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Level 0.1 The first week from 2023-12-05T01:11:02.579790
Jackie and Richard are in the garden.
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Level 1.85 Follow the flame from 2022-02-21T11:12:00.295644
The Olympic torch relay starts its long journey this month
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Level 1.88 Beside the seaside from 2022-02-21T11:12:00.284949
There are some big changes to the traditional British summer holiday beside the sea
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Level 3.120 The refugees from 2022-02-21T11:12:00.135335
Thousands are travelling but where are they from and where do they want to go?
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Level 2.121 The calendar from 2022-02-21T11:12:00.089891
Attractive as well as useful, calendars also have an interesting history!
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Level 2.122 No idea! The 2015 quiz from 2022-02-21T11:12:00.088305
How much does Jackie know about 2015 and can you do any better?
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Level 3.124 British icons: Yorkshire from 2022-02-21T11:12:00.081346
Join Pam and Jackie in one of the nicest parts of the UK.
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Level 1.124 Breakfast from 2022-02-21T11:12:00.078769
We talk about what we eat for the most important meal of the day. What do you have?
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Level B.57 The supermarket man from 2022-02-21T11:12:00.073308
Alan talks about his responsibilities as Technical Director for Tesco
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Level 3.126 Chocolate, yay! from 2022-02-21T11:12:00.070658
We celebrate World Chocolate Day with a podcast about the world's favourite flavour
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Level B.59 The hashtag from 2022-02-21T11:12:00.060673
Twitter is 10 years old this year, so some top tips for businesses.
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Level 2.128 Knife, fork and spoon from 2022-02-21T11:12:00.057981
Or perhaps something else; how do you eat your food?
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Level 3.129 Parkrun, what's that? from 2022-02-21T11:12:00.055690
Listen to Jemma talk about an event that's becoming more popular by the week
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Level B.61 Airbnb from 2022-02-21T11:12:00.053023
It has changed the holiday scene, but is it also a victim of its own success? level 2/3
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Level 3.130 Forza Italia from 2022-02-21T11:12:00.052263
Linda talks about holidaying in Italy, listen and find out what she likes so much
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Level B.64 The rise of the machine 2 from 2022-02-21T11:12:00.043227
Part 2 wonders if we are all going to lose our jobs to automation
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Level 1.133 The mighty oak from 2022-02-21T11:12:00.040661
Jackie and Richard talk about the best known and most loved of Britain's native trees
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Level 2.134 Four-legged friends from 2022-02-21T11:12:00.038034
40% of households in the UK have pets. Listen to Jackie and Richard talking about their pets, past and present.
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Level 2.135 Bugbears from 2022-02-21T11:11:59.994727
Jackie and Richard have a moan about those everyday things that annoy them.
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Level 2.136 That's funny! from 2022-02-21T11:11:59.990435
Jackie and Richard talk about what makes them laugh, hee hee!
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Level B.68 We are electric from 2022-02-21T11:11:59.985520
Keep up to date with the latest on electric cars and how they're leading the way.
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Level B.69 The economics of Christmas from 2022-02-21T11:11:59.982072
Just how important is the lead up to the holiday for the retail sector?
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Level 3.139 Ask me another from 2022-02-21T11:11:59.980102
It's the 2017 quiz! How much can you remember, and can you beat Richard?
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Level B.70 There's something wrong with the chips from 2022-02-21T11:11:59.977367
Jackie and Richard talk about the importance of customer feedback
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Level 1.140 It doesn't add up! . from 2022-02-21T11:11:59.973531
Which school subject sent Jackie running away from the school gates?
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Level 2.141 Being crafty from 2022-02-21T11:11:59.970636
Jackie talks about two craft courses she went on recently
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Level 3.142 No smoking from 2022-02-21T11:11:59.968021
It's over a decade since the no smoking ban; has it made a difference?
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Level B.73 The artisan economy from 2022-02-21T11:11:59.965327
From homemade bread to craft beer, locally made products are on the increase.
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Level 1.143 Sun and sandals from 2022-02-21T11:11:59.962548
What are Jackie and Richard wearing on their feet right now?
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Level 2.144 The land of the red dragon from 2022-02-21T11:11:59.960078
We talk about Wales, one of the smallest countries that makes up the UK.
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Level 1.145 Good morning! from 2022-02-21T11:11:59.955934
Jackie and Richard talk about their morning routine.
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Level 2.146 Life v films from 2022-02-21T11:11:59.953430
We look at some of the differences between our lives and those we watch at the cinema
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Level 3.147 Look before you eat from 2022-02-21T11:11:59.951216
The festive period can be a nightmare for those who have food allergies
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Level 2.148 The 2018 quiz from 2022-02-21T11:11:59.949461
Which stories made the headlines last year? And can Richard remember them?!
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Level 1.148 Local beauty spots from 2022-02-21T11:11:59.947235
There are some lovely places near and far to visit; where do you like to go?
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Level 1.149 New arrivals from 2022-02-21T11:11:59.944769
We welcome the baby animals appearing in the countryside this spring
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Level 2.150 Big Machines from 2022-02-21T11:11:59.942299
See why our village has turned into a building site
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Level 1.150 Who is Greta? from 2022-02-21T11:11:59.940765
Just who is the young woman making the headlines?
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Level 1.151 Creepy-crawlies from 2022-02-21T11:11:59.938175
It's not just the sun we see more of in the summer...
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Level 3.153 A regency gentleman from 2022-02-21T11:11:59.896096
Meet Zack, a very unusual young man indeed.
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Level B.81 The vegan market from 2022-02-21T11:11:59.894156
How are businesses responding to the rise in veganism?
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Level 2.154 What's cooking? from 2022-02-21T11:11:59.891787
Richard talks about the things he can make in the kitchen
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Level 3.155 Location, location, location from 2022-02-21T11:11:59.889336
Jackie and Richard talk about the difficulty of buying a new home
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Level 3.156 Open Sunday's from 2022-02-21T11:11:59.886783
The English language is going downhill; does it matter?
