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This week, we're joined by the ultimate dream duo Alan Carr and Amanda Holden! It's Alan's second time joining us on Table Manners and since we last saw him, he's become a winning Traitor and has just released the third season of his sitcom, Changing Ends. He's joined by his work wife Amanda, who is celebrating her 20th anniversary as a judge on Britain's Got Talent and is one of the leading voices on Heart Breakfast. Over lunch, we drank lots of wine and enjoyed Ixta Belfrage's delicious Celebration Salmon while chatting about Amanda & Alan's Greek Job, the best clubs to party in Corfu, Alan attending a lesbian festival, getting the inside scoop on both The Traitors and Britain's Got Talent and of course, a lot of innuendos! Watch the full season of Amanda & Alan's Greek Job on BBC iPlayer now Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This edition recorded before Jenrick got sacked from the Conservatives and then joined Reform. Hey, it's just like 2018… Two-month chancellor and frisky tax guy Nadim Zahawi hops aboard Nigel Farage's overladen jamwagon. We once wondered if the Conservatives were turning into Reform – but are Reform turning into the Tories? Plus: How is the murky world of party donations developing in our new, post-two-party system? And how will crypto make it worse? Also: Britain's dismal options on Greenland. This week's U-turns. And is Donald Trump's awareness of his own mortality the reason he's making us all aware of ours? ESCAPE ROUTES • Ros went to see Hamnet and quite liked it, anachronisms aside. But she really liked the new series of Industry on the BBC.  • Rachel recommends The Night Manager Season 2 on BBC iPlayer. • Peter recommends political thriller Hostage on Netflix and Eoin McNamee's book The Bureau . • Matt recommends What Have I Done?, Ben Elton's autobiography.  www.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow Presented by Matt Green with Rachel Cunliffe and Ros Taylor. Audio Production by Robin Leeburn and Tom Taylor. Art direction: James Parrett. Theme tune by Cornershop. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production. www.podmasters.co.uk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The capture of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro by the United States feels like confirmation that we are in a new era of global politics, but what has caused this shift and where does it leave Europe? Amol speaks to Professor Helen Thompson, an expert on the history of globalisation and author of Disorder: Hard Times in the 21st Century, about how oil is fuelling competition between the US and China. They explore how it's reshaping global power politics, whether it's possible for Europe to decouple from the US and why high levels of national debt threaten to undermine Western economies. And Helen, who is Professor of Political Economy at the University of Cambridge, explains why she thinks there is a case for potentially reversing the independence of central banks like the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England to give politicians more control. (00:05:11) What is the Western Hemisphere? (00:07:45) The importance of Venezuela (00:11:05) How and why Washington is putting pressure on China (00:19:30) Why Trump is inspired by the US in the late 19th century (00:25:08) The rules based international order (00:29:00) Where does Europe fit into this new world? (00:30:52) Can Europe break away from the US? (00:33:30) Oil and the Western Economic Crisis (00:37:40) How is oil effecting power politics today? (00:40:40) What about renewable energy? (00:43:58) The coming debt emergency (00:46:30) Helen's RADICAL ideas (00:56:02) Amol's reflectionsGET IN TOUCH * WhatsApp: 0330 123 9480 * Email: radical@bbc.co.uk Episodes of Radical with Amol Rajan are released every Thursday and you can also watch them on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m002f1d0/radical-with-amol-rajan Amol Rajan is a presenter of the Today programme on BBC Radio 4. He is also the host of University Challenge on BBC One. Before that, Amol was media editor at the BBC and editor at The Independent. Radical with Amol Rajan is a Today Podcast. It was made by Lewis Vickers with Anna Budd. Digital production was by Gabriel Purcell-Davis. Technical production was by Jonny Hall. The editor is Sam Bonham. The executive producer is Owenna Griffiths.

For over a century, a series of gruesome murders have gone unsolved. Until now?The Thames Torso Killer terrified Victorian Londoners by dismembering their victims and scattering their body parts along the River Thames. Kate is joined by Lucy Worsley in this episode to discuss their investigation into the Thames Torso Killer for 'Lucy Worsley's Victorian Murder Club'. They discuss how the killer evaded discovery, and how their crimes were presented by the press.Watch Lucy Worsley's Victorian Murder Club on BBC Two to see Kate, Lucy and a host of other experts including Sarah Bax Horton, Samantha Lundrigan and Marie Cassidy. All episodes from the series now available on BBC iPlayer.This episode was edited by Tim Arstall. The producer was Sophie Gee. The senior producer was Freddy Chick.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.  All music from Epidemic Sounds.Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Academic and social media influencer Louisa Munch answers your questions about her left-wing politics, whether online algorithms mean she's preaching to the converted and what schools should be doing to develop critical thinking skills.She also faces questions about her support for free university education and whether she feels pressure to bend her politics to suit a more mainstream line of argument.GET IN TOUCH* WhatsApp: 0330 123 9480 * Email: radical@bbc.co.ukEpisodes of Radical with Amol Rajan are released every Thursday and you can also watch them on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m002f1d0/radical-with-amol-rajanAmol Rajan is a presenter of the Today programme on BBC Radio 4. He is also the host of University Challenge on BBC One. Before that, Amol was media editor at the BBC and editor at The Independent.Radical with Amol Rajan is a Today Podcast. It was made by Lewis Vickers with Anna Budd. Digital production was by Gabriel Purcell-Davis. Technical production was by Gareth Jones and Dafydd Evans. The editor is Sam Bonham. The executive producer is Owenna Griffiths.

We're off to rural England, where a giant stone head is driving a group of English Civil War LARPers to a new level of intensity, while Tegan gets ready to be sacrificed as the village's May Queen. That's right – we're discussing Season 21's two-parter, The Awakening!   Join us as we discuss the dangers of LARPing taken to an extreme, the first instance of a very-familiar looking crack in a wall (even though it's not that one!), pagan sacrifices, whether Will Chandler is nothing more than a 17th Century Adric, and the problem with Andrew Varney (Tegan's grandfather), and the show's continued obsession with goo . Finally, Reilly confesses to having Master-related PTSD… we would ask “who hurt you!?” but the answer is clearly “Anthony Ainley!”   If you would like to watch along with us, you can find this entire season available for streaming on Britbox in the USA (http://www.britbox.com) and BBC iPlayer in the UK (https://bbc.in/48GSaCB). If you're a little old fashioned and prefer physical media (like our very own Anthony), you can also find it on the Doctor Who Season 21 Blu Ray box set available for pre-order from Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/4aLrt3v)   Other media mentioned in this episode*: A Christmas Carol (George C. Scott version) (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4qcFf3W | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3NjSsJH) Open All Hours (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4qM4om1 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/45C74dN) Pirates of the Caribbean – Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Z5pQuQ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DUQzJv) ‘Allo ‘Allo: The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3B6Feag | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3F30WNy) All Creatures Great and Small: The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FpbQ1J | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3iC2xm9) Jurassic Park (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3x3z6hQ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3rk2JIj) The Wizard of Oz (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ATvg9t | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3ARGSd3) Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ptuM83 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BSULsQ) Iron Maiden – Best of the Beast (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4bp938Z | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4aJJsr8) The Complete Fiction of H.P. Lovecraft (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3n2F8c5 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2YWcHEe) Legends of the Hidden Temple (YouTube: https://youtu.be/8ZXJ43ii1Wo)   Finally, you can also follow us and interact with us on Facebook and Instagram. You can also e-mail us at watchers4d@gmail.com, and you can join us on our Discord server. If you're enjoying this podcast, please subscribe to the show, and leave us a rating or review.   *Support Watchers in the Fourth Dimension! We are an Amazon affiliate and earn a small commission from purchases through Amazon links. This goes towards the running costs of the podcast.

The Traitors is back with a whole new twist and we have thoughts! Also this week, we review Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried's wild thriller The Housemaid and Callum Turner's afterlife romcom Eternity. Speaking of, Mr Dua Lipa looks set to be the next James Bond… but would he make a good 007 or is he too safe a bet? Then of course we had to debrief on Timothée's Chalamet's speech about Kylie after winning Best Actor at the Critic's Choice awards, and update you on the never-ending Beckham family feud saga. Plus, our first book club title has been decided and tickets will be on sale very soon! Enjoy the ep huns and as always please do let us know your thoughts, we LOVE hearing from you. Follow us on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@straightuppod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and TikTok @straightuppodFind us on YouTube @straightupmediapodEmail at ⁠⁠hello@straightuppodcast.co.uk⁠Recs/reviewsSo Thrilled For You, Holly BourneHalf His Age, Jeanette McCurdyFlesh, David SzalayThe Housemaid, in cinemas now Eternity, AppleTV Can Callum Turner handle what it takes to be the new James Bond? TimesCritics Choice Awards: Full Winners List, Hollywood ReporterWeapons, available to rent from homeThe Beckham family's 'sad' escalating feud with Brooklyn and his wife Nicola explained, Hello! The Traitors, BBC iPlayer . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is the point of going to university? In this episode, Amol sits down with the critical theorist, academic and social media influencer Louisa Munch who thinks you shouldn't have to pay for higher education. With the graduate premium in decline, she explains why people should go to university to gain knowledge rather than get a job because she believes having an informed society is good for everyone in an era of competing narratives about the past. She also reflects on why people of her generation feel disillusioned and what can be done to give them some hope for the future. (00:05:04) What is critical theory? (00:06:06) Why she believes university should be free (00:12:50) University as a meritocracy (00:18:45) Is student debt worth it? (00:22:06) Thoughts on class divide (00:26:23) Nostalgia and the far right (00:37:28) Disenchantment about the future (00:43:32) Nostalgia in contemporary politics (00:47:30) Louisa's RADICAL ideas (00:49:08) Political movements of the next generationGET IN TOUCH: * WhatsApp: 0330 123 9480 * Email: radical@bbc.co.uk Episodes of Radical with Amol Rajan are released every Thursday and you can also watch them on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m002f1d0/radical-with-amol-rajan Amol Rajan is a presenter of the Today programme on BBC Radio 4. He is also the host of University Challenge on BBC One. Before that, Amol was media editor at the BBC and editor at The Independent. Radical with Amol Rajan is a Today Podcast. It was made by Lewis Vickers with Anna Budd. Digital production was by Gabriel Purcell-Davis. Technical production was by Gareth Jones and Dafydd Evans. The editor is Sam Bonham. The executive producer is Owenna Griffiths.

