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Level 1.99 Back to school
05 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Do Jackie and Richard have good memories of their schooldays?
Level 2.99 Whale watching (video)
29 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Jackie sails into the Mediterranean in search of marine life
Level 3.99 Pick a pocket or two...
15 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
How to survive your holiday from the increasing number of pickpockets in town
Level B.31 Booking.com part 1
01 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Just how useful is the online website for hotel owners?
Level 1.98 The little prince
26 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
William and Kate show off their baby boy, but will he be King George VII one day?
Level 2.98 The Grand Prix
04 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Montreal, Monte Carlo, Melbourne - Formula 1 racing can now be seen all around the world
Level 3.98 The yellow jersey
27 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Pelotons, polka-dots and Paris - it's the Tour de France. Allons-y!
Level B.30 The G8
20 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What's the point of some powerful world leaders getting together for a few days?
Level 1.97 The tipping point
13 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Unfortunately, it's not just snow and ice on the slopes of Mount Everest
Level 2.97 On top of the world
30 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
60 years ago this week 2 men stood on Mount Everest for the very first time
Level 3.97 Boy George
22 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Rob talks about the challanges of being a father with a young son
Level B.29 Designing a website
09 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The pie team give 5 top tips for designing a successful website
Level 1.96 British icons: the cuppa
02 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Sit down, put your feet up and have a nice cup of tea!
Level 2.96 Say 'cheese'! (video)
25 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Jackie discovers that making cheese from scratch comes with some surprises
Level 3.96 Yummy umami
18 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Helen and Jackie get their tongues around a new taste sensation
Level B.28 The perfect office part 2
11 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Drawing on her experience, Jo tells us what works best for her
Level 1.95 A room with a difference
04 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Now Richard finds three more unusual places to stay the night
Level 2.95 The people's pope?
21 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The Catholic church says goodbye Benedict, hello Francis
Level 3.95 Trial by jury
14 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Is having 12 strangers decide if someone is innocent or guilty the best way to resolve a criminal case?
Level B.27 The perfect office part 1
07 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Your working space affects your work, so what makes a good office?
Level 1.94 What a place to stay!
28 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Jackie has found some very unusual places to stay the night
Level 2.94 Under the weather
21 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Richard's not feeling very well. Oh dear, what's the matter?
Level 3.94 Samba sensation
14 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Put your dancing shoes on and join us at the world's biggest carnival!
Level B.26 Horsemeat, anyone?
07 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
There's a nasty surprise for some as they tuck into their beef burgers...
Level 1.93 Animal odd couples
31 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Some animals simply don't understand that they are not meant to be friends!
Level 2.93 Lucky 2013
24 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
or not? A podcast about 'magic dates' and why they're disappearing
Level 3.93 The tube (video)
10 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Happy anniversary: The London Underground is 150 years old this week
Level B.25 The disappearing high street
03 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The way we shop now could see the face of our town centres changing forever
Level 1.92 Winter blues
13 Dec 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Neither Jackie nor Richard are looking forward to the long winter season ahead
Level 2.92 O Christmas tree!
06 Dec 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Why is the 'queen of the forest' part of the Christmas decorations?
Level 3.92 Coffee break
22 Nov 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Richard has several ways of getting his caffeine fix in the morning...
Level B.24 Profits? What profits?
15 Nov 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Starbucks' coffee is leaving a bitter taste but it's got nothing to do with the drink
Level 1.91 What a wonderful world (video)
08 Nov 2012
Contributed by Lukas
David Attenborough sees amazing things on planet Earth
Level 2.91 Good boy!
01 Nov 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Guide dogs help blind people to enjoy the same freedom of movement as everyone else
Level 3.91 On yer bike!
25 Oct 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Helen and Jackie share past and present memories of getting on their bikes
Level B.23 The cycling commuter (video)
18 Oct 2012
Contributed by Lukas
People should drive or take public transport to work rather than cycle, shouldn't they?
Level 1.90 Fearless Felix
11 Oct 2012
Contributed by Lukas
The amazing story of the man who fell to Earth
Level 2.90 The octogenerian
04 Oct 2012
Contributed by Lukas
How does Robert feel about being 80 years old?
Level 3.90 Harvest moon
27 Sep 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Autumn's full moons are cause for celebration in both the East and West
Level B.22 Buyer beware
20 Sep 2012
Contributed by Lukas
How can Poundland increase its profits by 50% when everything it sells costs £1?
Level 1.89 Let's go to Rio!
13 Sep 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Jackie and Richard are already looking forward to future sporting events in Brazil
Level 2.89 Students abroad
06 Sep 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Scott offers advice to ESL/EFL students at UK universities
Level 3.89 The Eagle has landed
30 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
We recall the amazing Apollo 11 mission to commemorate the death of Neil Armstrong
Level B.21 Sunday trading
23 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
The UK doesn't have a 24/7 shopping culture... yet
Level 1.88 Beside the seaside
02 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
There are some big changes to the traditional British summer holiday beside the sea
Level 2.88 The Paralympics
26 Jul 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Some interesting facts about the other half of London 2012
Level 3.88 London Olympics
19 Jul 2012
Contributed by Lukas
It's here at last, but not everyone's greeting the Games with flag-flying enthusiasm
Level B.20 The Shard
12 Jul 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Will Europe's tallest building be a financial failure or an investment success?
Level 1.87 Fingers and thumbs
05 Jul 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Helen has a problem when she tries to make things...
Level 2.87 The Fab Four
28 Jun 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Fifty years later you can still hear The Beatles' songs being played on the radio - why is that?
