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Mission Europe is a language course for beginners that consists of three mystery adventures: Mission Berlin, Misja Kraków and Mission Paris. Challenge yourself and learn German with Mission Berlin! [English Version] Mission Europe - Mission Berlin | Learning German | Deutsche Welle DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle
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German for advanced learners: Relationship crises, visits to the dentist, roommates and supermarkets -- the "Wieso nicht?" audio features will take you straight to the heart of real life. This language course expands on an existing knowledge of German. Wieso nicht? | Learning German | Deutsche Welle DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle
Grammar Girl provides short, friendly tips to improve your writing. Whether English is your first language or your second language, these grammar, punctuation, style, and business tips will make you a better and more successful writer. Grammar Girl is a Quick and Dirty Tips podcast. Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing QuickAndDirtyTips.com
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The Little Letter for Gaelic Learners

The Little Letter for Gaelic Learners
A simple letter for established Gaelic learners. Roddy Maclean has created this letter for learners who have progressed beyond basic learning, but find the Litir do Luchd-ionnsachaidh (Letter to Gaelic Learners) too advanced. Accompanying text is available in both English and Gaelic.
Letter To Gaelic Learners

Letter To Gaelic Learners
Informative, educational and interesting. A special programme, in the form of a 'letter', specifically aimed at Gaelic learners who already have some knowledge of the language.
Kitchen Cabinet

Kitchen Cabinet
Jay Rayner hosts a new food panel show. Every week the expert team visit a different interesting food location in the UK and answer cooking questions from a live audience.
Reith Lectures 2009

Reith Lectures 2009
Political philosopher Michael Sandel delivers the BBC’s Reith Lectures for 2009. Professor Sandel’s theme – A New Citizenship – builds on a lifetime’s work exploring issues around democracy, ethics and what he calls the ‘politics of the common good’. The Reith lectures are broadcast on Radio 4 and the World Service. They will return in 2010.
Ramblings with Clare Balding

Ramblings with Clare Balding
Ramblings is now featured on the Coast And Country podcast which brings you the very best of the British countryside every week of the year. As well as Clare's regular walks you'll be able to catch up with Matt Baker and Helen Mark's Open Country adventures around the British Isles. For year-round walks, wildlife and great stories from rural Britain sign up to the Coast and Country podcast here: www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/country
Victoria Derbyshire's Interviews of the Week

Victoria Derbyshire's Interviews of the Week
The best moments from Victoria Derbyshire's morning programme, Monday - Friday on BBC Radio 5 live. Exclusive, news-making interviews, and powerful human interest stories.
World News For Children

World News For Children
4 minute weekday news bulletin for 7-14 year olds. Accompanying scripts available on the BBC World Class website - bbc.co.uk/worldclass. As part of a short trial, episodes of this podcast will be available until the end of December 2009. To find out more visit bbc.co.uk/podcasts/trial
Inside Tottenham Hotspur FC

Inside Tottenham Hotspur FC
The most comprehensive coverage of Tottenham Hotspur FC. Stay in contact with everything that's going on at White Hart Lane by listening to the podcast every Monday. The latest team news, player and manager interviews as well as features involving the club's community initiatives.
5 live Golf: The Clubhouse

5 live Golf: The Clubhouse
Previews and reaction from all four major golf championships: the US Masters, US Open, the Open Championship and the USPGA. 5 live's Iain Carter and Jay Townsend, with special guests bring you right up to date with all the action and the stories behind it, charting the players' progress in the Order of Merit.
Inside Fulham FC

Inside Fulham FC
The most comprehensive coverage of Fulham FC. Presented by BBC London 94.9, Inside Fulham gives you the latest team news, player and manager interviews as well as features involving the club's community initiatives. Stay in contact with everything going on at Craven Cottage by listening to the podcast every Friday.
Material World

Material World
Weekly science conversation, on everything from archaeology to zoology, from abacus to the antipodean rodent zyzomys, by way of meteorites. Presented by Quentin Cooper, and airing every Thursday, 4:30 pm.
Jamie Cullum

Jamie Cullum
Jamie Cullum showcases his love for all types of jazz and music rooted in jazz, from its heritage to its future, featuring guests from around the world.
Big Dorset Brunch

Big Dorset Brunch
News and views for Weymouth, Dorchester and beyond. Harry Crawford brings you highlights of the BBC’s weekly programme broadcast live from Dorchester. With local events, heritage, sports and topical debate.
NewsPod

