Here is a selection of BBC radio programmes I listen to. They can be downloaded or subscribed to through the free BBC Sounds app. I don't always listen to every

Here is a selection of BBC radio programmes I listen to. They can be downloaded or subscribed to through the free BBC Sounds app. I don't always listen to every episode, only those that sound interesting. For some of the programmes/podcasts below, I've picked an episode I particularly enjoyed. The sheer volume of radio content the BBC produces means there are many excellent podcasts/programmes that go undiscovered (the BBC's own search engine is terrible). I subscribe to dozens of other programmes not listed below, but to keep this list short, here is a selection that may (or may not!) appeal: -- SCIENCE-RELATED PODCASTS CrowdScience: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04d42rc/episodes/downloads https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04d42rc/episodes/downloads Listeners submit questions that are answered by experts. Recommended example episode: Do animals use medicine? https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3cszv77 https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3cszv77 The Life Scientific: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b015sqc7/episodes/downloads https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b015sqc7/episodes/downloads Interviews with leading scientists (mostly from the UK) - the expertise, passion and knowledge of the scientists is always inspiring to listen. Recommended example episode: Irene Tracey on pain in the brain https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0003qx1 https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0003qx1 -- WORLD HISTORY, CULTURE AND IDEAS The Forum: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p004kln9/episodes/downloads https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p004kln9/episodes/downloads An eclectic topic each week with three experts participanting in a lively, informative and stimulating discussion. Recommended example episode: In search of the good life: Epicurus and his philosophy https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3cszjv4 https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3cszjv4 -- DRAMA The Lovecraft Investigations: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p06spb8w/episodes/downloads https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p06spb8w/episodes/downloads Inspired by H.P. Lovecraft, this mystery-horror drama features witchcraft, the occult and secret government operations. I found it pretty gripping. All episodes available. Children of the Stones: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08sy3qx/episodes/downloads https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08sy3qx/episodes/downloads Another enjoyable horror-mystery. All episodes available.