2025-10-23 Did a civilisation exist on Earth before humans? – 6 Minute English
Introduction Do you believe that life exists on other planets? Well, here’s an even more mysterious idea: Have you ever…
2025-10-16 Are we too fixated on protein? – 6 Minute English
Introduction We know that protein is important for our health. It plays a crucial role in many of the body’s…
2025-10-09 What makes a good citizen? – 6 Minute English
Introduction Do you ever feel disconnected from politics and politicians? Many of us want to improve our communities but it’s…
2025-10-02 Have you ever seen a whale? – 6 Minute English
Introduction Whales are majestic creatures. Their sheer size, their ability to swim to great depths and their whale song have…
2025-09-25 The criminal trade in ancient objects – 6 Minute English
Introduction Many of us like to visit museums to see ancient artefacts in person – it’s an exciting way to…
2025-09-18 Would you like a robot companion? – 6 Minute English
Introduction Many of us could use extra help around the house – but what if that help came from a…
2025-09-11 What causes hearing loss? – 6 Minute English
Introduction As we get older, our hearing naturally gets worse. But what are the causes of this decline? And is…
2025-09-04 The joys of writing lists – 6 Minute English
Introduction Shopping lists, to-do lists, check lists – when was the last time you made, or followed, a list? When…
2025-08-28 What’s it like to be a twin? – 6 Minute English
Introduction Do you know any twins? Or perhaps you are a twin yourself! Many people are fascinated by the lives…
2025-08-21 What’s your favourite snack? – 6 Minute English
Introduction It’s sometimes difficult to find time for a full meal, especially if you are working or travelling. For many…
2025-08-14 Grown-ups buying kids’ toys – 6 Minute English
Introduction What was your favourite toy as a child? And would you consider playing with it as an adult…? It’s…
2025-08-07 Are you flourishing? – 6 Minute English
Introduction Many of us are familiar with wellbeing, but have you heard about the concept of flourishing? What does it…
2025-07-31 What is the manosphere? – 6 Minute English
Introduction Have you heard of ‘the manosphere’? Recent years have seen an increase in social media content that promotes controversial…
2025-07-24 What is degrowth? – 6 Minute English
Introduction Should we shrink the economy to save the planet? In this episode, Phil is joined by Hannah from the…
2025-07-17 How can we help wild bees? – 6 Minute English
Introduction We all know that honey is made by bees… but if we consume honey, does it actually help endangered…
2025-07-10 Do you need to declutter your home? – 6 Minute English
Introduction Do you ever have the feeling you have too much stuff in your house, some of which you no…
2025-07-03 How do you say sorry? – 6 Minute English
Introduction When was the last time you had to apologise to somebody? Do you remember how you did it? People…
2025-06-26 Are plant-based substitutes healthier than meat? – 6 Minute English
Introduction Do you ever eat plant-based sausages or burgers? Perhaps you have chosen to reduce or eliminate meat from your…
2025-06-19 How do babies communicate? – 6 Minute English
Introduction How do babies manage to let their parents know what they want, when they haven’t yet learnt to speak?…
2025-06-12 Can climate change affect our mental health? – 6 Minute English
Introduction How can you protect your mental health from the impacts of climate change? Neil and Beth discuss this and…