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The Last Podcast Radio Hour

It's BBC Radio 4 Extra's final Podcast Radio Hour so Laura Grimshaw, Amanda Litherland and Chris Pearson look back... more

04 Nov 2022 · 1 hour,
Fascinating Podcasts about Fungi

Wes Butters and his Producer, Kerry present a few of the best podcasts on fungi.Dr. Gordon Walker talks about the... more

28 Oct 2022 · 58 minutes
End of the World Audio Drama

Chris Pearson and Ella Watts recommend apocalypse audio fiction. Jenny Turner Hall talks Marvel's Wastelanders: Wolverine, and discusses the pressures... more

21 Oct 2022 · 1 hour,
New listening for October

Chris Pearson and Scott Bryan suggest new listening for October. Tubsey and Hyder, Bafta winners, join us to talk about... more

07 Oct 2022 · 56 minutes
Children's Podcasts with Chrystal Genesis

Chris Pearson and Chrystal Genesis with podcasts for young ears. Molly Bloom discusses the debate show Smash Boom Best, and... more

16 Sep 2022 · 59 minutes
BBC Sounds Audio Lab

Podcast Radio Hour showcases new podcasts from the 2022 Class of BBC Sounds Audio Lab, and meets the six audio... more

02 Sep 2022 · 59 minutes
Health and Wellbeing with Isy Suttie

Laura Grimshaw and Isy Suttie present podcasts on living with chronic illnesses, with a focus on bladder and bowel issues,... more

18 Aug 2022 · 1 hour,
Gaming Podcasts with Ellie Gibson

The video game journalist and co-host of the Scummy Mummies podcast Ellie Gibson joins Chris Pearson for gaming podcast picks.... more

12 Aug 2022 · 57 minutes
Bitesize Listening

Shivani Dave joins Chris Pearson to recommend a selection of bitesize podcasts. Arielle Free tells us about her short documentary... more

05 Aug 2022 · 57 minutes
British Podcast Awards

Laura Grimshaw and Jon Holmes present highlights and winners from this year's British Podcast Awards.The British Podcast Awards ceremony takes... more

28 Jul 2022 · 1 hour, 1 minute
Creativity with Shaun Keaveny

Laura Grimshaw and Shaun Keaveny present podcasts on the theme of creativity - or lack of it. Featuring artists, writers,... more

21 Jul 2022 · 59 minutes
New listens for July

Chris Pearson and Scott Bryan recommend new podcast listening for July.We're joined by Nick Grimshaw and Angela Hartnett OBE to... more

08 Jul 2022 · 58 minutes
Women's Football Podcasts

To mark the start of the Women's Euros on the 6th July, Laura Grimshaw and Eilidh Barbour round up the... more

30 Jun 2022 · 59 minutes
International Women's Podcast Festival

Laura Grimshaw and Roshan Roberts present highlights from the International Women's Podcast Festival.

23 Jun 2022 · 59 minutes
TV Podcasts

Chris Pearson and Scott Bryan with TV podcasts. Sirin Kale discusses Unreal: A Critical History of Reality TV, the Radio... more

17 Jun 2022 · 59 minutes
The Podcast Show 2022

Laura Grimshaw and Chris Pearson present a special edition from The Podcast Show 2022. We’ll be joined by a... more

02 Jun 2022 · 59 minutes
Science Fiction Audio Drama

Chris Pearson and Ella Watts recommend Sci-Fi Audio Drama. We hear from the creator of 'Midnight Burger' Joe Fisher, who... more

27 May 2022 · 57 minutes
Science Stories

Chris Pearson and science nerd Rick Edwards recommend factual science listening.The space journalist Sarah Cruddas discusses her series "Where's My... more

20 May 2022 · 58 minutes
New listening for May

Chris Pearson and Scott Bryan suggest new podcast listens for May. Charlie Craggs tells us about making her acting debut... more

13 May 2022 · 57 minutes
Machynlleth Comedy Festival

Laura Grimshaw and Jake Yapp present a selection of comedy podcasts from the Machynlleth Comedy Festival.Helen Bauer and Andrew White... more

05 May 2022 · 1 hour,
Music Documentaries and Conversations

Chris Pearson and Chrystal Genesis recommend podcasts exploring music, and telling stories of fascinating musicians.Marlon Bishop from Futuro Studios tells... more

29 Apr 2022 · 58 minutes
Earth Day 2022

To mark Earth Day 2022, Laura Grimshaw and Greg Cochrane present a collection of podcasts about the environment and climate... more

21 Apr 2022 · 1 hour,
New For April

Scott Bryan, Laura Grimshaw and Chris Pearson round up new listening for April.Dragon's Den star Deborah Meaden talks to us... more

08 Apr 2022 · 57 minutes
April Fools

Laura Grimshaw and Chris Pearson invite the Radio 4 Extra Comedy Club presenters to share their favourite funny podcasts.Featuring: Jessica Fostekew... more

31 Mar 2022 · 58 minutes
Podcast Radio Hour Comedy Club Mashup

Laura Grimshaw invites Radio 4 Extra's Comedy Club presenters to share their podcast recommendations.Featuring: Arthur Smith on Fake Heiress Athena Kugblenu on... more

25 Mar 2022 · 1 hour,
Mourn The Dead and Fight Like Hell For The Living

Laura Grimshaw and Salena Godden present podcasts about death, grief and celebrating life. And we hope by sharing these podcasts... more

18 Mar 2022 · 1 hour,
Myths, Legends and Fairy Tales in Audio Drama

Chris Pearson and Ella Watts with myth, legend, and fairy tale audio drama. Aaron Mankhe and Lauren Shippen discuss their... more