We kick off Season 21 with a story that has ranked as the 15th worst Doctor Who story of all time in TWO separate Doctor Who Magazine polls – Warriors of the Deep! We all collectively say “there should have been another way!” as we dissect this and try to figure out what went wrong and why.   Join us as we let out a collective sigh at what is easily one of the worst Season openers that we've had so far in our odyssey through the show. Naturally, we have to touch on the bad lighting, the extremely questionable decision to allow Ingrid Pitt to use karate against the Myrka, the “cold war make-up” look, fart jokes, and how any sort of nuance has been stripped away from the Silurians and the Sea Devils in this story. Somehow, we still find a few things to compliment this story on. God knows how.   If you would like to watch along with us, you can find this entire season available for streaming on Britbox in the USA (http://www.britbox.com) and BBC iPlayer in the UK (https://bbc.in/48GSaCB). If you're a little old fashioned and prefer physical media (like our very own Anthony), you can also find it on the Doctor Who Season 21 Blu Ray box set available for pre-order from Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/4aLrt3v)   Other media mentioned in this episode*: Steve Irwin: The Crocodile Hunter - Collison Course (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4pJpAIF | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/45GqMVJ) The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (radio version) (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4aqrRR1 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3WI44sP) Skippy the Bush Kangaroo: Season 1 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4qIioxh | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4smf10p) Z Cars: Complete Collection One & Two (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pdDtmF | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lV2cKn) Space: 1999: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pbTv08 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3p7W43u) Rentaghost (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3NwbAEn | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4jsngUz) Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ptuM83 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BSULsQ) Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/39eNnhT | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3Le1C3Q) Rugrats: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3zSBCWs | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3fcP3bF) Red Dwarf: Series 1-8 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3iRkkWC | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3VP8yKX) The Simpsons (Disney+: http://www.disneyplus.com) Fallout 4 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/450qgSd | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4sxojXM) The Complete Works of Shakespeare (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/48vQjkz | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/45RC3AL)   Finally, you can also follow us and interact with us on Facebook and Instagram. You can also e-mail us at watchers4d@gmail.com, and you can join us on our Discord server. If you're enjoying this podcast, please subscribe to the show, and leave us a rating or review.   *Support Watchers in the Fourth Dimension! We are an Amazon affiliate and earn a small commission from purchases through Amazon links. This goes towards the running costs of the podcast.

Historian and The Rest Is History co-host Tom Holland answers your questions about whether Britain is currently in a more precarious state than it was in the 1970s, what definition of ‘radical' best describes him and if he will ever score a century playing cricket.He also explains why American presidents are often compared to Julius Caesar and faces a question he's never heard before.GET IN TOUCH* WhatsApp: 0330 123 9480 * Email: radical@bbc.co.ukEpisodes of Radical with Amol Rajan are released every Thursday and you can also watch them on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m002f1d0/radical-with-amol-rajanAmol Rajan is a presenter of the Today programme on BBC Radio 4. He is also the host of University Challenge on BBC One. Before that, Amol was media editor at the BBC and editor at The Independent.Radical with Amol Rajan is a Today Podcast. It was made by Lewis Vickers with Anna Budd. Digital production was by Gabriel Purcell-Davis and Joe Wilkinson. Technical production was by Mike Regaard. The editor is Sam Bonham. The executive producer is Owenna Griffiths.

This short episode is being released to coincide with the premiere of Banjo and Ro Beale's new series Banjo and Ro's Grand Island Hotel. which can be found on BBC iPlayer. The short episode you're about to hear features a conversation with the wonderful Andrena Duffin, a local historian and tour guide who knows so much about our history. A minute of this conversation was featured in the first episode of Grand Island Hotel, so I thought you may like to hear more of what Andrena had to say. Thank you to Banjo and Ro and their lovely production team Ross Jess and Joe Sharp, for sharing the audio with us. Visit what we do in the winter dot com for episode links and more. You can find all 86 episodes of the podcast to date wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening, and all the best to Banjo and Ro for their brave scheme, long live the Grand Island Hotel! [Image courtesy of Joe Sharp]

Historian and co-host of The Rest Is History podcast Tom Holland joins Amol to explore the history of radical ideas and what it means to be radical today. Tom explains why Christianity represented such a radical break from what came before, how it shaped secular thought in the West and how that compares to other religions. He also talks about his interest in Ancient Greece and the Roman Empire. And Tom discusses the phenomenal success of The Rest Is History, which he presents with fellow historian Dominic Sandbrook. GET IN TOUCH * WhatsApp: 0330 123 9480 * Email: radical@bbc.co.uk Episodes of Radical with Amol Rajan are released every Thursday and you can also watch them on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m002f1d0/radical-with-amol-rajan Amol Rajan is a presenter of the Today programme on BBC Radio 4. He is also the host of University Challenge on BBC One. Before that, Amol was media editor at the BBC and editor at The Independent. Radical with Amol Rajan is a Today Podcast. It was made by Lewis Vickers with Anna Budd. Digital production was by Gabriel Purcell-Davis, Sophie Millward and Joe Wilkinson. Technical production was by Mike Regaard. The editor is Sam Bonham. The executive producer is Owenna Griffiths.

We finish one year and start the next with an ode to good food.  Emilia Fox is an English actress and presenter. She is best known for playing Dr Nikki Alexander in the popular long-running TV series Silent Witness, a role she has been playing since 2004, when Nick was still at university and Angela was on TV with Gordon Ramsay in Hell's Kitchen. Emilia is with us to chat about the upcoming series of the show (its 29th!!) which lands on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in early 2026. But before that, we have (just enough) time to go through Emilia's likes and dislikes, which have been made into a novella with a limited print run... of three. Emilia is passionate about seasonal and Italian food, and could eat roast chicken every day, so immediately enters into Angela's good books.  We begin the show by serving a perfectly chilled vodka martini with a twist. This is followed by a butternut & toasted pumpkin seed risotto, paired with a glass of Ricossa Barbera Appassimento Piemonte DOC. There's no need for rice fear as Angela guides Emilia and Nick through her risotto method and top tips.  This is a heart-warming dish, recipe and guest with which to start 2026. We get Emilia's love of great food, her stories of being a (very sackable) waitress and how she deals with dead bodies on set. Plus, a few thoughts for potential New Year's resolutions. Bellissimo!   You can watch full episodes of Dish on YouTube and, new for this season, on Spotify.  All recipes from this podcast can be found at waitrose.com/dishrecipes A transcript for this episode can be found at waitrose.com/dish If you want to get in touch with us about anything at all, contact dish@waitrose.co.uk Dish from Waitrose is made by Cold Glass Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I explore coming off GLP-1 meds and what happens next, discussing the return of food noise, longer-term impacts and with reference to the recent BBC iPlayer documentary. I hope that you find it helpful.   To find out more about my work:- Harriet's Substack: https://substack.com/@theeatingdisordertherapist My new APP!  Go to my Website Online courses Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating - a course to help you heal your relationship with food. Online Breaking Free from Bulimia - a course to help you break free from bulimia nervosa. Eating Disorders Training for Professionals - training for therapists in working with clients with eating disorders. Body Image Training for Professionals - training for therapists in working with clients with body image issues.  

From social media to artificial intelligence, one of themes of the first six months of Radical has been whether modern technology augments and improves what it is to be human or, on the contrary, degrades and damages our species.In this final episode of 2025 Amol reflects on what he's learned from the people he's spoken to on the podcast about how technology is changing our lives and brings you some of his personal highlights.GET IN TOUCH * WhatsApp: 0330 123 9480 * Email: radical@bbc.co.uk Episodes of Radical with Amol Rajan are released every Thursday and you can also watch them on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m002f1d0/radical-with-amol-rajan Amol Rajan is a presenter of the Today programme on BBC Radio 4. He is also the host of University Challenge on BBC One. Before that, Amol was media editor at the BBC and editor at The Independent. Radical with Amol Rajan is a Today Podcast. It was made by Lewis Vickers with Anna Budd. Technical production was by Mike Regaard. The editor is Sam Bonham. The executive producer is Owenna Griffiths.

Welcome to Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith - the podcast about unrequited love. As a festive treat, we present to you a brilliantly honest episode of Crushed with the magnificent comedy legend that is ARABELLA WEIR.  This conversation is as funny as it is wise – and it is really funny. And so therefore it is really wise. Arabella can be seen the Two Doors Down Christmas Special on BBC iPlayer and The Fast Show 30th Anniversary Tour continues in 2026 – you can find out where and when here. Thanks for downloading and supporting us (me). You're the absolute best.  Come and find us... On ⁠Substack⁠ where if you subscribe, you'll have access to the podcast ad-free and exclusive blogs as well as a lot of gushy love from me. On ⁠Instagram⁠ for a right old ragbag of silly and serious videos and clips. On ⁠email⁠, where you can send us anecdotes, adoration and arguments   Who doesn't love post!? And if you want to do nothing but simply chuck me £4 to buy myself some sellotape and a copy of the Radio Times to make a collage, head for ⁠⁠ko-fi.com/crushedbymcs⁠⁠   Just out of interest: I'm appearing in ⁠Sherlock Holmes and the 12 Days of Christmas⁠ with former guests Humphrey Ker and David Reed at the Birmingham Rep until 18th January 2026. Merry Christmas, Smashers xx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian and Hannah review the biggest new films and bingeable shows on UK streaming services over Christmas 2025, including:A determined bookstore owner in Tulsa moonlights as an investigative journalist, digging into local corruption, but when his reporting uncovers sinister connections, he must protect both his family and the truth. Ethan Hawke stars in Disney Plus series The Lowdown.Simon's perfect life is shattered when daughter Paige runs away, and is found strung out in a park. His search to a dangerous underworld where act of violence rocks his life, in Netflix's adaptation of Harlan Coben's Run Away.25-year-old Amadeus arrives in Vienna, unemployed after his father's death. He allies with singer Constanze Weber, who helps bring him into the orbit of court composer Salieri, igniting a rivalry that defines their legacies. Paul Bettany and Will Sharpe star in the NOW TV period drama Amadeus.Sophie moves to deep East Texas and succumbs to socialite Margo's charms. Her life is soon consumed by obsession, seduction, and murder in The Hunting Wives, on ITVX.Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber is the roller-coaster ride of the upstart transportation company, embodying the highs and lows of Silicon Valley, starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Kyle Chandler, and it's on ITVX.Amanda Holden and Alan Carr return to Spain for a one-off Christmas special. Reuniting with old friends, they celebrate an Anglo-Spanish Christmas in the aptly named Amanda & Alan's Spanish Christmas, on BBC iPlayer.Follow Bingewatch on all major podcast players for your weekly rundown of the best binge-worthy shows across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and more.Remember to leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser and Goodpods AND you can now show your support and leave a tip for Ian and Hannah.You can also stay in touch with the team via Twitter AND if you like Bingewatch but you're looking for a specific review, check out BITESIZE BINGEWATCH, our sister show making it easier to get the bits you want!Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://bingewatch.captivate.fm/neotaste For ad and sponsorship enquiries, email liam@mercurypodcasts.com now!

