Hywel Griffith reports from the Welsh Covid Inquiry where they've been hearing from senior civil servants and special advisers about the first few weeks of the pandemic
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They claim to cure video game addiction - but what's really going on? Mind-bending thriller from the makers of The Cipher, starring Armin Karima (Sex Education).
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Professor of Mathematics Marcus du Sautoy reveals the personalities behind the calculations and argues that mathematics is the driving force behind modern science.
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A season of programmes from Radio 4 and Radio 4 Extra exploring the Red Planet of our dreams and, maybe, our futures...
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Psychiatrist Dr Anthony Clare conducts in depth interviews with prominent people from different walks of life.
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James Naughtie profiles 60 public figures nominated to mark the diamond jubilee
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Admiral Lord West tells the story of the Royal Navy during the 20th century.
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Presenters recommend their favourite podcasts and speak to the people who make them.
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Making a selection of objects from the British Museum and collections across the UK, Neil MacGregor uncovers the stories they tell about Shakespeare's world.
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The week's news stories lovingly bashed, mashed and moulded into sketches and one-liners by the public.
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Kathy Willis considers our changing relationship with plants over the last 250 years - from tools to exploit, to objects of beauty, to being an essential resource we must conserve.
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An intimate portrait of Dorothy Hodgkin, the only British woman to win a Nobel Prize for science, for cracking the chemical structures of penicillin and vitamin B12.
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Adam Zmith has found some lost sound recordings from 1930. As he listens to this archive of intriguing noises, he imagines a film that could have changed the world.
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Clare Balding presents a 30-part series charting how sport has shaped the British and how Britain has shaped sport
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Film critic Mark Kermode reveals the economic realities behind the film industry.
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In this chatty new podcast, comedians Michelle De Swarte and Laura Smyth review their weeks and share what they’re obsessed with, and whether it’s worth your time. Will having cold showers every morning make you a better person? (No, they will make you cold.) Are first class train tickets worth the extra £200 quid? (Sometimes.) Is it possible to upload a selfie to Instagram without looking like a d&*k? (Probably not but won’t stop us trying.) We’re going low brow, we’re going high brow. We’r ...
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Melvyn Bragg explores the pivotal role of England's north in the shaping of modern Britain.
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Will Gompertz enters the Royal Collection to examine some of the objects that have adorned, defined and described the story of a thousand years of the British monarchy.
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* SUBSCRIBERS PLEASE NOTE episodes are added in batches of 100*. 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.
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Greg is calling out Radio 4 for not saying A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie and plays Rickie, Marvin and Charlie the 'song of the summer' remixed by Luke!Af BBC Radio 1
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.Greg messes up yet another song for us, educates Calum on the art of boning and finishes some grizzly business from 14 years ago with listener Claire.Af BBC Radio 1
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Listener Billy has a problem with raunchy scenes in public, Lionesse Riley becomes the fith member of Fontaines D.C and Calum Leslie turns into an old Dinger.Af BBC Radio 1
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Jack Saunders is here for a brand new game and as Greg, Rickie, Melvin and Charlie all try to out-roar each other in steps the Mufasa of Radio 1 – producer Travis.Af BBC Radio 1
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25. Extra: The Podcast Moves To Belfast
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As the Covid Inquiry moves to Belfast, Jim Reed talks to the BBC's Ireland correspondent Jennifer O'Leary about what to expect, as she takes over the podcast for three weeks.Af BBC Radio 4
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A recap of the Dr. Who premier brings another surprise, Sian Eleri is here for What’s My Age Again?, Richie Driss plays WrongUns and future aviator Olly gets some pilot voice coaching from Greg.Af BBC Radio 1