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Level 2.156 Happy hols? from 2022-02-21T11:11:59.885162
Jackie and Richard had the perfect Christmas, or maybe not...
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Level 3.157 Which car? from 2022-02-21T11:11:59.882583
Jackie and Richard are thinking about getting a new car, but which one?!
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Level B.85 Product Placement from 2022-02-21T11:11:59.880345
Just how advantageous is it for your product or brand to appear in a film?
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Level 1.158 Take a seat from 2022-02-21T11:11:59.877563
Where do we eat our main meal of the day? What about you?
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Level 2.159 Facebook fun from 2022-02-21T11:11:59.865035
Jackie and Richard recommend a couple of sites to raise a smile
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Level B.87 The bull and the bear from 2022-02-21T11:11:59.863519
Richard explains to Jackie the workings of the stock market
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Level 3.160 There will be blood from 2022-02-21T11:11:59.862464
Why giving blood is a small thing that makes a big difference
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Level 1.160 The summer hols from 2022-02-21T11:11:59.859961
Jackie and Richard look back on their family holidays
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Level 3.162 A wall, a bridge and a tower from 2022-02-21T11:11:59.855790
Three British icons that define our history
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Level B.90 Digital nomads from 2022-02-21T11:11:59.853911
A laptop and the Internet is all you need
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Level 1.162 The trip from 2022-02-21T11:11:59.853086
Jackie and Richard go on a short road trip
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Level 1.163 Would you like to dance? from 2022-02-21T11:11:59.800292
How keen are we to put our dancing shoes on?!
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Level 3.165 Lockdown from 2022-02-21T11:11:59.796759
How to talk about the Covid-19 rules and restrictions
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Level B.93 What is Patreon? from 2022-02-21T11:11:59.791422
Do bloggers deserve any payment for their work?
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Level 3.167 Would I lie to you honey? from 2022-02-21T11:11:59.788707
Can you tell if someone said something that wasn't true?
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Level 2.168 Hard cash from 2022-02-21T11:11:59.786051
So is Richard a penny-pincher or a big spender?!
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Level 1.168 You are what you wear from 2022-02-21T11:11:59.783604
Is it strange where we get our clothes from?
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Level 1.169 Accident prone from 2022-02-21T11:11:59.780894
Richard needs the first aid box again...
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Level B.96 The human touch from 2022-02-21T11:11:59.780072
Which jobs can only be done by people?
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Level 1.171 At the pictures from 2022-02-21T11:11:59.773628
Jackie and Richard remember the first films they saw at the cinema
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Level 2.172 Life before the internet: Letter writing from 2022-02-21T11:11:59.770869
How did we keep in touch before emailing and social media?
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Level 3.173 Unwanted gifts from 2022-02-21T11:11:59.768300
Why are women so often disappointed with their presents?
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Level 3.174 Beijing 2022 from 2022-02-21T11:11:59.764610
Skating, skiing, snowboarding: are we watching the Winter Olympics?
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Level 0.2 Good morning! from 2022-02-17T07:15
Richard talks about his first meal in the morning.
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Level B.100 The business world today from 2022-01-27T07:15
The way we work has changed considerably since 2000
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Level 2.173 Do look up! from 2022-01-20T07:15
Jackie and Richard talk about the amazing James Webb space telescope
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Level B.99 Marketing buzzwords from 2021-11-25T07:15
Are labels describing food honest and legal or a con?
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Level B.98 the Dragons' Den from 2021-10-21T07:15
How a business dream can be shattered, or made a reality
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Level 3.171 A tourist hot spot from 2021-09-30T07:15
Richard talks about an amazing volcano he visited
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Level 2.171 Orange tea from 2021-09-16T07:15
The names of a fruit and a drink have a fascinating history!
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Level 1.170 I'm all ears! from 2021-08-26T07:15
Don't say Richard has another health problem..?!
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Level 2.170 Cheap, expensive, more expensive from 2021-08-12T07:15
How much money do you need to be an Olympian?
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Level 3.170 Mind your language from 2021-07-29T07:15
Everyone's happy to be speaking the same now, right?
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Level 2.169 What is Britishness? from 2021-06-30T07:15
How do the people of England, Scotland and Wales identify themselves?
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Level 3.169 It's footie time! from 2021-06-17T07:15
Jackie and Richard are enjoying the 16th UEFA European Championship
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Level B.95 Not in front of the children from 2021-05-27T07:15
No more chocolate adverts? Really?!
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Level 3.168 The dig from 2021-05-20T07:15
Jackie and Richard go underground in search of the past
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Level B.94 Wine decline from 2021-04-29T07:15
It's been a tough year for the industry in more ways than one
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Level 2.167 How did they survive? from 2021-03-25T07:15
Two situations you wouldn't want to experience
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Level 2.166 Animals, humans and diseases from 2021-02-25T07:15
Some interesting reasons why we fall sick
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Level 2.164 Before the Internet: travelling from 2020-12-10T07:15
Jackie and Richard recall how they organised their travels in the past
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Level 3.164 Honesty is the best policy from 2020-11-26T07:15
How would the world look if everyone did the right thing?
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Level B.91 Stand out! from 2020-11-19T07:15
How to highlight your product over others in a sea of choice
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Level 2.163 The big five from 2020-10-29T07:15
Meet Europe's five most impressive wild mammals
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Level 3.163 Waterways from 2020-10-22T07:15
Jackie and Richard enjoy the slow life on the canals
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Level 2.162 The collectors from 2020-09-17T07:15
It's not just people who like to find and keep things
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Level 1.161 Hats off! from 2020-08-27T07:15
Jackie and Richard talk about what people wear on their heads
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Level B.89 E-business means business from 2020-08-13T07:15
Big or small, should all businesses be online?
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Level 2.161 Hobbies at home from 2020-07-30T07:15
Interesting things to do when you're indoors all day
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Level 3.161 A walk in the woods from 2020-07-16T07:15
Can mother nature help us when we're feeling down?