11 Mar 2022 · 1 hour,
New Listening for March

Laura Grimshaw and Scott Bryan round up the best new releases for March.The BBC's Specialist Disinformation and Social Media Reporter... more

04 Mar 2022 · 1 hour,
LGBTQ+ History

Chris Pearson and The Log Books Podcast producer Shivani Dave with listening for LGBTQ+ History Month. Matthew and Brendan discuss... more

25 Feb 2022 · 59 minutes
Adoption

Laura Grimshaw and Jon Holmes present a selection of podcasts on the subject of adoption.As Jon himself is adopted, we... more

18 Feb 2022 · 1 hour,
Writing and Books

Laura Grimshaw and Isy Suttie present an aural library of podcasts about writing and books for your delectation.We speak to... more

11 Feb 2022 · 1 hour,
New Listening for February

Chris Pearson and Scott Bryan suggest listens for February. Helena Merriman talks about her new diagnosis based series Room 5,... more

04 Feb 2022 · 59 minutes
Running Podcasts

From nervous beginners to seasoned marathon runners, Laura Grimshaw and Moy McGowan present a selection of running podcasts to inspire... more

28 Jan 2022 · 1 hour,
New Year, New Start

Chris Pearson and Chrystal Genesis pick out podcasts which discuss fresh starts, in the fields of work, health and relationships.Ian... more

21 Jan 2022 · 57 minutes
What's new for January?

Chris Pearson and Scott Bryan suggest new listening for January. The writer Marian Keyes and the comedian Tara Flynn discuss... more

14 Jan 2022 · 57 minutes
Tips for new podcasters

Chris Pearson and Laura Grimshaw invite podcasters to offer up tips and advice on podcasting. Leanne Alie joins us from... more

07 Jan 2022 · 59 minutes
Best of Podcast Radio Hour 2021

Laura Grimshaw and Chris Pearson take a look back at some of the Podcast Radio Hour highlights and best guests... more

31 Dec 2021 · 59 minutes
Comedy for Christmas

Chris Pearson and Laura Grimshaw recommend comedy podcasts to entertain you over Christmas.We'll hear clips fromTrusty Hogs Wheel of Misfortune Evil Genius... more

24 Dec 2021 · 59 minutes
Happy Golden Days of Yore

Laura Grimshaw and Jake Yapp present a collection of podcasts that bring history to life.We speak to bona fide academic... more

17 Dec 2021 · 1 hour,
What's New For December?

Chris Pearson and Scott Bryan present the best new podcasts for December.Alexi Mostrous, host of Sweet Bobby, discusses his investigative... more

10 Dec 2021 · 58 minutes
Pet Sounds

Laura Grimshaw and Chris Pearson present podcasts all about pets. Whether you're #TeamCat or #TeamDog - or even #TeamFerret- we... more

26 Nov 2021 · 1 hour,
We're Going Down The Pub

Chris Pearson and Laura Grimshaw listen in to podcasts about pub culture. From cocktails to quizzing, beer to board... more

19 Nov 2021 · 58 minutes
What's New for November?

Laura Grimshaw and Scott Bryan present the best new podcasts for November.We are joined by the star of Derry Girls... more

12 Nov 2021 · 1 hour,
Sustainability

Laura Grimshaw and Greg Cochrane look at podcasts about sustainability - packed with good advice on how to save the... more

05 Nov 2021 · 1 hour,
The Halloween Spook-tacular

Chris Pearson and Shivani Dave recommend listening in time for Halloween. Danny Robins and producer Simon Barnard discuss their new... more

29 Oct 2021 · 58 minutes
Audio Drama spin-offs

Chris Pearson and Ella Watts recommend audio fiction podcasts, which are re-making, adapting, or spinning off from other stories.Dirk Maggs... more

22 Oct 2021 · 59 minutes
Long Running Podcasts

Laura Grimshaw and Jessica Fostekew look at long-running podcasts. That's podcasts that have been going a long time, not podcasts... more

14 Oct 2021 · 59 minutes
New Listening for October

Laura Grimshaw and Scott Bryan recommend new listening for October.We talk fashion with Kiri Pritchard-McLean and her new podcast Who... more

07 Oct 2021 · 59 minutes
Poetry Podcasts

Laura Grimshaw and Salena Godden present a selection of poetry podcasts.We speak to Chris Gregory from Alternative Stories and Fake... more

30 Sep 2021 · 1 hour,
Best of Guests

Laura Grimshaw and Chris Pearson revisit some of their favourite Podcast Radio Hour Interviews.We'll hear interviews with: Evanna Lynch, from The... more

24 Sep 2021 · 59 minutes
Lots of Love

Laura Grimshaw and Isy Suttie look at podcasts about love. Families, pets, friends, grief, misguided crushes, fandom, sex and relationships... more

16 Sep 2021 · 1 hour,
What's New for September + Ladies Who London

Chris Pearson and Scott Bryan suggest new listening for September.We'll speak to the hosts of Ladies Who London, a podcast... more

03 Sep 2021 · 59 minutes
Summer Scrapbook Two

Podcast Radio Hour presents postcards from producers, presenters, comedians and friends recommending some great listens for the Summer.FEATURING: Alan Cumming on... more

26 Aug 2021 · 59 minutes
What's New for August?

Chris Pearson and Scott Bryan suggest new listening for August.Pandora Sykes talks about Radio 4's new podcast Pieces of Britney,... more

13 Aug 2021 · 59 minutes
Summer Scrapbook

As part of 4 Extra's Summer Season, Podcast Radio Hour presents postcards from producers, presenters, comedians and friends recommending some... more

