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Buried: dead rabbit

Mutilated pheasants, mutilated foxes and crying babies: the third series of the award-winning environmental crime show begins with a huge pile of murdered animals outside a primary school. The investigation leads to exposure of the world of illegal blood sports and rural organized crime. She’s even recruiting Chris Packham. “It’s low-level terrorism, isn’t it?” he exclaimed at one point — and it’s hard to disagree. Listening is essential. Alexei Duggins
BBC Sounds, all episodes available

Sufi companions

Secretly curious about tarot cards, crystals, astrology, tea leaf reading, and the spiritual world? For fellow actresses Helen George and Yvette Robinson, the hobby has been a “dirty little secret” for 20 years. Now they’re ready to ask the big questions and share experiences – all while having friendly fun.
Holly Richardson
Widely available, weekly episodes

Intimacy

“This job will change everything!” So says Lisa (Lena Headey), the intimacy coordinator at a big movie party that quickly gets disturbingly personal. This hilarious and shocking audio drama is written and directed by Heidi, inspired by “ethical pornographer” Erika Lust, and produced by Sharon Horgan. Hannah Waddingham, Alison Steadman and Maisie Williams also star. Hannah J. Davis
BBC Voices, weekly episodes

Very scary with Claire Buckley

“Some people relax in a bubble bath or a meditation app; I relax by reading about things lurking in the woods…” Claire Buckley, best known for her podcasting with her actor husband James, releases series on unexplained mysteries, UFOs, true crime and more. While the premise is not original, it is excellent and strange. HJD
Widely available, weekly episodes

Do it anyway

Self-belief is a passion project for The Rest Is Politics US host Katy Kay, who has written books on the subject. Each week she addresses issues around confidence with an interview with an expert, starting with Mika Brzezinski, founder of the Know Your Worth movement – ​​a community that helps women succeed at work. advertisement
Widely available, weekly episodes