The Times launches new 12-part podcast series Planet Hope

planet hope podcast

The Times has launched a new 12-part podcast series featuring interviews with individuals helping to solve environmental challenges.

The podcast is created in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative, which supports pioneering explorers and organisations working to protect the environment.

Each week, The Times’ Environmental Editor, Adam Vaughan, will conduct interviews to learn about individuals across the world who are working on pioneering projects and solutions to protect the planet for the next generation.

The Rathband Tapes episode exclusive for Podcast Radio

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The Rathband Tapes episode exclusive for Podcast Radio

Podcast Radio is to exclusively play the first episode of The Rathband Tapes podcast.

It’s being aired to coincide with drama The Hunt for Raoul Moat on ITV this week.

For more than a decade, conversations between the late PC David Rathband and his ghost writer Tony Horne, recorded during the writing of the best-selling book Tango 190, have remained in a vault.

New signings and show launches for Audioboom creator network

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Audioboom is expanding its creator network with the launch of new partnerships and signings.

The new slate of podcasts includes Sinisterhood, Teachers Off Duty, The NoSleep Podcast, The Broski Report with Brittany Broski, and Networth and Chill with Vivian Tu.

Fun Kids launching WW2 children’s drama as podcast and on-air

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National children’s radio station Fun Kids is releasing a new WW2 story about a dog that becomes a hero, both on-air and as a podcast.

Although fictional, this heart-warming children’s radio drama is based on real events in World War 2. It’s about a boy’s life and survival in a war-torn Britain – alongside a four-legged friend who never loses hope.

New podcast mini-series celebrates 25 years of Sliding Doors

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The Sliding Doors podcast is launching a new four-part mini-series to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the iconic 90s film.

The podcast delves into those decisions and moments that change the course of our lives. The mini-series will celebrate the film with some exclusive, behind the scenes stories and audio footage.

Guests including Laura Whitmore, Bradley Walsh, Rachel Stevens and Steven Bartlett will share their sliding doors moments and what the film means to them.

The ii Family Money Show with Gabby Logan new series launches

the ii family money show with gabby logan

The third series of The ii Family Money Show with Gabby Logan will launch of 2 May.

Each week, special guests talk to Gabby about their relationship with money, the financial lessons they’ve learnt on the road to success, and how they’re investing for their family’s future.

They share their paths from childhood to career accomplishments, and how their relationship with money has evolved over the years.

New ‘game-changing’ podcast delves into the world of sex therapy

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Audible Australia, and Storyglass are launching a new original podcast series, Sex Therapy: Sessions with Chantelle Otten.

This revolutionary 10-part series is described as ‘an empowering, authentic, and intimate podcast that takes you under the covers and into the world of sex therapy’.

Available worldwide on Audible from 18 April, Sex Therapy: Sessions with Chantelle Otten, promises to be a game-changing podcast for the world of sex and relationships, providing listeners intimate access to open and honest therapy sessions with real people.

80s stars to feature in launch episode of new podcast for Swansea

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The first episode of a new podcast for the people of Swansea will feature 80’s stars Matt Goss, Paul Young and The Selecter’s Pauline Black who are performing in the city this month.

Hosted by Swansea Born DJ and broadcaster Shaun Tilley, The Totally Swansea Podcast will hear from local legends as well as the city’s current and emerging talent.

The podcast will also shine the spotlight on singers and bands from the area, promote forthcoming gigs and events, plus promote businesses, charities and support good causes.

Global launches podcast about one of Britain’s most prolific fraudsters

filthy ritual podcast

A new true crime podcast about one of the most prolific fraudsters in British history is being launched by Global.

Hannah Maguire and Suruthi Bala, who are behind the hit podcast Redhanded will host the brand new six-part podcast series, Filthy Ritual.

The pair uncover and unpick a shocking and almost unbelievable story about a charming, enchanting and mysterious woman called Juliette D’Souza, who claimed she could perform miracles.

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