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Level B.88 Going underground from 2020-06-25T07:15
There's a big surprise in some Paris underground car parks!
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Level 2.160 Once upon a time from 2020-06-18T07:15
There are some very unpleasant people in fairy tales!
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Level 1.159 Bands of gold from 2020-05-14T07:15
Jackie and Richard talk about the jewellery they wear
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Level B.86 The company from 2020-04-30T07:15
What does it mean to start a company, and what happens when it makes a loss?
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Level 3.159 No gym? No problem! from 2020-04-16T07:15
Burn calories, lose weight and feel great – at home!
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Level 2.158 the long arm of the law from 2020-03-26T07:15
Jackie and Richard talk about their experience with the police...
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Level 3.158 Techno car from 2020-03-12T07:15
So how are Jackie and Richard getting on with their new, modern car?
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Level 1.157 Belly up from 2020-02-27T07:15
Not the best of weeks for Jackie and Richard; what went wrong?
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Level 2.157 The big top from 2020-02-13T07:15
Acrobats, trapeze artists and animals: we are at the circus!
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Level B.84 Sponsorship: the best bet? from 2020-01-30T07:15
Why the gambling industry is enjoying the football
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Level 1.156 2020: the future? from 2020-01-16T07:15
What does the year 2020 look like? Richard has a guess
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Level 1.155 You are perfect from 2019-12-12T07:15
This year's Christmas advert; try not to cry!
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Level B.83 A picture paints a thousand words from 2019-11-28T07:15
Just how relevant is Instagram for the business world?
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Level 2.155 TV or not TV? from 2019-11-21T07:15
Is television still the most popular home entertainment?
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Level B.82 Michelin stars from 2019-10-31T07:15
The stress for chefs behind both winning or losing a Michelin star
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Level 1.154 Our favourite things from 2019-10-17T07:15
Jackie and Richard talk about the things which are special to them
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Level 3.154 Off the beaten track from 2019-09-26T07:15
There's just one problem when Richard and Jackie go on a countryside walk...
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Level 1.153 Going to the shops from 2019-09-12T07:15
Jackie and Richard talk about where they do their regular shopping
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Level 2.153 Life in the UK from 2019-08-22T07:15
Jackie and Richard take the UK citizen test, but do they pass?!
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Level 1.152 The wedding from 2019-07-25T07:15
Jackie and Richard talk about a family wedding they went to recently
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Level 2.152 Then and now from 2019-07-18T07:15
Jackie returned to the UK after 10 years, what changes did she see?
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Level 3.152 Privacy: have we lost it? from 2019-06-27T07:15
Everybody now knows everything about our private lives
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Level B.80 One euro homes? from 2019-06-20T07:15
How radical strategies are saving rural towns from depopulation
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Level 2.151 TT week from 2019-05-30T07:15
Join Richard on the Isle of Man for the ride of your life!
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Level 3.151 Food for free from 2019-05-16T07:15
A feast of plants can be found when foraging!
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Level B.79 Riding in a driverless taxi from 2019-04-25T07:15
Would you take a spin around Las Vegas in an autonomous car?
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Level 3.150 Playing pranks from 2019-03-28T07:15
With April 1 coming up we talk about fooling people
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Level B.78 The best restaurant in London from 2019-03-21T07:15
In 2017 The Shed became the top-rated restaurant in the capital. There was only one problem...
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Level 2.149 Green is the fashion from 2019-02-28T07:15
How can you be stylish and save the planet at the same time?
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Level 3.149 The good drone from 2019-02-21T07:15
Following the negative press here's just one example of a positive use for drones
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Level B.77 Customer loyalty from 2019-01-31T07:15
Who should a company favour: existing or new customers?
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Level 3.148 Just say no from 2019-01-17T07:15
There's no Planet B: some practical advice on how to make your life more plastic free
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Level 1.147 The market stall from 2018-12-13T07:15
Jackie has a go at having a market stall, how does she get on?
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Level 2.147 Filming the wild from 2018-11-29T07:15
We look at the amazing technology that makes wildlife programmes so great.
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Level 1.146 Come and gone from 2018-11-15T07:15
There are some things which were new in our lives, but are no longer here.
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Level 3.146 My family tree from 2018-10-25T07:15
Does Richard have any interesting or famous ancestors? Listen and find out!
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Level B.76 The four-day week from 2018-10-18T07:15
Why one company are happy for their staff to take an extra day off
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Level 2.145 The golden section from 2018-09-27T07:15
The wonder of a mathematical formula found in nature.
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Level 3.145 Tutor YouTube from 2018-09-13T07:15
Is the popular website as good a learning resource as school or university?
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Level B.75 Cash or card? from 2018-08-30T07:15
In this digital age which businesses benefit most from a cashless society?
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Level 1.144 Summer jobs from 2018-08-16T07:15
Jackie and Richard talk about the summer jobs they did when they were students.
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Level 3.144 Feeling hot, hot, hot! from 2018-07-26T07:15
Jackie and Richard compare this year's sweltering heatwave to that of 1976
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Level B.74 The sportswriter from 2018-07-19T07:15
Simon talks about his profession as a freelance sportswriter
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Level 2.143 Milestones from 2018-06-28T07:15
Which are the events that Jackie and Richard see as special in their lives?
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Level 3.143 British icons: Stonehenge from 2018-06-21T07:15
Why are a circle of prehistoric stones the place to be for the summer solstice?
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Level 1.142 Our sisters from 2018-05-31T07:15
Jackie and Richard both have one sister, listen and find out if they are different to them, or similar
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Level 2.142 A clash of continents from 2018-05-17T19:15
So will there be any surprises at the World Cup this time?
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Level B.72 Fake Facebook from 2018-04-26T11:15
Should individuals or businesses continue to trust this popular website now?
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Level 1.141 Liverpool the city. from 2018-04-12T07:15
There's more to Liverpool than its football clubs, or is there?
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Level 3.141 British icons: Stephen Hawking from 2018-03-29T19:15
Jackie and Richard celebrate the life of the Master of the Universe.