This week on episode 499… I'm joined by Ray Bradshaw - the multi-award-winning Scottish comedian who's about to head out on his fourth UK tour with CODA. You may know Ray from BBC Scotland and Radio 4, he's recently just finished supporting John Bishop, and hosts his own hit football podcast, Fantasy Fives! We discuss:growing up as a child of deaf parents and how that shaped Ray's confidence, memory and lack of stage nervesmaking comedy accessible with the technical challenge of signing live comedy with timing laughs and learning structureRay's approach to stand-up with no notes and no structure but total authenticitybeing niche famous and knowing when you've already wonJoin the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can instantly WATCH the full episode and get access to over 10 minutes of exclusive extras including:using Edinburgh to turn material, not create buzzbuilding a comedy career around family lifeand embracing mistakes, from announcing the wrong person had died on live radio to thanking the wrong city on an arena tour

What happens when a new technology transforms how we communicate ideas and information? Best-selling science fiction writer Naomi Alderman joins Amol to explain why she thinks the digital age has pushed us into a “third information crisis”, which is as profound as the invention of writing or the printing press. Drawing on those past revolutions, Naomi offers some solutions to help us navigate the era we're living through. She suggests new laws to regulate the online world and potentially even a “checked internet” like Wikipedia, which is home to verified facts rather than misinformation. But at the heart of her argument is the need to prioritise real world, human connection and resist the urge to move everything online. Naomi also tells Amol how therapy has helped her and why she's written her first non-fiction book after a series of successful novels. (00:03:23) What is the third information crisis? (00:08:01) Why the invention of the printing press caused the Reformation (00:10:40) Challenges of an information crisis (00:12:40) The transition to literature (00:16:30) The pros and cons of smartphones (00:20:30) The origins of writing and how that changed human connection (00:24:10) Collective thinking and decision making (00:26:30) What is social media doing to our minds? (00:29:06) Naomi's radical ideas (00:39:28) Hope for the future (00:42:30) Scepticism about AI (00:49:40) Digital ID (00:51:29) Is this making it better or worse to be human? (00:55:10) The importance of therapy and becoming reconciled with the events of her life (01:00:00) What's next for Naomi Alderman? (01:02:09) Amol's reflections GET IN TOUCH * WhatsApp: 0330 123 9480 * Email: radical@bbc.co.uk Episodes of Radical with Amol Rajan are released every Thursday and you can also watch them on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m002f1d0/radical-with-amol-rajan Amol Rajan is a presenter of the Today programme on BBC Radio 4. He is also the host of University Challenge on BBC One. Before that, Amol was media editor at the BBC and editor at The Independent. Radical with Amol Rajan is a Today Podcast. It was made by Lewis Vickers with Anna Budd. Digital production was by Gabriel Purcell-Davis. Technical production was by James Piper. The editor is Sam Bonham. The executive producer is Owenna Griffiths.

As 2025 spirals around the plughole of posterity, The Guardian's parliamentary speechwriter John Crace joins us to look at the year inside the Westminster Village. Did Farage successfully cross over from consequence-free rabble-rouser to horribly plausible Prime Minister? Will the growing racism allegations halt his ambitions? Is there more going on in Starmer's government than meets the eye? And what did we learn from the launch of Your Party, the fall of Angela Rayner and the Tories' gap year?

In today's episode we get not one, not two, not three, not four, but five Doctors. You heard right, everyone, we are covering the amazing story that is The Five Doctors, featuring Richard Hurndall as our replacement Hartnell, Patrick Troughton, Jon Pertwee, a light sprinkling of Tom Baker, AND Peter Davison. Join us as we try and determine just how many things “of Rassilon” we can name (hint, it's definitely more than ten).   Over the course of the episode, Diana waxes poetic about her new favorite boy (the Raston Warrior Robot), though we all wonder just where he keeps those short spears, Julie gets her ten seconds of Jamie so we know she's ecstatic, Reilly continues to dislike most things that go “squish” as we experience one of the Cybermen's death, and Anthony gets to truly relish the fact that the rest of us mainly understand his nostalgia for this story. We also wonder where Terrence Dicks kept his checklist as he was writing this story and upset that Peter Moffat somehow missed the memo for letting Jon Pertwee get away with no gurning.   If you would like to watch along with us, you can find this entire season available for streaming on Britbox in the USA (http://www.britbox.com) and BBC iPlayer in the UK (https://bbc.in/48GSaCB). If you're a little old fashioned and prefer physical media (like our very own Anthony), you can also find it on the Doctor Who Season 20 Blu Ray box set from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3VyxIPe) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3V2IL34)   Other media mentioned in this episode*: Sink or Swim: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4bNlrOl | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4hwmdR4) The Day of the Triffids (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pmlCKq | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aYmFaZ) The Tripods (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/40Omomf | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4ft5w8z) Blake's 7 – The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Zh7045 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/39luyGI) Catweazle: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3jueY0Z | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2ZhAbnY) Worzel Gummidge: The Combined Harvest Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4cYEvIg | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3AT5oAa) Emmerdale Farm – Vol. 1 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3MxJ3Jk | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3yRbSMH) Superman: The Complete Collection 1978 – 2006 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3DWFKXm | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3lUd0by) The Best of Benny Hill (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lUOM17 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jg6w5k) Mad Max: 5-film Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4iYM7PP | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4q2XCry) A Chorus Line (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3KBOHi2 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3XSswal) Rick and Morty – Seasons 1-4 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lAWSLv | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/31pNymB) The Wizard of Oz (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ATvg9t | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3ARGSd3) The Simpsons (Disney+: http://www.disneyplus.com) Men and Women and Other Poems, by Robert Browning (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/48ZPZeV | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4qbZcrs)   Finally, you can also follow us and interact with us on Facebook and Instagram. You can also e-mail us at watchers4d@gmail.com, and you can join us on our Discord server. If you're enjoying this podcast, please subscribe to the show, and leave us a rating or review.   *Support Watchers in the Fourth Dimension! We are an Amazon affiliate and earn a small commission from purchases through Amazon links. This goes towards the running costs of the podcast.

https://m.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?sid=tindogpodcast&_pgn=1&isRefine=true&_trksid=p4429486.m3561.l49496 The War Between the Land and the Sea Promotional logo used on social media channels Genre Drama Science fiction Created by Russell T Davies Showrunner Russell T Davies Written by Russell T Davies Pete McTighe Directed by Dylan Holmes Williams Starring Russell Tovey Gugu Mbatha-Raw Jemma Redgrave Colin McFarlane Composer Lorne Balfe Country of origin United Kingdom Original language English No. of series 1 No. of episodes 2 Production Executive producers Joel Collins Pete McTighe Russell T Davies Julie Gardner Jane Tranter Producer Edoardo Ferretti Running time 43–53 minutes Production companies Bad Wolf BBC Studios Original release Network BBC One Disney+ Release 7 December 2025 – present Related Doctor Who The War Between the Land and the Sea is a British science fiction television miniseries created by Russell T Davies for BBC One and Disney+ as part of the Doctor Who franchise. Starring Russell Tovey, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Jemma Redgrave and Colin McFarlane, the series features UNIT in their attempt to prevent a global war caused by the return of the Sea Devils, now called "Homo Aqua". The War Between the Land and the Sea was filmed from August to December 2024. It consists of five episodes and premiered on BBC One on 7 December 2025, and is scheduled to premiere on Disney+ in 2026. Premise UNIT must take action to prevent a global war once an ancient species, the Homo aqua, comes out from the sea, revealing itself to humanity.[1] Cast Russell Tovey as Barclay Pierre-Dupont, a low-level member of UNIT, a transportation arranger, who is unexpectedly appointed as Ambassador by Salt. Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Salt, the Ambassador of the Sea Devils Jemma Redgrave as Kate Lethbridge-Stewart, the commander-in-chief of UNIT Colin McFarlane as General Austin Pierce, a high-ranking American UNIT officer Alexander Devrient as Colonel Christofer Ibrahim, a senior UNIT officer, part of Kate's personal staff Ruth Madeley as Shirley Anne Bingham, UNIT's fifty-sixth scientific advisor, part of Kate's personal staff Adrian Lukis as Jonathan Hynes, a politician initially appointed as humanity's ambassador Vincent Franklin as Harry Shaw, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Francesca Corney as Sergeant Hana Chakri, a UNIT soldier assigned to protect Barclay Mei Mac as Min Tso Waleed Hammad as Colonel Tariq Hashim, a UNIT field officer Hannah Donaldson as Captain Louise Mackie, a UNIT company officer Ann Akinjirin as Barbara Pierre-Dupont, Barclay's estranged spouse[2] Cat Gannon as Kirby Pierre-Dupont, Barclay and Barbara's teenaged non-binary child[3][better source needed] Episodes No. Episode [2] Directed by [4] Written by [5] Original release date [6] UK viewers (millions) 1 "Homo Aqua" Dylan Holmes Williams Russell T Davies 7 December 2025 TBD 2 "Plastic Apocalypse" Dylan Holmes Williams Pete McTighe 7 December 2025 TBD 3 "The Deep" Dylan Holmes Williams Pete McTighe 14 December 2025 TBD 4 "The Witch of the Waterfall" Dylan Holmes Williams Russell T Davies and Pete McTighe 14 December 2025 TBD 5 "The End of the War" Dylan Holmes Williams Russell T Davies 21 December 2025 TBD Production Development In July 2024, Deadline Hollywood reported a new Doctor Who spin-off titled The War Between the Land and the Sea was set to begin filming in September.[7] Russell T Davies confirmed later that month at San Diego Comic Con that production would begin in August.[8] Produced by Bad Wolf and BBC Studios, Davies is an executive producer along with Pete McTighe, Joel Collins, Julie Gardner, and Jane Tranter.[4][9] Edoardo Ferretti took on the role of television producer with pre-production underway by July 2024.[10] Casting Russell Tovey and Gugu Mbatha-Raw lead the series with Jemma Redgrave and Alexander Devrient reprising their roles from Doctor Who as Kate Lethbridge-Stewart and Colonel Ibrahim, respectively.[1][11] Tovey and Mbatha-Raw previously played Alonso Frame and Tish Jones in Doctor Who.[12] Ruth Madeley also returns from Doctor Who, playing Shirley Anne Bingham. Colin McFarlane reprises his role as General Austin Pierce, a character first introduced and last seen fifteen years prior in the third series of Torchwood, another Doctor Who spin-off.[13] Adrian Lukis, Patrick Baladi, Vincent Franklin, Francesca Corney and Mei Mac were announced as additional cast members in October 2024.[14] Writing The five-part series was written by Davies and Pete McTighe.[15] Davies is the current showrunner of Doctor Who while McTighe also previously wrote for the parent series.[16] The two split writing duties across the programme, with Davies writing the premiere and finale episodes, McTighe writing the second and third episodes, and the two co-writing episode four together.[5] The first read-through for all five episodes occurred on 19 August 2024.[10] The series sees the return of the Sea Devils.[1] Filming Some filming took place internationally, including on Mallorca.[17] All episodes were produced in one block, compared to the two to three blocks that would usually be used for five episodes.[5] Location shooting began on 29 August 2024 in Barry and Atlantic Wharf, both in south Wales. Filming continued into September in various locations across Wales, including at the Welsh Government Building, City Arms pub, Hodge House, and Merthyr Mawr. In October, the series was spotted filming at Cardiff City Hall and National Museum Cardiff. November filming occurred at Town Bridge in Newport, Wales.[17] Filming concluded on 10 December 2024.[18] Music On 30 May 2025, it was announced that Lorne Balfe had been hired as the show's composer.[19] The War Between the Land and the Sea Soundtrack album by Lorne Balfe Released 5 December 2025 (digital) 30 January 2026 (CD) Genre Soundtrack Label Silva Screen Singles from The War Between the Land and the Sea "Barclay's Theme" Released: 28 November 2025 "'Heroes'" Released: 12 December 2025 A soundtrack album of Lorne Balfe's score was released digitally 5 December 2025. The first track from the album, "Barclay's Theme", was released as a digital single 28 November 2025 and a cover of "'Heroes'" by Alison Goldfrapp and Balfe will also be released as a single 12 December 2025.[20] A CD edition will be released 30 January 2026.[21] All tracks are written by Lorne Balfe, except where noted. No. Title Length 1. "Barclay's Theme" 2. "Aqua" 3. "The Mistake" 4. "Mission Launch" 5. "Into the Unknown" 6. "All over the World" 7. "Negotiations" 8. "Welcome our Guests" 9. "Weight of the World" 10. "Descending" 11. "Aqua Den" 12. "Prisoner of War" 13. "Lawless" 14. "Calling for Her" 15. "Survivor" 16. "Terrified of You" 17. "'Heroes'" (David Bowie, Brian Eno, performed by Alison Goldfrapp & Balfe) Release Broadcast The series premiered on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the United Kingdom on 7 December 2025, and will stream on Disney+ internationally in 2026.[6]