Level 3.87 20/20 vision
20 Jun 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Jemma can see clearly now - but that hasn't always been the case
Level B.19 What money can't buy
14 Jun 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Is it acceptable that there's a market for almost anything, or should some things not be for sale?
Level 1.86 Ice cream mmm (video)
07 Jun 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Jackie makes some ice cream, the taste of summer
Level 2.86 Mad or what?
30 May 2012
Contributed by Lukas
A British skydiver has jumped from a helicopter without a parachute - and survived!
Level 3.86 Douze points
18 May 2012
Contributed by Lukas
The UK wants Baku to vote for 'The Hump' at the Eurovision Song Contest
Level B.18 The accountant
10 May 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Vaughan talks about being a fund accountant for BNP Paribas
Level 1.85 Follow the flame
03 May 2012
Contributed by Lukas
The Olympic torch relay starts its long journey this month
Level 2.85 The winner takes it all
26 Apr 2012
Contributed by Lukas
The lottery part 2: is life always better after winning a lot of money?
Level 3.85 The long-distance runner
19 Apr 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Jemma talks about how wonderful it feels running a marathon
Level B.17 Nike station
11 Apr 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Big company sponsorship deals are usually welcomed, but not always...
Level 1.84 Please, sir
29 Mar 2012
Contributed by Lukas
A day in the life of a schoolteacher
Level 2.84 Money money money
15 Mar 2012
Contributed by Lukas
The lottery part 1: it seems everyone's dreaming of winning the jackpot
Level 3.84 Sisters are doin' it for themselves
08 Mar 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Or are they? We talk about International Women's Day
Level B.16 Starting a business 2
01 Mar 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Why is starting a new business easier in the US?
Level 1.83 Lost and found
23 Feb 2012
Contributed by Lukas
The amazing underground world of London's Lost Property Office
Level 2.83 Creature comforts
16 Feb 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Which comforts from home is Helen missing while she's living abroad?
Level 3.83 A garden bench
09 Feb 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Richard needs his saw, drill and lots of patience for this woodworking project
Level B.15 Starting a business 1
02 Feb 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Why not start your own business, even if there is a recession...
Level 1.82 I am sailing
26 Jan 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Is Laura's round-the-world solo trip at 16 fantastic, or not?
Level 2.82 2011 The headlines
19 Jan 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Natural disasters, revolutions and a new country: 2011 had it all!
Level 3.82 British icons: the panto
11 Jan 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Actor David talks about one of Britain's winter highlights
Level 1.81 In a lather (video)
15 Dec 2011
Contributed by Lukas
The pie team have found themselves a new hobby - soap making
Level 2.81 Scott of the Antarctic
08 Dec 2011
Contributed by Lukas
100 years ago the race to the South Pole was won, but not by Captain Robert Scott
Level 3.81 Lord of the lip (video)
01 Dec 2011
Contributed by Lukas
How has Adam been fundraising for the Movember campaign?
Level B.14 Ms marketing
24 Nov 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Helen from Jersey Heritage talks about the importance of target audience
Level 1.80 Why Occupy? (video)
17 Nov 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda from Occupy Wall Street gives her reasons for being part of the protest
Level 2.80 Poppy Day
10 Nov 2011
Contributed by Lukas
How a simple red wildflower can have so much meaning
Level 3.80 Fire! Fire! (video)
03 Nov 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Peter describes his narrow escape from a forest fire
Level B.13 False claims
27 Oct 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Not all companies get away with exaggerating what their products can do
Level 1.79 Mine's a Mars bar
20 Oct 2011
Contributed by Lukas
The pie team look back on their favourite chocolate bars
Level 2.79 Let's bake!
13 Oct 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Bread, pies and tarts; there's more to baking than making a cake!
Level 3.79 The big mac
06 Oct 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Are Apple computers the best designed in the world?
Level B.12 Customer service
22 Sep 2011
Contributed by Lukas
What has a smiling dinosaur got to do with providing good service?
Level 1.78 Double act
15 Sep 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Ana-Louisa, a language teacher with two hats!
Level 2.78 Come camping! (video)
25 Aug 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Join the pie team in their tent, and never mind the rain!
Level 3.78 Going Dutch!
18 Aug 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Hendrik, who doesn't come from Holland!
Level B.11 Welcome to Wales (video)
11 Aug 2011
Contributed by Lukas
where the business world meets
Level 1.77 Return to the blue house (video)
28 Jul 2011
Contributed by Lukas
What a lot of changes since the pie team bought their house!
Level 2.77 How to serve (video)
21 Jul 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Top tennis tips for the summer months ahead
Level 3.77 Ironman!
14 Jul 2011
Contributed by Lukas
He's fit and he's tough; James tells us what he does to become an Ironman!
Level B.10 The Greek crisis
07 Jul 2011
Contributed by Lukas
How are the beautiful Greek islands coping with the economic crisis?
Level 1.76 Penela: our local town
30 Jun 2011
Contributed by Lukas
The pie team talk about what to see in their town up the road
Level 2.76 Let's twist again!
23 Jun 2011
Contributed by Lukas
like we did 50 years ago! The pie team celebrate the ever popular dance
Level 3.76 Festival fun
16 Jun 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Are the pie team going to be joining the festival crowds this summer?
Level B.9 Running a small business
02 Jun 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Simon talks about some of the challenges he faces