋅3 episodes / month ⋅ Avg Length 31 min Get Email Contact More

44. I'm Not A Monster - from BBC Panorama & FRONTLINE PBS

How did an American family end up in the heart of the ISIS caliphate? Over four years, journalist Josh Baker unravels a dangerous story where nothing is as it seems.
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Play 1 episode / quarter ⋅ Avg Length 30 min Get Email Contact More

45. Radio 1's All Day Breakfast with Greg James

Daily chat, nonsense and extra fun after every Radio 1 Breakfast With Greg James.
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Play 1 episode / day ⋅ Avg Length 35 min Get Email Contact More

46. The Big Green Money Show

Dragon's Den's Deborah Meaden talks to some of the world's biggest business names about the biggest problem facing the planet: climate change.
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Play 3 episodes / month ⋅ Avg Length 48 min Get Email Contact More

47. Just One Thing with Michael Mosley

London, England, UK
If time is tight, what's the one thing that you should be doing to improve your health and wellbeing? Michael Mosley reveals scientifically proven top tips to change your life.
Also in UK Health Podcasts, BBC Health Podcasts
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Play⋅ 915.8K⋅ 539.1K ⋅6 episodes / month ⋅ Avg Length 13 min Get Email Contact More

48. Health Check

London, England, UK
Health issues and medical breakthroughs from around the world.
Also in UK Medical Podcasts
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Play⋅ 7.2M⋅ 539.4K ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 27 min Get Email Contact More

49. Evil Genius with Russell Kane

London, England, UK
It's good, bad, ugly - and very very funny. Changing the way we see heroes and villains in history.
Also in UK Funny Podcasts
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Play⋅ 915.9K⋅ 539.1K ⋅13 episodes / year ⋅ Avg Length 42 min Get Email Contact More

50. Comedy of the Week

London, England, UK
Brighten your week with the latest BBC Radio 4 comedy, introduced by Athena Kugblenu.
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Play⋅ 916K⋅ 539.1K ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 29 min Get Email Contact More

51. How to Invent a Country

When did countries become countries? Misha Glenny on the borders, the stories and the people of countries worldwide.
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Play 3 episodes / year ⋅ Avg Length 31 min Get Email Contact More

52. The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread? Podcast

Greg Foot and his guests look for the facts behind the fads and search for the scientific evidence behind a product's bold claims.
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Play 5 episodes / quarter ⋅ Avg Length 27 min Get Email Contact More

53. The History Hour

An hour of historical reporting told by the people who were there.
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Play⋅ 7.2M⋅ 539.4K ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 52 min Get Email Contact More

54. Breaking The News

London, England, UK
Breaking The News podcast is a topical comedy panel show that takes a satirical view of the week's headlines.
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Play⋅ 59.7M⋅ 39.6M ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 30 min ⋅ Oct 2020 Get Email Contact More

55. The Skewer

London, England, UK
From the mind of Jon Holmes comes topical satire like you've never heard it before. A platform for brand new talent in a dizzying, dazzling satirical river of sound.
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Play⋅ 916K⋅ 539.1K ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 17 min Get Email Contact More

56. Inside Science | BBC Radio 4

London, England, UK
Dr. Adam Rutherford and guests illuminate the mysteries and challenge the controversies behind the science that's changing our world.
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Play⋅ 916K⋅ 539.1K ⋅1 episode / day ⋅ Avg Length 31 min Get Email Contact More

57. Assume Nothing

Northern Ireland, UK
Events previously accepted as factual, are re-interrogated. The teams assume nothing as they dig out old records and create fresh leads to find out what really happened.
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Play⋅ 95K⋅ 47.9K ⋅4 episodes / week ⋅ Avg Length 20 min ⋅ Nov 2020 Get Email Contact More

58. In Our Time: History

From the venerable BBC4 Radio, In Our Time skews more toward the Greats (e.g., Seneca; Alexander; Catherine; Frederick; Great Wall of China, the). Which is to say, it goes much further back than many of the others on this list, although there are more recent subjects, too.
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Play 13 episodes / year ⋅ Avg Length 50 min Get Email Contact More

59. The Lazarus Heist

London, England, UK
Almost a perfect crime. The hacking ring and an attempt to steal a billion dollars. Investigators blame North Korea. Pyongyang denies involvement. The story begins in Hollywood.
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Play⋅ 59.7M⋅ 39.6M ⋅1 episode / month ⋅ Avg Length 30 min Get Email Contact More

60. Science in Action | BBC World Service

London, England, UK
The BBC brings you all the week's science news.
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Play⋅ 59.7M⋅ 39.6M ⋅1 episode / day ⋅ Avg Length 31 min Get Email Contact More

61. The Science Hour | BBC World Service

London, England, UK
Science news and highlights of the week.
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Play⋅ 7.2M⋅ 539.4K ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 61 min Get Email Contact More

62. Friday Night Comedy

London, England, UK
The best satirical comedy from Radio 4, every Friday. Features The News Quiz, The Now Show, and Dead Ringers.
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Play⋅ 915.9K⋅ 539.1K ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 30 min Get Email Contact More

63. CrowdScience | BBC World Service

London, England, UK
We take your questions about life, Earth and the universe to researchers hunting for answers at the frontiers of knowledge.
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Play⋅ 59.8M⋅ 39.6M ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 32 min Get Email Contact More

64. Sporting Witness

The inside and personal story of the key moments from sporting history. Hosted by BBC World Service.
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Play 1 episode / day ⋅ Avg Length 10 min Get Email Contact More

65. Sport's Strangest Crimes

From Nottingham to North Korea - how conman Russell King took the oldest club in the football league to the brink of oblivion with promises beyond their wildest dreams.
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Play 8 episodes / year ⋅ Avg Length 27 min Get Email Contact More

66. Add to Playlist

Cerys Matthews and Jeffrey Boakye launch Radio 4's new weekly music program which explores the rich web of connections in music, from Beethoven to Beyoncé.
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Play 1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 41 min Get Email Contact More

67. Radio 1's Screen Time

Join Radio 1's resident film buff Ali Plumb for movie news, reviews, and extra behind-the-screens fun. Hosted by BBC Radio 1.
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Play 1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 33 min Get Email Contact More

68. Classical Fix

UK
The podcast for classical newbies. If you fancy giving classical music a go, start here.
Also in Classical Music Podcasts, UK Classical Music Podcasts
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Play⋅ 94.8K⋅ 130.2K ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 30 min Get Email Contact More

69. Inheritance Tracks

Celebrating the music that special guests cherish and would like to bestow to future generations. Hosted by BBC Radio 4.
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Play 1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 8 min Get Email Contact More

70. Music Life

Where music stars discuss how they make their music. Hosted by BBC World Service.
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Play 1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 32 min Get Email Contact More

71. The Listening Service

Rethink music with The Listening Service. Tom Service presents a journey of imagination and insight, exploring how music works. Hosted by BBC Radio 3.
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Play 1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 30 min Get Email Contact More

72. BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire

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.
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Play 1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 60 min Get Email Contact More

73. Private Passions

Michael Berkeley's guests share their musical passions and reveal which pieces bring them joy and sustain them through hard times. Hosted by BBC Radio 3.
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Play 3 episodes / month ⋅ Avg Length 37 min Get Email Contact More

74. The Archers Omnibus

The week's events in Ambridge. Hosted by BBC Radio 4
Also in BBC Drama Podcasts
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Play 1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 76 min Get Email Contact More

75. Music Matters

The stories that matter, the people that matter, the music that matters. Hosted by BBC Radio 3.
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Play 3 episodes / month ⋅ Avg Length 45 min Get Email Contact More

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