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A shy reclusive lady is convinced by an invisible entity to sing. Subsequently, she finds herself noticed by a sleazy talent agent and her talent being showcased on-stage. She also meets a kind but nervous man who becomes her best friend.

A spoof of the British style of news broadcasting - including ridiculous stories, patronising vox pops, offensively hard-hitting research and a sports presenter clearly struggling for metaphors.

A young girl sets out on a quest that takes her beyond her universe and brings her to face her absent father and the nature of reality.

A surreal, ambient mix of bleak comedy sketches.

V.I. Warshawski is a strong, smart, independent heroine in a male-dominated world. She tracks down corrupt businessmen, and cold-blooded murderers - while trying not to get killed herself.

Female artists, writers, photographers, designers, and adventurers are settled in Paris between the wars.

The news podcast from BBC Radio is back. With Justin Webb, Sarah Smith, Marianna Spring and the Zurch.

Follows mathematician Hannah Fry as she unravels extraordinary human stories behind data sets, exploring ten captivating mysteries and the remarkable people who unearthed them.

An intimate look at one of the most overexposed yet under-revealed stars of today as she faces one of her biggest challenges ever while finishing her album, shooting videos, doing press -- and being a mom.

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

Dramas for English language learners from BBC World Service. Improve your English with retellings of stories classic and new.

A documentary about the seventh series of Red Dwarf (1988).

A BBC Radio adaptation of 'Misery' .

On National Achievement Day, the lives of a detective, a shopkeeper, a garage attendant, a barmaid, a dog and two mice interconnect. Their conversation provokes self-reflection, stirring up memories that evoke longings and regrets.

Reflections on the final American film by Charles Chaplin.

Filmmaker Emir Kusturica shares his impressions of Charlie Chaplin's The Circus.

Surprising personal stories from across England, with handpicked treats from BBC Local Radio - each episode a new theme. Becca Bryers is your guide to the colourful characters and emotional experiences which make up a diverse country.

In a spin-off from 'Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley' comes a new podcast from the BBC'. We all want to live life to the fullest - feeling and looking our best. But over time, things can start to sag. So what's the best way to stop the clock and keep that youthful glow and energy? Michael Mosley looks at the latest research into how to stay young and in each episode he reveals one simple, scientifically-proven thing you can start doing today to rejuvenate yourself from the inside out.

Taking a look at LGBTQ+ issues in sport.

Untold stories from eyewitnesses expose the horrific Bengal famine that claimed millions of lives in British-ruled India during World War II.