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Level B.71 A new design for pie! from 2018-03-15T11:15
Jackie and Richard talk about giving the website a whole new look
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Level 2.140 The shooting from 2018-02-22T19:15
Another tragic event in the US, we talk about what happened and the case for gun control
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Level 3.140 On the piste from 2018-02-15T19:15
Jackie and Richard go on a ski trip for the first time in many years.
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Level 1.139 Home sweet home. from 2018-01-25T17:15
Jackie and Richard talk about their home and if they are happy living there.
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Level 2.139 Where's our package?! from 2018-01-11T19:15
Jackie and Richard start the new year by complaining about couriers
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Level 1.138 Paddington and the Christmas Visitor. from 2017-12-14T17:15
Another fun end to the year: watch one of the most popular Christmas adverts in the UK
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Level 2.138 Mind games from 2017-11-30T19:15
Experiments show there's more to making up our minds than we think
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Level 3.138 A podcast about poo! from 2017-11-16T19:15
Jackie and Richard talk about the smallest room in the house for World Toilet Day
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Level 1.137 Spooky nights from 2017-10-26T17:15
Watch our video and find out what we traditionally do in Britain for Hallowe'en
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Level 2.137 Pick up the pieces from 2017-10-19T19:15
Jackie and Richard have discovered a new way to spend time: doing jigsaws!
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Level 3.137 Plastic fantastic? from 2017-10-05T19:15
The omnipresent material we can't live with or without.
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Level B.67 Death of diesel? from 2017-09-21T11:15
The car industry is responding to car pollution, what is their solution?
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Level 1.136 Dream on from 2017-09-14T17:15
Richard talks to Jackie about the dreams he has at night.
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Travelogue: Varanasi from 2017-08-17T19:15
Find out what makes this India's oldest and holiest city.
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Level 3.136 My left hand from 2017-08-03T19:15
Pam talks about living in a right-handers' world for International Left Handers Day
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Level 1.135 Keep left from 2017-07-27T17:15
In the car, on your bike or while walking, road signs are everywhere.
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Level B.66 Pets at work from 2017-07-20T11:15
Nestle think you would be barking mad to leave your pet at home, bring it to work
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Level 3.135 The firefighters from 2017-06-29T11:15
We salute the men and women who do one of the the world's toughest jobs
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Level 1.134 Whoops! from 2017-06-15T10:15
We all have minor accidents. Listen to Richard talk about something that happened to him
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Level 3.134 The light fandango from 2017-05-25T11:15
Are LED bulbs the bright future, or a dull headache?
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Level B.65 Ransomware from 2017-05-18T11:15
We talk about the latest cybercrime to affect computers all around the world
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Level 2.133 May Day from 2017-04-27T11:15
Join Jackie and Richard as they talk about the May 1st celebrations.
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Level 3.133 Looking is seeing from 2017-04-20T11:15
Jackie and Richard talk about wearing glasses and visiting the optician's
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Level 1.132 The road to nowhere from 2017-03-30T10:15
What's the best way of driving from A to B without getting lost?
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Level 2.132 the Taj Mahal from 2017-03-16T11:15
Travel to India and join Richard at a truly magical place.
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Level 3.132 Stand and sing from 2017-03-02T11:15
Jackie and Richard talk about national anthems; how much do you like yours?
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Level B.63 The rise of the machine from 2017-02-23T11:15
The fourth industrial revolution sees the robot replacing humans.
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Level 1.131 Sing, sang, sung from 2017-02-16T10:15
So just how keen are Jackie and Richard on singing? Listen and find out!
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Level 2.131 Hair today, gone tomorrow! from 2017-02-02T11:15
Jackie and Richard talk about their hair and which products they use.
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Level 3.131 Culture shock from 2017-01-26T11:15
Jackie and Richard share their experiences of being in a different culture
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Level B.62 Career change from 2017-01-19T11:15
Listen to Johnny talk about the reasons he moved from one occupation to another, level 2/3
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Level 1.130 All the threes. The 2016 quiz from 2017-01-12T11:15
Can you remember what happened last year better than Richard?
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Level 2.130 Buster the boxer from 2016-12-19T11:15
A fun end to the year: watch the most popular Christmas advert in the UK
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Level 1.129 Stop me and buy one! from 2016-11-24T11:15
Jackie and Richard are amazed by the different things that are carried on Vietnamese bicycles.
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Level 2.129 The Trump card from 2016-11-10T11:15
Love him or loathe him, Trump's speeches have always made the headlines.
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Level B.60 Hacked off! from 2016-10-27T11:15
How a cyber-attack disrupted Internet service across Europe and the US; level 3
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Level 1.128 Feed the world from 2016-10-13T11:15
Here's some things for you to do for World Food Day.
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Level 3.128 Fear of flying from 2016-09-29T11:15
Listen to Sue talk about her experience on a long haul flight to South Africa.
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Level 1.127 Win a prize! from 2016-09-15T11:15
Find out why Di enters so many competitions each year.
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Level 2.127 Collecting things from 2016-08-25T11:15
Butterflies, beads or buttons, people collect many different things. So what does Richard collect?
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Level 3.127 The streets of Kolkata from 2016-07-28T11:15
Join Richard among the hustle and bustle, taste and sounds of this amazing city.
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Level B.58 The line from 2016-07-21T11:15
Britain's Team Sky stand out both for their cycling and for their branding
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Level 1.125 Iceland: the land of fire and ice. from 2016-06-30T11:15
Listen to some amazing things about Iceland, including their football team of course!
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Level 2.126 Not just a phone from 2016-06-16T11:15
Karin talks to Jackie about her favourite apps on her mobile.
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Level 2.125 The Euros from 2016-05-26T11:15
Four weeks of fun and football to look forward to with the UEFA European Championship!
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Level 3.125 The dancing queen from 2016-05-19T11:15
Listen to Nora talk about her unusual life as a professional dancer.
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Level B.56 The Panama papers from 2016-04-28T11:15
While many benefit from offshore finances, there are also those who are victims.
