BBC Radio Podcast Guide - M
Music Life
Where music stars discuss how they make their music.
Match of the Day Africa: Top 10
Yaya Touré, Efan Ekoku and Gabriel Zakuani draw up their top 10s and debate all things African football, from the best goalscorers to the biggest moments.
Miriam and Youssef
A 10-part drama about the founding of Israel. Miriam is a Jewish immigrant to Palestine, and Youssef is an Arab inhabitant driven into exile. At the heart of it all is the city of Jerusalem.
Michael Spicer: No Room
Unique satire with topical and character-filled sketches which brilliantly capture everything that provokes us; culture, politics, work...and other people.
Money Box
The latest news from the world of personal finance plus advice for those trying to make the most of their money.
More or Less: Behind the Stats
Tim Harford and the More or Less team try to make sense of the statistics which surround us. From BBC Radio 4
Moral Maze
Combative, provocative and engaging live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. #moralmaze
Mythical Creatures
Fantasy writer Rhianna Pratchett takes us across an enchanted British Isles to discover mythical creatures that lurk in all corners of the land. She uncovers what they can tell us about our history, our world and our lives today.
Marianna in Conspiracyland
What happened to the people who fell down the rabbit hole into a world of conspiracy theories during the pandemic?
Mark Steel's in Town
Comedian Mark Steel visits towns across the UK, meets the locals, and creates a stand up show for them - and us - about the town.
Made of Stronger Stuff
Our bodies reflect change in the world around us. Psychologist Kimberley Wilson and Dr Xand van Tulleken ask - one body part at a time - how much control do we have?
Male Order
Aleks Krotoski investigates sperm donors and why people put themselves and their future children at risk by going online to find them.
Museum of Lost Objects
Tracing the histories of antiquities and landmarks that have been destroyed or looted in Iraq and Syria, India and Pakistan.
Making History
Popular history series where the past connects with the present.
Muslim Pride
Sayeeda Warsi discusses navigating same-sex attraction and faith with five Muslim men and women. The two are often painted as opposites, but the reality is more complicated.
Mastertapes
John Wilson talks with musicians about a career-defining album, and a live audience also puts questions. Featuring exclusive live performances.
Morality in the 21st Century
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks explores what morality means in the 21st Century. He speaks to some of the world’s leading thinkers, together with voices from the next generation: groups of British 6th form students.
Midweek
Lively and diverse conversation with weekly guests
Mars
A season of programmes from Radio 4 and Radio 4 Extra exploring the Red Planet of our dreams and, maybe, our futures...
My Own Shakespeare
Public figures talk about the piece of Shakespeare that inspires them most.The pieces are read by well known actors. From BBC Radio 4
My Mate's A Footballer
Joe Wilkinson has always wanted a professional footballer to be his mate. Step forward Patrick Bamford, who has signed up to this podcast to work out if the pair really can become true friends. Joe is a lifelong Gillingham supporter and wants to discover what it takes to play the game at the highest level because you can't support a friend without understanding what they've gone through and the challenges they face. Pat has agreed to answer any question that Joe thinks of so they will cover plenty of ground and you get to hear insight and stories from inside the dressing room at a professional football club as the two hosts get to know each other by spending time together recording this podcast.
Must Watch
Scott Bryan, Hayley Campbell and Nihal Arthanayake with your weekly guide to the best (and worst) in new TV and streaming shows.
Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling
Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling love true crime - in fact, they're a little bit obsessed. And now they want to share that obsession with you. Join Laura and Iain as they dive deep into some of the world's most jaw-dropping crime stories. Expect murder, mayhem, blackmail, betrayal, and more. Each week, the pair choose a new crime and divulge all the details you're dying to know. They unpick the crucial moments and get to the heart of the whodunnit - all while making each other laugh along the way. Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling is available weekly on BBC Sounds. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode! If you would like to send us a message, email lauraandiain@bbc.co.uk and join the conversation using the hashtag #MTWPod
Midnight Meets With Colin Murray
Colin talks to interesting people with fascinating life stories. No rules, no soundbites, just in-depth conversations with some incredible people.
