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Mary Seacole
Join Greg Jenner for a fun Homeschool History lesson on the life of Mary Seacole.
22 Mar 2021,·13 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
3. The Beach
Weather-watching while sharing phrases with surfers and walkers on Fistral Beach.
15 May 2026,·12 mins
SpeakGaelic Extra | Cliostraig
Podcast do luchd-ionnsachaidh ceangailte ris an t-sreath SpeakGaelic air BBC ALBA.
19 Dec 2024,·35 mins
10. The return of Toad
Toad, Mole, Ratty and Badger set out to liberate Toad Hall...
26 Mar 2010,·15 mins
Seven’s Rainbow Ducklings
Seven is delighted to see seven ducklings hatch. But where’s their Mum?
10 Jan 2024,·12 mins
How reading shapes your brain
Scientific research has shown that learning to read changes how our brains work.
14 May 2026,·6 mins
Don Quixote - Episode Two
John Yorke explores Miguel de Cervantes’ seminal epic, Don Quixote.
10 May 2026,·14 mins
The English We Speak: In over my head
I'm so stressed, I'm in over my head! Learn how to use this expression in this programme
19 May 2026,·2 mins
Medicine through time
2. Changing scientific approaches
Alice and Anouska look at changing approaches to medicine in the Renaissance period
23 Mar 2026,·11 mins
Office English: Saying no
Learn how to set boundaries at work with Phil and Pippa.
18 May 2026,·7 mins
Real Easy English: Talking about DIY
Georgie and Phil talk about doing work yourself, without hiring a professional.
15 May 2026,·5 mins
3. Energy
8. National and global energy resources
Ellie and James explore national and global energy resources.
06 Mar 2024,·7 mins
Exam Skills
How to analyse and explain the 'why' behind the writer's choices
Learn how to analyse language, structure and writer’s intention.
16 Mar 2026,·14 mins
Top tips for your creative writing and persuading with power
Learn how to hook readers and craft impactful creative writing.
16 Mar 2026,·9 mins
Pigion, Mai 6, 2026
Podlediadau amrywiol ar gyfer pobol sy'n dysgu Cymraeg, a siaradwyr Cymraeg newydd.
06 May 2026,·29 mins
3. Chemical Changes
8. Electrolysis of aqueous solutions
Tulela and Sunayana explore electrolysis of an aqueous solution.
29 Feb 2024,·10 mins
Series 5: Inheritance, variation and evolution
7. Classification
The Linnean System, the Three-Domain System and the Binomial System.
24 Mar 2023,·10 mins
Ol'Fella
A Paul Stewart story inspired by Othello. Read by David Gyasi
25 Mar 2016,·15 mins
Hantavirus ship evacuated
Learn about world news and improve your English at the same time
13 May 2026,·7 mins
Easily confused words
Boring or bored? Learn about words that look similar but have very different meaning.
18 May 2026,·6 mins
Choosing a home
Our grammar guru explains how to use ‘a bit’ and ‘a lot’ with comparisons.
19 May 2026,·8 mins
Episode 10: Somos una piña
Charlie, Quique and Sofía talk about their own families
15 mins
Traditional tales
1. Jack and the Beanstalk
The first traditional story for children to take part in is 'Jack and the Beanstalk.'
26 Jun 2012,·15 mins
Classic Stories: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Enjoy a classic story in English, and learn 12 uses of ‘play’.
Ways to use 'schedule' - From 5/6/24 this podcast will only be available at our new podcast home Learning English Vocabulary
From 5/6/24 this series is only available here: Learning English Vocabulary podcast
29 May 2024,·1 min
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
The Fir Tree
David Tennant reads an adaptation of 'The Fir Tree' by Hans Christian Andersen
22 Jun 2010,·15 mins
Nursery Rhymes
Little Boy Blue
Farm sounds and the story of Boy Blue, who needs help finding a missing lamb.
03 May 2019,·14 mins
Litir do Luchd-ionnsachaidh 1400
Litir do Luchd-ionnsachaidh le Ruairidh MacIlleathain. Litir àireamh 1400.
17 May 2026,·5 mins
