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In these series, Rhod Gilbert and Chris Addison introduce a line-up of the best and brightest stand-ups, inviting fresh faces and old hands onstage to display their comic talents. Each programme features three different stars - a newcomer who performs the opening act, an established comedian or double act offering up sketches, musical numbers or character pieces and a final headline artist. There’s some top-notch comedy from the compères, too, as they showcase their funniest routines.

Despite the many films and television programmes over the decades since the end of the Second World War that portrays our allied heroes as grown-up men and women, the Battle of Britain was in the main actually fought and won by teenagers. The average age of an RAF fighter pilot was just 20 years old. Many of the men and women who designed and built their planes were even younger.

Humph – bandleader, cartoonist, writer, chairman of BBC Radio 4’s I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue, president of the Society for Italic Handwriting and doyen of jazz trumpeters. In conversation with June Knox-Mawer, Humphrey Lyttelton reflects on his extraordinary life; from schooldays at Eton...

Doctor Who at the BBC combs the avenues of Time and Space for significant spin-off moments from the much-loved TV and radio series. In an exclusive coup, this third volume features a rarely heard ten minute mini-drama starring Jon Pertwee and Elisabeth Sladen. Specially recorded for Glorious...

Presented by Michael Parkinson, this highly entertaining collection of interviews is taken from Spike Milligan's numerous appearances on Parkinson between 1972 and 1982. The subjects Spike covers include his early years, his poetry and books, The Goons, and his relationship with the BBC.

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by Jon Holmes, Laura Shavin, Mitch Benn and special guests including Andi Osho and Tina C for more bitingly satirical comedy. Produced by Victoria Lloyd...

Join Conor Murray for deep dives into rugby’s biggest moments, legends, and rivalries—straight from the scrum half’s seat. Honest chat, expert insight, and untold stories.

Fios mu bhriathrachas 's mu ghnàthasan-cainnt na Gàidhlig, mu chleachdaidhean 's mu chreideasan nan Gàidheal.Gaelic terminology, proverbs and idioms, as well as Highland customs and beliefs.

This podcast focuses on the future of technology in media, made by the BBC’s own Research & Development team and explains the innovation behind it.

બીબીસી ગુજરાતીના આ મુખ્ય કાર્યક્રમ સાથે દુનિયાને જાણો. જેમાં આંતરરાષ્ટ્રીય ઘટનાઓ અને તેની વૈશ્વિક અસરને ઊંડાણથી સમજાવવામાં આવે છે. જેમાં ભૌગોલિક રાજનીતિ વિષયો, વિજ્ઞાન, હેલ્થ અને દુનિયાને અસર કરે તેવાં થયેલાં સંશોધનો ઉપરાંત ...

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In 'TOTP Playback' Shaun Tilley is joined by legendary Pop Stars, DJ’s and Dancers to remember classic editions of the BBC’s Top of the Pops. Plus in 'The Radio Luxembourg Years' he recalls The Station of the Stars by unearthing classic clips from The Great 208 archives.

Get to know the shocking highs and lows of the biggest stories in music.

In 2023, Jon Holmes was diagnosed with cancer - which came as a bit of a surprise because quite frankly he was far too busy for all of that nonsense. After a very odd, intense, unexpected, ridiculous year, Jon realised that men don't tend to talk openly about the preposterous indignity of dealing with cancer. So he decided he would, with other men who've been through it. So here - inevitably - comes his new chatty podcast. Across the series Jon will be joined by the comedians Stephen Fry, Mark Steel, Richard Herring, Matt Forde, and Eric Idle, actors Colin McFarlane and Ben Richards, rock star...

Humanity's journey to understanding the body has been a gory one; littered with unethical experiments, unintended consequences and unimaginable endurance. It's the story of catastrophic failures, at great human cost - but also successes which made history and saved countless lives.In The Human Subject, Dr Adam Rutherford and Dr Julia Shaw investigate the threads connecting modern day medicine to its often brutal origins. With every episode they explore some of that dark history and ask - is our present day knowledge worth the suffering it took to get us here?

Being a pop culture fan naturally comes with a lot of opinions. You’ve got your favorites and you’re ready to defend your picks at a moment’s notice. But who’s right, and who’s just plain wrong? That’s what Pop Culture Debate Club is here to decide. Each week, two notable mega-fans square off, ready to convince host Ronald Young Jr. that their opinion on TV, movies, music, and more is the only one that matters. And after carefully considering all the arguments, Ronald picks a winner. Will you agree with him? From Lemonada and the BBC.

Stand-up comedy from some of the best comedians at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe including Mark Simmons, Amy Gledhill, Vittorio Angelone, Harriet Dyer, Joshua Bethania, Martin Angolo, John Meagher, Michelle Shaughnessy. Hosted by Alison Spittle.

ہر روز ہر خبر پر نظر رکھنا آسان نہیں۔ سنیے پاکستان، انڈیا اور دنیا بھر سے وہ اہم خبریں اور غیر معمولی کہانیاں جو بی بی سی اردو کی ویب سائیٹ پر بہت مقبول ہیں

NEW in Politically: Reflections Conversations with leading political figures in which they reflect on their lives in politics.

Exploring arguments from both the prosecution and the defence whilst combing through evidence heard in major UK criminal cases.#Series 7. Liverpool Parade: The Paul Doyle TrialFollow the trial of Paul Doyle, the former Royal Marine Commando is on trial for charges including dangerous driving and causing grievous bodily harm with intent.Previous series:1. The Trial of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon – Constance Marten and Mark Gordon are on trial at the Old Bailey over their baby's death.2. Parole Hearing of a Killer - Murderer William Dunlop, whose conviction changed legal history, is up ...