The Latest Podcasts from BBC Local Radio
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Exploring and explaining news stories from across England. Series 5: Sanctuary: An Act of Defiance Viraj Mendis from Sri Lanka begs for sanctuary in an Ascension church. The vicar, Father John Methuen, agrees to protect him defying Thatcher’s government. Previously on In Detail... Series 1. The Pub Bombings Exploring the impact of two Birmingham pub bombs in a 50 year evolving story. Series 2. The Toxic Waste Scandal Explore the shocking events that ripped through a steelworks community in Corby. Series 3: Felled: The Sycamore Gap Story Hairy Biker Si King investigates who felled the tree at Sycamore Gap in Northumberland. Series 4: The Jesus Army Uncovering the rise and unravelling of one of the biggest religious cults in Britain. If you want to be notified as soon as new episodes are available, make sure you've subscribed on BBC Sounds.
In Court
Exploring arguments from both the prosecution and the defence whilst combing through evidence heard in major UK criminal cases.# Series 6. Bodies In The Suitcases Two bodies, two suitcases, one man, one bridge. Yostin Mosquera was on trial for murder after body parts were found in Bristol. Previous series: 1. The Trial of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon – Constance Marten and Mark Gordon are on trial at the Old Bailey over their baby's death. 2. Parole Hearing of a Killer - Murderer William Dunlop, whose conviction changed legal history, is up for parole. 3. The Truth of Lucy Letby - Follow the trials of child serial killer Lucy Letby. 4. Chris Kaba Killing - Police Officer on Trial - Follow the trial of Sergeant Martyn Blake, who was charged with the murder of Chris Kaba. 5. Southport Stabbings - Teenager Axel Rudakubana is in court for the murder of three young girls in Southport.
Strange But True Crime
Dive into a world of bizarre crimes with brazen criminals that will leave you scratching your head for answers. Rima Ahmed explores audacious heists, secret drugs bunkers and stolen identities with reporters who have lived and breathed these criminal cases. Wanna get in touch? Email us at behaveyourself@bbc.co.uk Presenter: Rima Ahmed. Written and produced by Luke de Costa. Online Producer: Rachael Smith. Executive Producer: Luke Eldridge. Commissioning Editors: Gareth Hydes and Alistair Miskin.
DNA Trail
Sharing personal stories of discovery and family identity. Series 1: The Promise A young woman's deathbed promise to her father takes her on a remarkable journey from the south coast of England to the other side of the world to solve a family mystery. Have you got a DNA related story you'd like to share? Tell us at DNATrail@bbc.co.uk.
Love Bombed
Vicky Pattison explores the double lives, mental trickery and manipulation involved with real life cheaters and their love lives. Series 3: Love Bombed Presents...Betrayed. Series 2: Who is Alex? A story of survival after a woman nearly lost her money and sense of self to an online fraudster. Series 1: Who is James Scott? The incredible double life of a serial cheater and his true identity. Have you been love bombed? Tell us your story at lovebombed@bbc.co.uk. Online Producer: Rachael Smith. Executive Producer: Kathryn Morrison, Jane Downs. Commissioning Editor: Alistair Miskin.
Rob Burrow Seven, Meets...
Rugby league legend Rob Burrow has Motor Neurone Disease, he asks questions to guests using his eye-gaze machine. Inspired by the number seven, which Burrow wore on his back when playing, episodes explore how sporting greats deal with adversity and how to celebrate the good at every opportunity. Producer: Tracy Gee Digital Producer: Lewis Deighton, Hana Kelly and Jacob Tomlinson Station Sound Producer: Dan Purvis Operations Engineer: Richard Biddulph and Ross Collier Online producer: Rachael Smith Executive Producer: Kathryn Morrison With thanks to Motor Neurone Disease Association, Speak Unique and Think Smart Box. Originally broadcast on BBC Radio Leeds.
Undercover
Police Officer Mark Kennedy aka ‘Mark Stone’ is unmasked by the friends and lovers he was sent to spy on. Andy Whittaker investigates how he and other ‘spycops’ operated. Presenter / Producer: Andy Whittaker. Online Producer: Rachael Smith. Executive Producer: Kathryn Morrison. Executive Editor, BBC Radio Nottingham: Chris Pegg. Commissioning Editor: Alistair Miskin.
The Total Sport Podcast
Sporting deep dives, insider info and access all areas. Series 5. Sport's Greatest Underdogs Sharing unbelievable, unthinkable and incredible sporting moments from iconic UK sports people. Uncovering their struggles and how they made sporting history against all odds. Listen on BBC Sounds. Previous series: 1. Inside the Grand National - Go behind the scenes of the historic race course and hear from the sport's firsts, legends and memorable moments. 2. Brown Gal Can't Swim - Summaya Mughal can't swim. With the help of Olympic legends Rebecca Adlington and Alice Dearing, she's determined to learn. 3. Corner By Corner: Silverstone - Racer Becky Evans and Superfan Ollie Peart share some of the most iconic moments that took place at legendary corners on the Silverstone circuit. 4. Havin' a Party: The Jamie Vardy Story - Follow Jamie Vardy's footballing career from non-league football to Premier League icon. Listen on BBC Sounds. Seven Rob Burrow has moved. To find the new feed, search for "Rob Burrow" on BBC Sounds.