05 Aug 2021 · 59 minutes
Pandemic recovery podcasts

Chrystal Genesis and Chris Pearson recommend podcasts that tell the stories of industries, communities and people who are trying to... more

30 Jul 2021 · 56 minutes
Religion in Audio Drama

Chris Pearson and Ella Watts recommend drama podcasts exploring religion.Jon Ware and Muna Hussen from The Silt Verses talk about... more

23 Jul 2021 · 56 minutes
British Podcast Awards 2021

After last weekend's British Podcast Awards, Chris Pearson and Laura Grimshaw run through the winners.Matt Hill and Matt Deegan, the... more

15 Jul 2021 · 1 hour,
What's New For July?

Laura Grimshaw and Scott Bryan look at the best new releases.Grace Dent and the producers Leah Green and Gabriela Jones... more

08 Jul 2021 · 59 minutes
Chocolate

Natalie Haynes and Moy McGowan savour some chocolate podcasts. They discover how music can alter the taste of chocolate…... more

01 Jul 2021 · 1 hour,
2021 (So Far) In Review

Chris Pearson, Laura Grimshaw and Greg Cochrane take a look at the podcast year so far. Sam Shetabi joins us... more

25 Jun 2021 · 59 minutes
What's new for June?

Chris Pearson and Scott Bryan recommend new releases for June.Alan Cumming joins us to talk about his new series,... more

11 Jun 2021 · 58 minutes
Detective Stories

Chris Pearson and Caroline Crampton go on the hunt for detective listening.Award-winning investigative reporter Madeleine Baran talks to us about... more

04 Jun 2021 · 59 minutes
Sound Design

Laura Grimshaw and Jon Holmes immerse themselves in the world of sound design.Benbrick, the producer, composer and sound designer behind... more

27 May 2021 · 1 hour,
Mental Health Podcasts

Laura Grimshaw and Chris Pearson showcase podcasts discussing mental health, to mark Mental Health Awareness Week.Claudia Hammond discusses the new... more

13 May 2021 · 1 hour,
What's new for May?

Laura Grimshaw and Scott Bryan round up the best new podcasts.Laurence Owen and Lindsay Sharman present their epic new musical... more

06 May 2021 · 59 minutes
The UK Tour

Chris Pearson and Laura Grimshaw embark on a UK podcast tour. Laura Lexx and Will Duggan talk to us about... more

29 Apr 2021 · 1 hour,
Movie Magic

Radio 1's Film Critic Ali Plumb joins Chris Pearson to recommend the best movie-based listening.We have guests across the world... more

23 Apr 2021 · 1 hour,
Literary Listening

Amanda Litherland and Greg Cochrane recommend reading podcasts, plus Rosie Wilby talks about adapting The Breakup Monologues from a podcast... more

15 Apr 2021 · 1 hour,
The Sound of Spring

Chris Pearson and Amanda Litherland recommend podcasts exploring British wildlife.Dr Mya Rose Craig aka Birdgirl talks about the benefits of... more

08 Apr 2021 · 1 hour,
BBC Audio Drama Awards 2021

Amanda Litherland and Ella Watts sample the shortlisted and winning podcasts from this year's BBC Audio Drama Awards. Alison Hindell,... more

01 Apr 2021 · 59 minutes
Podcasts To Play Along With

Laura Grimshaw and Chris Pearson pick out the best podcasts you can play along with, chock full of quizzes, panel... more

26 Mar 2021 · 59 minutes
Fashion and Beauty

Amanda Litherland and Imriel Morgan recommend fashion and beauty podcasts that open up personal conversations about identity. The fashion guru... more

19 Mar 2021 · 1 hour,
International Funny Women's Day

For International Women's Day, Laura Grimshaw and Julia Raeside recommend the best podcasts from funny women.Isy Suttie overshares about The... more

12 Mar 2021 · 59 minutes
New Listening

Amanda Litherland and Scott Bryan review new podcast releases. Psychologist Kimberley Wilson and Dr Xand van Tulleken discuss Made Of... more

05 Mar 2021 · 1 hour,
Hope and Happiness

The whole Podcast Radio Hour team - Amanda Litherland, Chris Pearson, Moy McGowan and Laura Grimshaw - come together to... more

26 Feb 2021 · 59 minutes
Parental Guidance

Mum-to-be Amanda Litherland is joined by Chrystal Genesis, host of Stance Podcast and mother of two, to recommend great parenting... more

19 Feb 2021 · 59 minutes
Podcast Musicals

It's curtain up for podcast musicals! Amanda Litherland and Ella Watts showcase their favourite tuneful listens, with a selection of comedy... more

12 Feb 2021 · 59 minutes
Vegan Podcasts

To beat a post-Veganuary slump, Laura Grimshaw and Jake Yapp discuss the best vegan podcasts – and talk a lot... more

05 Feb 2021 · 59 minutes
Wonders from Down Under

Chris Pearson and Caitlin Benedict showcase Australian podcasts. We have recommendations highlighting indigenous voices, podcasts made by Australian voices overseas,... more

29 Jan 2021 · 59 minutes
New releases for January - Nikesh Shukla on Brown Baby

Amanda Litherland and Scott Bryan recommend some of the best new listening.Firstly, some comedy and entertainment shows to keep you... more

22 Jan 2021 · 1 hour,
Evergreen podcasts

We often hear about the best new podcasts - but what about those that have been around for a while?This... more

15 Jan 2021 · 58 minutes
Positive Podcasts for 2021

Amanda Litherland and Greg Cochrane recommend inspirational listening to start the year. Firstly, a pick of 2020's best - timeless... more

