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Desert Island Discs

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Desert Island Discs

BBC Radio 4
Liveline

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Liveline

RTÉ Radio 1
Family Flowers Only by Grief Ireland

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Family Flowers Only by Grief Ireland

GoLoud
Great Company with Jamie Laing

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Great Company with Jamie Laing

Jampot Productions
Insights with Sean O'Rourke

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Insights with Sean O'Rourke

RTÉ
Lives Less Ordinary

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Lives Less Ordinary

BBC World Service
Oh, Anna!

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Oh, Anna!

The Fellas Studios

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Professor Michele Dougherty, scientist

Professor Michele Dougherty is President of the Institute of Physics and Professor of Space Physics at Imperial College London. She was appointed Astronomer Royal last year – the first woman to hold the post in its 350-year history. She was brought up in Durban in South Africa and studied for a Bachelor of Science degree in applied maths at Natal University. After completing a Master’s and PhD she took up a fellowship at the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy in Germany where she investigated solar wind and galactic wind outflows. In 1991 she joined Imperial College London where she helped devise a magnetic field model for the Ulysses mission. In 1997 she became principal investigator for the magnetometer instrument on board the Cassini probe which was sent to study Saturn and its system. She is currently lead investigator for the J-MAG magnetometer instrument on the European Space Agency's JUICE mission (Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer) which launched in 2023. It will reach Jupiter in 2031 and spend at least three years observing the planet and three of its largest moons, Ganymede, Callisto and Europa. Michele was appointed CBE in the 2018 New Years Honours List for services to UK Physical Science Research. DISC ONE: Puccini: Turandot, Act III: Nessun dorma! Performed by Luciano Pavarotti (tenor), John Alldis Choir, Wandsworth School Boys Choir and London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Zubin Mehta DISC TWO: Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85: III. Adagio. Composed by Elgar. Performed by Jacqueline du Pré (cello) and London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Sir John Barbirolli DISC THREE: Violin Concerto No. 1 in D Major, Op. 19: III. Moderato. Composed by Tchaikovsky. Performed by Frank Peters Zimmerman (violin), and Berliner Philharmoniker, conducted by Lorin Maazel DISC FOUR: We Three Kings of Orient Are - Robert Shaw Chamber Singers DISC FIVE: Dancing Queen - ABBA DISC SIX: Dance With My Father - Luther Vandross DISC SEVEN: Franck: Panis Angelicus. Performed by Dame Kiri Te Kanawa (soprano), English Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Barry Rose DISC EIGHT: Pie Jesu (From Requiem) Composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Performed by Malakai Bayoh, Schola Cantorum of the Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School and London Mozart Players, directed by Scott Price BOOK CHOICE: The Lord of The Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien LUXURY ITEM: An assortment of wine CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE: Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85: III. Adagio. Composed by Elgar. Performed by Jacqueline du Pré (cello) and London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Sir John Barbirolli Presenter: Lauren Laverne Producer: Paula McGinley Desert Island Discs has cast many space experts away to the island over the years including NASA's Dr Nicola Fox, the astronomer Carl Sagan and the astronauts Tim Peake and Chris Hadfield. You can hear their programmes if you search through BBC Sounds or our own Desert Island Discs website.

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52 min
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Katie Taylor

Today's show focused on Katie Taylor's upcoming final boxing match scheduled to take place before her planned retirement this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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1h 6m
3 DAYS AGO

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TOM DAVIS: I Lost Friends When I Quit Alcohol - But This Is What It Taught Me