The Kidnapping of Stephanie Slater
A 25-year-old estate agent disappears in 1992 on a routine house viewing in the West Midlands. Andy Whittaker and criminal psychologist Dr Julia Shaw look back on all the twists in this sinister story with a mixture of contemporary interviews, audio drama and BBC archive. There’s graphic descriptions of violence. For details of help and support in the UK, visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. Michael Sams is played by Anthony Lewis. Julie Dart is played by Joanne Moore. Producer: Andy Whittaker. Online Producer: Rachael Smith. Executive Editor, BBC Radio Nottingham: Chris Pegg. Executive Producer: Kathryn Morrison.
Danny Beard On Same Sex Love and Marriage
Danny explores same sex weddings, finding out why couples chose to get married, the challenges underpinning this decision and what makes these wedded relationships work. Producer: Ollie Peart, Emma Goswell Online producer: Rachael Smith Executive Producer: Kathryn Morrison
My Moment In History
Sharing personal stories from lives forever changed by history. Series 6. Katrice Lee: A Father’s Story Two year old Katrice Lee vanished in 1981. Her father, Richard, shares the reality of life behind the headlines and how he's coped with searching and looking for answers. Listen on BBC Sounds. Previous series: 1. The Falklands War - People whose lives have been intertwined with the Falklands War, share their stories. 2. Expelled from Uganda - Rupal Rajani shares her story, 50 years since the expulsion of Ugandan Asians by Idi Ami. 3. Kicking Off The Women's Game - Anita Asante explores the first ever official women's football international for England. 4. The Salisbury Poisonings - Looking back at events in Salisbury in March 2018. 5. Claudia Lawrence: A Mother’s Story - Joan Lawrence discusses her daughter’s unexplained disappearance in 2009. Listen on BBC Sounds.
Tamara’s Stolen Diamonds
A multi-million heist, a traumatised family and an international manhunt. Explore the full story of Britain’s biggest domestic burglary featuring discussion with heist victims Tamara Ecclestone and Jay Rutland, the police investigation and some of the suspects in the case. This podcast accompanies the BBC Three documentary “Who Stole Tamara Ecclestone's Diamonds?”. Presenter: Thomas Mackintosh. Producer: Elisa Kennedy. Sound: Paul Hilton and Trevor Aston. Online Producer: Rachael Smith. Executive Producer: Ben Bryant and Kathryn Morrison.
Around the Wicket - Yorkshire's Asian Cricket
From community to county level, a story of how grassroots Asian cricket went professional. Yorkshire based journalist and cricket fan Nasser Hanif explores recordings he made for the archive project “From Parks to Pavilions” which documented how Asian community cricket developed from its roots on the backstreets through to the formation of the first leagues and up to county level and beyond. It’s a story that reflects society at the time, looks into immigration and cultural differences and asks how the sport can create a climate where diversity flourishes. The project was produced by a Bradford community organisation AYA in 2016 and was originally broadcast on local BBC radio across England. Producer: Nasser Hanif. Digital producer: Rachael Smith. Executive producer: Kathryn Morrison. With thanks to: Mobeen Butt for the use of this archive. Photograph by Mohanlal Mistry. The ‘From Parks to Pavilions’ project was developed and delivered by the AYA Foundation with support from Bradford Local Studies Libraries, the Yorkshire Cricket Foundation, the England and Wales Cricket Boards (ECB), and funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.
The Localist in England
The stories, places and people putting the country on the map.
The Make a Difference Show
Good news stories of people making a difference. Originally broadcast on Local BBC Radio. Find out more on https://www.bbc.co.uk/makeadifference
Politix and Chill
Local politics, properly explained, with Ben Weisz.. Originally broadcast on BBC Local Radio. Produced by BBC Radio Surrey and BBC Radio Sussex.
Multi Story
Surprising personal stories from across England, with handpicked treats from BBC Local Radio - each episode a new theme. Becca Bryers is your guide to the colourful characters and emotional experiences which make up a diverse country.
Yorkshirecast
Making what happens in Westminster relevant to people in the North. Featuring a great guest from our region and insight from our very own northern political team.
My Special Place
Escape and explore the sensations, sounds and feelings as well-known personalities reveal their favourite places. Each well-known host celebrates their favourite location in a five minute treat. Be it a wood, a coastal walk or a theatre, escape your four walls and enjoy an inspirational roam with a hospitable guide. Including: Miles Jupp, actress Julie Hesmondhalgh, Royal correspondent Jennie Bond and Black Girls Hike founder Rhiane Fatinikun.
Unusual Times
Exploring 'the new normal' and how Covid-19 is changing the world around us. Hosted by Adam Clarkson. Originally broadcast on BBC Radio Tees. Upload your voice notes via bbc.co.uk/makeadifference.