01 Jan 2021 · 1 hour,
Podcast Radi-ho ho ho Hour

Amanda Litherland and Chris Pearson host a festive Podcast Radio Hour jam-packed full of great listens. We've invited some of our... more

25 Dec 2020 · 59 minutes
December New Listens and Christmas Specials

The holidays are almost here and Amanda Litherland and Scott Bryan have recommendations of the best new listening for December... more

18 Dec 2020 · 57 minutes
Winter Warmers - Cosy Audio Fiction

Amanda Litherland and Ella Watts recommend a selection of cosy audio fiction series to warm the winter nights. Faith McQuinn... more

11 Dec 2020 · 59 minutes
History & You're Wrong About

Amanda Litherland and Caroline Crampton recommend the best podcasts about the past, from some of the most popular history shows... more

04 Dec 2020 · 57 minutes
Trees & Forests: Podcasts for National Tree Week

Verity Sharp and Moy McGowan recommend their favourite tree podcasts. And Adam Shaw talks about his podcast, Woodland Walks. Recommended listening which... more

27 Nov 2020 · 1 hour,
New listens for November + quizzing with Miquita Oliver

Amanda Litherland and Scott Bryan recommend newly released podcasts from the worlds of comedy and documentaries.Plus Miquita Oliver talks about... more

20 Nov 2020 · 59 minutes
A buffet of food podcasts

Chris Pearson and Amanda Litherland tuck into a buffet of food podcasts. For starters: a selection of food documentaries, including a... more

13 Nov 2020 · 58 minutes
Podcasts for the planet

Amanda Litherland and Greg Cochrane recommend climate focused podcasts to inform and inspire. From tips on greener living to interviews... more

06 Nov 2020 · 59 minutes
Podcasts that go bump in the night

Amanda Litherland and Ella Watts showcase supernatural scares - podcasts perfect for Halloween listening.Jeffrey Nils Gardner and Eleanor Hyde discuss... more

30 Oct 2020 · 58 minutes
Audio Art and Found Sound

Amanda Litherland and Caroline Crampton delve into the world of soundscapes, audio art and found sound podcasts - recommending the... more

22 Oct 2020 · 59 minutes
Press Play - video games and children's podcasts

Amanda Litherland is joined by Chrystal Genesis to present a goody bag full of podcast recommendations. First - great children's... more

15 Oct 2020 · 59 minutes
New releases for Autumn, wellbeing tips with Dr Chatterjee and raving with Chris Warburton

Amanda Litherland and Scott Bryan recommend great podcasts and meet the people who make them.This week Dr Chatterjee talks "Feel... more

08 Oct 2020 · 58 minutes
Sporting stories and a visit to the Socially Distant Sports Bar

Chris Pearson and Amanda Litherland tackle sports podcasts. This week, Stef Garrero, Elis James and Mike Bubbins discuss their lockdown sports... more

02 Oct 2020 · 59 minutes
US Politics Special - featuring Emily Maitlis and Jon Sopel

Amanda Litherland is joined by the podcaster and journalist Greg Cochrane to recommend podcasts to keep up to date with... more

24 Sep 2020 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
Pens, Pipe Organs and Portable Toilets - Niche Podcasts

Amanda Litherland and Becca Bryers explore niche podcasts from around the world.From pipe organs to portable toilets, there's a podcast... more

17 Sep 2020 · 57 minutes
Innovative storytelling with Cathy Fitzgerald and Ross Sutherland

Amanda Litherland speaks to two innovative audio makers. Ross Sutherland reveals some of the thinking behind his puzzling new fiction... more

10 Sep 2020 · 58 minutes
Steve Coogan on Alan Partridge's return to audio

It's been 29 years since the character of Alan Partridge made his debut in the Radio 4 satirical radio show... more

03 Sep 2020 · 58 minutes
Listener Week

This week Amanda Litherland is joined by producer Chris Pearson to hear a variety of podcast recommendations sent in by... more

27 Aug 2020 · 58 minutes
Glorious game shows - and Avery Trufelman on The Cut

Amanda Litherland is joined by Caroline Crampton (podcaster - Shedunnit, writer - HotPod newsletter) to recommend great podcasts and speak... more

20 Aug 2020 · 59 minutes
Holidays In Your Headphones

Staying at home this summer? No problem! Amanda Litherland and Chrystal Genesis suggest podcasts that let you visit museums, art... more

13 Aug 2020 · 58 minutes
Anti-racist activism, bingeworthy documentaries and other new listens.

Amanda Litherland and Scott Bryan recommend great new podcasts and speak to creators. Firstly, some bingeworthy documentary and real life... more

30 Jul 2020 · 57 minutes
British Podcast Award Winners 2020

Following on from this week's British Podcast Awards ceremony, Amanda Litherland speaks to some of this year's winners. Firstly, the... more

16 Jul 2020 · 58 minutes
Neil Gaiman and Audio Fiction

Neil Gaiman speaks to Amanda Litherland and Ella Watts about the new audio adaptation of his DC comic book series... more

08 Jul 2020 · 1 hour, 1 minute
Movie nostalgia and podcasts without borders

Take your seats for a showcase of movie podcasts. Suchandrika Chakrabarti joins Amanda Litherland to talk about the podcasts that have... more

02 Jul 2020 · 59 minutes
Podcasting in 2020: a half-time report

Greg Cochrane joins Amanda Litherland to offer a half time report into podcasting in 2020. Which episodes have particularly captured... more

25 Jun 2020 · 1 hour,
Pride podcasts and Refugee week

Amanda Litherland and Scott Bryan recommend great podcasts and speak to their creators. First, a selection of new series: Boom/Bust: The... more