Moment of Truth
What does it take to be a football manager? We all think we can do it: pick a team to win a game, sign a couple of players who looked good on FIFA....I mean, we've all played Championship Manager right? The reality is very few people can ever truly master it, can deal with the torment, the anguish, the pain of defeat or even the blessed relief of victory. And what about putting their families and friends in the firing line of fans, the media and everyone else who has an opinion on how you do your job? For the last three months of the 2021/22 League One season, this podcast had unparalleled access to the life of a football manager as two teams battled to change their collective stories forever and win promotion to the Championship. From the dressing room to the training ground, the team bus to the technical area, Rotherham's Paul Warne and Oxford's Karl Robinson have worn microphones to record every single critical moment of the job during the tense and eventful run-in. You'll get to eavesdrop on how the personal reality of football management is a constant gnaw of sleepless nights, skipping meals and missing out on family life. You'll hear how the wives and children have to tiptoe around their disillusioned husbands following losses and you'll listen in to how they rarely enjoy those hard-fought victories. Narrated by Jimmy Nesbitt, Moment of Truth is an audio experience unlike any other that will give you an answer as to what it takes to manage a professional football club. This podcast is a love letter to our greatest game spread across 15 episodes. It's a rollercoaster ride through the footballing cauldron of League One where you get to sit on the bench of both teams as they battle to reach their Moment of Truth.
Mark Andrews: My Love Letter to Wrestling
Mark Andrews speaks to some of the biggest names in the wrestling business about why they love it. Featuring: Becky Lynch, Edge, Triple H, Rhea Ripley, Bayley, Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins, Charlotte Flair, Sasha Banks and more.
Mattan: Injustice of a Hanged Man
Somali seaman Mahmood Mattan was hanged for a crime he didn't commit. On March 6th, 1952, Lily Volpert was murdered in the shop she ran in Cardiff's Tiger Bay. What followed was a flawed police investigation and prejudiced trial that ultimately led to Mahmood being hanged for a crime he was not responsible for. After 46 years, his innocence was finally proved in a court of law. But the impact of Lily's murder and Mahmood's execution are still being felt by two families today. For the first time, we hear from the family of murder victim Lily. Ruth was just yards away when her aunty was murdered, and she still doesn't know who killed her. And the surviving family members of Mahmood's family open up about the trauma they felt - and continue to feel to this day - 70 years after Mahmood was hanged. Episode 1 – “We carry the name”. Available from September 9th
Michael Sheen: Margins to Mainstream
Michael Sheen introduces new writers from under-represented backgrounds on a journey to reveal truths from the margins of society.
Mabinogi: Lost Legends and Dark Magic
From the Red Book of Hergest, these are the tales of the Mabinogi. Fantasy audio drama, based on the ancient myths of Wales Aimee Ffion Edwards and Darragh Mortell star in a series of lost legends and dark magic. The tales of the Mabinogi are tales of romance, tragedy, comedy and fantasy and together they form the earliest prose stories of Britain. Award-winning writer Lucy Catherine (Being Human, Vanity Fair) gives these stories a modern flavour while remaining true to the vivid magic of Celtic mythology. A joint BBC Wales and BBC Radio 3 commission.
Mobigeno
The name says it all. This is the programme for the mobile generation. Inspirational stories told by young artists, professionals and successful sportspersons.
Micky Bartlett’s Comedy Club
Join Micky Bartlett as he rounds up some of the best stand-ups in Northern Ireland for a series of gigs in the Accidental Theatre, Belfast.
Mark Kermode's Celluloid Jukebox
Mark Kermode conducts a very personal tour of the last 60 years of pop music in cinema
Mark Kermode: The Soundtrack of My Life
Mark Kermode leads a tour through soundtracks from his favourite movies, including orchestral scores, electronic music, songs from musicals and sound effects from another world
Mel, Mal, Jal: Dal i Siarad
Mae podlediad Mel, Mal a Jal wedi cyrraedd BBC Sounds ac mae'r ffrindiau yn dal i siarad am bethau hapus a heriol bywyd. Bydd llwyth o chwerthin ar hyd y ffordd a digonedd o straeon a safbwyntiau difyr am fywydau y dair. Mel, Mal and Jal bring their fun and heartfelt conversations to BBC Sounds.
Miss Me?