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Level 2.124 All around the world from 2016-04-14T11:15
Helen tells Richard about the different places she has lived, and which is her favourite.
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Level 1.123 Chalk and cheese from 2016-03-31T11:15
Our two dogs, Jussi and Betty, are very different. Listen, or watch our video and find out how.
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Level 2.123 Call the midwife from 2016-02-25T10:35
Meet Naomi who is training to become the most important person on the maternity ward!
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Level 3.123 No news is good news from 2016-02-18T10:15
Why is our daily dose of news always dominated by gloomy headlines?
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Level 1.122 Chinese New Year from 2016-02-04T11:15
Decorations, dragons and dancers - welcome to Chinatown!
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Level B.54 Going down from 2016-01-28T11:15
We look at why the price of oil is tumbling and who is benefitting from this
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Level 3.122 Shaken not stirred from 2016-01-14T09:15
British icons: James Bond, the world's favourite spy
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Level 1.121 Toys, toys, toys from 2015-12-10T09:15
Which are the most popular UK toys over the last 50 years?
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Level B.53 Selling nostalgia from 2015-11-26T09:15
The marketing secret behind some 'traditional' customs and products
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Level 3.121 Ashes to ashes from 2015-11-12T09:15
Everybody goes to a funeral, even if it's only their own!
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Level B.52 The VW scandal from 2015-11-05T09:15
So it seems there's no such thing as clean diesel after all
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Level 1.120 City life from 2015-10-22T09:15
For UN World Cities day Jackie and Richard talk about cities far and wide
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Level 2.120 Cowboy country (video) from 2015-10-15T09:15
Join Jackie and Richard with the cowboys, horses and shoot-outs
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Level B.51 Crowdfunding part 2 from 2015-09-24T09:15
What a lot of money can be raised for small businesses!
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Level 1.119 The delivery van from 2015-09-10T09:20
So many things can be delivered straight to your house, you don't need to go shopping!
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Level 2.119 Fly the flag from 2015-09-03T09:25
New Zealand is thinking about changing their flag - so why is that?
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Level 3.119 The ballot box from 2015-08-20T10:10:30
We look at the pros and cons of three different voting systems
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Level B.50 The amalgamation from 2015-08-06T13:15
An employee's personal experience of three companies merging
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Level 1.118 Portugal all year round from 2015-07-30T18:15
There are interesting places to visit in Portugal every season of the year
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Level 2.118 Once in a blue moon from 2015-07-16T11:25
This month we see a blue moon, but what is that exactly?!
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Level 3.118 Rain stopped play from 2015-07-02T14:10
Richard explains how to play one of the UK's most popular sports - cricket, of course!
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Special competition video! from 2015-06-25T08:40
Watch our special video and try your luck at winning one year's free pie membership
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Level 1.117 Why yoga? from 2015-06-17T18:15
World Yoga Day is 21 Jun so we talk to Jim about why he does yoga everyday
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Level 2.117 Jaws from 2015-06-04T09:25
Why the "teeth of the sea" is one of Hollywood's most frightening films
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Level 3.117 The Hatton Garden heist from 2015-05-28T09:20
Over the Easter weekend in London nine thieves made a daring raid and stole millions
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Level B.49 Consumer choice from 2015-05-21T10:55
Buyers today can choose between many varieties when buying a product, but how good is that really?
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Level 1.116 Thanks for the memory from 2015-05-07T10:10
How good are Richard and Jackie about remembering things? How good are you?!
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Level 2.116 The old grey matter from 2015-04-30T08:55
Get your thinking hats on for this podcast which is all about the brain!
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Level 3.116 Below the line from 2015-04-16T16:20
Do you comment online? Do you use your real name? Why not?!
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Level B.48 Import and export part 2 from 2015-04-09T09:40
What is the point of countries importing and exporting the very same product?
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Level 1.115 Wild orchids (video) from 2015-03-26T12:05
Jackie and Richard show you the wonderful wild flowers growing near their home
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Level 2.115 Baking soda from 2015-03-12T19:15
There's something quite amazing on the shelf in the kitchen!
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Level 3.115 A place in the sun from 2015-03-05T11:10
The pie team talk about their experience of being on a TV show.
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Level B.47 Crowdfunding part 1 from 2015-02-25T10:15
We look at a growing industry in the business world and ask what it is and how it works
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Level 1.114 Hot wok! (2 videos) from 2015-02-12T11:30
Two videos from Ken Hom to celebrate Chinese New Year this month
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Level 2.114 The 5:2 diet from 2015-02-05T11:15
What success, if any, have the pie team had with their dieting?
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Level 3.114 You are what you eat from 2015-01-29T11:30
Do you want to lose weight? We talk about diets and dieting.
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Level B.46 Import and export part 1 from 2015-01-15T18:00
Who dictates what food we import: consumers, farmers or retailers?
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Level 1.113 The 2014 quiz from 2015-01-08T13:10
Once again Jackie tests Richard on events from last year, can you do better than him?
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Level 2.113 Whose turn is it? from 2014-12-18T12:40
There are lots of reasons why you should sit down with family and friends and play a board game this holiday!
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Level 3.113 Blowin' in the wind (video) from 2014-12-11T12:20
Where is the windiest place in the world? Watch a BBC video and find out.
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Level B.45 Black Friday UK from 2014-12-04T16:40
From over there to over here, how successful was the American sales day in the UK?
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Level 1.112 Thanksgiving from 2014-11-27T14:45
and Black Friday: Richard talks about his time in the United States
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Level 2.112 Real Madrid from 2014-11-20T16:55
Join Richard with Real Madrid supporter Al before a Champions' League match.
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Level 3.112 Knit 1, purl 1 from 2014-11-13T03:30
Get out your needles and yarn, Jackie and Helen are talking about knitting!
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Level B.44 Mood music from 2014-11-06T10:40
In-store marketing says it can turn browsers into buyers, but does it work?