Tom Davis is one of the funniest people I know. We first met ten years ago on Murder in Successville, the hilarious BBC3 sitcom he co-created with his friend James De Frond. At the time, I had no idea what I was getting myself into. What I didn’t realise then was just how much the show meant to Tom. Murder in Successville wasn’t just another job for him. It was a pivotal moment and there was so much riding on it. This conversation is a rollercoaster. I haven’t laughed that much in a long time - but it also reveals a side to Tom that goes far beyond the laughs. In this episode, Tom shares: Why he took a risk on me for the very first episode of Murder in SuccessvilleHow he desperately wanted to be a dad and feared it might not happenWhy he decided to go sober and what it’s taught him What Timothée Chalamet text him after the Critics Choice AwardsWhat happened when Tom was mistaken for Ed Sheeran’s bodyguard This conversation is a reminder that it’s not always a simple road to success - true success is a journey. Tom Davis is Great Company. Get tickets for Tom's 2026 tour, Spudgun HERE! If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: Instagram- @greatcompanypodcast TikTok - @greatcompanypodcast Jamie - @jamielaing And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: greatcompany@jampotproductions.co.uk THE CREDITS Executive Producer: Ewan Newbigging-Lister Producer: Helen Burke & Jack Claramunt Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins Video: Jake Ji & Josh Bennett Social Media: Laura Coughlan Audio: Rafi Amsili Geovannetti Great Company is an original podcast from JamPot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1h 10m
6 DAYS AGO

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Family Flowers Only with Tommy Martin

This week, I sit down with Tommy Martin who shares the deeply traumatic loss of his brother Chris who died suddenly from an asthma attack in front of him. Tommy speaks openly about the shock of that moment, trying to save his brother by performing CPR, and the lasting impact that night had on him. He reflects on how the trauma changed him, how he tried to bury his grief, and how eventually it all caught up with him. We also talk about the later loss of his father, and the complicated feelings that followed, including regret, reflection, and the weight of things left unsaid. This is a powerful and honest conversation about trauma, sibling loss, father loss, and the importance of allowing yourself to feel what you’ve been carrying. For tickets to upcoming Grief workshops please visit www.griefireland.com For watch Podcast Video episodes in full and have early access to episodes plus a full supportive membership community with live support calls and therapeutic practises and more please join the "After the Flowers Membership" here https://after-the-flowers.circle.so/checkout/after-the-flowers-membership

6 days ago

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1h 30m
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Brittany Ferries

Kieran spoke to Brendan Glynn, to discuss how he was recently informed by Brittany Ferries that he can no longer bring a hoist onboard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16 min
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"The thing I was missing most in my life was love"

Scott, former prisoner, talks about life inside prison and his subsequent rehabilitation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27 min
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Fatphobia and Weight Loss Jabs with Billie Bhatia

Fashion writer Billie Bhatia talks about her experiences of living in a bigger body, fatphobia and the cultural, social and personal impact of weight loss jabs. Billie talks to Emma about dating, navigating the fashion industry and shares her thoughts on the body positivity movement as well as Serena William’s controversial weight loss drugs advert at Super Bowl 2026. A recent study by University College London researchers, estimated that 1.6 million adults in England, Wales and Scotland used drugs such as Mounjaro, Wegovy and Ozempic to help lose weight between early 2024 and early 2025. In Ready to Talk with Emma Barnett, the award-winning interviewer speaks to people you will know and people you should know about the experiences that are shaping their lives. If you want to join the conversation you can email the team at readytotalk@bbc.co.uk, or you can send a WhatsApp message or voice note to 08000 556 101

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55 min
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Oil Price Increases

More callers talk to Kieran about the increase in the cost of buying oilSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24 min
1 DAY AGO

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St Patrick's Day Visit

Listeners talk to Kieran on Taoiseach Micháel Martin's pending visit to the White House on St Patrick's Day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22 min
2 DAYS AGO

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Putting Awards in Their Place

Miquita Oliver and Jordan Stephens discuss the BRIT Awards, the BAFTAs and Lily’s West End Girl is on tour. This episode contains very strong language and adult themes. Credits: Producer: Natalie Jamieson Technical Producer: Oliver Geraghty Assistant Producer: Caillin McDaid Production Coordinator: Rose Wilcox Executive Producer: Dino Sofos Commissioning Producer for BBC: Jake Williams Commissioners: Dylan Haskins & Lorraine Okuefuna Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds

2 days ago

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