What's new on BBC Sounds?
Scroll down for links to all these shows as just a taster of what's on BBC Sounds this month.
What's new on BBC Sounds?
6 Music Festival Live
Live sets from 6 Music Festival: Global premieres of brand new live shows, new music debuts, unique collaborations and surprise guests.
Listen to 6 Music Festival Live on BBC Sounds
What's Up Doc?
In this BBC Radio 4 podcast, Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken are on a mission to help us take better care of ourselves.
When it comes to looking after our own health, it can be confusing. With new statistics and treatments coming out every week, it feels impossible to decide what works best for us. So each episode, Chris and Xand are joined by an expert guest to examine the latest science, insights and data, to help you navigate the overwhelming amount of information and advice out there.
From willpower to hunger, from dodgy knees to bad breath, they'll sort fact from fiction and tussle over their understanding of it all.
Listen to What's Up Docs? on BBC Sounds
The History Podcast: Invisible Hands
This is the story of a hidden force that changed Britain forever — free market capitalism — and the invisible hands that shaped it.
David Dimbleby traces the history of an idea that charts his lifespan. It started in a fighter plane in the Battle of Britain, gained traction in shadowy post-war London backrooms and rose to heights of excess in the new champagne bars of the City. Now it's 2025 and it has come to define every aspect of life in Britain. An idea that transformed the economy, politics and, ultimately, society itself.
But how did it happen? Who are the little known people behind it? What did they want?
And - as Donald Trump threatens to overturn the global economic system - is the free market here to stay? Or are we entering a new era?
Listen to The History Podcast: Invisible Hands on BBC Sounds
When Banksy Comes To Town
Monday 7 April
What happens when you wake up with a Banksy daubed on the wall of your house? Surely this is the best thing that could ever happen to you, right?
New series of Radio 4's The Banksy Story hears first-hand accounts from residents who have woken up to a surprise installation on their property.
Listen to When Banksy Comes to Town on BBC Sounds from Monday 7 April
Listen to series one of The Banksy Story on BBC Sounds
Match of the Day Top 10
Match of the Day and football legends Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards return for a new Champions League-themed series of Match of the Day Top 10.
With the Champions League quarter finals on the horizon, the much-loved trio look back at the players, teams and managers that have gone down in history for their involvement in the most iconic European club competition.
Listen to Match of the Day: Top 10 on BBC Sounds
The Will Power Detectives
The popular BBC Radio 4 podcast series Shadow World: The Willpower Detectives is back with a bonus episode.
Sue Mitchell investigates how abuse of power of attorney can leave vulnerable people separated from friends and family and place them at risk of financial abuse.
The programme exposes the difficulties involved when assessing mental capacity and especially when it comes to deciding who has financial control and who will inherit what's often seen as 'family money'.
Listen to Will Power Detectives on BBC Sounds
Pace Setter
Romesh Ranganathan provides the perfect playlist of motivational music - and plenty of do's and don'ts - to get you marathon ready. From sweet potato eating to selfie taking, Rom's got sage advice for whatever you're tackling: a 20 minute run, a half marathon or the full monty. Featuring music from A Tribe Called Quest, New Order, Little Simz, Elton John, The Prodigy and so much more. Listen for over four hours of tunes to accompany your next run.
Listen to Run with Rom and his epic Marathon Mix! on BBC Sounds
Pop Top 10
Pop Top 10 is back for Series 2!
Scott Mills and Rylan join forces to unofficially rank iconic music and pop culture moments. Expect nostalgia, heated debate, special guests, and stacks of pop passion!
In each episode Scott & Rylan are joined by a special guest and in the latest episode it's Anastacia.
Listen to Popstar Reinventions, with Anastacia on BBC Sounds
Call Jonathan Pie
Angry news reporter Jonathan Pie is back with a new series of his hit podcast Call Jonathan Pie, commissioned by BBC Radio 4 – and sees him in dire straits as he struggles to deal with the unexpected success of his radio phone-in show. Two years after the launch of Pie's radio phone-in show, the cracks are beginning to show as he and his colleagues struggle to find any enthusiasm in their respective jobs. Pie wants out – or at least the occasional duvet day. His producer Jules feels as unappreciated as ever and is 'mulling her options'. Senior editor Roger is eyeing retirement and easy-going sound engineer Sam has started taking dating tips from Andrew Tate. All of them are desperate for change and with the future of the planet, peace in Europe and more importantly the BBC licence fee no longer certain, could this be the end of the line for Call Jonathan Pie?
Listen to Call Jonathan Pie on BBC Sounds
Titanic: Ship of Dreams
Monday 8 April
On the 113th anniversary of the Titanic sinking, explore life and death aboard the most famous vessel in history in a brand new 13-part podcast series. Actors and brothers Paul McGann (Withnail and I, Doctor Who) and Stephen McGann (Call the Midwife) tell the remarkable survival story of their great uncle Jimmy, a coal-trimmer on the Titanic. Featuring expert interviews, archive audio from survivors, original music, and sound design for a unique immersive audio experience.
Listen to Titanic: Ship of Dreams on BBC Sounds from the Tuesday 8 April
Michael Spicer No Room
Wednesday 30 April
Unique satire with topical and character-filled sketches which brilliantly capture everything that provokes us; culture, politics, work... and other people.
Listen to the new series from Wednesday 30 April on BBC Sounds
Listen to the previous series on BBC Sounds
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