https://m.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?sid=tindogpodcast&_pgn=1&isRefine=true&_trksid=p4429486.m3561.l49496 from wiki The War Between the Land and the Sea is a British science fiction television miniseries created by Russell T Davies for BBC One and Disney+ as part of the Doctor Who franchise. Starring Russell Tovey, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Jemma Redgrave and Colin McFarlane, the series features UNIT in their attempt to prevent a global war caused by the return of the Sea Devils, now called "Homo Aqua". The War Between the Land and the Sea was filmed from August to December 2024. It consists of five episodes and premiered on BBC One on 7 December 2025, and is scheduled to premiere on Disney+ in 2026. Premise UNIT must take action to prevent a global war once an ancient species, the Homo aqua, comes out from the sea, revealing itself to humanity.[1] Cast Russell Tovey as Barclay Pierre-Dupont, a low-level member of UNIT, a transportation arranger, who is unexpectedly appointed as Ambassador by Salt. Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Salt, the Ambassador of the Sea Devils Jemma Redgrave as Kate Lethbridge-Stewart, the commander-in-chief of UNIT Colin McFarlane as General Austin Pierce, a high-ranking American UNIT officer Alexander Devrient as Colonel Christofer Ibrahim, a senior UNIT officer, part of Kate's personal staff Ruth Madeley as Shirley Anne Bingham, UNIT's fifty-sixth scientific advisor, part of Kate's personal staff Adrian Lukis as Jonathan Hynes, a politician initially appointed as humanity's ambassador Vincent Franklin as Harry Shaw, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Francesca Corney as Sergeant Hana Chakri, a UNIT soldier assigned to protect Barclay Mei Mac as Min Tso Waleed Hammad as Colonel Tariq Hashim, a UNIT field officer Hannah Donaldson as Captain Louise Mackie, a UNIT company officer Ann Akinjirin as Barbara Pierre-Dupont, Barclay's estranged spouse[2] Cat Gannon as Kirby Pierre-Dupont, Barclay and Barbara's teenaged non-binary child[3][better source needed] Episodes No. Episode [2] Directed by [4] Written by [5] Original release date [6] UK viewers (millions) 1 "Homo Aqua" Dylan Holmes Williams Russell T Davies 7 December 2025 2.82 2 "Plastic Apocalypse" Dylan Holmes Williams Pete McTighe 7 December 2025 2.05 3 "The Deep" Dylan Holmes Williams Pete McTighe 14 December 2025 TBD 4 "The Witch of the Waterfall" Dylan Holmes Williams Russell T Davies and Pete McTighe 14 December 2025 TBD 5 "The End of the War" Dylan Holmes Williams Russell T Davies 21 December 2025 TBD Production Development In July 2024, Deadline Hollywood reported a new Doctor Who spin-off titled The War Between the Land and the Sea was set to begin filming in September.[7] Russell T Davies confirmed later that month at San Diego Comic Con that production would begin in August.[8] Produced by Bad Wolf and BBC Studios, Davies is an executive producer along with Pete McTighe, Joel Collins, Julie Gardner, and Jane Tranter.[4][9] Edoardo Ferretti took on the role of television producer with pre-production underway by July 2024.[10] Casting Russell Tovey and Gugu Mbatha-Raw lead the series with Jemma Redgrave and Alexander Devrient reprising their roles from Doctor Who as Kate Lethbridge-Stewart and Colonel Ibrahim, respectively.[1][11] Tovey and Mbatha-Raw previously played Alonso Frame and Tish Jones in Doctor Who.[12] Ruth Madeley also returns from Doctor Who, playing Shirley Anne Bingham. Colin McFarlane reprises his role as General Austin Pierce, a character first introduced and last seen fifteen years prior in the third series of Torchwood, another Doctor Who spin-off.[13] Adrian Lukis, Patrick Baladi, Vincent Franklin, Francesca Corney and Mei Mac were announced as additional cast members in October 2024.[14] Writing The five-part series was written by Davies and Pete McTighe.[15] Davies is the current showrunner of Doctor Who while McTighe also previously wrote for the parent series.[16] The two split writing duties across the programme, with Davies writing the premiere and finale episodes, McTighe writing the second and third episodes, and the two co-writing episode four together.[5] The first read-through for all five episodes occurred on 19 August 2024.[10] The series sees the return of the Sea Devils.[1] Filming Some filming took place internationally, including on Mallorca.[17] All episodes were produced in one block, compared to the two to three blocks that would usually be used for five episodes.[5] Location shooting began on 29 August 2024 in Barry and Atlantic Wharf, both in south Wales. Filming continued into September in various locations across Wales, including at the Welsh Government Building, City Arms pub, Hodge House, and Merthyr Mawr. In October, the series was spotted filming at Cardiff City Hall and National Museum Cardiff. November filming occurred at Town Bridge in Newport, Wales.[17] Filming concluded on 10 December 2024.[18] Music On 30 May 2025, it was announced that Lorne Balfe had been hired as the show's composer.[19] The War Between the Land and the Sea Soundtrack album by Lorne Balfe Released 5 December 2025 (Digital) 30 January 2026 (CD) Genre Soundtrack Label Silva Screen Singles from The War Between the Land and the Sea "Barclay's Theme" Released: 28 November 2025 "'Heroes'" Released: 12 December 2025 A soundtrack album of Lorne Balfe's score was released digitally 5 December 2025. The first track from the album, "Barclay's Theme", was released as a digital single 28 November 2025 and a cover of "'Heroes'" by Alison Goldfrapp and Balfe will also be released as a single 12 December 2025.[20] A CD edition will be released 30 January 2026.[21] All tracks are written by Lorne Balfe, except where noted. No. Title Length 1. "Barclay's Theme" 2. "Aqua" 3. "The Mistake" 4. "Mission Launch" 5. "Into the Unknown" 6. "All over the World" 7. "Negotiations" 8. "Welcome our Guests" 9. "Weight of the World" 10. "Descending" 11. "Aqua Den" 12. "Prisoner of War" 13. "Lawless" 14. "Calling for Her" 15. "Survivor" 16. "Terrified of You" 17. "'Heroes'" (David Bowie, Brian Eno, performed by Alison Goldfrapp & Balfe) Release Broadcast The series premiered on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the United Kingdom on 7 December 2025, and will stream on Disney+ internationally in 2026.[6] Critical reception Ed Power of The Independent criticised the inclusion of UNIT as a primary presence in the show, saying that "it's always been a rule of thumb that the more UNIT in an episode, the more boring the results". Power remarked that this was the case for The War Between the Land and the Sea and awarded 2 out of 5 stars.[22] Writing for The Guardian, Lucy Mangan gave 3 out of 5, feeling that the spin-off was "an opportunity wasted", comparing it in an inferior light to Russell T Davies' previous show, Years and Years.[23] Several outlets praised the performance of returning actress Jemma Redgrave, including Radio Times, SciFi Pulse and The London Standard.[24][25][26] Isobel Lewis, writing for The i Paper, compared the show to Torchwood, highlighting the use of profanity. Lewis praised Davies' "willingness" to "not simply feed fans the same stories over and over", noting how the finales featuring Ncuti Gatwa's Fifteenth Doctor often "struggled to stick the landing".[27]

Jamie Oliver thinks diet-related illness and growing levels of debt are killing the country he loves. In this frank and open conversation, he tells Amol why we need to go further to help people understand the nutritional value of the food they eat. And although his campaign for the sugar tax brought significant change, Jamie says there is still more to do on school meals, breakfast clubs and food packaging. But Jamie's mission doesn't stop at food. He wants children to be taught how to manage their money and he also sets out a case for reforming education so it better serves children with diverse ways of learning. Reflecting on his own dyslexia, he emphasises the importance of giving every child the support they need to thrive. And following the announcement that Jamie's Italian will return to the UK, Jamie reflects on what went wrong the first time and how he hopes to make the relaunch a success. (00:01:42) Reflecting on the cultural shifts throughout his career (00:06:12) What he thinks of the current state of Britain (00:08:25) Sugar tax (00:11:13) Junk food advertising(00:13:50) What are we getting wrong with obesity? (00:16:58) Decline in cooking (00:19:39) School meals and breakfast club standards (00:23:17) Neurodiversity (00:28:30) How did dyslexia affect him as a child? (00:31:00) Why we need to teach financial literacy to kids (00:35:14) Jamie's radical ideas (00:39:15) The decline of British pubs (00:43:10) Jamie's Italian – why it failed and why he is bringing it back (00:46:55) The ups and downs of fame (00:52:37) Reflecting on his childhood (00:55:52) Amol's reflections GET IN TOUCH * WhatsApp: 0330 123 9480 * Email: radical@bbc.co.uk Episodes of Radical with Amol Rajan are released every Thursday and Your Radical Questions, where you get to put questions to our guests, is released every Monday.Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@r4today Watch on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m002f1d0/radical-with-amol-rajan Amol Rajan is a presenter of the Today programme on BBC Radio 4. He is also the host of University Challenge on BBC One. Before that, Amol was media editor at the BBC and editor at The Independent. Radical with Amol Rajan is a Today Podcast. It was made by Lewis Vickers with Anna Budd. Digital production was by Gabriel Purcell-Davis. Technical production was by Mike Regaard. The editor is Sam Bonham. The executive producer is Owenna Griffiths.

