19 Best BBC Local Radio Podcasts

1. Multi Story

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Surprising personal stories from across England, with handpicked treats from BBC Local Radio - each episode a new theme. Becca Bryers is your guide to the colourful characters and emotional experiences which make up a diverse country.MORE Producer/Network BBC Local Radio
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2. Make a Difference

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Surprising stories from communities across England who are pulling together during these uncertain times.Originally broadcast on local BBC radio. Find out more on bbc.co.uk/makeadifference.
Producer/Network BBC Local Radio
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Apple Rating 3/5Apple Reviews 37 Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

3. Yorkshirecast

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Making what happens in Westminster relevant to people in the North. Featuring a great guest from our region and insight from our very own northern political team.
Producer/Network BBC Local Radio
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 15 Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. The Kidnapping of Stephanie Slater

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A 25-year-old estate agent disappears in 1992 on a routine house viewing in the West Midlands. Andy Whittaker and criminal psychologist Dr Julia Shaw look back on all the twists in this sinister story with a mixture of contemporary interviews, audio drama and BBC archive. There's graphic descriptions of violence...MORE Host Andy Whittaker
Producer/Network BBC Local Radio
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 127 Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. Politix and Chill

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Local politics, properly explained, with Ben Weisz.. Originally broadcast on BBC Local Radio. Produced by BBC Radio Surrey and BBC Radio Sussex.
Producer/Network BBC Local Radio
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Apple Reviews 12 Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. The Wanderer

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Darryl Morris, Jack Dearden and Maggie Tetlow with your Bolton Wanderers banter. Rumours and reaction from the terraces.Produced by BBC Radio Manchester.
Hosts Darryl Morris, Jack Dearden, Maggie Tetlow
Producer/Network BBC Local Radio
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 82 Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Since Nov 2018 Get Email Contact

7. The LGBT Sport Podcast

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Taking a look at LGBTQ issues in sport. Hosted by Jack Murley, BBC Radio Cornwall.
Producer/Network BBC Local Radio
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 96 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

8. The Total Sport Podcast

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Deep dives, insider info and access all areas with stars, supporters and those behind the scenes.
Host Mike Hughes
Producer/Network BBC Local Radio
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Apple Reviews 28 Avg Length 13 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

9. Danny Beard On Same Sex Love and Marriage

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Danny explores same sex weddings, finding out why couples chose to get married, the challenges underpinning this decision and what makes these wedded relationships work.Producer: Ollie Peart, Emma GoswellOnline producer: Rachael SmithExecutive Producer: Kathryn MorrisonMORE Producer/Network BBC Local Radio
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
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10. My Moment In History

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Personal stories of lives linked to history.
Host Lucy Hockings
Producer/Network BBC Local Radio
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Apple Reviews 12 Avg Length 13 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

11. Undercover

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Police Officer Mark Kennedy aka 'Mark Stone' is unmasked by the friends and lovers he was sent to spy on. Andy Whittaker investigates how he and other 'spycops' operated.Presenter / Producer: Andy Whittaker.Online Producer: Rachael Smith.Executive Producer: Kathryn Morrison.Executive Editor, BBC Radio Nottingham: Chris Pegg.Commissioning Editor: Alistair Miskin.MORE Producer/Network BBC Local Radio
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 30 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

12. In Detail...

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Exploring and explaining news stories from across England.
Producer/Network BBC Local Radio
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13. DNA Trail

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Sharing personal stories of discovery and family identity. Series 1: The PromiseA young woman's deathbed promise to her father takes her on a remarkable journey from the south coast of England to the other side of the world to solve a family mystery.Have you got a DNA related story you'd like to share? Tell us at ****@bbc.co.uk.MORE Producer/Network BBC Local Radio
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Apple Rating 3/5Apple Reviews 38 Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

14. Unusual Times

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Exploring 'the new normal' and how Covid-19 is changing the world around us. Hosted by Adam Clarkson.Originally broadcast on BBC Radio Tees.Upload your voice notes via bbc.co.uk/makeadifference.MORE Producer/Network BBC Local Radio
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15. Rob Burrow Seven, Meets...

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Rugby league legend Rob Burrow has Motor Neurone Disease, he asks questions to guests using his eye-gaze machine.Inspired by the number seven, which Burrow wore on his back when playing, episodes explore how sporting greats deal with adversity and how to celebrate the good at every opportunity.Producer: Tracy GeeDigital Producer: Lewis Deighton, Hana Kelly and Jacob TomlinsonStation Sound Producer: Dan PurvisOperations Engineer: Richard Biddulph and Ross CollierOnline producer: Rachael SmithExecutive Producer: Kathryn MorrisonWith thanks to Motor Neurone Disease Association, Speak Unique and..MORE Producer/Network BBC Local Radio
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16. Love Bombed

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Vicky Pattison explores the double lives, mental trickery and manipulation involved with real life cheaters and their love lives.Series 3: Love Bombed Presents...Betrayed.Series 2: Who is Alex?A story of survival after a woman nearly lost her money and sense of self to an online fraudster. Series 1: Who is James Scott?The incredible double life of a serial cheater and his true identity. Have you been love bombed? Tell us your story at ****@bbc.co.uk.Online Producer: Rachael Smith.Executive Producer: Kathryn Morrison, Jane Downs.Commissioning Editor: Alistair Miskin.MORE Host Vicky Pattison
Producer/Network BBC Local Radio
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Apple Rating 3.8/5Apple Reviews 122 Avg Length 14 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

17. In Court

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Exploring arguments from both the prosecution and the defence whilst combing through evidence heard in major UK criminal cases.# Series 7. Liverpool Parade: The Paul Doyle Trial Follow the trial of Paul Doyle, the former Royal Marine Commando is on trial for charges including dangerous driving and causing grievous bodily harm with intent. Previous series: 1. The Trial of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon Constance Marten and Mark Gordon are on trial at the Old Bailey over their baby's death. 2...MORE Host Phil Munns
Producer/Network BBC Local Radio
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18. Around the Wicket - Yorkshire's Asian Cricket

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From community to county level, a story of how grassroots Asian cricket went professional.Yorkshire based journalist and cricket fan Nasser Hanif explores recordings he made for the archive project 'From Parks to Pavilions' which documented how Asian community cricket developed from its roots on the backstreets through to the formation of the first leagues and up to county level and beyond...MORE Producer/Network BBC Local Radio
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19. My Special Place

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Escape and explore the sensations, sounds and feelings as well-known personalities reveal their favourite places.Each well-known host celebrates their favourite location in a five minute treat. Be it a wood, a coastal walk or a theatre, escape your four walls and enjoy an inspirational roam with a hospitable guide.Including: Miles Jupp, actress Julie Hesmondhalgh, Royal correspondent Jennie Bond and Black Girls Hike founder Rhiane Fatinikun.MORE Producer/Network BBC Local Radio
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