NewsPod
Daily programme highlights from BBC Radio News. Interviews and reports from BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio 5 live, the BBC Asian Network and the BBC World Service. As part of a short trial, episodes of this podcast will be available until the end of December 2009. To find out more visit bbc.co.uk/podcasts/trial
Howes Fishing

Howes Fishing
The latest fishing news from the North East's rivers and reservoirs. Railton Howes brings you the lowdown on what's new in the world of fishing and guest experts update you on the different forms of the sport.
World Briefing South Asia

World Briefing South Asia
The best of BBC World Service international and regional news hosted by World Briefing presenters in London and Delhi.
London Cricket Show

London Cricket Show
News, reports, interviews and action from London’s cricket teams. Follow the clubs’ progress in the county championship and one-day competitions and get the latest cricket news and features from the capital.
Тема дня

Тема дня
Докладний аналіз подій у світі та Україні в програмах Української Служби Бі-Бі-Сі. Найважливіше і найцікавіше з радіопрограм. In depth analysis of the stories behind the world’s news in Ukrainian.
London Rugby League

London Rugby League
News, reports, features, interviews and action from London’s rugby league teams. Follow all the action from the Super League, Championship and the amateur game in and around London.
BBC Proms Music Guide

BBC Proms Music Guide
In this free daily download, Radio 3 presenters introduce a key composer and work featured in the Prom concerts of the day. Download and keep them all for an indispensable guide to some of the best loved music in the classical repertoire. You can listen to every Prom live on Radio 3 and for seven days after broadcast.
The New Elizabethans

The New Elizabethans
To mark Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee, James Naughtie introduces the 60 new Elizabethans who reflect and define her reign. The 60 have been chosen by a panel of historians. The programmes are broadcasting on BBC Radio 4 from 11 June for 12 weeks.
One Planet

One Planet
One Planet covers environmental, development and agriculture stories, dealing with the impact of humankind on the natural world.
Lebrecht Interviews

Lebrecht Interviews
In-depth, biographical portraits of pre-eminent figures from the Classical music world interviewed by Norman Lebrecht. Frank, self-appraising and psychologically revealing, these 45 minute interviews are broadcast weekly during the BBC Proms season, July to September. Lebrecht interviews this year include the violinist Hilary Hahn, Michael Kaiser President of the John F. Kennedy for the Performing Arts in Washington, the conductor Vladimir Ashkenazy and to start the season the American born early music specialist William Christie.
Manchester's News on the Run

Manchester's News on the Run
Manchester's daily news, sport, money, entertainment, traffic and weather. Updated each morning by 6am for you to take to the gym, to work and to listen wherever. All you need to know about life in Manchester, every morning.
Test Match Special

Test Match Special
The latest international cricket news and views from the peerless Test Match Special team at all of England's international matches. Insight, wit and analysis from Jonathan Agnew and Geoffrey Boycott, plus interviews with the top players at the end of every day's play.
Things We Forgot to Remember

Things We Forgot to Remember
Michael Portillo invites us to look again at our collective memories of great events and characters from the past. Rediscovering forgotten events that challenge our understanding and put the complication back into history. The four half hour documentaries are broadcast every Sunday from Nov 13th.
Westwood's Best Bits

Westwood's Best Bits
A big bad bundle of comedy genius from the mind and studio of Tim Westwood. Featuring all the funniest ish from his show weekdays from 4-7pm on BBC Radio 1Xtra. Listen on digital TV, DAB digital radio and online at bbc.co.uk/1Xtra.
6 Music News: Daily Download

6 Music News: Daily Download
Your daily news fix from the world of music, including exclusive interviews with all the big names, breaking talent and legendary artists, plus the very latest gig news, behind the scenes insights, as well as festival updates, award winners and gossip. Updated daily (Monday to Friday) and up to 10 minutes in length. Text MOBILE to 64046 to download the podcast on your mobile phone (network charges apply). Available in the UK only.
Sneaky PodPeeks

Sneaky PodPeeks
Sneaky Peeks takes a look at the best of Radio 4 Extra's comedy for the coming week. Presented by comedian Andi Osho of ‘Stand Up for the Week’ fame, this show is first broadcast each Friday on The 4 O'Clock show on 4 Extra.
Вибір редактора