Ian and Hannah review the biggest new films and bingeable shows on UK streaming services for the week beginning Friday 5th December 2025, including:In 1850s Washington, two families led by powerful matriarchs — one wealthy, one poor but deeply loyal — battle for supremacy on the lawless frontier in Netflix Western The Abandons.A recently retired English professor (Jane Seymour) discovers a knack for investigation and interferes with the cases assigned to her police detective son, in season 3 of Harry Wild, on U.Channel 4 go inside the police hunt to solve the mystery of the destruction of the Sycamore Gap tree in September 2023 - a crime of extraordinary vandalism that shocked Britain. This is The Sycamore Gap Mystery.It's the little things that mean the most. Sara Cox and a team of magnificent makers bring cherished memories back to life. The models may be tiny, but the joy they bring is huge in The Marvellous Miniature Workshop on BBC iPlayer.Follow Bingewatch on all major podcast players for your weekly rundown of the best binge-worthy shows across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and more.Remember to leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser and Goodpods AND you can now show your support and leave a tip for Ian and Hannah.You can also stay in touch with the team via Twitter AND if you like Bingewatch but you're looking for a specific review, check out BITESIZE BINGEWATCH, our sister show making it easier to get the bits you want!Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://bingewatch.captivate.fm/neotaste For ad and sponsorship enquiries, email liam@mercurypodcasts.com now!

How is online porn affecting sex and relationships? In this episode, musician and campaigner Jordan Stephens calls for a new approach to sex education and a modern redefinition of masculinity. From Paris Hilton to Bonnie Blue and AI generated porn he discusses how sexual content is evolving and the impact it is having on young people's lives. Jordan also explains how his childhood and the whirlwind fame he found with Rizzle Kicks led to heartbreak and addiction. And how that led him to become an advocate for boys and men. (00:02:30) Why Jordan became an advocate for boys and men? (00:08:30) Jordan's childhood (00:12:17) Reflections on fame (00:13:36) How he learned about healthy relationships (00:15:30) Is there a crisis of masculinity? (00:20:25) The reality of pornography (00:28:50) How he would design the sex education curriculum? (00:31:26) AI and pornography (00:38:25) Thoughts on Bonnie Blue (00:42:30) Legalisation of sex work and drugs (00:45:25) What his partner, the popstar Jade Thirwall, has taught him about relationships (00:47:30) Politics and young people (00:54:50) Amol's reflections GET IN TOUCH * WhatsApp: 0330 123 9480 * Email: radical@bbc.co.uk Episodes of Radical with Amol Rajan are released every Thursday and you can also watch them on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m002f1d0/radical-with-amol-rajan Amol Rajan is a presenter of the Today programme on BBC Radio 4. He is also the host of University Challenge on BBC One. Before that, Amol was media editor at the BBC and editor at The Independent. Radical with Amol Rajan is a Today Podcast. It was made by Lewis Vickers with Anna Budd. Digital production was by Gabriel Purcell-Davis. Technical production was by Ricardo McCarthy. The editor is Sam Bonham. The executive producer is Owenna Griffiths.

The mission has begun! Callum Leslie needs one million views to gain a place in the official CBeebies Bedtime Stories studio, where the greats have been seated! If Greg can conjur up enough views on the existing CBeebies social video featuring Callum, his story might just make it onto the BBC iPlayer! Greg is adamant! But, will it happen? Plus, a special delivery arrives from the Royal Mail, Groom-to-be, Ben plays Yesterday's Quiz and Ali Plumb passes through with his Christmas movie recommendations! It's oh so very festive!

Oh boy, it's that time again... and this time, it is NOT pretty! We look back on the entirety of Season 20 with our usual combination of awards, a recap of our various metrics, and questions from our friends on social media. But how effective was this anniversary season? If you've been listening as we go along, you already know the answer to that extremely loaded question!   Join us as we unleash a torrent of Turlough-hate, Julie gets disinvited from Anthony's future wedding, we discuss how the aristocracy was once again the real villain all along, whether this season lived up to the hype of being the 20th anniversary season, and we continue to debate the effectiveness of the Ainley Master. Most importantly, which character does Reilly compare to a grilled cheese sandwich?   If you would like to watch along with us, you can find this entire season available for streaming on Britbox in the USA (http://www.britbox.com) and BBC iPlayer in the UK (https://bbc.in/48GSaCB). If you're a little old fashioned and prefer physical media (like our very own Anthony), you can also find it on the Doctor Who Season 20 Blu Ray box set from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3VyxIPe) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3V2IL34)   Other media mentioned in this episode*: Legend (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4cWTxyf | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4eiwO0R) Hoosiers (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4ix33wy | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3XpXDK8) Sam Raimi's Spider-Man Trilogy (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3DfBEKR | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/35e47UV)   Finally, you can also follow us and interact with us on Facebook and Instagram. You can also e-mail us at watchers4d@gmail.com, and you can join us on our Discord server. If you're enjoying this podcast, please subscribe to the show, and leave us a rating or review.   *Support Watchers in the Fourth Dimension! We are an Amazon affiliate and earn a small commission from purchases through Amazon links. This goes towards the running costs of the podcast.

Behind all the predictable shrieking about “tax raids”, what really happened in Rachel Reeves's much-trailed misery Budget? And what's behind Labour's fear of making bolder moves? Plus, Private Eye's Daily Mailograph gag comes true – it looks like the Mail is going to buy the Telegraph. Our special guest, Radio 4 Now Show veteran and musical satirist Mitch Benn, helps us explore what it will do to diversity of the press (rhetorical question) and will Lord Rothermere get a free bottle of water with his purchase? And in the Extra Bit – Who should we ban from pubs: solo drinkers or kids?  • Get 20% off a year's Patreon backing for OGWN until Christmas – new members, renewals, upgrades, all are welcome.  • Get your tickets for Mitch's one-man performance of A Christmas Carol.  ESCAPE ROUTES • Hannah went to see EEVAH on tour.  • Mitch went to see the RSC production of My Neighbour Totoro at the Gillian Lynne Theatre in London. And it's not sold out, there are loads of tickets available.  • Ros recommends the Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe drama Prisoner 951 on BBC iPlayer.  • Jonn is rewatching the Scandi-noir classic The Bridge.  • Head to nakedwines.co.uk/ohgodwhatnow to get a £30 voucher and 6 top-rated wines from our sponsor Naked Wines for £39.99, delivery included. • Get our exclusive NordVPN deal at nordvpn.com/ohgodwhatnow. It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money back guarantee!  www.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow Presented by Ros Taylor with Hannah Fearn and Jonn Elledge. Produced by Chris Jones. Audio Production by Robin Leeburn. Art direction by James Parrett. Theme tune by Cornershop. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production. www.podmasters.co.uk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian and Hannah review the biggest new films and bingeable shows on UK streaming services for the week beginning Friday 28th November 2025, including:Two down-on-their-luck, hourly workers team up to rob a posh London department store on Christmas Eve. Will they steal each other's hearts along the way? Get your early festive fix with Jingle Bell Heist is on Netflix.Alan Carr has been bitten by the love bug - while trying to keep his head above water, he has a chance encounter and must choose to sink or swim, in season three of autobiographical comedy Changing Ends on ITVX.Rome, Egypt, Japan's Samurai and the Aztecs. Their legends remain - now priceless artefacts reveal what led them to fall into the echoes of history in BBC iPlayer's Civilisations: Rise and Fall.The powerful story of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's imprisonment in Iran, and her husband's determined fight for her freedom is told in Prisoner 951 on BBC iPlayer.Follow Bingewatch on all major podcast players for your weekly rundown of the best binge-worthy shows across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and more.Remember to leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser and Goodpods AND you can now show your support and leave a tip for Ian and Hannah.You can also stay in touch with the team via Twitter AND if you like Bingewatch but you're looking for a specific review, check out BITESIZE BINGEWATCH, our sister show making it easier to get the bits you want!Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://bingewatch.captivate.fm/neotaste For ad and sponsorship enquiries, email liam@mercurypodcasts.com now!

What does it mean to confront climate change? Amol speaks to broadcaster and campaigner Chris Packham who says conservationists like him have not done enough to protect nature. After the COP climate summit in Brazil ended without new targets to reduce the use of fossil fuels, he wants the UK government to lead a global emergency action plan as it did in World War Two and during the 2008 financial crisis to address what he calls climate and nature breakdown. The Springwatch and Winterwatch presenter also highlights the importance of biodiversity, how carbon emissions affect our health, and the practical steps individuals can take to make a difference. But ultimately he says we need a policy shift, which makes polluters pay. Chris also speaks candidly about his neurodiversity, his compulsion to speak truth to power and the personal price he pays for his campaigning. (00:06:27) The scale of the climate crisis (00:09:22) What he wants the UK government to do (00:12:23) Why climate change has fallen down the political agenda (00:14:52) Short term vs long term decisions (00:20:26) Are net zero policies working? (00:33:55) Environmentalism as a form of misanthropy (00:40:14) Radical solutions (00:44:02) What Chris does to help the environment (00:45:40) Why he thinks he and other conservationists have failed(00:48:01) What individuals can do (00:57:38) The price he's paid for his campaigning (00:59:55) Neurodiversity (01:02:38) Amol's reflections GET IN TOUCH * WhatsApp: 0330 123 9480 * Email: radical@bbc.co.uk Episodes of Radical with Amol Rajan are released every Thursday and you can also watch them on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m002f1d0/radical-with-amol-rajan Amol Rajan is a presenter of the Today programme on BBC Radio 4. He is also the host of University Challenge on BBC One. Before that, Amol was media editor at the BBC and editor at The Independent. Radical with Amol Rajan is a Today Podcast. It was made by Lewis Vickers with Anna Budd. Digital production was by Gabriel Purcell-Davis. Technical production was by Johnny Baker. The editor is Sam Bonham. The executive producer is Owenna Griffiths.

