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The Global Story

The Global Story is a new podcast hosted by Katya Adler. We guide you through one major global news story each episode – Mon to Fri. In the first episode we look at how your social feeds shape your view of the Israel Gaza war.

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View "Influential With Katty Kay" on Apple.com

Influential With Katty Kay

The 9-episode season will air weekly on Thursdays for in-depth conversations with guests.

View "Uncanny" on Apple.com

Uncanny

From ghostly phantoms to UFOs, The Battersea Poltergeist’s Danny Robins investigates real-life stories of paranormal encounters.

View "World of Secrets: Season 1 - The Abercrombie Guys" on Apple.com

World of Secrets: Season 1 – The Abercrombie Guys

Investigates allegations of exploitation and abuse at the top of one of the biggest fashion brands in the US.

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Football Daily

Daily football podcast for the latest from the Premier League and beyond

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Believe In Magic

Charity, celebrity, illness and control. The extraordinary story of a teenage girl and her charity Believe in Magic, which ends up challenging the very nature of sickness itself.

View "Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley" on Apple.com

Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley

Lucy Worsley investigates the crimes of Victorian women from a contemporary, feminist perspective.

View "Dua Lipa: At Your Service" on Apple.com

Dua Lipa: At Your Service

Dua Lipa speaks to guests including BLACKPINK’s Jennie Kim, Penn Badgley, Sasha Velour and Billie Eilish.

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Good Bad Billionaire

How have the richest people on the planet made their billions?

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The Global Story

The one big story. Making sense of the news with our BBC experts around the world.

View "I'm Not a Monster" on Apple.com

I’m Not a Monster

The divisive story of Shamima Begum, one of three girls who joined the Islamic State group.

View "History's Secret Heroes" on Apple.com

History’s Secret Heroes

Helena Bonham Carter shines a light on extraordinary stories from World War Two. Join her for tales of deception, acts of resistance and courage.

View "Nazis: The Road To Power" on Apple.com

Nazis: The Road To Power

How Hitler’s outlandish ideas took over German politics in only 13 years.

View "You're Dead to Me" on Apple.com

You’re Dead to Me

The podcast for history buffs and comedy buffs alike. Host Greg Jenner teams up with a rotating roster of comedians and historians to learn (and have a laugh) about the past.

View "Lost at Sea" on Apple.com

Lost at Sea

The mysterious story of Keith Davis, who disappeared 500 miles from shore

View "The Conflict" on Apple.com

The Conflict

What’s happening now and what could happen next?

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Vishal

The disappearance of Vishal Mehrotra is a case that haunts our age

View "Killing Victoria" on Apple.com

Killing Victoria

During the 63-year-long reign of Queen Victoria, seven men took the fateful decision to try to kill her.

View "The People vs J. Edgar Hoover" on Apple.com

The People vs J. Edgar Hoover

How he built and ran the FBI and helped create today’s fears of a “deep state”.

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Putin

Exploring Vladimir Putin’s life and how his past might shape the future.

View "Just One Thing with Michael Mosley" on Apple.com

Just One Thing with Michael Mosley

If time is tight, what’s the one thing that you should be doing to improve your health and well-being? Michael Mosley reveals scientifically proven top tips to change your life.

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Business Daily

The daily drama of money and work from the BBC.

View "28ish Days Later" on Apple.com

28ish Days Later

Intimate, bold and taboo-busting podcast series exploring the menstrual cycle. The science, drama, history, personal stories and politics in-between.

View "Powerplay: The House of Sepp Blatter" on Apple.com

Powerplay: The House of Sepp Blatter

David Morrissey tells the story of the man who ran world football, and led FIFA in an era of endemic corruption and controversy.

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Room 5

Helena Merriman interviews people who – like her – were changed by a medical diagnosis.

View "Amazing Sports Stories" on Apple.com

Amazing Sports Stories

Sports tales from around the world, all told in mini-seasons and one-off episodes.

View "Death by Conspiracy?" on Apple.com

Death by Conspiracy?

How one man was drawn into online conspiracies and how they led to his death – an investigation by the BBC’s disinformation reporter Marianna Spring.

View "Things Fell Apart by Jon Ronson" on Apple.com

Things Fell Apart by Jon Ronson

The extraordinary human stories behind America’s culture wars.

View "Grounded with Louis Theroux" on Apple.com

Grounded with Louis Theroux

This Louis Theroux podcast features interviews with high-profile guests from all walks of life.

View exclusive "The Infinite Monkey Cage" on Apple.com

Exclusive: The Infinite Monkey Cage

A witty, irreverent look at the world through scientists’ eyes

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Americast

A US politics podcast from BBC News that delves into the cultural and social issues that define America today.

View "Global News Podcast" on Apple.com

Global News Podcast

Get the top stories of the day straight from the world’s most trusted source: BBC News. Stay in the know with twice-daily news updates during the week and daily episodes on the weekends.

View "The Lazarus Heist" on Apple.com

The Lazarus Heist

Season 2 begins at an ATM, possibly near you.

View "The Curious Case of Rutherford & Fry" on Apple.com

The Curious Case of Rutherford & Fry

Join science sleuths Dr. Adam Rutherford and Dr. Hannah Fry as they unravel everyday mysteries sent by their listeners in this podcast that is just as irreverent as it is illuminating.

View "My Moment In History" on Apple.com

My Moment In History

Personal stories of lives linked to history.

View "People Who Knew Me" on Apple.com

People Who Knew Me

Starring Rosamund Pike and Hugh Laurie, Kyle Soller, Isabella Sermon and Alfred Enoch. The first audio drama from the makers of Bad Sisters, People Who Knew Me is a 10-part series, written and directed by Daniella Isaacs, adapted from the book by Kim Hooper.

View "Ukrainecast" on Apple.com

Ukrainecast

The latest from the Russian invasion of Ukraine by BBC News.

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