Вибір редактора
Докладний аналіз подій у світі та Україні в програмах Української Служби Бі-Бі-Сі. Найважливіше і найцікавіше з радіопрограм
World News For Schools

World News For Schools
A three minute international news bulletin for 11-14 year olds. Available each day of the week with accompanying scripts. Scripts available on the BBC World News for Schools website - bbc.co.uk/worldnewsforschools, as well as the BBC World Class website - bbc.co.uk/worldclass.
Graham Liver

Graham Liver
Catch up on the best moments from Graham Liver at Breakfast on BBC Radio Lancashire. It’s a slice of daily life in the county with the best guests and the funniest moments.
London Rugby Union

London Rugby Union
News, reports, interviews and action from London's rugby union teams. Follow the clubs' fortunes in the Guinness Premiership, the European competitions and get the latest on the amateur game in London.
Weekender Introducing...

Weekender Introducing...
The best new music from across Northamptonshire and beyond. Natasha and Ally present a weekly dose of interviews, gigs and new tracks every Friday. As part of a short trial, episodes of this podcast will be available until the end of December 2009. To find out more visit bbc.co.uk/podcasts/trial
Americana: inside the USA

Americana: inside the USA
An insider’s guide to the stories shaping the USA today. Every Sunday, at 7.15pm, presenter Matt Frei will be joined in the Washington DC studio by an eclectic panel of guests for a thought provoking mix of discussion, reportage and eavesdropping on American airwaves. Going out 52 weeks a year, the half hour magazine show will also be teaming up with radio stations around the country, bringing insights from places off the beaten track. As part of a short trial, episodes of this podcast will be available until the end of December 2009. To find out more visit bbc.co.uk/podcasts/trial
Click On

Click On
Exploring the latest developments in from the world of information technology, and how these affect our lives. Click On brings you stories of digital developments, internet innovations, and technological triumphs and trials. Mondays at 4.30pm on Radio 4. Find out more at bbc.co.uk/radio4/science/clickon.
Documentaries 2010

Documentaries 2010
Throughout the week BBC World Service offers a wide range of documentaries and other factual programmes. This podcast offers you the chance to access landmark series from our archive.
What's Going On - Music That Defined A Decade

What's Going On - Music That Defined A Decade
To mark the 40th anniversary of one of the most influential albums ever released, Marvin Gaye's What's Going On - which was released in May 1971 - Smokey Robinson explores the social and political impact of this classic album and explains why Marvin's masterpiece still has resonance today.
Documentaries 2007

Documentaries 2007
Throughout the week BBC World Service offers a wide range of documentaries and other factual programmes. This podcast offers you the chance to access landmark series from our archive.
Documentaries 2009

Documentaries 2009
Throughout the week BBC World Service offers a wide range of documentaries and other factual programmes. This podcast offers you the chance to access landmark series from our archive.
Politics UK

Politics UK
A weekly look at the ideas & policies behind British political events. Politics UK covers political and policy issues in the UK, defined in the wider sense, including social, economic, and cultural change throughout the UK. The programme debates trends and Britain's standing in the European Union and in the world. Broadcast every Saturday.
Real UK (Mandarin)

Real UK (Mandarin)
This programme covers all aspects of life in the UK, including cultural and social issues and events, life style, Chinese communities in the UK, and Sino-British cultural exchanges.
Reporter's Diary

Reporter's Diary
Every week the BBC's Hindi service presents correspondent reports from different parts of the country.
Law in Action

Law in Action
Sharp, insightful and witty reporting on the week's legal news in language everyone can understand. From crime to divorce at home, to international law and war crimes abroad, barrister Clive Coleman gets behind the headlines to find out what legal developments really mean. This half-hour programme is broadcast at 4 pm on Tuesday afternoons on Radio 4 and is repeated on Thursday evening at 8pm.
Secret History of Social Networking

Secret History of Social Networking
It's a phenomenon which seems to have come from nowhere, but in fact computer-based social networks have been around for decades. In this three-part series the BBC's technology correspondent Rory Cellan Jones traces the hidden story of social networking, from the early days of computing and the 60s counterculture through to the businesses worth billions today. From their roots in utopian experiments in California, online social networks spread around the world. In the past few years companies such as Facebook and Twitter have captivated millions of users. But what will be the next big thing in social networking, and how is it changing our lives? This series was originally broadcast in three weekly parts from 26 January 2011.
A History of Mozart in a Dozen Objects