Is it possible to produce enough healthy food to feed the nation whilst also restoring nature? The farmer and best-selling author James Rebanks thinks it is but says there needs to be a radical change to government policy and our entire food system. He explains why he thinks farming subsidies are flawed, the unintended consequences of cheap food, and the delicate balance between food security and environmental stewardship. And from the hills of Cumbria to a remote island in Norway, he also reflects on the lessons he learnt about masculinity whilst writing his latest book, ‘The Place of Tides'. A government spokesperson said: “Farmers are stewards for our nation's land and for our food security. Farming also plays a central role in our mission to kickstart economic growth. “We understand that when farmers run profitable businesses, it's good for the whole economy. “That is why we are backing them through new technology, streamlined regulation and our nature-friendly farming schemes are helping farmers produce food for the nation.” (00:05:34) James explains his rise to farming fame (00:08:49) Why British farming is in crisis (00:16:42) Food production vs nature recovery (00:24:35) Our cheap food system (00:32:27) Supermarkets and food security (00:36:29) Restoring the balance between supermarkets and farmers (00:39:00) How can consumers help British farmers? (00:42:15) What do we do to build a better system? (00:46:00) Farming and politics (00:49:30) What it's like to be a British farmer and James' family history (00:52:43) From the farm to Oxford University (00:57:37) How a visit to a remote island in Norway led to ‘The Place of Tides' (01:05:17) Amol's reflections GET IN TOUCH * WhatsApp: 0330 123 9480 * Email: radical@bbc.co.uk Episodes of Radical with Amol Rajan are released every Thursday and you can also watch them on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m002f1d0/radical-with-amol-rajan Amol Rajan is a presenter of the Today programme on BBC Radio 4. He is also the host of University Challenge on BBC One. Before that, Amol was media editor at the BBC and editor at The Independent. Radical with Amol Rajan is a Today Podcast. It was made by Lewis Vickers with Anna Budd. Digital production was by Gabriel Purcell-Davis. Technical production was by Dave O'Neill. The editor is Sam Bonham. The executive producer is Owenna Griffiths.

The War Between the Land and the Sea is premiering Sunday, December 7! While that throws a wrench in our usually stable release plans, we're certain we can all cope through the first three weeks of December. In other news, the Three Who Rule calm the waters on missing episode rumblings, a follow-up on Tubi disintegrating Classic Doctor Who from its listings, Gallifrey One news, more staircase intrigues, and the Pondcast, a new podcast featuring none other than Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill reminiscing about their time on Doctor Who! But the real highlight is a descent into 2009 with the second part of our re-examination of Torchwood: Children of Earth! Links: Support Radio Free Skaro on Patreon Broadcast dates revealed for 'The War Between the Land and the Sea' Special re-edited edition of The Sea Devils heads to BBC iPlayer and BBC Four on 7th December Gallifrey One discussion panels now open for sign-up; Paul McGann no longer attending Matthew Waterhouse added to Gallifrey One guest list Doctor Who Prop Hunt post on the staircase prop Tiny Time Lord Trouble Children in Need sketch Neil Cross, Toby Whithouse Doctor Who scripts added to BBC Writers Room site Coming soon: The Pondcast with Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill Doctor Who legend Tom Baker, 91, dons iconic Fourth Doctor costume as he receives MBE in style Big Finish: Miles Taylor IS The Eleventh Doctor Big Finish: The Thirteenth Doctor Adventures: Lionesses in Winter out now Big Finish: The Thirteenth Doctor Adventures: Ride or Die due Jan 2026 Where We Stand, Where We Fall: The politics of Doctor Who by Liz Myles available for pre-order First look at Doctor Who star Sophie Aldred in Adrian Tchaikovsky's graphic novel Salvation's Child Review: Torchwood: Children of Earth, Day Two Children of Earth scripts on BBC Writer's Room Radio Free Skaro Wednesday Cutaway – The Ballad of Jack and Ianto Radio Free Skaro presents Bridging the Rift

Is everyone ready for another musical number?!?! That's right, Julie brings out her songwriting skills and rusty vocal chords in order to cover the final story for Season 20, The King's Demons. We are so sorry for everyone who chose to rewatch these two episodes, but hopefully we give you a better time.   Join us as Anthony, Reilly, AND Diana all have a marvelous time in overpronouncing their vowels, Julie continues to bemoan the fact that the BBC was even more cheap than usual, we all argue about the importance of the Magna Carta, and how we all wished that this was all the Meddling Monk instead of the Master. Oh, and Diana is able to point out why Iron Maidens are maidens (hint hint: there are at least TWO reasons).   If you would like to watch along with us, you can find this story available for streaming on Britbox in the USA (http://www.britbox.com) and BBC iPlayer in the UK (https://bbc.in/48GSaCB). If you're a little old fashioned and prefer physical media (like our very own Anthony), you can also find it on the Doctor Who Season 20 Blu Ray box set from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3VyxIPe) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3V2IL34)   Other media mentioned in this episode*: Chernobyl (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3gtrOuT | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3jfw9Uk) Only Fools and Horses: The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3WfRm3C | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4cVfxtF) Extro (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4nZjSRX) The Best of EastEnders (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4lm8miT | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3IjteJf) Lovejoy: The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3p7zhF3 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vneMp2) Bergerac: Series 1 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Imtjf3 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/44qT6vb) Flash Gordon (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3BVj895 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3AXEzoB) Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ptuM83 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BSULsQ) Labyrinth (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3nmTHHx | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3b4eutD) Harry Potter: Complete 8-Film Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3SdAHd5 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3oFjhZh) The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (film) (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4iGTc77 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3PatMRI) A Knight's Tale (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3WWQ1P2 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4nUz96s) Monty Python and the Holy Grail (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3n4P30y | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3n5ong6) Legend (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4cWTxyf | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4eiwO0R) Blackadder - The Ultimate Edition (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/30sMUnN | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BU2WoN) Arrested Development: The Complete Seasons 1-4 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3BqTDw6 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3uT21Cc) Disney's Robin Hood (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4pa9mYS | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4qW0yrv) Only Fools and Doctors (YouTube: https://youtu.be/bZJV4WVjWbE)   Finally, you can also follow us and interact with us on Facebook and Instagram. You can also e-mail us at watchers4d@gmail.com, and you can join us on our Discord server. If you're enjoying this podcast, please subscribe to the show, and leave us a rating or review.   *Support Watchers in the Fourth Dimension! We are an Amazon affiliate and earn a small commission from purchases through Amazon links. This goes towards the running costs of the podcast.

Tailenders News Alert: This podcast is available in audio AND vision - head to the BBC iPlayer to watch.The Ashes are nearly here and it's time to officially get excited. Jimmy gives us the lowdown on the challenge England's men will face in Australia and looks at the strengths and weaknesses of the Aussies.Plus need some ‘Ashes conversation starters'? Don't panic, Mattchin is here with some Perth related facts - some of which might actually be true- to make sure all Tailenders are fully prepped for the biggest show in cricket.

Lee Mack is one of the funniest and most successful British comedians working today; and if you're a fan of Would I Lie To You? then you'll no doubt know, and love, his work. In this fascinating and in-depth conversation we find out the roots of Lee's talent for making people laugh. He tells Gyles about his childhood, growing up above pubs in the North West, in a family atmosphere that was full of parties, jokes and fun, and never touched on anything serious. That changed when his parents suddenly separated, and Lee started a new school and found that the best way to fit in was to be the class clown. We hear about the year he spent working at the stables where they'd trained Red Rum, and his talent for darts. We hear about meeting his wife and his first standup gig. This is a rare podcast appearance from Lee: thank you to him for his honesty, openness and for all the funny stories.Lee hosts the 1% Club, which is on ITV on Saturdays. He created, writes, and stars in, Not Going Out, which is one of Harriet's favourite shows, and is well worth a watch and is available on BBC iPlayer. And, of course, he is a team captain on Would I Lie To You? and is brilliant at it.Enjoy this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How should we balance innovation, power and accountability in the digital age? This week, Amol speaks to Sir Nick Clegg — former UK deputy prime minister and former president of global affairs at Meta — about the power and responsibility of big tech companies. Sir Nick argues that breaking them up won't solve the problem of their digital dominance, calling instead for greater regulation and user control. He discusses how technology shapes young people's lives, warning against moral panic whilst calling for stronger age-appropriate safeguards and phone-free schools. And with rare candour, Sir Nick offers an insider's perspective on how Silicon Valley really works — and why governments, not tech CEOs like Mark Zuckerberg, must ultimately set the rules. He also talks about politics and philosophy, arguing that true liberalism — rooted in reason, openness, and the belief in evidence over emotion — remains vital in an increasingly polarised world. (00:03:20) Concerns about the impact of AI (00:07:00) The power paradox and network effects (00:06:11) Children and smartphones (00:22:17) Social media and political polarisation (00:34:00) What's Mark Zuckerberg really like? (00:37:56) Why tech bosses are not moral leaders (00:41:36) Why he left Meta (00:44:10) The future of technology and power (00:49:26) The race for AI ‘supremacy' between the US and China (00:52:00) Preparing for this new digital world (00:53:11) Why has politics changed so much since he was deputy prime minister? (00:57:55) Is liberalism weak? (01:01:20) What's next for Sir Nick Clegg? (01:05:16) Amol's reflections GET IN TOUCH * WhatsApp: 0330 123 9480 * Email: radical@bbc.co.uk Episodes of Radical with Amol Rajan are released every Thursday and you can also watch them on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m002f1d0/radical-with-amol-rajan Amol Rajan is a presenter of the Today programme on BBC Radio 4. He is also the host of University Challenge on BBC One. Before that, Amol was media editor at the BBC and editor at The Independent. Radical with Amol Rajan is a Today Podcast. It was made by Lewis Vickers with Anna Budd. Digital production was by Gabriel Purcell-Davis. Technical production was by Jonny Hall and Ben Andrews. The editor is Sam Bonham. The executive producer is Owenna Griffiths.