18 Jun 2020 · 57 minutes
Let's Go Outside

Recorded outside in a London park (socially distanced!) Amanda Litherland and Chrystal Genesis recommend some great podcasts and speak to... more

04 Jun 2020 · 55 minutes
Podcasting in the pandemic - with The Archers, Deborah Frances-White and more

How have podcasts changed under current circumstances? Amanda Litherland speaks to cast and crew from The Archers about their new... more

28 May 2020 · 57 minutes
Super short series, Jacob Hawley, and other new releases

Amanda Litherland and Caroline Crampton recommend super short podcasts. And Jacob Hawley chats about his latest series for BBC Sounds,... more

21 May 2020 · 1 hour,
Eurovision, Prison, and Parenting

Amanda Litherland and Greg Cochrane recommend a selection of podcasts, including great new releases, podcasts for new parents and podcasts... more

14 May 2020 · 58 minutes
Interviews to inspire

Amanda Litherland revisits the Podcast Radio Hour archive to see what budding podcasters can learn from some of her most... more

07 May 2020 · 58 minutes
Lockdown Learning

Amanda Litherland and Scott Bryan suggest podcasts for lockdown learning - our selection of fact filled suggestions cam help with... more

30 Apr 2020 · 53 minutes
British Indie Comedy Drama Podcasts

Amanda Litherland and Ella Watts recommend a selection of independently produced comedy drama podcasts, to make you laugh during lockdown.Featuring... more

23 Apr 2020 · 1 hour,
Top 10 New Podcasts of 2019

Another chance to hear Amanda Litherland and critic Greg Cochrane pick their top ten favourite new podcasts of 2019. Including: Dolly... more

16 Apr 2020 · 56 minutes
Easter Celebration in Isolation

For Easter Weekend, Podcast Radio Hour considers religious podcasts and how they are helping communities come together remotely during the... more

09 Apr 2020 · 57 minutes
Podcasts To Stay Home With

Amanda Litherland and Greg Cochrane recommend podcasts to keep you entertained at home, including: United Zingdom (BBC Sounds) How To Build... more

02 Apr 2020 · 59 minutes
Positive Distraction Podcasts

Amanda Litherland and Scott Bryan recommend podcasts to distract your mind away from the news. This week we focus on... more

27 Mar 2020 · 56 minutes
Tough Talking

Podcasts can be a vital tool in exploring tough topics, this week Amanda Litherland is joined by Chrystal Genesis to... more

20 Mar 2020 · 54 minutes
The Art of Storytelling

Amanda Litherland and Becca Bryers recommend great storytelling podcasts from the UK. Includes interviews with Ross Sutherland (Imaginary Advice) and... more

13 Mar 2020 · 58 minutes
The Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy special

Anne-Marie Luff and Rachel Wheeley kick off Radio 4 Extra's cosmic weekend to celebrate the 42nd Anniversary of 'The Hitchhikers... more

06 Mar 2020 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
New Podcasts for March

Amanda Litherland and Scott Bryan recommend top podcasts to listen to this month. Includes a chat with Luke Doran and... more

28 Feb 2020 · 57 minutes
TV Companion Podcasts

Amanda Litherland and Suchandrika Chakrabarti explore the rising success of TV companion podcasts.They speak to podcasters Helen Zaltzman and Jenny... more

21 Feb 2020 · 58 minutes
Local Podcasts For Local People

Amanda Litherland and Greg Cochrane travel to Shaftesbury to recommend podcasts celebrating local areas, with series from around the UK... more

14 Feb 2020 · 59 minutes
Classical music podcasts with Tom Service

Tom Service of 'The Listening Service' and producer Clara Nissen pick some favourite classical music podcasts, including 'Aria Code', 'Case... more

07 Feb 2020 · 54 minutes
New Podcasts For February

Amanda Litherland and Scott Bryan recommend great listens for February. They chat to Clara Amfo about her new series 'This City',... more

31 Jan 2020 · 57 minutes
Be Kind To Your Mind with Caroline Crampton

Amanda Litherland and Caroline Crampton recommend self improvement podcasts, and chat to Where Is My Mind's Niall Breslin and Forever... more

24 Jan 2020 · 1 hour,
Talking food with Chrystal Genesis

Amanda Litherland and Chrystal Genesis recommend podcasts telling the stories behind food. Including Dinner For One, The Racist Sandwich Podcast, ... more

17 Jan 2020 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
New podcasts for January - with Clare Balding

Amanda Litherland and Scott Bryan recommend the best new podcasts out this month, including a chat with Clare Balding about... more

10 Jan 2020 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
British Audio Fiction with Ella Watts

Amanda Litherland and Ella Watts recommend some great British audio fiction. Featuring We Fix Space Junk, Victoriocity and Murmurs. Also... more

03 Jan 2020 · 59 minutes
O Come All Ye Podcasts

Amanda Litherland presents a festive selection of podcasts to get you through the holidays. Featuring Christmas specials from: You're Dead... more

20 Dec 2019 · 59 minutes
100 Podcast Radio Hours!

Podcast Radio Hour is celebrating it's 100th episode! Amanda Litherland shares 10 things she has learned about podcasting. Includes chats with... more

13 Dec 2019 · 55 minutes
New Podcasts For December

Amanda Litherland and Scott Bryan recommend this month's best new podcasts, including a chat with David Dimbleby about his series... more

06 Dec 2019 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
What makes a great live podcast?

Amanda Litherland is joined by Suchandrika Chakrabarti (Freelance Pod) to discuss podcast live events. How can you create a great... more

