3 d. ago David Dimbleby’s hugely compelling history of capitalism: best podcasts of the week

The seasoned pro brings us a slick new listen. Plus, Paris Hilton produces a rare story of social media being used for goodDavid Dimbleby takes on the history of capitalism. It’s a slick listen that opens in a barrage of air raid sirens and rumbling aircraft engines as Anthony Fisher watches his brother die while they both fly planes during the second world war – before going on to found the free-market thinktank the Institute of Economic Affairs. The half-hour episodes don’t allow for deep dives but are as hugely listenable as anything featuring its host’s voice is. Alexi DugginsBBC Sounds, episodes weekly Continue reading...

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1 week ago David Olusoga takes on the female pirates of the Caribbean: best podcasts of the week

The historian tackles the most world-changing events that you almost certainly didn’t know about. Plus, a hugely engaging tale of ‘radical nuns in combat boots’The first big historical event retold by David Olusoga and Sarah Churchwell in their new series is a terror attack on New York – but no, it’s not 9/11. They want to tell us about the world-shaping moments we’re not taught about, which in this case was the Black Tom 1916 bombing. England’s great storm of 1703 – one of the worst natural disasters ever – and female pirates of the Caribbean Anne Bonny and Mary Read are also on the meaty agenda. Hollie Richardson Widely available, episodes weekly Continue reading...

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2 w. ago What could the 'skeletons in Gary Lineker's closet' that Matt Le Tissier accused him of hiding possibly be?

Matt Le Tissier made his provocative claim when appearing on a podcast this week, and when pressed, he would only add: 'We'll probably [only] find out all these things after Gary passes away '

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2 w. ago Matt Le Tissier's claim that Gary Lineker is 'hiding skeletons in the closet that will only come out when he dies' leaves fans wondering what they could possibly be

Matt Le Tissier made his provocative claim when appearing on a podcast this week, and when pressed, he would only add: 'We'll probably [only] find out all these things after Gary passes away '

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2 w. ago Gwen Stefani's ex husband Gavin Rossdale makes rare comment about their divorce

Gwen Stefani's ex husband Gavin Rossdale made a rare comment about his divorce as he spoke on a new podcast this week. 

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2 w. ago Johnny Vaughan’s banter is unbeatable: best podcasts of the week

The Radio X host plunges into wild tales of historical legends, exploring what it’s like to have sex on a pirate ship and much more. Plus, Tony Bellew tackles football hooliganismRadio X hosts Johnny Vaughan and Gavin Woods tell the tales of “legendary” historical figures. First up, it’s frontiersman Hugh Glass, who was the inspiration behind The Revenant – an ex-pirate who befriended the Native American tribe the Pawnee and became a professional fur trapper. It’s a banter-packed, laddish ramble that takes in everything from having sex on a pirate ship to why humans are the messiest creature in existence. Alexi Duggins Episodes weekly, widely available Continue reading...

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3 w. ago An Australian politician called Trump’s tariffs a ‘dog act’ – but what does it mean and how offensive is it?

A ‘dog act’ isn’t simply ruffling someone’s feathers – it’s an act of betrayal. Caitlin Cassidy explains the meaning of the Australian phrase to Julia Hollingsworth.Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastCaitlin, this week Australia’s industry minister, Ed Husic, called US president Donald Trump’s tariffs on aluminium and steel a “dog act”. I grew up in New Zealand, a country so close to Australia and yet so free from the phrase “dog act”. Please tell me – what does it mean, and does it have anything to do with dogs?Your nation has missed out on a truly scathing critique. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Armando Iannucci opens up about what changed his life: best podcasts of the week

The Thick of It creator tells all in a revealing new podcast from actor Rebecca Front. Plus, a smash-hit history show launches a juicy spinoffLewis and The Thick of It star Rebecca Front tries to prise intimate interviews out of celebrity guests by asking about three people who’ve changed their lives. First up, her friend of 40 years Armando Iannucci talks about the person who opened a library near his Glasgow childhood home, and the founder of an NHS unit for higher risk pregnancies that led to all three of Iannucci’s kids being born. His third choice? Alan Partridge. Alexi Duggins Episodes weekly, widely available Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Pete Wicks says 'it's official' as he jumps out of a plane with Sam Thompson for major announcement

The duo have been teasing fans of their Staying Relevant podcast all week and they have now revealed all

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4 w. ago Terrified Jamie Laing and wife Sophie Habboo shaken after hiding naked from burglar in home

Former Made in Chelsea cast member Jamie Laing and his wife Sophie Habboo spoke about their life together on an episode of their Newlyweds podcast released this week

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