Zohran Mamdani's victory in the New York mayoralty race electrifies the global Left, rocks the Democratic establishment and leaves Trump titanically unamused. What does it all mean? Plus: Do we need to save the Conservative Party? Former Digital Minister and Tory MP for Boston and Skegness Matt Warman helps us examine the drastic measures needed to keep Reform out. And in the aftermath of the Huntingdon knife attacks we look at the usual suspects' rush to make it all about immigration.  ESCAPE ROUTES • Jason recommends the 1985 series Edge Of Darkness  on BBC iPlayer. • Seth recommends wandering around Dublin because why not?  • Ros recommends Rory Stewart's new book Middleland.  • Matt Warman recommends Andrew Ross Sorkin's 1929: The Inside Story of The Greatest Crash in Wall Street History. Buy any book through our affiliate bookshop and you'll help fund the podcast by earning us a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org's fees help support independent bookshops too. • If you want to find out more about Energise Africa and register as an investor, visit energiseafrica.com/ogwn. www.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow Presented by Ros Taylor with Seth Thévoz and Jason Hazeley. Audio Production by Robin Leeburn. Art direction: James Parrett. Theme tune by Cornershop. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production. www.podmasters.co.uk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the nights get darker and we all get a bit spookier... we speak to Charlie Cooper about his fab BBC ghost-hunting show Nightwatch. It's a deeply creepy 6-part docu-series featuring Charlie and his sister Daisy May Cooper as they travel to the UK's most terrifying haunted locations in search of ghosts... STUNNING.  We discuss sibling dynamics, who scared the shit out of who, the ghost hunts that have shit us up and whether or not we fancy cartoon animals.   We hear about true paranormal experiences (mimics anyone?), whether or not we all believe in the afterlife and the chilling 70s story of a haunted bothy and a possessed deck chair. Daisy sadly couldn't join us, but sends us in a voice note of a VERY CREEPY Isle of Wight legend 'the Sand Down Clown'.  We end with a touch of telepathy... does it... actually... work?  Enjoy this meandering ghosty chit chat and go see Nightwatch on BBC iPlayer or Sundays 9.30pm on BBC2. It's fabulous.  xoxo  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do human choices, biases, and behaviours shape our economy? This week Amol speaks to Nobel Prize winning behavioural economist Professor Richard Thaler about his theories that dive into the patterns behind our decision-making and reveal why humans aren't always as rational as we like to think. From overconfidence and the lure of winning at any cost, to the hidden costs of risk-taking and the psychology of incentives, his research shows why individuals and markets sometimes make surprising — or even seemingly irrational — choices. By unpacking the experiments described in his book The Winner's Curse we get an insight into his work and he applies these behavioural insights to the issues facing the UK today. They discuss how to get young people off welfare and into work, government debt and why Richard believes the winter fuel allowance needs a rethink. (00:04:10) Why he thinks traditional economic theory is flawed (00:07:44) The pros and cons of behavioural economics (00:17:40) The story behind The Winner's Curse (00:19:00) The Endowment Effect (00:21:16) The Ultimatum Game (00:23:28) Confirmation Bias and Overconfidence (00:25:54) Mental Accounting (00:29:42) Young people, welfare and work (00:33:35) Tackling government debt (00:38:32) The housing crisis (00:40:06) The rise of AI and dangers of social media (00:43:00) How he found out that he'd won the Nobel Prize for Economics (00:45:26) Richard Thaler's legacy (00:47:43) Amol's reflections (00:51:20) Listener Messages GET IN TOUCH * WhatsApp: 0330 123 9480 * Email: radical@bbc.co.uk Episodes of Radical with Amol Rajan are released every Thursday and you can also watch them on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m002f1d0/radical-with-amol-rajan Amol Rajan is a presenter of the Today programme on BBC Radio 4. He is also the host of University Challenge on BBC One. Before that, Amol was media editor at the BBC and editor at The Independent. Radical with Amol Rajan is a Today Podcast. It was made by Lewis Vickers with Anna Budd. Digital production was by Gabriel Purcell-Davis. Technical production was by Dave O'Neill. The editor is Sam Bonham. The executive producer is Owenna Griffiths.

The moment has arrived! That is, an actual announcement of Doctor Who's future from the BBC (and not the outgoing Disney+) in the form of a last hurrah from Russell T Davies and Bad Wolf by way of a Christmas special in 2026, along with official confirmation of Turf and Surf hitting the iPlayer this Christmas and Disney+ in February. What does this portend for both the present and future of Doctor Who? The Three Who Rule put on their television detective hats and as usual solve nothing, as do many entertainment journalists including friend of the show Kyle Anderson, and lesser lights such as Variety, Deadline, and The Hollywood Reporter. Plus the usual Big Finish cover over-analysis, a smidgen of Can*Con, and the conclusion of our four-part Classic Series Commentary for "The Sun Makers"! Links: Support Radio Free Skaro on Patreon BBC Confirms future of Doctor Who, splitting from Disney, and a new Christmas special in 2026 The War Between the Land and the Sea' comes to BBC One and BBC iPlayer in December, Disney+ in 2026 Deadline: Why Disney Ditched 'Doctor Who' Nerdist: Kyle Anderson's take on the separation of Disney and the BBC Variety: 'Doctor Who': Disney+ Exits Partnership With the BBC as 2026 Christmas Special Confirmed Deadline: Disney+ Officially Exiting 'Doctor Who' Partnership With BBC After Two Seasons Hollywood Reporter: Disney+ Ends 'Doctor Who' Partnership, BBC Commits to Continue Series Entertainment Weekly: Disney+ drops Doctor Who — here's what that means for the long-running show's future The Secrets Behind the SCARIEST Moments of Doctor Who – The Whoniverse Show Big Finish Paul Spragg Memorial Short Trips Opportunity 2025 winner announced Big Finish Doctor Who: Halloween – Sea Smoke and Other Stories released When the Stars Screamed: A Dalek Anthology Charity Book available As King of Kensington turns 50, it shows the challenge of keeping classic Canadian TV in circulation Nabil Shaban obituary by Toby Hadoke Commentary: The Sun Makers Part Four

The Black Guardian Trilogy comes to an end in Enlightenment with a space race on Edwardian-inspired ships, where a dominatrix threatens Turlough, a creepy Eternal hits on Tegan, and the Black and White Guardians end as they started this three-story run: disappointingly. Still, it gives Anthony an opportunity to utter: “step on me, Mommy!” Just wow.   Unsurprisingly, we discuss the sartorial choices of the two Guardians (and which ones Reilly and Anthony will respectively cosplay), how “Officer Creepy” made Julie want to take a shower, the joys of sailing ships in space, the correct pronunciation of “buoy,” Captain Wrack's rack (obviously), and how Nietzsche fits into all this… and speaking of philosophy, we have a rousing debate on the ethics of throwing an Eternal into the cold vacuum of space…   If you would like to watch along with us, you can find this story available for streaming on Britbox in the USA (http://www.britbox.com) and BBC iPlayer in the UK (https://bbc.in/48GSaCB). If you're a little old fashioned and prefer physical media (like our very own Anthony), you can also find it on the Doctor Who Season 20 Blu Ray box set from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3VyxIPe) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3V2IL34)   Other media mentioned in this episode*: Mystery Science Theater 3000 – The Essentials (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3NqZRTi | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DbPUo5) Max Headroom: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3Lhicpm | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4nvIYHC) Eternals (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/47hEUGi | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4qDKgTI) Star Trek: The Original Series: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3aifha7 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2YtSYvx) Treasure Planet (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3JBltz8 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3LmZEnn) The Dark Knight Trilogy (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4oioiUR | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/48QSy4q) Caligula: The Ultimate Cut (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/47SQvw9 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3VrVVa8) Rosemary's Baby (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3E6Rmaq | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vC2SHV) The Simpsons (Disney+: http://www.disneyplus.com) The Bible (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4awKvII | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4hwnYOE) The Wind from the Sun (includes Sunjammer), by Arthur C. Clarke (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4qBZtVn | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3LhjbWA) Beyond Good and Evil, by Friedrich Nietzsche (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4qD9MbK | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/43tRQ9V) The Lonely Island ft. T-Pain – I'm On a Boat (YouTube: https://youtu.be/avaSdC0QOUM) Queen – Bohemian Rhapsody (YouTube: https://youtu.be/fJ9rUzIMcZQ)   Finally, you can also follow us and interact with us on Facebook and Instagram. You can also e-mail us at watchers4d@gmail.com, and you can join us on our Discord server. If you're enjoying this podcast, please subscribe to the show, and leave us a rating or review.   *Support Watchers in the Fourth Dimension! We are an Amazon affiliate and earn a small commission from purchases through Amazon links. This goes towards the running costs of the podcast.

How can Millennials, Gen Zs and Gen As thrive in a world where so much success depends on having access to the Bank of Mum and Dad? Historian Dr Eliza Filby – an expert in generational identity – tells Amol that society needs to shift in three major ways to mitigate the “rupture” between young and old: in values, education and wealth. Amol speaks with her about her book ‘Inheritocracy' which calls for a radical redefining of meritocracy. They also discuss the shifts in parenthood and the evolving household roles of men and women, and ‘kidulthood' - where young people move into adulthood in their early thirties instead of their late teens or early twenties. (00:02:30) What is ‘Inheritocracy?' (00:04:13) The values rupture – Baby Boomers are the exceptional generation (00:10:07) The education rupture - the declining graduate premium (00:16:00) The wealth rupture – unattainable ‘big ticket' items (00:28:00) Why is the social contract broken between generations? (00:38:27) Shifts in assortative mating (00:45:30) Is meritocracy a good idea in principle? (00:54:17) How to reconfigure the tax system for a new generation (00:57:07) Dr Eliza Filby's radical idea (01:01:11) Amol's reflections (01:04:25) Listener messages GET IN TOUCH * WhatsApp: 0330 123 9480 * Email: radical@bbc.co.uk Episodes of Radical with Amol Rajan are released every Thursday and you can also watch them on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m002f1d0/radical-with-amol-rajan Amol Rajan is a presenter of the Today programme on BBC Radio 4. He is also the host of University Challenge on BBC One. Before that, Amol was media editor at the BBC and editor at The Independent. Radical with Amol Rajan is a Today Podcast. It was made by Lewis Vickers with Anna Budd. Digital production was by Gabriel Purcell-Davis. Technical production was by Gareth Jones. The editor is Sam Bonham. The executive producer is Owenna Griffiths.

Artificial Intelligence is fundamentally changing the internet. But Matthew Prince, CEO of cybersecurity giant Cloudflare, thinks there is a way to ensure content creators and publishers earn enough to operate — even as their work feeds AI.Cloudflare has put up digital firewalls around its clients' sites, which blocks the bots that copy content to train large language models like OpenAI's ChatGPT and Anthropic's Claude. It is then up to its customers to choose whether to allow those so-called AI “crawlers” to access their sites. Matthew spoke to Amol ahead of his appearance at the Thomson Reuters Foundation's Trust Conference, about how he hopes his decision will lead to a better deal for publishers as ‘search engines' become ‘answer engines' in the era of AI overviews and chatbots. They also talk about the debate between artists like Sir Elton John and the UK government over plans to exempt technology firms from copyright laws. The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has designated Google with strategic market status in general search, which includes AI Overview and AI Mode. But Google says “many of the ideas for interventions that have been raised in this process would inhibit UK innovation and growth, potentially slowing product launches at a time of profound AI-based innovation.” The company also disputes Matthew's claim that traffic to websites has fallen since the launch of AI Overview. (00:03:52) How the internet is changing (00:08:05) How AI is reducing web traffic (00:11:34) Why it's important to compensate content creators (00:18:50) AI is a platform change (00:21:38) How AI could improve content creation (00:26:29) The story behind Cloudflare (00:31:42) Why he decided to block AI “crawler” bots (00:42:33) AI and copyright laws in the UK (00:45:19) Google's market power (00:51:37) Advice for becoming a tech entrepreneur (00:54:01) Amol's reflections GET IN TOUCH * WhatsApp: 0330 123 9480 * Email: radical@bbc.co.uk Episodes of Radical with Amol Rajan are released every Thursday and you can also watch them on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m002f1d0/radical-with-amol-rajan Amol Rajan is a presenter of the Today programme on BBC Radio 4. He is also the host of University Challenge on BBC One. Before that, Amol was media editor at the BBC and editor at The Independent. Radical with Amol Rajan is a Today Podcast. It was made by Lewis Vickers with Anna Budd. Digital production was by Gabriel Purcell-Davis. Technical production was by Ricardo McCarthy and Dafydd Evans. The editor is Sam Bonham. The executive producer is Owenna Griffiths.

