Jana Byars talks to Ellen Arnold about Medieval Riverscapes: Environment and Memory in Northwest Europe, 300 - 1100 (Cambridge UP, 2024). Fishermen, monks, saints, and dragons met in medieval riverscapes; their interactions reveal a rich and complex world. Using religious narrative sources to evaluate the environmental mentalities of medieval commu…

If you’re planning an Orlando holiday, should you book a villa rental or stay in a traditional hotel? In this episode of The Great British Mickey Waffle, Becca is joined by Ben, Claire, and John to share their experiences with offsite villas, discussing the pros and cons of extra space, private pools, budget savings, and potential pitfalls. 🎧 Liste…

Betty Botter bought some butter, but she said the butter’s bitter. If I put it in my batter, it will make my batter bitter. If you haven't got time to design your own 30 day learning journey, hop onto my British Accent 30 Day Challenge here : https://learningbritishaccent.com/30-day-challenge/ Want to get in touch ? Email: mail@learningbritishaccen…

Playwright Jane Upton has taken her experiences of motherhood and included them in a new play, (the) Woman. Nottinghamshire company New Perspectives is touring the play which will also have a five-week run in London. Midlands editor Steve Orme spoke to Jane Upton and New Perspectives artistic director Angharad Jones about the play and how it was co…

👄 Improve Your Pronunciation 📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet Charlie retells The Tale of Peter Rabbit with a fresh twist—richer language, playful narration, and British charm. Expect mischievous rabbits, high-stakes vegetable theft, and plenty of advanced English to soak up! 🐰🇬🇧 📑 Transcripts & Glossaries 🎓 The Academy 📧 FREE Email Lessons 👋 Instagram…

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In December 1994, 33-year-old Dr Michael Meenaghan was in his kitchen making a cup of tea when a single shotgun suddenly tore through his window, striking him in the chest. He somehow managed to dial 999 but collapsed before he could say a word. When officers arrived, they found him slumped on the floor, the phone still hanging off the hook, surrou…

In this week's Premier Skills English Podcast, Jack kicks off a new series focusing on English for players, English for fans watching the Premier League on TV and English for visitors to the UK who come to see a match. You can read the transcript and complete the language challenge on the page for this podcast on the Premier Skills English website …

In today’s Mindful Moments, join Chris as he guides you on a serene journey through a mystical Venetian night, where every gentle ripple and soft whisper invites you to relax and reconnect with your inner peace. With his soothing British accent, Chris leads you through a guided meditation designed to de-stress and rejuvenate your mind, body, and sp…

In this week's episode, of Dungeons & Dragons adventure, the Bucs unravel ancient mysteries buried beneath Nassau’s surface, uncovering cryptic clues about a lost civilisation and its arcane network. As theories form and plans take shape, an old haunt calls them back for one final night of indulgence—where the line between revelry and recklessness …

Rose and her IRA comrades plan The Troubles’ first aerial bombing. But she’s having a hard time getting the others to trust her. With her plummy English accent, she’s the last person you’d expect to join the IRA. But that’s what makes her the perfect weapon. Do you have a suggestion for a scandal you would like us to cover? Or perhaps you have a qu…

NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with Michael Kelly, professor emeritus of technology at the University of Cambridge. Kelly was a government scientist when the Climate Change Act launched in 2008, and has been researching the reduction of carbon in Britain since then. He wrote to Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Milliband to say that the Net Zero tar…

Gabby Petito's dream road trip adventure was cut short by a tragic crime that caused shockwaves worldwide – we'll explore why this story grabbed the headlines, and how this terrible murder could have been prevented. Part 1 - The Story (0:00) Part 2 - Learn English (12:00) Today's words: set off to mar to downplay more than one bargained for somethi…

Don't be shy, send me a message! "Amazon MGM Studios, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli today announced that they have formed a new joint venture to house the James Bond intellectual property rights, and those parties will remain co-owners of the franchise. Under the terms of the new venture, Amazon MGM Studios will gain creative control of th…

In the space of less than a year, the Norman barons had surged deep into Wales and were further entrenching themselves using castles and other fortifications. The post 469 – Robert of Rhuddlan first appeared on The British History Podcast.

