Highlight of the Week
Deceptive Devices
Narrated by Alice Levine with her typical dry humor, this podcast introduces us to Steve, a former police officer who becomes entangled in his best friend’s scheme to sell a revolutionary bomb detector. This operation spirals out of control, leading to his arrest by detectives. The podcast is well-crafted, tracing a fraud that deceived top-tier government and military establishments, spanning dubious financial dealings in Hong Kong to deployment at Iraqi airports as a security tool—posing dire risks. Alexi Duggins
Widely available, episodes weekly
Compassion
In this one-time dramatic piece penned by Guardian’s film critic Peter Bradshaw, Joanna Scanlan delivers a captivating performance. She plays a nurse compelled into premature retirement, sharing her candid thoughts on everything from the attractiveness of her patients to her controversial opinions on smoking. It’s an engaging and poignant portrayal. AD
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The Extortionist
Imagine having your innermost thoughts leaked on the dark web. BBC Radio 4’s Intrigue series explores this scenario with a gripping story about a Finnish mental health service dubbed “the McDonald’s of therapy,” which suffers a catastrophic data breach. This breach results in the exposure of thousands of confidential patient records. Jenny Kleeman covers this bold cyber-attack and its distressing aftermath. Hannah J Davies
Widely available, episodes weekly
Issues at Hand…
James Smith, a fitness influencer, hosts a new weekly podcast that involves conversations with specialists on various alarming topics. Each episode, lasting up to two hours, tackles issues ranging from the challenges faced by Generation Z to the impending global population crisis discussed with demographer Paul Morland, who offers a nonchalant take on the impending climate disaster. AD
Widely available, episodes weekly
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“Since our last season, the count of my unknown half-siblings has risen once again.” Irish reporter Louise McLoughlin returns with her introspective podcast, engaging with individuals who, like her, were conceived through donor insemination. The series includes touching stories like that of a father who harbors a profound secret from his daughter for nearly four decades. Hollie Richardson
Widely available, episodes weekly
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Fatima Clarke is a seasoned health reporter who bridges medical science with human stories. She writes with compassion, precision, and a drive to inform.
