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Air India plane crash: Only one survivor of 242 people on board
An investigation is underway into the crash of Air India flight AI-171, which went down shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad. Also: scientists disc…
10 months, 1 week ago
The Happy Pod: Rodent on the run returns
Joy in China as Beanbag the Capybara returns after months on the run. The giant rodent's adventures had gripped social media. Also: an ingenious idea…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
The Happy Pod: The joy of chasing a giant cheese
Why the ancient English tradition of chasing a giant cheese down a steep hill is gathering crowds from around the world. Also: a life saving donation…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
The Happy Pod: The unlikely duo getting men talking about mental health
We hear how a man travelling the world with a cuddly duck has encouraged thousands to open up about mental health problems. Also: a roaring success f…
11 months ago
The Happy Pod: Climbing a mountain 64 times to inspire others
Listener Tania tells us how stories on The Happy Pod helped her fight for life after a near fatal mountain fall. Now she's determined to inspire othe…
11 months, 1 week ago
The Happy Pod: Learning to read in your 30s
We meet a man learning to read in his thirties, and inspiring others. He overcame embarrassment to share his journey on his TikTok, Oliver Speaks. Al…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
The Happy Pod: The rescued Ukraine lions learning to roar again
A group of lions rescued from Ukraine are roaring again. Their new homes were built with money donated globally. Also: the paralysed man who's comple…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
The Happy Pod: International Dance Day special
A special episode of The Happy Pod for International Dance Day. From the Royal Opera House in London, we are hearing stories from performers and chor…
11 months, 4 weeks ago
The Happy Pod: Creating 'Christina's Corner'
After Dave's video rental store was forced to close, he created a space for his most loyal customer, Christina, so she could stick to her vital daily…
1 year ago
The Happy Pod: Life-saving rat retires
Meet the rat with a life-saving sense of smell. Carolina has correctly identified thousands of cases of Tuberculosis. Also: the Malaria vaccine provi…
1 year ago