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The Peter Mandelson Interview Analysis
We discuss the former US ambassador’s first interview since his sacking.
11 Jan 2026,·36 mins
Can the US really rebuild Venezuela’s oil industry?
Trump says the US oil industry will be 'up and running' in Venezuela within 18 months.
09 Jan 2026,·26 mins
John Swinney: Trump, Independence and Scottish Troops in Ukraine
What is the Scottish First Minister's secret for getting Donald Trump's attention?
10 Jan 2026,·42 mins
Knowledge and Nostalgia: Why a University Education Should Be Free (Louisa Munch)
Academic Louisa Munch argues that you shouldn’t have to pay for higher education.
08 Jan 2026,·62 mins
The US ran a war game on the aftermath of Maduro’s fall – it predicted chaos
Officials have for years run war games on Venezuela – here's what they predicted.
11 Jan 2026,·28 mins
A friend request led me to reveal Scotland's biggest catfish
'Samantha' hatched a plan, after something about David Graham didn't add up.
10 Jan 2026,·4 mins
Will Gen Z protests around the world continue in 2026?
2025 was the year of youth-led protests across the world. What’s next for the movement?
09 Jan 2026,·27 mins
Why Optimism is a PR Superpower
David Yelland and Simon Lewis look at why PR needs reasons to be cheerful.
17 Dec 2025,·24 mins
Trump, Grok
Have your say on the issues raised on Any Questions?
10 Jan 2026,·39 mins
Politics Show: Election 2026, Angela Constance and a new Reform leader
Natalie Higgins, Paris Gourtsoyannis and Phil Sim on the week's political news.
What does 2026 mean if you're young and disabled?
Three young disabled people on the challenges they face
07 Jan 2026,·38 mins
A Moscow car bomb and Putin’s telethon
A Russian general was killed by an explosive device for the third time this year
23 Dec 2025,·32 mins
Could the Iran regime really fall?
Insights and global interviews on the crucial news stories of the day.
09 Jan 2026,·30 mins
Introducing..."The Missing Madonna"
In 2003, a priceless da Vinci masterpiece is stolen in a daring heist.
25 Aug 2023,·1 min
2026 Senedd Election: The Road Ahead
It's 2026 and it's election year. Fliss and guests look at what's to come.
08 Jan 2026,·35 mins
Why West Ham relegation could cost Londoners millions
The cost of running The London Stadium will soar if Hammers drop out of Premier League
07 Jan 2026,·8 mins
The Shamima Begum Story
Series 2: The Court Decides
Was it lawful to take away Shamima Begum’s British citizenship?
23 Feb 2024,·6 mins
Do we really understand drill?
Some want the music genre banned.
17 Mar 2020,·24 mins
Mason: Why Starmer isn't criticising Trump over Maduro
Our political editor looks at the PM's strategy to handle the US President.
06 Jan 2026,·4 mins
Paisley
Fiona Bruce presents an hour of topical debate from Paisley
11 Dec 2025,·59 mins
Sir John Major
Sir John Major sits down with Amol Rajan to share his thoughts on the state of Britain
18 Sep 2024,·82 mins
7. The golden boy
Wayne Jenkins tells his side of the story
25 Sep 2021,·32 mins
Is it your duty to have more kids?
5 Live listeners have their say with Nicky Campbell
09 Jan 2026,·7 mins
Bad People present True Crime Crackers 2022 ft. Lost at Sea
Bad People meet the people behind some of the BBC’s best true crime podcasts of 2022.
20 Dec 2022,·44 mins
A Birthday Greeting from Peter
Peter explains why the podcast may be taking a break but his hunt goes on...
24 May 2022,·12 mins
Which Asian country has the world's best passport and why?
What does a strong passport say about how a country practices diplomacy?
10 Jan 2026,·20 mins
8. The Showdown
Catrin finally confronts Lighthouse's leader as the organisation ends up in court.
05 Apr 2023,·29 mins
Episode 4 - Being non-binary in the UK
The UK's first non-binary mayor, talks about what it's like to be non-binary in the UK.
13 Oct 2021,·20 mins
Christmas with May McFettridge
Northern Ireland’s favourite panto dame on funeral gigs and how he saved a life
18 Dec 2025,·34 mins
That Time of the Month: Review of 2025
That Time of the Month with Naga Munchetty, Dr Nighat Arif and Dr Christine Ekechi
23 Dec 2025,·50 mins