Join friends since birth Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver twice a week for their transatlantic catch-ups, discussing everything from the highs and lows of their lives to the biggest cultural moments of the week. Every Monday, Lily and Miquita will throw the show open and invite questions on a theme; celebrity weddings, indie sleaze, orgasms, lies… Then on Thursdays, they’ll pick apart the world around them with unfiltered conversation on everything from intimacy to interiors, from exercise to elections. Email: missme@bbc.co.uk WhatsApp: 08000 304 090 (+44 8000 304 090 from outside the UK) Credits: Producer: Matt Thomas Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Production Coordinator: Hannah Bennett Executive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie Clifford Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds
Manchester Arena Bomb: Stories of Hope
Katie Thistleton finds courage, hope and healing as fans, families and those affected by the atrocity rebuild their future. With new friendships being forged as people reach out to one another and stories of good Samaritans, fund-raising adventures, and the comfort of faith, love and being in nature. There are eye witness details including recordings from that night and frank conversations about mental health, depression, post-traumatic stress, physical injury and bereavement. If you or anyone close to you has been affected by anything you’ve heard then there is information and support available on www.bbc.co.uk/actionline. The NHS Greater Manchester Resilience Hub is available to support anyone directly affected by the the Manchester Arena Attack. From telephone and email support through to organising psychological therapy and mental health treatment where needed. Originally broadcast on BBC Radio Manchester. Producers: Sara Dumbell, Andy Bell, Kate Squire. Editors: Andy Bell, Liam Bradford. Online producer: Rachael Smith. Executive Producer: Kathryn Morrison.
Mimi on a Mission: Sex Ed
Welcome to Mimi on a Mission: Sex Ed, The Podcasts, where host Mimi Missfit brings her mission to get everyone talking openly about sex, love and relationships to BBC Sounds.
Money 101
Join Bea Duncan as she sets out on a mission to learn about money, clear up the confusion and hopefully get the answers to the questions we all have.
Murmurs
There’s a crack in reality and something’s breaking through. Ten mind-altering tales from some of the best new drama podcast writers.
May Contain Nuts
Four hosts - one subject - no script. A comedy show where four hosts pick a subject and try to make sense of it with varying levels of success.
My Moment In History
Personal stories of lives linked to history.
Make a Difference
Surprising stories from communities across England who are pulling together during these uncertain times. Originally broadcast on local BBC radio. Find out more on bbc.co.uk/makeadifference.
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.
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.
Music Matters
The stories that matter, the people that matter, the music that matters
Music Planet: Road Trip
Discover the world with music. Join local experts for a sonic journey around the globe.
My Classical Favourites
Discover classical music loved by celebrated guests from all walks of life. To hear the music in full go to BBC Playlister.
Modern Muses
Creative collaborations in new music. A series where the world’s leading composers and performers explain how they cooperate in the creation of new work.
Music and Culture of WW1
Highlights of BBC Radio 3’s special programmes to mark the WW1 centenary. Classical music, art, literature, film, popular songs and cultural life inspired by the war.
Manchester Total Sport: Rugby League
Stacey Copeland, Jack Dearden and Trevor Hunt talk all things rugby league.
Money Moves with Toni Tone
Welcome to Money Moves with Toni Tone, where author and motivational speaker Toni Tone is on a journey to discover a more holistic approach to money. She’ll unveil unexpected connections with empowerment, health, well-being and relationships. She’ll be joined by expert guests including best-selling authors, entrepreneurs and lifestyle bloggers. All in the valiant pursuit of breaking down the ways that listeners can level up and live their best lives. She’s not here to tell you how to save, invest and budget, Money Moves is all about developing a money positivity mindset to get ready to welcome money into your life, regardless of the “how much” and “when it comes”.
Mandemic
There’s a lot of fear and uncertainty in the world right now, so Sideman’s got just the distraction you need. He’s a presenter and a comedian, but he’s also a fellow ‘isolatee’. Like you, he’s in lockdown – and like you, he’s doing what he can to stop himself from climbing the walls (or if he is climbing the walls, he’s turning it into a wall-climbing game where the winner gets an extra 30 minutes on the walls at the end of the day). He’s been stockpiling new hobbies and interests, including “napping” and “randomly shouting” (well, it is still early days) and he’s scouring social media so that you don’t have to. His biggest discovery so far is that annoying people have wifi too. His brain is constantly on the go, and he’s tired of sharing his thoughts with his mirror and his mum (when she accepts his FaceTime). So instead, he’s going to vomit his mind into these daily podcasts, covering everything from bizarre news reports to memes to conspiracy theories. So come and explore Sideman’s mental cavern of catastrophe from the comfort of your own home… and let’s avoid being bored together.
Music Workshop
Programmes supporting music for pupils aged 9 - 11 including singing and music activities. There are currently four audio series available online - click below for more details.
Maths Challenge
Maths quizzes for children aged 9 - 11 emphasising mental maths and problem solving.