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Level 1.111 The fall from 2014-10-30T10:20
Winter, spring, summer and now autumn, it's the cold but colourful season
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Level 2.111 Useful or useless? from 2014-10-23T13:00
That's the question we ask about some household gadgets
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Level 3.111 Cool blue from 2014-10-16T09:45
The blue LED won the Nobel Prize for Physics. What's so special about that?
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Level B.43 It's a bargain! Or is it? from 2014-10-02T16:10
Supermarkets have lots of special offers, but are they always better value?
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Level 1.110 Nice holiday? from 2014-09-25T08:33
Jackie and Richard talk about their last holiday, and now you can talk about yours!
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Level 2.110 Dennis the Menace from 2014-09-18T12:25
Jackie and Richard talk about comics and their favourite comic characters
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Level 3.110 Jo's motors from 2014-09-04T08:15
Jo talks about cars and driving; buckle up and enjoy the ride!
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Level B.42 The bitcoin from 2014-08-28T13:10
Baffled by bitcoins? Confused by the cyber-currency? You're not alone!
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Level 1.109 Bad habits from 2014-08-21T07:40
What bad habits do Richard and Jackie have? Listen and find out!
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Level 2.109 Drive, drove, driven from 2014-08-07T18:45
A podcast about driving and learning to drive. Beep! Beep!
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Level 3.109 The picnic from 2014-07-31T13:00
When the sun shines there's nothing better than eating outside!
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Level B.41 How can I help? from 2014-07-23T09:00
What a difference good customer service makes - if you can find it!
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Level 1.108 Can you swim? from 2014-07-10T17:40
Jump in the water and listen to Jackie and Richard talk about learning to swim
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Level 2.108 The Great War from 2014-07-03T08:42
Listen to some facts about the First World War which started a hundred years ago (video)
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Level 3.108 No more umpires! from 2014-06-26T09:30
With modern technology there's no need to have umpires or referees anymore, is there?
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Level B.40 Taxi! from 2014-06-19T09:00
How a modern technology angers taxi drivers and brings cities to a standstill
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Level 1.107 Brazil: not just a country from 2014-06-12T08:30
One country, two trees and lots of interesting facts!
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Level 2.107 The World Cup from 2014-06-05T08:05
Facts and fun about one of the most coveted trophies in sport
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Level 3.107 Dial 999 from 2014-05-29T12:30
Join Sue in her kitchen and find out why she called the fire brigade
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Level B.39 FIFA scores from 2014-05-15T09:55
For many football is a passion, for FIFA it's purely a financial affair
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Level 1.106 The Merry Month of May from 2014-05-08T09:15
Lots of information about the year's prettiest month - it's not just about flowers!
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Level 3.106 No connection from 2014-05-01T09:20
How did Jackie and Richard survive without the Internet?
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Level B.38 Techno kitchen from 2014-04-24T08:35
High-tech products have revolutionised the way we cook
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Level 1.105 The Easter egg from 2014-04-10T09:15
There's more to Easter eggs than just eating them, listen and find out!
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Level 2.106 Holy Week (video) from 2014-04-03T10:45
For the Easter festival the pie team tell the story of Jesus' last days
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Level 2.105 The tramp from 2014-03-27T09:10
The pie team celebrate 100 years of Charlie Chaplin and his famous tramp
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Level B.37 Modern innovations: sugru from 2014-03-20T08:45
A very small thing is going to make a very big difference to many people's lives!
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Level 1.104 Dear diary from 2014-03-13T09:00
There are some good reasons for writing a diary about your everyday life
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Level 3.105 That sinking feeling from 2014-03-06T10:10
What could be worse than the Earth opening up and swallowing you?
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Level 2.104 A mouse in the house from 2014-02-27T09:10
Jo talks about some uninvited guests that are making themselves feel at home
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Level 3.104 Don't look down from 2014-02-20T08:45
Don't look down and hold on tight as Nicky talks about her new hobby
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Level B.36 The café conundrum from 2014-02-13T08:45
Come and have a cup of coffee with the pie team in a new style of café
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Level 1.103 Paintings not photos from 2014-02-06T12:45
Join the pie team in putting something more artistic on Facebook
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Level 2.103 Giddy up! from 2014-01-30T18:10
Jackie and Richard share their riding experiences to celebrate the Year of the Horse
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Level 3.103 The Winter Olympics from 2014-01-23T16:25
You don't need to come from a snowy country but you're unlikely to win a medal
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Level B.35 Booking.com part 2 from 2014-01-16T10:25
What are the advantages for travellers choosing this online travel agency to book their holidays?
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Level 1.102 A poem for Christmas from 2014-01-09T16:15
The pie team want you to celebrate the festive season with poetry
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Level 2.102 British icons: Doctor Who from 2013-12-19T10:30
The pie team celebrate 50 years of Doctor Who
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Level 3.102 That was the year 2013 from 2013-12-12T09:00
We look back at last year with a quiz, how many questions can you answer?
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Level B.34 Power to the people from 2013-12-05T08:45
Since the Mandela era boycotts have been a powerful tool
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Level 1.101 Figgy pudding from 2013-11-28T09:55
Hear about some Christmas meals eaten in different parts of the world, mmm!
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Level 2.101 Mushrooms from 2013-11-21T08:40
Delicious and deadly, the pie team take care when picking their favourite free food
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Level 3.101 Poetry from 2013-11-14T10:40
Powerful or pointless? The pie team wonder if there's a place for poetry these days
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Level B.33 All of a twitter from 2013-11-07T14:00
Not just for fun and socialising, Twitter is great for business too
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Level 3.100 Citizenship from 2013-10-03T10:10
Why Gareth decided he wanted to be French as well as British
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St James Way (Travelogues video) from 2013-09-26T10:50
Pilgrims talk about their journeys along el camino de Santiago
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Level B.32 Social media at work from 2013-09-12T11:00
How one manager deals with his staff using Twitter and Facebook
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Level 1.99 Back to school from 2013-09-05T10:15
Do Jackie and Richard have good memories of their schooldays?