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What has accidentally become your thing? Rubber ducks or maps maybe? Also, listener Emma, stuns everyone by eating something she shouldn't and today's Yesterday's Quizzer has far too many snakes.Af BBC Radio 1
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Tales of holiday romances gone wrong, mundane things that remind you of an ex, a visit from Seagull Boy Cooper and Charlie Hedges with Sexy / No SexyAf BBC Radio 1
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Greg launches an investigation into what chocolate bars Taylor Swift and Matty Healy might be tucking into. Plus, alarm birds and fish doorbells feature in Animal News and we hear about the things you have learnt from previous relationships.Af BBC Radio 1
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Greg is angry with Taylor Swift for releasing her album and nicking his listeners. Also, Sex Bomb Toaster Maz is back for WrongUn's and we learn a new and interesting fact about birds.Af BBC Radio 1
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Comedian and Apprentice presenter Tom becomes producer and hears your stories of when you’ve been fired. Plus Sam and Danni give us some more Sexy / Not Sexy.Af BBC Radio 1
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Sit Down Stand Up Olympian Special
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Katie Thistleton joins us for a special game of Sit Down Stand Up and Yesterday’s Quiz leads to many of you blowing your own trumpets!Af BBC Radio 1
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Listener Maz and family have a strange way of remembering their dear old Gran and ask Is It Just Us? Also, Kenny Allstar explains the Drake/Kendrick rap beef and listener Rebecca reviews the new Maggie Rogers album.Af BBC Radio 1
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Greg met an Adonis on a plane and wonders if his siblings have such great names too. Plus, Jack Saunders is taking the reins on R1’s New Music Show, so gets some practice in by introducing some listener’s performances and Greg gets booed after a particularly intense Big Weekend competition.Af BBC Radio 1
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A myriad of stars in today’s show courtesy of the great Perrie and a buttery biscuit, surprise visit from Gregg Wallace.Af BBC Radio 1
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Marisa Abela and Jack O’Connell’s Unpopular Opinion
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Stars of Back To Black are here to talk about the great Amy Winehouse and hear some of your Unpopular Opinions. Also, show legend Spanner is on for the quiz and Danni Diston gets a special surprise (sort of) from Greg.Af BBC Radio 1
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Listener Daniella’s family play a strange game with duck pancakes, and more stories of Instagram luring strategies leads to a new game of Sexy or No Sexy?Af BBC Radio 1
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Times when you’ve been booed, Insta stories designed specifically to bag a crush and an idea for a mass bake-along.Af BBC Radio 1
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The Great British Balding Bake Off!!
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Clare Balding responds to Greg’s attempt at making her face out of biscuits, Danny Howard gives us the amazing line-up for Radio 1’s Ibiza weekend and Rickie and Melvin help us conduct a Facetime Fart Filter experiment.Af BBC Radio 1
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Greg’s loveable hound Barney, puts him in a spot of bother on a train, Ellie the socks-in-bed girl is back for a game of Wrong’Uns and the cast of Corrie have a nice prezzie for us.Af BBC Radio 1
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Russell Kane sparks a debate about waiters who show off and the waiters come on to defend themselves. Also, like Baffle The Badger, have you ever been locked in somewhere? And need rescuing?Af BBC Radio 1
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Movie star Nicholas Cage sparks a debate about our earliest memories and Greg Asks The Nation whether a friend should be told if they are dating a loser.Af BBC Radio 1
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Finn Wolfhard’s Unpopular Opinions
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Star of Stranger Things and now Ghostbusters Finn is shocked by warm beer and boring darts. Plus, April and Adam battle out the final of the quiz and Early Breakfast’s Tinea Taylor plays Wrong’Uns.Af BBC Radio 1
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We get your wacky ideas for the Radio 1 Big Weekend merchandise and Greg’s early morning pal, Billy has been chewing over something (for far too long).Af BBC Radio 1
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Listener Carly is in Copenhagen on the trail of the missing Gregg Wallace clips and Declan McKenna is tying his shoes with spinach for Radio 1’s Big Weekend.Af BBC Radio 1
