Podcast Episodes

Haroon Mirza: Creating a sculpture with light, sound and video

Following his time at Cern, Haroon Mirza has been creating a major installation based on his research there. The piece, made with his collaborator Jack Jelfs, is a sculptural art work which uses a ci…

Published on 9 hours ago

BBC correspondents' look ahead to 2026

James Coomarasamy speaks to BBC correspondents around the world about the people and places, trends and technology that they are going to be keeping an eye on over the next 12 months.

Much of that w…

Published on 1 day, 9 hours ago

Not-so-golden weddings

Gold prices have reached record highs this year, resulting in changes in buying habits, investment patterns and traditional customs. For the Fifth Floor, BBC language service journalists reflect on c…

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Why I chose to adopt

Actress Jennifer Aniston sparked controversy recently when she said that, despite years of unsuccessful fertility treatment, she is not interested in adopting a baby. Instead, she wants “my own DNA i…

Published on 2 days, 9 hours ago

The lord and dance: Michael Flatley

Michael Flatley is the most famous Irish dancer in the world, rising to stardom for his leading roles in Riverdance and Lord of the Dance. Colm Flynn travels to meet Flatley at home, where he reflect…

Published on 3 days, 9 hours ago

The gift of science

Our present to you is the science of gifts. First, we investigate the health benefits of donating blood, and find out about the predator sharing a feast of food in the Arctic. We are then joined in t…

Published on 4 days, 9 hours ago

Bonus: 2025 in conversations from The Interview

2025 on The Interview

In 2025, the BBC launched The Interview, bringing you the best conversations from across the BBC. People shaping our world from all over the world.

This special episode for The Do…

Published on 5 days, 9 hours ago

Argentina's elusive big cats

After decades of extinction, wild jaguars are once again roaming in Northern Argentina. It has been at least thirty five years since a wild jaguar cub was spotted in this dry and dusty part of Argent…

Published on 6 days, 9 hours ago

Michael Symmons Roberts' Christmas card poem

There’s a tradition among poets to write a poem to put inside the Christmas cards they send. So, the BBC World Service has commissioned one specially from the poet, dramatist and novelist, Michael Sy…

Published on 1 week ago

United In Space – How we built the ISS

Personal tales of bravery, tragedy, daring and triumph, United in Space unveils the remarkable story of one of humanity’s greatest ever feats – building a home among the stars – the International Spa…

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