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Series 108 of the topical quiz where Andy Zaltzman grabs the week’s headlines and hurls them at four of the nation’s best comedians and journalists. This week Andy is joined by Hugo Rifkind, Felicity Ward, Daliso Chaponda and Eleanor Tiernan. Producer: Richard Morris Production co-ordinator: Katie Baum A BBC Studios Production…
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Victoria Gill and guests ask why does scientific communication matters in society and how it might be done better, with Sam Illingworth, Berry Billingsley and Ozmala Ismail.The climate crisis and Covid-19 have shown over the recent years the importance of reliable, relatable, transparent and trusted science communication. But just like science itse…
In the summer of 1951 a young art historian called John Richardson met one of the greatest painters of the modern era. Richardson was part of Picasso's circle in the South of France for the rest of the 1950s and then spent the rest of his life writing the definitive biography of the Spanish artist. John Richardson spoke to Laura Sheeter in 2011. He…
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In a desperate bid to become rich, comedian and broadcaster Sunil Patel attempts to live off cryptocurrency alone. In this episode, Sunil tries to pay for everything only using cryptocurrency, and ends up having to travel to El Salvador to get his big shop done.Including interviews with academic Patrick Shortis and the performing talents of Christo…
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Baby formula shortage: help arrives in the US
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A plane carrying 35,000 kilos of infant formula to ease critical shortage has landed. Also: a colonel in Iran's Revolutionary Guard has been assassinated, and Kurt Cobain's iconic Fender Mustang guitar sells for $4.5m.By BBC World Service
Apartheid taught Charles to know his place, so how did he end up suing the gold industry? When Charles Abrahams told his teachers he was going to be a heart surgeon they laughed. This was Apartheid South Africa and kids like Charles had no business having such lofty ambitions. But Charles knew something those teachers didn't. He was destined for a …
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Stephen Sackur speaks to the President of Colombia Iván Duque. His term is coming to an end with Colombia’s biggest problems unresolved: mass poverty, inequality and alarming levels of violence. Does the Duque Presidency signal the conclusive failure of Colombia’s ruling elite?By BBC World Service
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The World Health Assembly is holding its annual meeting, with the unexplained spread of monkeypox to more than a dozen countries being discussed. We hear from Geneva.Also on the programme, a planeload of baby formula from Europe has arrived in the US to ease a severe shortage there and Australia's political scene just got more colourful with the el…
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City claim their fifth crown on stunning final day
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Robbie Savage and Chris Sutton took your calls on Sunday’s football action.Manchester City secured their fourth title in five years thanks to a five-minute three goal flurry in a 3-2 win over Steven Gerrard’s Aston Villa at the Etihad.Spurs claimed the final Champions League place after a thumping 5-0 win over relegated Norwich City, with North Lon…
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Marc Priestley and Jack Nicholls join Jennie Gow to review the Spanish Grand Prix. They hear from the top three drivers and debate who was their driver of the day.By BBC Radio 5 live
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Comeback kings City crowned Premier League champions
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Comeback kings City crowned Premier League championsRelive the drama of the final day of the Premier League, with Mark Chapman bringing you reaction as Manchester City were crowned champions for the fourth time in five years.City came from 2-0 down to beat Aston Villa 3-2 and finish a point above Liverpool, who did all they could with a 3-1 win at …
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22/05/2022 The energy supplier, E.ON has warned that up to 40 per cent of its customers could face fuel poverty in October
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One of Britain's biggest energy suppliers, E.ON has warned that up to 40 per cent of its customers could face fuel poverty in OctoberBy BBC Radio 4
The Australian Labor Party led by Anthony Albanese hopes to win an overall majority in Parliament following Saturday's election. And there's a whole new, colourful group of independent MPs called The Teals. But will they change Australia's politics?Also in the programme: Ukraine says it will not agree a ceasefire with Russia that involves ceding te…
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Is it unethical to eat animals? Can you be a good person if you have spare money and don’t give any of it to charity? What is the moral response to the war in Ukraine? Nuala McGovern is in Los Angeles to talk to Australian Philosopher and Berggruen Prize winner Prof Peter Singer, who has spent his career grappling with these difficult questions. He…
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Classic Desert Island Discs - George Michael
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Kirsty Young's castaway this week is George Michael, in a programme first broadcast in 2007. As a singer and songwriter he has enjoyed massive global success for a quarter of a century. He's sold more than 100 million records, won two Grammy awards and notched up countless number one hits.His ability to write, produce, and perform perfect pop songs…
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Anthony Albanese becomes first Labor premier in a decade. Also: fierce fighting is reported around parts of eastern Ukraine, and President Biden visits South Korea.By BBC World Service
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