Helena Burke
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2 series
first heard Apr 2026
last heard 6d ago
Helena Burke’s voice in public audio — every appearance, attributed to the second.
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Global News Podcast · Russian drone attacks kill 16 in Ukrainian shopping centre · 22 Aug 2026
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Global News Podcast · The Happy Pod: How Neil the Seal won hearts across the world · 15 Aug 2026
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This is The Happy Pod from the BBC World Service.
I'm Helena Burke and in this edition...
The elephant seal that's causing mayhem in Australia and winning the hearts of millions in the process.
He's naughty, he knocks down stuff, and I like doing that too.
Also, the miraculous recovery of a lost lottery ticket.
How a team of women from Afghanistan returned to international football.
I will be proud we made the history by being the first to get our
Scientists say they've created the first truly biodegradable balloons.
Plus...
How an Italian diver made one of the most important archaeological discoveries in decades.
We begin on the Australian island of Tasmania, where a giant seal is bringing laughter and joy to millions of people.
That's Neil the seal.
He's been visiting Tasmania for the past few years.
Once on land, he likes to attack traffic cones, ram through fences and lounge his 1,000-kilogram body in the middle of the road, often blocking traffic.
He's attracted a significant fan base of people who love to watch his antics.
Jarno Gibson, a reporter at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, has been covering Neil's visits to Tasmania for years.
In fact, some might even consider him the ABC's Neil the Seal correspondent.
I asked him why Neil keeps returning to the island.
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