Join us this episode as we ask the big question: How does the Big Bang happen because of something that happens after the Big Bang? See if we ever find out as we discuss the second story of the Black Guardian trilogy, Terminus.   It should come as no surprise that this story garnered some strong feelings from our crew. Did Anthony really want to rewrite almost all interactions and plot regarding the Doctor and his companions? Absolutely. And did Reilly have lots of thoughts regarding redheads in this story? Seems so. But nothing beats Diana and Julie's horror in the treatment of Hansen's disease. Honestly, we really did not need a leper spaceship. Oh, and Reilly might have annoyed Anthony in his sleeping through his behind-the-scenes section.   If you would like to watch along with us, you can find this story available for streaming on Britbox in the USA (http://www.britbox.com) and BBC iPlayer in the UK (https://bbc.in/48GSaCB). If you're a little old fashioned and prefer physical media (like our very own Anthony), you can also find it on the Doctor Who Season 20 Blu Ray box set from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3VyxIPe) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3V2IL34)   Other media mentioned in this episode*: Community – The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3hPClB0 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/39hGzwz) Barbarella (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4nabKxq | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4qiZz4g) Futurama – Seasons 1-8 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3jfbkaQ | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3aQeMUL) Alien (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3nbhOZt | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BX7I4X) Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3JX2A4F | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/35wGdnA) Bram Stoker's Dracula (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3n7Fn5I | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3pk4iFM) Blake's 7 – The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Zh7045 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/39luyGI) Assassin's Creed Valhalla (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3yWEhzi | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3HoBlyr) Don Quixote, by Cervantes (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3vKVfPl | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3B8wxcI)   Finally, you can also follow us and interact with us on Facebook and Instagram. You can also e-mail us at watchers4d@gmail.com, and you can join us on our Discord server. If you're enjoying this podcast, please subscribe to the show, and leave us a rating or review.   *Support Watchers in the Fourth Dimension! We are an Amazon affiliate and earn a small commission from purchases through Amazon links. This goes towards the running costs of the podcast.

After the collapse of the China spying case, do we have to accept that Britain is way past being able to spar with Beijing? Especially when we depend so much on their students? Green MP Siân Berry talks about the party's future under new eco-populist leader Zach Polanski, how to square green infrastructure with their support's suspicion of development, and whether the Greens would enter a coalition with Labour to keep Farage out. And in the Extra Bit for Patreon people… Sunak's back, sort of. What do ex-PMs get up to these days? And the terror of the A.I. Margaret Thatcher ChatBot.  • Our partner pod American Friction just won Best News and Politics show at the Independent Podcast Awards. Listen and see what you've been missing.  ESCAPE ROUTES  • Raf recommends Film Club on BBC iPlayer.  • Rachel recommends The Finest Hotel In Kabul by Lise Doucet.  • Siân Berry recommends The French Lieutenant's Woman .  • Ros recommends The Line on ITVX.  Buy The Finest Hotel In Kabul through our affiliate bookshop and you'll help fund OGWN by earning us a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org's fees help support independent bookshops too. • Head to nakedwines.co.uk/ohgodwhatnow to get 6 top-rated wines from our sponsor Naked Wines for £39.99, delivery included. • Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here: nordvpn.com/ohgodwhatnow. It's risk- free with Nord's 30-day money back guarantee! • Advertisers! Want to reach smart, engaged, influential people with money to spend? (Yes, they do exist). Some 3.5 MILLION people download and watch our podcasts every month – and they love our shows. Why not get YOUR brand in front of our influential listeners with podcast advertising? Contact ads@podmasters.co.uk to find out more • Back us on Patreon for ad-free listening, bonus materials and more.  Written and presented by Ros Taylor with Rachel Cunliffe and Rafael Behr. Audio production by Tom Taylor. Theme music by Cornershop. Art direction: James Parrett. Produced by award-winning Chris Jones. Managing Editor: award-winning Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production. www.podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Labour want to bring in digital I.D. and many people do NOT like it. Are they right? Are they wrong? And what is the “Lethal Trifecta” that makes the plan so risky? Hannah Fearn is very opposed to digital I.D. on civil liberties grounds. Jonn Elledge thinks it's not that big a deal. Special guest Alex Hern – The Economist's correspondent on A.I. – has the inside tech perspective. And Matt Green tries to keep order. Intrusion into privacy or a well-managed public version of something we all consented to years ago? “What this is really about nationalising I.D.,” says Alex, “because the Tories privatised it.” ESCAPE ROUTES  • Hannah recommends How Are You? It's Alan (Partridge) on BBC iPlayer.  • Jonn is looking forward to Celebrity Traitors. • Alex Hern recommends The Diamond Age by Neil Stephenson (and Andrew Harrison heartily agrees).  • Matt has been watching Hacks Season 4 on Sky. Buy The Diamond Age through our affiliate bookshop and you'll help fund OGWN by earning us a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org's fees help support independent bookshops too. • Head to ⁠nakedwines.co.uk/ohgodwhatnow⁠ to get 6 top-rated wines from our sponsor Naked Wines for £39.99, delivery included. • Advertisers! Want to reach smart, engaged, influential people with money to spend? (Yes, they do exist). Some 3.5 MILLION people download and watch our podcasts every month – and they love our shows. Why not get YOUR brand in front of our influential listeners with podcast advertising? Contact ads@podmasters.co.uk to find out more • Back us on Patreon for ad-free listening, bonus materials and more.  Written and presented by Matt Green with Jonn Elledge and Hannah Fearn. Audio production by Tom Taylor and Robin Leeburn. Theme music by Cornershop. Art direction: James Parrett. Produced by Chris Jones. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production. www.podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We kick off the Black Guardian trilogy with a new companion joining the TARDIS, the return of the Brigadier, and the return of the Black Guardian (on whose head they've inexplicably put a dead bird!), as we discuss Mawdryn Undead (or, to translate it from the Welsh “Dead Man Undead”!)   Join us as we make immediate judgements on Turlough, discuss how the story plays with time in a way that pre-dates Moffat by 20-odd years, question the Black Guardian's sartorial choices, ponder why the Brigadier remembers Harry Sullivan but not Liz, Jo, or Sarah Jane, while Julie asks “why is the moustache gone?”. And don't miss Anthony teaching the crew about corporal punishment in British schools!   If you would like to watch along with us, you can find this story available for streaming on Britbox in the USA (http://www.britbox.com) and BBC iPlayer in the UK (https://bbc.in/48GSaCB). If you're a little old fashioned and prefer physical media (like our very own Anthony), you can also find it on the Doctor Who Season 20 Blu Ray box set from Amazon US (https://amzn.to/3VyxIPe) and Amazon UK (https://amzn.to/3V2IL34)   Other media mentioned in this episode*: Indiana Jones – The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3n4YBbU | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3DQ3BIs) Who Framed Roger Rabbit (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/471qxEE | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3KSuqUW) Interview with the Vampire (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3lY4g4p | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3G0RPg6) Hellboy (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3KLoZap | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4q6mdN0) Blake's 7 – The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Zh7045 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/39luyGI) Blackadder - The Ultimate Edition (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/30sMUnN | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BU2WoN) A Bit of Fry and Laurie: The Complete Collection (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3rfLXgq | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3PoLhxq) 101 Dalmatians (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/42COSiT | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4nPemSJ) The Muppet Show: Seasons 1-3 (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3FHjjrk | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/38u22Wj) Friends (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4q9wVm2 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/48oQY9G) Community – The Complete Series (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3hPClB0 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/39hGzwz) David Lynch's Dune (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3pvxKIU | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3EabR6c) Flash Gordon (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3BVj895 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3AXEzoB) Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3ptuM83 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3BSULsQ) The Birds (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3KK3jvr | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4h5D3rk) Billy Bunter of Greyfriars School, by Frank Richards (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3jg4BNX | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2YUmhYd) Aerosmith: Greatest Hits (Amazon US: https://amzn.to/3WFvwG8 | Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4h5CQo2)   Finally, you can also follow us and interact with us on Facebook and Instagram. You can also e-mail us at watchers4d@gmail.com, and you can join us on our Discord server. If you're enjoying this podcast, please subscribe to the show, and leave us a rating or review.   *Support Watchers in the Fourth Dimension! We are an Amazon affiliate and earn a small commission from purchases through Amazon links. This goes towards the running costs of the podcast.

The Tory Party looks fatally damaged. Who hijacked the corpse at their conference in Manchester – Reform or Robert Jenrick? Josh Glancy of The Sunday Times was there and he explains whether there's any life in the old party yet. Plus, the horrific killings at a Manchester synagogue left many British Jews saying they feel unsafe in their own country. We look at the complex and emotive issues of fighting antisemitism while preserving the right to protest against Netanyahu's war on Gaza. And in the Extra Bit, we look at the Tech Bro nightmare of “996”. Could you work 9am-9pm six days a week? ESCAPE ROUTES  • Marie has set up her very own affordable art salon called The Outsiders' Arts Club. • Jonn loved Juniper Blood at the Donmar – keep an eye out in case it's on near you.  • Josh Glancy recommends Blue Lights on the BBC iPlayer.   • Andrew went to see Edwyn Collins live in London. • Advertisers! Want to reach smart, engaged, influential people with money to spend? (Yes, they do exist). Some 3.5 MILLION people download and watch our podcasts every month – and they love our shows. Why not get YOUR brand in front of our influential listeners with podcast advertising? Contact ads@podmasters.co.uk to find out more • Back us on Patreon for ad-free listening, bonus materials and more.  Written and presented by Andrew Harrison with Jonn Elledge and Marie le Conte. Audio production by Robin Leeburn. Theme music by Cornershop. Art direction: James Parrett. Produced by Chris Jones. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production. www.podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this Hot Topic episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, Simon Scott and Jordan James react to the brand-new BBC Panorama documentary Autism, Schools and Families on the Edge, presented by EastEnders actor Kellie Bright.The documentary follows three families fighting for EHCPs (Education, Health and Care Plans) for their autistic children and exposes the devastating impact of a broken SEND system in the UK. Drawing on their own lived experiences and community feedback, Simon and Jordan unpack why the system feels rigged against neurodivergent children and families — and why system reform is urgently needed.Together, they explore:The uphill battle parents face to secure EHCPs for autistic and ADHD childrenHow government underfunding and council gatekeeping harm children's futuresWhy do so many families feel forced into private assessments or tribunalsThe emotional toll on both neurodivergent children and their parentsThe importance of representation and why documentaries like this matterWhy real change needs more than awareness — it needs action, funding, and empathyWatch the Documentary on BBC iPlayer here