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Greg is still missing his Gregg Wallace clips and it seems “evil ghost” Chris has crossed international borders with them! Also, how would you smuggle alpaca on to The Big Weekend stage? Joel Corrie tells us how.Af BBC Radio 1
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Greg was devastated to find his Gregg Wallace clips missing – turns out that Producer Chris has left one last mystery for him. Also, Greg announces some Big Weekend artists and chats to Will from Chase & Status.Af BBC Radio 1
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In the final week of hearings in Cardiff, First Minister Mark Drakeford gives evidence to the Covid Inquiry. Hywel Griffith reports.Af BBC Radio 4
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Mollie is powering through the final day of her Pedal Power challenge and we say an emotional farewell (with a golden pasty of course) to producer Chris and ,coincidentally, The Dinger Boy.Af BBC Radio 1
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It’s day 4 of The Pedal Power challenge for Red Nose Day and Greg’s preparing to cycle with Mollie. However, Matt Edmondson has other ideas.Af BBC Radio 1
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Craig David and The Fact Controller try to lift Mollie’s spirits on her Pedal challenge for Red Nose Day and Calum Leslie is preparing the ultimate Bedtime Story for her.Af BBC Radio 1
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Matt Edmondson has spent hours composing a special rap to support Mollie King in her Comic Relief Pedal challenge. However Greg holds it to ransom and it might not EVER be heard unless the donation total reaches a whopping £60000 in two hours. And so starts a dramatic race against time ….Af BBC Radio 1
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Greg sets Mollie King off on her Pedal Power challenge for Red Nose Day and “Red Hat” Leo from Dua Lipa’s old school tells us of the special day she surprised them all.Af BBC Radio 1
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Hywel Griffith reports from week 2 of the Welsh Covid Inquiry hearing from senior civil servants and special advisers on the confusion during the first few weeks of the pandemic.Af BBC Radio 4
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Greg takes Dua Lipa back to her old school to settle some unfinished business with her old teacher, Tinder Tartare Ty is back for Wrong’Uns and a Groom and Best Man battle out the final of the quiz.Af BBC Radio 1
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Listener Jack Asks The Nation about a problem with flowers, Greg tries to help out Arielle with her hen-do plans and Ali Plumb has been talking to Millie Bobby Brown who, it turns out, is not a fan of a man with a brolly.Af BBC Radio 1
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Selena Gomez provokes a meaty debate, Dua Lipa’s old teacher is on the phone and Greg sets up a special U.K day of celebration.Af BBC Radio 1
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Joe Keery is Rehearsing For The Worst Thing!
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Listener Amber has a problem with her dad’s trousers! Star of Stranger Things and now music Joe, helps her out. Also, Greg has found a dog that can give Hans Zimmer a run for his money and tries to get an egg down under.Af BBC Radio 1
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Charlie and Meg review The Brit Awards, Masie reviews Greg’s babysitting skills and we come up with an amazing game featuring tins of beans.Af BBC Radio 1
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The Covid Inquiry takes its first week of evidence in Cardiff, beginning with a focus on the loss of bereaved families. Hywel Griffith reports.Af BBC Radio 4
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Eurovision contender Olly is here for a game of Wrong’Uns, legendary listeners Meg and Charlie get a special surprise and Calum Leslie delivers his monkey based bedtime story.Af BBC Radio 1
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Calum Leslie is set a runaway monkey challenge, Dylan (not Bob) springs a surprise visit and Ali Plumb and Olivia Coleman become pigeons.Af BBC Radio 1
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Roisin eases more confusion in Fact Controller, Greg wonders whether to take his dishwasher to The Brits and a Wonka Experience goes wonky in Glasgow.Af BBC Radio 1
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Florence Pugh and Zendaya spark a search for the most important farts in history, Arielle Free has put her foot in it again and Mollie King is about to embark on an amazing challenge.Af BBC Radio 1
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Bowling, Bars, and Barbers head the list of things we get embarrassed about but really shouldn’t. Also, the battles are on for Yesterday’s Quiz and Mega Massive Mondays.Af BBC Radio 1
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21. Extra: The Podcast Moves To Wales
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As the Covid Inquiry moves to Cardiff, Jim Reed talks to the BBC's Wales correspondent Hywel Griffith about what to expect, as he takes over the podcast for three weeks.Af BBC Radio 4
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