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01/10/2026
Pip has a decision to make.
01 Oct 2026,·13 mins
The Adventure of the Three Garridebs: Part One
Meeting two Garridebs may be a misfortune… meeting three looks positively criminal.
01 Oct 2026,·24 mins
The Week: Andy Burnham’s Big Speech And First Own Goal?
Why Andy Burnham's about-turn on Manchester City matters
02 Oct 2026,·35 mins
Can the Democratic Socialists of America win over voters?
We speak to the DSA’s co-chair on what the party really stands for
02 Oct 2026,·32 mins
The Celebrity Traitors Series 2: Episode 1 BONUS – more chat from Ed Gamble and guests
Extra Bonus Exclusive Episode with Ed and guests
01 Oct 2026,·18 mins
Casablanca
The classic 1942 movie that convinced Americans the Second World War was worth fighting.
01 Oct 2026,·53 mins
Matt Haig, writer
Matt Haig, writer, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
27 Sep 2026,·58 mins
Political Capital (with Pierre Novellie)
What is political capital, and how do earn it?
01 Oct 2026,·33 mins
27/09/2026
It’s a big day for the Grundys, and Alan comes to the rescue.
27 Sep 2026,·72 mins
#579 - Pad Cymru, Human Alps and A Constant Perma-Rolling Crisis
Elis receives (yet another) huge surprise in the form of a famous ghost from his past.
29 Sep 2026,·60 mins
Is it time to ditch your Premium Bonds? | Free Wills | How to lend to friends & family
Martin explains who Premium Bonds work for and how to lend money to family and friends.
01 Oct 2026,·57 mins
Acne Treatments
What really helps to treat acne?
01 Oct 2026,·36 mins
Cornell University rape investigation, Tributes to Esther Rantzen, Sunbeds
We find out more about a rape investigation at a US university that's sparked rage online.
Omid Djalili: Namaste
4. Still Human
Omid Djalili asks what might save us from all this noise.
01 Oct 2026,·28 mins
Modern Viking Adventure: Fateful Voyage
A small crew embark on a daring voyage across the North Sea aboard a replica Viking ship.
01 Oct 2026,·51 mins
The English Civil Wars, Part 1 of 2
The English Civil Wars are among the most consequential events in British history.
28 Sep 2026,·49 mins
Where Is Austin Tice?
Episode 8 is coming soon...
Josh Baker with an update on the next episode.
01 Oct 2026,·1 min
Halloween Countdown 2026
Case 2: A Phantom Farmer
Another microdose of the mysterious as we continue the countdown to Halloween.
02 Oct 2026,·1 min
The future of particle physics
What are the next steps for the world's largest and most powerful particle accelerator?
I'm a Billionaire... Get Me Out of Here!!!
David Yelland and Farzana Baduel on why some of the super rich are slagging off the UK.
30 Sep 2026,·31 mins
Series 13
Founder of Scientology, L. Ron Hubbard
Was the sire of Scientology evil or a genius?
30 Sep 2026,·37 mins
Series 30
Episode 2
Comedians try to smuggle truths past opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game.
12 Aug 2024,·28 mins
Why Don’t We Wear Hats Anymore?
Alice and Ben put on their thinking caps to unravel the demise of the hat.
01 Oct 2026,·31 mins
Bahrain GP in Malaysia Preview: Antonelli’s mindset, Piastri’s struggles & who wins in Sepang?
Can Antonelli bounce back from his Baku blip or is Russell still in the title fight?
30 Sep 2026,·49 mins
Series 4
5. Time Files When You're Having Fun?
Time flying too fast, rose-tinted spectacles and the curse of autocorrect.
28 Sep 2026,·28 mins
Drs' Notes: Why did neurodiversity evolve?
Drs Chris and Xand want to know more about neurodiversity.
29 Sep 2026,·27 mins
Liliane Lijn
Pioneering artist and sculptor Liliane Lijn reveals her formative cultural influences.
01 Oct 2026,·43 mins
The Odyssey: Return of the King (Part 2)
Join Tom and Dominic as they reach the story of Odysseus' dreadful return…
02 Oct 2026,·62 mins
No Such Thing As Alfred Hedgehog
Dan, James, Anna and Andy discuss fufu, Yakity-Yak and perplexing painkillers.
02 Oct 2026,·56 mins
Energy Price Cap; Right to Light; Bacon Backlash
No-win-no-fee "right to light" case.
30 Sep 2026,·53 mins
