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Comic Relief 2026: Radio 1 DJ Greg James takes on a new challenge

Comic Relief 2026: Radio 1 DJ Greg James takes on a new challenge3+ hour, 13+ min ago   (323+ words) Greg James is taking on another big challenge to raise money for Comic Relief Radio 1 DJ Greg James is taking up a new challenge for Comic Relief - after saying he wouldn't do one again. The breakfast show presenter will be…...

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Sophie Gravia and Christine McGuinness are back on BBC Sounds in the new series of Situationships with Sophie and Christine

Sophie Gravia and Christine McGuinness are back on BBC Sounds in the new series of Situationships with Sophie and Christine2+ day, 12+ hour ago   (634+ words) The tell-all podcast returns for a second series First launched in 2025, the series has quickly become a favourite for listeners who love honest, hilarious and relatable chats about situationships of all kinds. Each week, Sophie and Christine will dive into…...

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Who was Yvonne Arnaud and why was a Surrey theatre named after her?

Who was Yvonne Arnaud and why was a Surrey theatre named after her?5+ day, 2+ hour ago   (577+ words) Yvonne Arnaud lived in Effingham Common and died in Guildford Many people will be familiar with Guildford's Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, but who was she " and why was the theatre named after her? Arnaud was born in 1890 in Bordeaux, France, and…...

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The Notebook

The Notebook1+ week, 2+ day ago   (40+ words) In the run-up to the Second World War, a young couple's relationship falls foul of class prejudice. In the run-up to the Second World War, a young couple's relationship falls foul of class prejudice. More Like This Episodes...

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Lives Less Ordinary - Laughter saved me: the comedian turning tragedy into comedy - BBC Sounds

Lives Less Ordinary - Laughter saved me: the comedian turning tragedy into comedy - BBC Sounds3+ week, 4+ day ago   (61+ words) Catch up on your favourite BBC radio show from your favourite DJ right here, whenever you like. Listen without limits with BBC Sounds. Use BBC.com or the new BBC App to listen to BBC podcasts, Radio 4 and the World…...

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Portsmouth mum goes into labour after laughing at pantomime

Portsmouth mum goes into labour after laughing at pantomime4+ week, 19+ hour ago   (358+ words) A woman whose water broke while watching an adult pantomime said it was because she "was laughing so hard". Abbie Foord, 24, from Hilsea in Portsmouth was at the Kings Theatre in Southsea on 29 December to see Aladdin. Despite being heavily…...

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Where Eagles Dare

Where Eagles Dare1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (61+ words) Seven paratroopers, led by a British intelligence officer, are sent on a seemingly impossible mission - to rescue an American officer from the apparently impregnable Castle of the Eagles. Seven paratroopers, led by a British intelligence officer, are sent on a…...

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Deck the Halls

Deck the Halls1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (89+ words) Duggee invites you to a festive celebration featuring special guests, including Alexander Armstrong and the Hey Duggee cast. Join the BBC Singers and conductor Nicholas Chalmers, and enjoy beatboxing by Beardyman. It's time to deck the halls, Squirrels! Hey Duggee…...

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Comedy on 'prescription': Why performing stand-up is good for your health

Comedy on 'prescription': Why performing stand-up is good for your health1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (1106+ words) Mohan Gupta had never dreamed of becoming a comedian. Born in India and educated in the UK, he trained as engineer and, later, a monk. "I never in my life thought I would make anyone laugh," he says." But a…...

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Stuffed

Stuffed2+ mon, 6+ hour ago   (82+ words) The Farooqis have an unforgettable Christmas when a surprise bonus leads to a Lapland holiday, but things go downhill fast after a disastrous discovery. The Farooqis have an unforgettable Christmas when a surprise bonus leads to a Lapland holiday, but…...