29 Nov 2019 · 53 minutes
No Such Thing As Elis and John

Amanda Litherland and Luke Jones chat to the hosts of two popular podcasts.First, a fun fact filled conversation with Anna... more

22 Nov 2019 · 57 minutes
George The Poet Special

Amanda Litherland chats to George The Poet about his audio inspirations. Featuring clips from Have You Heard George's Podcast and... more

15 Nov 2019 · 55 minutes
Comedy Podcasts with Jake Yapp

Laura Grimshaw and Jake Yapp discuss new comedy podcasts. This week, Jake and Laura chat to Dave Cribb and... more

08 Nov 2019 · 1 hour,
New for November with Scott Bryan

Amanda Litherland and Scott Bryan recommend the best new podcasts for November. Also, Radiolab's Jad Abumrad chats about his new series... more

01 Nov 2019 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
Get Happy with Chrystal Genesis

How do you measure happiness? Could you be happier?This week Amanda Litherland is joined by Chrystal Genesis to recommend podcasts... more

24 Oct 2019 · 55 minutes
Dungeons and Dragoncasts? More audio fiction with Ella Watts

Why are four-hour-long Dungeons and Dragons podcasts so popular?Amanda Litherland and Ella Watts explore Actual Play podcasts - where people... more

17 Oct 2019 · 54 minutes
Music Podcasts with Phil Taggart

Radio 1 DJ Phil Taggart joins Ali Gardiner for a rapid rundown of music podcasts.There will be podcasts about musicians,... more

10 Oct 2019 · 1 hour,
New Releases For October - With Scott Bryan

Amanda Litherland and Scott Bryan recommend the best podcasts out this month.To Make You Laugh: You're Dead To Me The Birthday Game Ru... more

03 Oct 2019 · 58 minutes
Around The World with Chrystal Genesis - Africa

Amanda Litherland and Chrystal Genesis recommend some great podcasts made on the African continent. Including Sound Africa's true crime series They... more

26 Sep 2019 · 53 minutes
Plant podcasts with Frances Tophill

From September 2019. Frances Tophill of Gardeners' World and producer Clara Nissen get out into the garden to dig up... more

19 Sep 2019 · 57 minutes
Behind the Scenes: Beyond Today

Presenters recommend their favourite podcasts. Amanda Litherland speaks to editor John Shields and producer Seren Jones about how the Beyond... more

12 Sep 2019 · 57 minutes
New releases for September - with Scott Bryan

Amanda Litherland and Scott Bryan recommend the best recently released and upcoming podcasts:To Make You Laugh: The Gemma Collins Podcast, London... more

05 Sep 2019 · 1 hour, 1 minute
Podcasting around the UK - with Becca Bryers

Amanda Litherland visits Becca Bryers in Leicester to recommend listens from all corners of the UK. Featuring: Cornwall Woman Scotland Outdoors Weird Norfolk Breaking Bread Best... more

29 Aug 2019 · 56 minutes
Bank Holiday Fiesta!

Need some podcast recommendations for the long weekend? Look no further - the BBC's finest podcasters recommend some of their... more

22 Aug 2019 · 55 minutes
How to Start a Podcast - with Renay Richardson

Have you ever been listening to a podcast and thought "I'd love to do this!"? Well now is the time... more

15 Aug 2019 · 57 minutes
Taking it outside with Nell Frizzell

The journalist Nell Frizzell and producer Luke Doran take a walk to talk about outdoor podcasts. The featured podcasts are; 'Folk... more

08 Aug 2019 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
New releases for August with Scott Bryan

Amanda Litherland and Scott Bryan recommend the best new podcasts to listen to this month. Featuring: The Pivot, Talk Tech... more

01 Aug 2019 · 1 hour,
Liverpool with Caroline Crampton

Amanda Litherland and Caroline Crampton are in Liverpool sampling some of the city's best podcasts. They speak to Neil Atkinson... more

25 Jul 2019 · 54 minutes
Moon podcasts with Chrystal Genesis

Amanda Litherland and Chrystal Genesis recommend podcasts to celebrate 50 years since man first landed on the moon, and learn... more

18 Jul 2019 · 1 hour,
Sophie Black: The Longest Shortest Time, Everything Under The Sun

Made for 4 Extra. Hosts Anne-Marie Luff and Sophie Black share their favourite family-focused podcasts. We review The Longest Shortest... more

11 Jul 2019 · 59 minutes
New releases for July - with Scott Bryan

Amanda Litherland is joined by Scott Bryan to recommend a wide selection of new podcasts for July. Featuring an interview... more

05 Jul 2019 · 57 minutes
LGBTQ+ representation in audio fiction

Podcast consultant Ella Watts joins Amanda Litherland to discuss the representation of LGBTQ+ relationships in audio fiction. They speak to Jeffrey... more

27 Jun 2019 · 1 hour, 1 minute
Arts, culture and global perspectives with Chrystal Genesis

Amanda Litherland is joined by journalist and curator Chrystal Genesis from the award winning arts and culture podcast Stance. They recommend... more

20 Jun 2019 · 59 minutes
Sexuality and gender with A Gay And A Non Gay

Amanda Litherland is joined by James Barr and Dan Hudson (A Gay And A Non Gay) to recommend podcasts discussing... more

13 Jun 2019 · 58 minutes
Scott Bryan: Out To Lunch With Jay Rayner, Duvet Days, RunPod

The writer, journalist and tv critic Scott Bryan joins Amanda Litherland to recommend great podcasts. Jay Rayner discusses his podcast... more