A History of Mozart in a Dozen Objects
Mozart’s world rediscovered in objects of his time. Professor Cliff Eisen, a leading expert on Mozart’s life, looks at Mozart’s eighteenth century world through objects that were close to him.
Desert Island Discs Archive: 2005-2011

Desert Island Discs Archive: 2005-2011
Castaways choose eight records, a book and a luxury to take with them to the mythical desert island. Full listings can be found on the Desert Island Discs website. Archive episodes are broadcast on Radio 4 Extra, Wednesdays 10.00 and Sundays 10.00
5 live's Story of the Day

5 live's Story of the Day
Peter Allen and Anita Anand present their favourite story of the day from BBC Radio 5 live's Drive programme. Sometimes quirky, sometimes serious, always interesting and entertaining
Walking Through Landscape

Walking Through Landscape
Take a walk through Scotland's most intriguing landscapes. With Iain Stewart.
Ulster's Funny Stuff

Ulster's Funny Stuff
Joe Lindsay presents a comedy compilation of the weird and wonderful week on BBC Radio Ulster.
Evening Report: South Asian News

Evening Report: South Asian News
BBC round-up of South Asian and international news. Every weekday at 1400GMT correspondents in the region and from around the world report on all of the day's events, including sport, business and entertainment. The 29 minute programme is presented from Delhi and produced in London, making use of all of the BBC's regional and international resources.
Cumbrian Ospreys

Cumbrian Ospreys
The latest news on the Cumbrian osprey project including interviews with those involved and updates on the Ospreys as the story of their journey from birth to fledging unfolds.
Durham County Cricket

Durham County Cricket
Latest news and interviews from Durham County Cricket Club. Get updates from the club's players and staff on the latest from the club. Each Wednesday during the season Martin Emmerson brings you the latest news from the club taken from the week's coverage on BBC Radio Newcastle.
Vivechana

Vivechana
Weekly insight and analysis as the BBC's Hindi service take a closer look at the stories behind the headlines.
You and Yours - Health

You and Yours - Health
Latest news on how changes in the NHS affect patient care. Private medicine, scientific advances and controversies over new drugs and treatments. Special investigations.
Tony Livesey Experience

Tony Livesey Experience
Putting a smile on your face that'll last all day. Tony Livesey and his amazing insight into local, national and international events with regular contributions from the good people of Lancashire. It's a sideways glance at life from behind a wall with a slightly obscured view. Tony Livesey presents breakfast on BBC Radio Lancashire, weekdays 0700-0900.
Silver Street: daily urban soap

Silver Street: daily urban soap
Gritty daily radio soap set in a vibrant urban community. Want something that really gets to grips with your issues? This soap brings different cultures and generations together and isn't afraid to tackle taboo stories rocking the foundations of relationships, family and religion. The cast reflect the cultural mix of Britain today strongly representing British Asian, Irish and Black characters in a cool non-stereotypical way. Also check out some of your favourite tunes pumping through the drama - every song tells a story! Silver Street is broadcast on BBC Asian Network at 12.15 Monday to Friday, with an omnibus at 4.30pm on Sundays.
Nottingham Panthers

Nottingham Panthers
Exclusive Nottingham Panthers news and behind-the-scenes access to the players and characters at the club. This weekly free download is presented by Chris Ellis, published every Thursday during the season and compiled from Panthers Powerplay bulletins on BBC Radio Nottingham.
Music Week

Music Week
The week's music news condensed into a handy snack for your mp3 player! Julie Cullen and Matt Everitt discuss the latest issues and interview movers and shakers from the music business, as heard on BBC 6 Music every Sunday.
Jon Richardson

Jon Richardson
Laughs and ridiculous stories on the young comedian's weekly Sunday show on 6 Music.
Doctor Who: The Commentaries

Doctor Who: The Commentaries
The cast and crew of Doctor Who take you behind the scenes with fascinating facts and irreverent observations on every special this year. Find out more at www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho
Analysis from BBC World Service

Analysis from BBC World Service
The radio programme Analysis from the BBC World Service has come to an end. However, as the podcast series was part of a short trial episodes will remain available until the end of December 2009. To find out more about the trial visit bbc.co.uk/podcasts/trial
Adil Ray