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The guys return for part 2 of the 4FUKAs, the results are in and we name the MVP, OPOY, DOPY, ROY, and the newest award, The Devondre Campbell don't let the door hit you on the way out award.Av 49er Faithful UK

A rambling episode full of spontaneous speaking from me to. Topics include; an exercise for you to practise your spoken fluency 🗣️, the benefits of extensive listening to spontaneous speech 🎧, overcoming mental blocks 🌳, the English of my daughter and raising our kids to be bilingual 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦, some reactions to recent episodes 🙉, some thoughts about…

It’s time for the fifth traditional postbag episode, where I (attempt to) answer your questions, read out your comments and mull over your queries. In this edition: giant turkeys, great crisps we have known, burnt bread and Yorkshire puddings – plus much, much more! Thank you for your support in this eighth season of the podcast. It shall return la…

TOF #99f Gargara and Cuggy Groccoli - Rich is back with a brand new, seductive co-host and a lot of talk about licking things that you really don't want to be licking. Ally is back to talk about whether he will be the new James Bond, if a woman can be Jesus, whether Neighbours will ever end and the imminent collision between our galaxy and another …

Fuck you, Julie. GOW Drinks Spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1g_llk8Q7guQOYkkRz8qQT1-xf7GqOSP7u1KRMxl2TPU/edit?usp=sharing Resources for supporting Palestine: Write to your local representative. UK template here: https://una.org.uk/sites/default/files/2024-02/template_letter_to_mps_-_gaza_feb_2024.docx GoFundMe to Palestinian fami…

Today on the show, a tip from a listener takes me up to Northern BC, where some farmers and their co-conspirators are playing with fire! My guest is rangeland agrologist Nadia Mori, the coordinator of the Peace River Forage Association. She joined me to talk about her role as the coordinator of the Peace River Forage Association and a couple of its…

Our final podcast of Black History month will focus on Black Tudors, with some context from the years before and after the Tudor period and a sense of what is happening around the world. This is an area of Tudor history I do not know enough about, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to dig into the scholarship of so many wonderful historians to le…

This episode explores the foundation for understanding culture shock. Join the language assistants team with Saskia, Rand and Aobh as we dive into what culture shock is, the stages it involves, and why it’s such a universal experience for exchange students. We are joined also by George Wilson, the English and School Education Country Lead for Briti…

How far would you be willing to go to achieve a target marathon time? For Nick Bester - his journey became a three-year quest, across 7 marathon attempts, to break the sub-2:20 marathon - a target he'd set himself once he broke 2:25 A relentless competitor and motivator, across 10 years, Nick has transformed from a recreational runner and corporate…

We're back! Season 7 begins with a Books Special - plus a visit to a special exhibition at Oxford's magnificent Bodleian Library - 'Listen In: How Radio Changed the Home'. It's curated by Beaty Rubens, who has also written a book of the same name. I joined her at the exhibition for a tour and an interview, recorded live at the Bodleian. Thanks to t…

The Aphrodite Inheritance was a 1979 BBC serial set on the Greek island of Cypress. David Collier travels to Cypress after his brother is in a car accident there. David is soon caught up in the search for a cave containing some valuable artifacts. Three mysterious characters seem to be involved, but we don’t know why…. Please send us your comments,…

In this episode of the Great British Pinball Podcast, Neil McRae and Scott Rundle discuss their recent experiences in the world of pinball collecting, including the challenges of moving machines, the intricacies of game mechanics, and the evolution of pinball technology. They share personal anecdotes about their collections, including a Metallica L…

Send us a text Why do so many of us brown Brits carry the weight of perfection on our shoulders? In this solo episode, Quarina dives into the "good girl/good boy" mindset, unpacks the pressures of the "good immigrant" mentality, and explores how these expectations shape our lives. With wit, humour, and a healthy dose of spice, she shares how we can…

James Elson chats to UK born, US based Ultrarunner Ian Sharman ahead of his upcoming visit to race in the UK for the first time since 2009 – at this years Centurion Running South Downs Way 100. Ian is a four time winner of the Leadville Trail 100, ten time Western States 100 finisher with nine consecutive top ten finishes to his name. And previous …

Join us for a Season 2 digestif as we gather together the worst figures from our last 6 episodes and follow them into the afterlife. This is our fist full blown attempt at drama so let us know what your thoughts are and if you want to see more in the next season! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati…