BBC podcasts

BBC is Britain's public broadcaster. 7 of its podcasts are here, refreshed every hour, and every episode plays here from the show’s own host.

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  Learning English Vocabulary

  Weekly · ~6 min · since 2018 · 426 episodes

  17 hours agoBBC Radio
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  Global News Podcast

  Daily · ~28 min · since 2019 · 366 episodes

  20 hours agoBBC World Service
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  Newscast

  Daily · ~36 min · since 2025 · 545 episodes

  Nov 1 · 2 days agoBBC News
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  Learning Easy English

  Weekly · ~6 min · since 2024 · 126 episodes

  Oct 30 · 4 days agoBBC
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  6 Minute English

  Weekly · ~7 min · since 2018 · 347 episodes

  Oct 29 · 5 days agoBBC Radio
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  Learning English Conversations

  Weekly · ~3 min · since 2017 · 506 episodes

  Oct 27 · 1 week agoBBC Radio
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  What's Up Docs?

  In this BBC Radio 4 podcast, Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken are on a mission to help us take better care of ourselves. Although they are identical twins, Chris and Xand are very different and they never stop thinking and arguing about science and health. They want to lead healthy, happy lives and as doctors, they want this for everyone. Yet they tussle over how best to get there. When it comes to looking after our own health, it can be confusing. Medicine and science produce amazing new treatments and diagnostics every day and we are bombarded with so many headlines and pieces of advice; but how are we supposed to know what's really best for us and then successfully apply it to our lives? Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken embrace this challenge; even as they marvel at the scientific breakthroughs, they grapple with the competing claims about health, wellbeing and how to live. From understanding testosterone therapies to microplastics in our diets, and the concept of 'hangriness' to the power of saying no - this podcast deals with the health stresses we all face every day, while taking on board how the decisions by corporations and governments affect all our health. Each episode, Chris and Xand are joined by an expert guest to examine the latest research, psychological insights, and data, to help listeners navigate the overwhelming amount of information and advice out there. They talk about the trials and tribulations in their own lives in their characteristically witty way - each teasing the other as they search for solutions. Xand has trouble sleeping , Chris has noisy knees, one of them has got an embarrassing itch. They have different ways of looking at things and find it really helpful to get the other one's point of view. These doctors are trying their best and encouraging listeners to do the same. Email: whatsupdocs@bbc.co.uk Whatsapp: 08000 665123 A Loftus Media production for BBC Radio 4.

  Several a week · ~28 min · since 2025 · 190 episodes

  Oct 27 · 1 week agoBBC Radio 4
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  Uncanny

  No. 9 in United Kingdom
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  Americast

  No. 27 in United Kingdom
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  Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4

  No. 34 in New Zealand
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  World Business Report

  No. 35 in Singapore
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  Desert Island Discs

  No. 39 in Ireland
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  In Our Time

  No. 42 in New Zealand
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  दिनभर: पूरा दिन,पूरी ख़बर (Dinbhar)

  No. 42 in India
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  World of Secrets

  No. 43 in Belgium
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  The Documentary Podcast

  No. 44 in Mozambique
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  Newshour

  No. 45 in United Arab Emirates
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  Learning English Stories

  No. 46 in Angola
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  Curious Cases

  No. 47 in United Kingdom
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  BBC Lê

  No. 54 in Brazil
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  You're Dead to Me

  No. 57 in New Zealand
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  The Archers

  No. 60 in United Kingdom
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  The Martin Lewis Podcast

  No. 61 in United Kingdom
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  Уроки англійської

  No. 64 in Ukraine
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  F1: Chequered Flag

  No. 65 in United Kingdom
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  Crime Next Door

  No. 73 in Ireland
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  Business Daily

  No. 77 in Hungary
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  Learning English from the News

  No. 81 in South Korea
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  Learning English For Work

  No. 83 in South Korea
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  The Infinite Monkey Cage

  No. 84 in United Kingdom
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  Fame Under Fire: Russell Brand on Trial

  No. 91 in United Kingdom
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  I’m Not a Monster Presents… Where is Austin Tice?

  No. 98 in New Zealand
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  The Archers Omnibus

  No. 99 in United Kingdom

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  Phrasal verbs and context

  17 hours agoLearning English Vocabulary7 min
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  Trump celebrates shock endorsement ahead of US midterms

  20 hours agoGlobal News Podcast30 min
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  Why Is Andy Burnham Saying He's Open To A Slavery Apology?

  Nov 1 · 2 days agoNewscast39 min
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  Violent protests in France for the third weekend in a row

  Nov 1 · 2 days agoGlobal News Podcast28 min
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  The Fight For The Future Of The Green Party

  Oct 31 · 3 days agoNewscast39 min
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  The Happy Pod: Personalised cancer vaccine shows promise in major trial

  Oct 31 · 3 days agoGlobal News Podcast28 min
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  US approves sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine

  Oct 31 · 3 days agoGlobal News Podcast28 min
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  Residents leave devastated Russian-occupied Oleshky

  Oct 30 · 4 days agoGlobal News Podcast27 min
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  The Week: The Budget In Four Charts

  Oct 30 · 4 days agoNewscast36 min
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  Talking about the ocean

  Oct 30 · 4 days agoLearning Easy English5 min
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  Venezuelan opposition leader criticises US oil deal

  Oct 30 · 4 days agoGlobal News Podcast29 min
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  Kemi Badenoch On The Budget, Welfare and Brexit

  Oct 29 · 5 days agoNewscast52 min
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  Deadly Russian drone hits Ukrainian railway station

  Oct 29 · 5 days agoGlobal News Podcast27 min
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  Is aircon the answer to a heating world?

  Oct 29 · 5 days ago6 Minute English6 min
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  Bolsonaro declares himself 'Brazil's leader'

  Oct 29 · 5 days agoGlobal News Podcast25 min
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  Dozens killed in train crash in Spain

  Oct 28 · 6 days agoGlobal News Podcast27 min
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  The Budget In 38 Minutes

  Oct 28 · 6 days agoNewscast38 min
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  Israel election too close to call

  Oct 28 · 6 days agoGlobal News Podcast25 min
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  Huge turnout in Israeli election

  Oct 27 · 1 week agoGlobal News Podcast28 min
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  Adam Goes For A Run With The Chancellor John Healey

  Oct 27 · 1 week agoNewscast30 min