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Documentary reveals the failed plots to retrieve Scotland's Stone of Destiny

THE daring heist by four Glasgow University students to bring the Stone of Destiny back has become famous in Scotland’s history.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 30, 2023

The week in audio: Adrian Chiles; Badger and the Blitz; Blood on the Dance Floor; Poison; Wosson Cornwall – review

The 5 Live presenter got results when probing the crisis in Sudan. Plus, a winning wartime drama for children and two new crime series

The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2023

The week in audio: Filthy Ritual; Supersenses; The Beauty Queen Riots; Mother Neighbor Russian Spy

A gripping six-parter tells of a shamanic dealer who scammed north London’s elite, while Russian spies pull off a different kind of trick, passing as an ‘ordinary American couple’ for several years

The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2023

Jeremy Clarkson takes swipe at James May over speed limit rule after 'creepy' jibe

Former Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson laid into James May for "listening to the lefties" as he reacted to James' support for a new speed limit rule in his latest column

Daily Mirror · Feb 7, 2023

The week in audio: The Archers; Buried; The Sound: Mystery of Havana Syndrome and more

While Ambridge is left reeling, new podcasts delve deep into a waste scandal in Derry and a sinister Cuban mystery, and Zoe Ball gets reading

The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2023

BBC Radio 4 investigates "astonishing crime" at Derry's Mobuoy dump

"This is one of the biggest environmental crimes to ever happen in the UK"

Belfast Live · Jan 23, 2023

The week in audio: Bone Valley; There Are No Greater Heroes; The Crowning of Everest and more – review

A true-crime documentary puts others in the shade, a trip down psych-rock’s memory lane is full of charm – and Everest the immersive way

The Guardian - UK · Jan 7, 2023

Kirsty Young discusses chronic pain condition on Desert Island Discs return

The broadcaster hosted nearly 500 editions of BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs before having to leave the show to undergo treatment.

The Independent UK · Dec 25, 2022

Rishi Sunak to stop ministers’ daily TV and radio interviews – reports

Ministers will only appear on shows like BBC Radio 4’s Today and ITV’s GMB three times a week under PM’s plans

The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2022

The week in audio: Unlicensed; The Name Is DeSantis; Today; Room 5; Away From Home

A US crime drama takes a weird-noir turn, James Naughtie analyses Ron DeSantis, and the Ukrainian football team with pluck on their side

The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2022