Adil Ray
Comedy, skits and fun from the Adil Ray show. An irreverent depiction of British Asian life. All taken from Adil Ray on the BBC Asian Network, weekdays from 7am.
A Short History of Ireland

A Short History of Ireland
In 1939 a divided Ireland held her breath on the brink of the Second World War. Almost a quarter of a century later she swayed on the edge of a fresh conflict - Terence O’Neill was the new Prime Minister of Northern Ireland and the Troubles were just around the corner. What happened in the years between these two great turning points? In 60 episodes, 'A Short History of Ireland' brings the events, the leading characters and the ordinary people to life. The series is written by Dr. Jonathan Bardon and is a continuation of his 240 part 'A Short History of Ireland' for BBC Radio Ulster. The narrators are Cherrie McIlwaine, Patrick FitzSymons, Sean Crummey and Dr. Jonathan Bardon.
Leeds Carnegie Ladies

Leeds Carnegie Ladies
BBC Radio Leeds brings you the latest news, views and interviews from Leeds Carnegie Ladies. Join Jo Currie for in-depth coverage of the issues within the world of women’s football and insights from some of the sport’s key players and personalities.
Murray and Lovejoy's Sports Express

Murray and Lovejoy's Sports Express
Colin Murray and Tim Lovejoy present an irreverent look back at the week's top sporting stories in a quick-fire half hour.
Music Review with Victoria Derbyshire

Music Review with Victoria Derbyshire
The very latest music tracks and albums reviewed each week, by 5 live’s Victoria Derbyshire and a panel of guests – including interviews with big-name artists on their latest work. Including pop, rock, R&B, hip hop, alternative and indie. Broadcast every Monday morning on the Victoria Derbyshire programme, BBC Radio 5 live, and podcast on Monday afternoons.
Richard Bacon's Secret Podcast

Richard Bacon's Secret Podcast
Richard Bacon's Secret Podcast is the best bits of part of Richard Bacon's weekday (Monday to Thursday) late-night show on BBC Radio 5 live, published every Friday. It's a podcast. It's by Richard Bacon. And it's a secret. So Shhhh...
Dougan Does Gardening

Dougan Does Gardening
Sue Dougan brings you tips and advice on horticulture in Cambridgeshire. Sue and guests update you with news on the gardening jobs for the week ahead, allotment tips, plant of the week and features on gardening heritage in the county.
Book Reviews With Simon Mayo

Book Reviews With Simon Mayo
Simon Mayo and a panel of reviewers discuss two newly-released titles every week, and speak to the authors themselves. Broadcast live on BBC Radio 5 live on Thursday afternoons.
Panorama (Portuguese)

Panorama (Portuguese)
Uma revista semanal, produzida pela BBC Brasil. O programa analisa os eventos que serão notícia na semana que inicia.
Desert Island Discs Archive: 2000-2005

Desert Island Discs Archive: 2000-2005
Castaways choose eight records, a book and a luxury to take with them to the mythical desert island. Full listings can be found on the Desert Island Discs website. Archive episodes are broadcast on Radio 4 Extra, Wednesdays 10.00 and Sundays 10.00
Desert Island Discs Archive: 1997-2000

Desert Island Discs Archive: 1997-2000
Castaways choose eight records, a book and a luxury to take with them to the mythical desert island. Full listings can be found on the Desert Island Discs website. Archive episodes are broadcast on Radio 4 Extra, Wednesdays 10.00 and Sundays 10.00
Desert Island Discs Archive: 1986-1991

Desert Island Discs Archive: 1986-1991
Castaways choose eight records, a book and a luxury to take with them to the mythical desert island. Full listings can be found on the Desert Island Discs website. Archive episodes are broadcast on Radio 4 Extra, Wednesdays 10.00 and Sundays 10.00
Radio 1 Stories

Radio 1 Stories
Music, sex, politics, celebs, money, religion, drugs, sport...Radio 1's award-winning Stories cover anything to do with youth culture and society. Please note, this download is only available in the UK.
Stephanomics

Stephanomics
The BBC's Economics Editor Stephanie Flanders discusses the global financial crisis with top economic thinkers.

Letter To Gaelic Learners

Informative, educational and interesting. A special programme, in the form of a 'letter', specifically aimed at Gaelic learners who already have some knowledge of the language.

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