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Joy in the Morning
Ian Sansom takes a look at Joy In the Morning by PG Wodehouse.
23 Dec 2025,·14 mins
Introducing... Dead Funny History
Greg Jenner introduces his new comedy history show for all the family.
17 Dec 2025,·14 mins
10. The return of Toad
Toad, Mole, Ratty and Badger set out to liberate Toad Hall...
26 Mar 2010,·15 mins
The Tale of Mr Tod - Parts 1 and 2
One of Beatrix Potter's popular tales retold in two parts by Jim Broadbent.
27 Jun 2014,·15 mins
Was Christmas better in the past?
Beth and Neil talk about a strange emotion we can feel at Christmas called nostalgia.
25 Dec 2025,·6 mins
Four Goes to Squareland
Numberblock 4 meets someone very special in Squareland. Who can it be?
10 Jan 2024,·11 mins
9. The End of It
Scrooge returns to the present and discovers it is still Christmas morning.
04 Dec 2009,·15 mins
Real Easy English: Talking about your year
Learn to talk about what you are proud of, and what you regret about this year.
26 Dec 2025,·6 mins
Series 12
Episode 10
Brush up on your Gaelic language skills with John Urquhart.
16 Aug 2020,·54 mins
Feel the Music
Call to Action
From work to politics, music can motivate in lots of different way.
27 Apr 2016,·20 mins
The English We Speak: A little something
Learn a phrase about small gifts with Feifei and Phil.
23 Dec 2025,·2 mins
Daily Happiness Hack for Lockdown #71
In 1 minute we’ll give you a lockdown-safe Happiness Hack to try today. Subscribe now!
29 Mar 2021,·1 min
Highs and lows
We learn about superlatives like 'the best' and 'the most unusual'.
23 Dec 2025,·9 mins
Break Time, with Tom Allen
Tom Allen joins Greg and Bella for the last Breaktime of the series.
18 Nov 2022,·27 mins
Pont: Josh Morgan (Sketchy Welsh)
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10 Dec 2025,·25 mins
Quick
Q sings I Need U, but she can't do it on her own.
17 Nov 2023,·5 mins
Japan bans baby names like Pikachu and Kitty
Japan changes the law to stop parents giving their children names considered strange.
24 Dec 2025,·8 mins
Classic Stories: King Midas and his Golden Touch
Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 7 uses of ‘touch’ - in 5 minutes.
26 Dec 2025,·4 mins
6. Odysseus and the Trojan Horse
It seems the Trojan War will never end...until Odysseus concocts an unlikely plan.
11 May 2020,·20 mins
Episode 1
Oliver's birth, early life in the workhouse and harsh treatment from Mr Sowerberry.
16 Jan 2015,·15 mins
Ol'Fella
A Paul Stewart story inspired by Othello. Read by David Gyasi
25 Mar 2016,·15 mins
Business Jargon: Jargon for organising
Pippa and Phil talk about the business jargon often used by managers.
22 Dec 2025,·6 mins
The Cold War and Vietnam
The origins of the Cold War - conflicting ideologies and increasing tensions
Datshiane and Katie look at the origins of the Cold War
10 Mar 2025,·13 mins
Episode 10: Somos una piña
Charlie, Quique and Sofía talk about their own families
15 mins
SpeakGaelic Extra | Cliostraig
Podcast do luchd-ionnsachaidh ceangailte ris an t-sreath SpeakGaelic air BBC ALBA.
19 Dec 2024,·35 mins
Pear
Live from the Roots and Fruits theatre, it’s the fastest woodwind player Pear
13 Feb 2024,·6 mins
3. Chemical Changes
8. Electrolysis of aqueous solutions
Tulela and Sunayana explore electrolysis of an aqueous solution.
29 Feb 2024,·10 mins
Series 1
Ospreys
Find out about one of Scotland's biggest birds of prey, the osprey.
29 Sep 2016,·15 mins
Poetry
11. Comparing 'Cozy Apologia' and 'Living Space'
Comparing Cozy Apologia by Rita Dove and Living Space by Imtiaz Dharker.
16 Jan 2024,·9 mins
10. The Playhouse
Exploring theatre and the role of women in Tudor times.
08 Jun 2017,·10 mins