06 Jun 2019 · 59 minutes
No Planet B and Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend

Laura Grimshaw and Jake Yapp recommend podcasts and chat to the creators. This week, Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend and... more

04 Jun 2019 · 59 minutes
British Podcast Awards 2019

Amanda Litherland discusses the British Podcast Awards 2019.She is joined by chair of judges, The Observer's radio critic Miranda Sawyer,... more

23 May 2019 · 59 minutes
Rowan Slaney: Bird, What We Do In The Winter, Roam Schooled, Planet Puffin

Rowan Slaney joins Amanda Litherland to recommend some great podcasts: Bird, What We Do In The Winter and Roam Schooled. Also,... more

16 May 2019 · 59 minutes
Audio Fiction with Ella Watts

Ella Watts joins Amanda Litherland to dive into the rich world of audio fiction. Featuring US podcast The Bright Sessions,... more

09 May 2019 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
How I Found My Voice and Texting Keith Olbermann

Amanda Litherland speaks to Samira Ahmed and producer Farah Jassat about How I Found My Voice, and to Ros Atkins... more

02 May 2019 · 59 minutes
Caroline Crampton: The Lonely Palette and Flash Forward

Amanda Litherland is joined by Caroline Crampton to recommend great podcasts. This week, they recommend two independent podcasts and speak... more

25 Apr 2019 · 1 hour,
Lynsey Hipgrave: That Peter Crouch Podcast and The Offside Rule

The sports broadcaster Lynsey Hipgrave joins presenter Stuart Ross to discuss their favourite football podcasts and talk to the people... more

18 Apr 2019 · 56 minutes
Daily podcasts with Luke Jones

Amanda Litherland and Luke Jones recommend some of the best daily news podcasts from the UK. Including Today In Focus... more

11 Apr 2019 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
Indie podcasts with Renay Richardson

Made for 4 Extra. Amanda Litherland is joined by Renay Richardson to recommend some of the UK's best indie podcasts... more

04 Apr 2019 · 1 hour,
A History Of Podcasts

Made for 4 Extra. In a special bonus episode of Podcast Radio Hour, Amanda Litherland explores podcasting throughout history. With... more

31 Mar 2019 · 13 minutes
Dame Kelly Holmes and NB

This week Amanda Litherland recommends two brilliant new podcasts.Firstly, Olympic champion Dame Kelly Holmes discusses her new series 'What Do... more

29 Mar 2019 · 58 minutes
Deborah Frances-White: Inside the Comedian and Fingers on Buzzers

Made for 4 Extra. Amanda Litherland is joined by Deborah Frances-White to recommend Inside the Comedian with David Reed, and... more

22 Mar 2019 · 59 minutes
Alex Lowe: Brian & Roger and I am the EggPod

The actor and comedian Alex Lowe joins presenter Stuart Ross to discuss their favourite downloads and talk to the people... more

15 Mar 2019 · 1 hour,
International Women's Day

Renay and Amanda recommend great podcasts led by women. Otegha Uwagba joins them to discuss In Good Company. Plus, How... more

08 Mar 2019 · 56 minutes
David McGuire: 'Personal Best' and 'Finding Drago'

Amanda Litherland and David McGuire recommend some comedy podcasts: 'Finding Drago' and 'Personal Best'.

01 Mar 2019 · 54 minutes
Movie Podcasts with Rhianna Dhillon

The Oscars are almost upon us, so Amanda Litherland and Rhianna Dhillon recommend the best movie podcasts. Features 'Skip To... more

22 Feb 2019 · 58 minutes
Podcast Pioneers: Ira Glass and Alex Blumberg

This week Amanda Litherland is joined by David McGuire to chat to two giants of the podcast world - Ira... more

15 Feb 2019 · 57 minutes
Jess Fostekew: All Hail Kale and Adulting

Made for 4 Extra. Amanda Litherland and Jess Fostekew with two podcasts that look at the science behind health and... more

08 Feb 2019 · 57 minutes
Drama podcasts with Rowan Slaney

Amanda Litherland and Rowan Slaney recommend some great drama podcasts. This week, The Discovery Adventures and The Case Of Charles... more

01 Feb 2019 · 59 minutes
Luke Jones: Song Exploder and Honey and Co: The Food Talks

Amanda Litherland and Luke Jones recommend some great podcasts and chat to their creators. This week, Song Exploder and Honey... more

25 Jan 2019 · 57 minutes
Deborah Frances-White: 'Best Pick' and 'How To Fail'

Podcast Radio Hour is 1 year old! To celebrate Amanda is joined by PRH's first ever guest Deborah Frances-White to... more

18 Jan 2019 · 58 minutes
Jake Yapp

Laura Grimshaw and Jake Yapp recommend the best podcasts and chat to Jason Hazeley & Joel Morris from Rule of... more

11 Jan 2019 · 1 hour,
Renay Richardson: Scene On Radio and The Last Days Of August

Amanda Litherland and Renay Richardson recommend podcasts and chat to the creators. This week, Scene On Radio with John Biewen... more

04 Jan 2019 · 1 hour, 1 minute
Pick of the Pods 2018

Amanda Litherland presents a roundup of the best podcasts and guests featured on Podcast Radio Hour this year. Hear about... more

28 Dec 2018 · 59 minutes
Christmas Special

Amanda Litherland presents a Christmas special of Podcast Radio Hour, with seasonal episode recommendations. Including a history of holiday music... more

21 Dec 2018 · 56 minutes
Cariad Lloyd: Superego and The Complete Woman

Made for 4 Extra. Amanda Litherland and her guest Cariad Lloyd recommend comedy podcasts. This week, improvised comedy from LA... more

14 Dec 2018 · 57 minutes
Olly Mann: The Comedian's Comedian and Getting Better Acquainted

Amanda Litherland and Olly Mann recommend the best podcasts, including The Comedian's Comedian and Getting Better Acquainted.

