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Acne Treatments
What really helps to treat acne?
01 Oct 2026,·36 mins
The future of particle physics
What are the next steps for the world's largest and most powerful particle accelerator?
01 Oct 2026,·28 mins
Drs' Notes: Why did neurodiversity evolve?
Drs Chris and Xand want to know more about neurodiversity.
29 Sep 2026,·27 mins
02/10/26 Food industry climate whistleblowers, farm apprenticeships, Plaid Cymru conference
Whistleblowers warning of the food industry's 'illusion of resilience'.
02 Oct 2026,·14 mins
Walter Scott country
Martha Kearney explores Walter Scott country in the Scottish borders.
01 Oct 2026,·24 mins
Gillian Forrester on gesturing gorillas, babbling babies and the origins of human language
Professor Gillian Forrester on how we became the walking, talking great apes we are today.
29 Sep 2026,·28 mins
Series 25
Identical(ish)
Hannah Fry and Dara O Briain investigate the mysterious phenomenon of identical twins.
03 Oct 2026,·28 mins
Are we losing control of AI?
Aleks and Kevin ask if recent concerns about "rogue" AI behaviour are justified.
30 Sep 2026,·29 mins
Frozen Planet II
Frozen Planet II: 6
An immersive audio experience from Frozen Planet II.
17 Oct 2022,·30 mins
Do men and women receive different medical treatment?
Men and women are frequently treated differently by healthcare systems
30 Sep 2026,·26 mins
Do plants know we're here?
Are plants aware of us, and do they like being touched?
25 Sep 2026,·26 mins
How an AI was tricked into breaking its own rules
How a Chinese AI model was persuaded to ignore its rules and give dangerous advice.
29 Sep 2026,·26 mins
The Ocean Within Us
Humans are around 70% water. But where is it all? And what's it doing inside us?
28 Sep 2026,·26 mins
The joy of walking
The surprising power of walking to improve wellbeing and strengthen communities.
06 Oct 2026,·23 mins
Rogue Agents
News of an AI agent going rogue leads us to explore the science of infiltration
02 Oct 2026,·49 mins
The Cities of the Future with an Eye to the Past
Helen Needham meets up with writer Gabriella Bennett in Glenrothes
30 Sep 2026,·27 mins
A Shell Grotto, a Palm House, and Insects in Autumn
Mark Stephen and Rachel Stewart with stories from the great outdoors.
26 Sep 2026,·91 mins
Series 34
The North Pole Unwrapped - Russell Kane, Felicity Aston and Lloyd Peck
Brian Cox and Robin Ince venture north to unearth (or un-snow) the secrets of the Arctic.
17 Dec 2025,·42 mins
Climate overshoot: The world beyond 1.5°C
The UN says we will pass our most important climate target. Is the damage irreversible?
27 Sep 2026,·28 mins
Farming on Holy Island alongside thousands of tourists
The perils of farming on Holy Island which welcomes up to 750,000 visitors a year.
27 Sep 2026,·22 mins
In the Footsteps of Little Nell
Clare joins Alistair MacNichol on a unique hike inspired by The Old Curiosity Shop.
02 Jul 2026,·24 mins
Should we let AI read our break-up emails?
AI agents in your inbox, doom predictions and the microdrama revolution.
30 Sep 2026,·32 mins
Can lawyers save the planet?
How can the legal system protect the environment? Tom Heap and Helen Czerski investigate.
18 Sep 2026,·53 mins
Trouble with Hubble
Trailer
Buckle up for the latest epic story from the BBC’s space podcast. Launches on 5 October
28 Sep 2026,·2 mins
8. Changing Planet
The Planet Earth team discuss what the future holds for our changing planet.
10 Dec 2023,·14 mins
Series 3
6 - Team Sports, Making Sense, Pet Dog Blood Donors, Board Games
Josh Pugh’s Team Sports kicks off vs Synaesthesia, Pet Dog Blood Donors and Board Games.
02 Sep 2026,·28 mins
A Celebration of Michael Mosley
On Just One Thing Day (12 July, 2024), we celebrated the life and work of Michael Mosley.
13 Jul 2024,·44 mins
Everything Is Fake and Nobody Cares
6. F For Fake
Jamie and Jimmy explore where fakery goes next – but can you tell which is which?
15 Apr 2026,·28 mins
Plants and the Mystery of Consciousness
Are plants intelligent? Could they help us unravel the mystery of consciousness?
08 May 2026,·14 mins
Rutger Bregman - Moral Revolution
4. Fighting for Humanity in the Age of the Machine
Dutch historian Rutger Bregman gives his fourth and final Reith Lecture.
16 Dec 2025,·57 mins