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Level 2.99 Whale watching (video) from 2013-08-29T09:10
Jackie sails into the Mediterranean in search of marine life
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Level 3.99 Pick a pocket or two... from 2013-08-15T13:30
How to survive your holiday from the increasing number of pickpockets in town
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Level B.31 Booking.com part 1 from 2013-08-01T13:00
Just how useful is the online website for hotel owners?
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Level 1.98 The little prince from 2013-07-26T12:30
William and Kate show off their baby boy, but will he be King George VII one day?
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Level 2.98 The Grand Prix from 2013-07-04T08:40
Montreal, Monte Carlo, Melbourne - Formula 1 racing can now be seen all around the world
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Level 3.98 The yellow jersey from 2013-06-27T09:55
Pelotons, polka-dots and Paris - it's the Tour de France. Allons-y!
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Level B.30 The G8 from 2013-06-20T08:40
What's the point of some powerful world leaders getting together for a few days?
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Level 1.97 The tipping point from 2013-06-13T08:30
Unfortunately, it's not just snow and ice on the slopes of Mount Everest
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Level 2.97 On top of the world from 2013-05-30T08:40
60 years ago this week 2 men stood on Mount Everest for the very first time
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Level 3.97 Boy George from 2013-05-22T18:45
Rob talks about the challanges of being a father with a young son
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Level B.29 Designing a website from 2013-05-09T08:45
The pie team give 5 top tips for designing a successful website
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Level 1.96 British icons: the cuppa from 2013-05-02T08:50
Sit down, put your feet up and have a nice cup of tea!
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Level 2.96 Say 'cheese'! (video) from 2013-04-25T11:30
Jackie discovers that making cheese from scratch comes with some surprises
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Level 3.96 Yummy umami from 2013-04-18T10:50
Helen and Jackie get their tongues around a new taste sensation
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Level B.28 The perfect office part 2 from 2013-04-11T09:40
Drawing on her experience, Jo tells us what works best for her
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Level 1.95 A room with a difference from 2013-04-04T09:20
Now Richard finds three more unusual places to stay the night
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Level 2.95 The people's pope? from 2013-03-21T09:00
The Catholic church says goodbye Benedict, hello Francis
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Level 3.95 Trial by jury from 2013-03-14T10:20
Is having 12 strangers decide if someone is innocent or guilty the best way to resolve a criminal case?
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Level B.27 The perfect office part 1 from 2013-03-07T10:20
Your working space affects your work, so what makes a good office?
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Level 1.94 What a place to stay! from 2013-02-28T09:50
Jackie has found some very unusual places to stay the night
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Level 2.94 Under the weather from 2013-02-21T08:40
Richard's not feeling very well. Oh dear, what's the matter?
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Level 3.94 Samba sensation from 2013-02-14T08:35
Put your dancing shoes on and join us at the world's biggest carnival!
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Level B.26 Horsemeat, anyone? from 2013-02-07T09:30
There's a nasty surprise for some as they tuck into their beef burgers...
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Level 1.93 Animal odd couples from 2013-01-31T08:40
Some animals simply don't understand that they are not meant to be friends!
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Level 2.93 Lucky 2013 from 2013-01-24T09:30
or not? A podcast about 'magic dates' and why they're disappearing
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Level 3.93 The tube (video) from 2013-01-10T10:35
Happy anniversary: The London Underground is 150 years old this week
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Level B.25 The disappearing high street from 2013-01-03T08:50
The way we shop now could see the face of our town centres changing forever
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Level 1.92 Winter blues from 2012-12-13T09:15
Neither Jackie nor Richard are looking forward to the long winter season ahead
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Level 2.92 O Christmas tree! from 2012-12-06T11:30
Why is the 'queen of the forest' part of the Christmas decorations?
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Level 3.92 Coffee break from 2012-11-22T09:05
Richard has several ways of getting his caffeine fix in the morning...
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Level B.24 Profits? What profits? from 2012-11-15T08:35
Starbucks' coffee is leaving a bitter taste but it's got nothing to do with the drink
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Level 1.91 What a wonderful world (video) from 2012-11-08T09:25
David Attenborough sees amazing things on planet Earth
Level 2.91 Good boy! from 2012-11-01T09:15
Guide dogs help blind people to enjoy the same freedom of movement as everyone else
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Level 3.91 On yer bike! from 2012-10-25T15:30
Helen and Jackie share past and present memories of getting on their bikes
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Level B.23 The cycling commuter (video) from 2012-10-18T08:45
People should drive or take public transport to work rather than cycle, shouldn't they?
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Level 1.90 Fearless Felix from 2012-10-11T11:25
The amazing story of the man who fell to Earth
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Level 2.90 The octogenerian from 2012-10-04T14:30
How does Robert feel about being 80 years old?
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Level 3.90 Harvest moon from 2012-09-27T09:00
Autumn's full moons are cause for celebration in both the East and West
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Level B.22 Buyer beware from 2012-09-20T10:00
How can Poundland increase its profits by 50% when everything it sells costs £1?
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Level 1.89 Let's go to Rio! from 2012-09-13T15:25
Jackie and Richard are already looking forward to future sporting events in Brazil
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Level 2.89 Students abroad from 2012-09-06T13:45
Scott offers advice to ESL/EFL students at UK universities
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Level 3.89 The Eagle has landed from 2012-08-30T09:15
We recall the amazing Apollo 11 mission to commemorate the death of Neil Armstrong
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Level B.21 Sunday trading from 2012-08-23T08:50
The UK doesn't have a 24/7 shopping culture... yet
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Level 2.88 The Paralympics from 2012-07-26T12:15
Some interesting facts about the other half of London 2012
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Level 3.88 London Olympics from 2012-07-19T12:15
It's here at last, but not everyone's greeting the Games with flag-flying enthusiasm
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Level B.20 The Shard from 2012-07-12T11:15
Will Europe's tallest building be a financial failure or an investment success?
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Level 1.87 Fingers and thumbs from 2012-07-05T10:20
Helen has a problem when she tries to make things...