07 Dec 2018 · 56 minutes
Scottish Podcasts

Amanda Litherland travels to Scotland to recommend the best podcasts. Featuring true crime series The Doorstep Murder, and Podlitical, politics... more

30 Nov 2018 · 59 minutes
Luke Jones: Articles of Interest and Neon

Amanda Litherland and Luke Jones (BBC Radio 4 iPM) recommend podcasts that sneak history into your ears.Firstly, 'Articles of Interest',... more

23 Nov 2018 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
David McGuire: 'Multi Story' and 'Burn Your Passport'

This week's best podcast recommendations include 'Multi Story' from BBC Local Radio, and comic tales of disastrous travel in 'Burn... more

16 Nov 2018 · 58 minutes
Annabel Port: 'The Teacher's Pet' and 'Drunk Women Solving Crime'

Made for 4 Extra. Annabel Port joins Amanda Litherland to recommend some of the best crime podcasts: 'The Teacher's Pet'... more

09 Nov 2018 · 1 hour,
BBC Sounds Launch

Made for 4 Extra. Amanda Litherland discovers the best podcasts at the BBC Sounds launch.

02 Nov 2018 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
Alex Lowe: 'Podcast From the Past' and 'The Big Travel Podcast'

Made for 4 Extra. Alex Lowe - aka Barry from Watford - and Stuart Ross share their favourite podcasts, including... more

25 Oct 2018 · 57 minutes
Geoff Lloyd, Richard Herring and Stephen Fry

Geoff Lloyd joins Amanda Litherland to recommend the best podcasts. They chat to Richard Herring about his long-running podcast, 'Richard... more

18 Oct 2018 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
Rowan Slaney: 'Capital' and 'Everything Is Alive'

Made for 4 Extra. Amanda Litherland is joined by Rowan Slaney to recommend two improvised comedy podcasts - 'Capital' and... more

11 Oct 2018 · 56 minutes
Cariad Lloyd: 'Dear Joan and Jericha' and 'Where Should We Begin?'

Made for 4 Extra. Amanda Litherland and Cariad Lloyd recommend advice podcasts, featuring 'Where Should We Begin?' with Esther Perel... more

04 Oct 2018 · 59 minutes
BBC Music Day

Made for 4 Extra. It's BBC Music Day and Amanda and Luke recommend some of the best podcasts about music... more

27 Sep 2018 · 59 minutes
Jon Ronson and Podcast Festivals

Made for 4 Extra. Amanda Litherland visits both the London Podcast Festival and the Audible Spoken Worlds Festival where she... more

20 Sep 2018 · 59 minutes
Jess Fostekew: Desert Island Dishes and Food Psych

Made for 4 Extra. Amanda Litherland is joined by Jess Fostekew to recommend the best food podcasts

13 Sep 2018 · 56 minutes
David McGuire: Two Shot and How To Be A Girl

Made for 4 Extra. Amanda Litherland is joined by David McGuire to recommend the best podcasts.

06 Sep 2018 · 1 hour, 1 minute
Rowan Slaney: Daughter

Made for 4 Extra. Rowan Slaney joins Amanda Litherland to recommend the best podcasts. Including Daughter, the untold stories of... more

30 Aug 2018 · 52 minutes
Luke Jones: Slow Burn and Caliphate

Made for 4 Extra. Luke Jones joins Amanda Litherland to recommend political podcasts. Including Slow Burn, an in depth look... more

23 Aug 2018 · 58 minutes
Simon O'Hagan: Backlisted and Freedom, Books, Flowers & The Moon

Made for 4 Extra. Host Amanda Litherland is joined by Simon O'Hagan who picks his favourite literary podcasts: Backlisted and... more

17 Aug 2018 · 58 minutes
Emma Gannon: Nobody Panic and The Poetry Exchange

Made for 4 Extra. Emma Gannon joins Amanda Litherland to recommend favourite podcasts. Including Nobody Panic and The Poetry Exchange.

09 Aug 2018 · 58 minutes
Olly Mann: The Political Party and Hidden Mickeys

Made for 4 Extra. Olly Mann joins Amanda Litherland to recommend favourite podcasts. Features the Political Party with Matt Forde... more

02 Aug 2018 · 58 minutes
David McGuire: Swipe Left Swipe Left and Love + Radio

Made for 4 Extra. David McGuire joins Amanda Litherland to recommend favourite podcasts, including Swipe Left Swipe Left, and Love... more

26 Jul 2018 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
Daljit Nagra: The Poetry Koan and The Paris Review

Poet Daljit Nagra and Sarah Wade recommend favourite podcasts. Daljit chooses The Poetry Koan in which a guest prescribes a... more

24 Jul 2018 · 57 minutes
Jessica Fostekew: Self Renovators and Ctrl Alt Delete

Made for 4 Extra. Jessica Fostekew joins Amanda Litherland to recommend her favourite podcasts, including Self Renovators and Ctrl Alt... more

11 Jul 2018 · 58 minutes
Cariad Lloyd: The Bear Pack and Fact Up

Cariad Lloyd and Amanda Litherland recommend favourite improvised comedy podcasts. Featuring improvised radio plays from The Bear Pack, and an... more

05 Jul 2018 · 58 minutes
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Made for 4 Extra. Olly Mann joins Amanda Litherland to recommend favourite podcasts. Features the Political Party with Matt Forde and Hidden... more