Training the media industry today, upskilling it for tomorrow. Essential listening for the broadcast production, journalism and technology communities, from editorial and craft skills to taking your next step in the industry. You can get involved in the podcast discussion using the #academycast. This podcast was formerly the CoP Show.

Letter from America: the Bush Jr Years (2001- 2004)
George W Bush’s first term was defined by the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the US’s resulting “war on terror” and invasion of Iraq. A fascinating social, cultural and political history of American life, through the words of British-American journalist and broadcaster, Alistair Cooke (1908 – 2004).


Man's effect on the environment, questioning accepted truths, challenging those in charge and reporting on progress towards improving the world. Presenters, Tom Heap and Dr Alice Roberts, travel the UK and the world in search of solutions to the challenges facing the natural world and the people and wildlife that live in it. 

Reith Lectures

The economic historian Professor Niall Ferguson presents the 2012 BBC Reith Lectures, titled The Rule of Law and Its Enemies. Across four programmes he explores the role of man-made institutions on global economic growth and democracy, referencing the global economic crisis and financial regulation, as well as the Arab Spring.

The Report

Uncovering the real stories behind the news. Simon Cox and fellow reporters delve beneath the headlines.

Tweet of the Day

Discover British birds through their songs and calls. Each Tweet of the Day begins with a different call or song of a British species, followed by a story of fascinating ornithology inspired by the sound. The series runs for a year, with 265 episodes of 90 seconds, narrated by wildlife presenters beginning with Sir David Attenborough.

Gardeners' Corner

Get all the gardening advice you need for every month of the year from the experts in our Gardeners’ Corner download. Presenter Cherrie McIlwaine and her panel of experts answer your queries from their many years of experience. 

Hardtalk interviews the world's leading politicians, thinkers and cultural figures. In an in-depth, hard-hitting, half-hour discussion, Stephen Sackur talks to some of the most prominent people from around the world. Broadcast on the BBC World Service on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

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