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Level 2.87 The Fab Four from 2012-06-28T15:40
Fifty years later you can still hear The Beatles' songs being played on the radio - why is that?
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Level 3.87 20/20 vision from 2012-06-20T18:40
Jemma can see clearly now - but that hasn't always been the case
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Level B.19 What money can't buy from 2012-06-14T08:45
Is it acceptable that there's a market for almost anything, or should some things not be for sale?
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Level 1.86 Ice cream mmm (video) from 2012-06-07T09:35
Jackie makes some ice cream, the taste of summer
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Level 2.86 Mad or what? from 2012-05-30T18:40
A British skydiver has jumped from a helicopter without a parachute - and survived!
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Level 3.86 Douze points from 2012-05-18T17:15
The UK wants Baku to vote for 'The Hump' at the Eurovision Song Contest
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Level B.18 The accountant from 2012-05-10T08:30
Vaughan talks about being a fund accountant for BNP Paribas
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Level 2.85 The winner takes it all from 2012-04-26T09:40
The lottery part 2: is life always better after winning a lot of money?
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Level 3.85 The long-distance runner from 2012-04-19T08:35
Jemma talks about how wonderful it feels running a marathon
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Level B.17 Nike station from 2012-04-11T11:00
Big company sponsorship deals are usually welcomed, but not always...
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Level 2.84 Money money money from 2012-03-15T07:40
The lottery part 1: it seems everyone's dreaming of winning the jackpot
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Level 3.84 Sisters are doin' it for themselves from 2012-03-08T08:35
Or are they? We talk about International Women's Day
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Level B.16 Starting a business 2 from 2012-03-01T09:00
Why is starting a new business easier in the US?
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Level 1.83 Lost and found from 2012-02-23T08:35
The amazing underground world of London's Lost Property Office
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Level 2.83 Creature comforts from 2012-02-16T08:55
Which comforts from home is Helen missing while she's living abroad?
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Level 3.83 A garden bench from 2012-02-09T09:05
Richard needs his saw, drill and lots of patience for this woodworking project
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Level B.15 Starting a business 1 from 2012-02-02T09:05
Why not start your own business, even if there is a recession...
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Level 1.82 I am sailing from 2012-01-26T09:10
Is Laura's round-the-world solo trip at 16 fantastic, or not?
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Level 2.82 2011 The headlines from 2012-01-19T16:35
Natural disasters, revolutions and a new country: 2011 had it all!
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Level 3.82 British icons: the panto from 2012-01-11T09:00
Actor David talks about one of Britain's winter highlights
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Level 1.81 In a lather (video) from 2011-12-15T08:50
The pie team have found themselves a new hobby - soap making
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Level 2.81 Scott of the Antarctic from 2011-12-08T12:45
100 years ago the race to the South Pole was won, but not by Captain Robert Scott
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Level 3.81 Lord of the lip (video) from 2011-12-01T11:15
How has Adam been fundraising for the Movember campaign?
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Level B.14 Ms marketing from 2011-11-24T09:15
Helen from Jersey Heritage talks about the importance of target audience
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Level 1.80 Why Occupy? (video) from 2011-11-17T10:35
Amanda from Occupy Wall Street gives her reasons for being part of the protest
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Level 2.80 Poppy Day from 2011-11-10T12:25
How a simple red wildflower can have so much meaning
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Level 3.80 Fire! Fire! (video) from 2011-11-03T08:15
Peter describes his narrow escape from a forest fire
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Level B.13 False claims from 2011-10-27T09:45
Not all companies get away with exaggerating what their products can do
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Level 1.79 Mine's a Mars bar from 2011-10-20T09:30
The pie team look back on their favourite chocolate bars
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Level 2.79 Let's bake! from 2011-10-13T09:15
Bread, pies and tarts; there's more to baking than making a cake!
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Level 3.79 The big mac from 2011-10-06T09:00
Are Apple computers the best designed in the world?
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Level B.12 Customer service from 2011-09-22T09:50
What has a smiling dinosaur got to do with providing good service?
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Level 1.78 Double act from 2011-09-15T12:30
Meet Ana-Louisa, a language teacher with two hats!
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Level 2.78 Come camping! (video) from 2011-08-25T08:15
Join the pie team in their tent, and never mind the rain!
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Level 1.77 Return to the blue house (video) from 2011-07-28T13:15
What a lot of changes since the pie team bought their house!
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Level 2.77 How to serve (video) from 2011-07-21T08:30
Top tennis tips for the summer months ahead
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Level 3.77 Ironman! from 2011-07-14T14:00
He's fit and he's tough; James tells us what he does to become an Ironman!
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Level 1.76 Penela: our local town from 2011-06-30T13:15
The pie team talk about what to see in their town up the road
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Level 1.76 Penela: our local town from 2011-06-30T13:15
The pie team talk about what to see in their town up the road
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Level 1.76 Penela: our local town from 2011-06-30T13:15
The pie team talk about what to see in their town up the road
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Level 2.76 Let's twist again! from 2011-06-23T11:45
like we did 50 years ago! The pie team celebrate the ever popular dance
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Level 2.76 Let's twist again! from 2011-06-23T11:45
like we did 50 years ago! The pie team celebrate the ever popular dance
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Level 2.76 Let's twist again! from 2011-06-23T11:45
like we did 50 years ago! The pie team celebrate the ever popular dance
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Level 3.76 Festival fun from 2011-06-16T09:30
Are the pie team going to be joining the festival crowds this summer?
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Level 3.76 Festival fun from 2011-06-16T09:30
Are the pie team going to be joining the festival crowds this summer?
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Level 3.76 Festival fun from 2011-06-16T09:30
Are the pie team going to be joining the festival crowds this summer?
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Level B.9 Running a small business from 2011-06-02T08:40
Simon talks about some of the challenges he faces
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Level B.9 Running a small business from 2011-06-02T08:40
Simon talks about some of the challenges he faces
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Level B.9 Running a small business from 2011-06-02T08:40
Simon talks about some of the challenges he faces
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