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The Happy Pod: The trio bringing countries together with music

The Happy Pod: The trio bringing countries together with music

The trio hoping to soothe global tensions through musical collaboration. They mix Chinese and American songs to focus on similarities not differences. Also: helping disadvantaged teens go to the prom; and a K-pop first.

Presenter: Valerie Sanderson. Music composed by Iona Hampson

The Happy Pod: The surgeon who left his wedding to save a life

The Happy Pod: The surgeon who left his wedding to save a life

A surgeon who left his wedding to save a life says it's inspired him to help more people. Also: one man's adventures with a pet goose; a police officer reunited with a baby he rescued; and why we should eat more custard.

The Happy Pod: A song fit for a King

The Happy Pod: A song fit for a King

We meet Jack Pepper, the composer who's written a song for King Charles. The piece celebrates the harmony between people and the natural world. Also: hope for Alzheimer's patients; and how tourism could help stray dogs.

Iran crisis: your questions answered

Iran crisis: your questions answered

A special episode answering your questions about the Iran crisis. BBC experts discuss Iran's nuclear ambitions, possibilities of regime change and the impact on the wider Middle East.

The Happy Pod: Sending my mother's ashes around the world

The Happy Pod: Sending my mother's ashes around the world

The woman fulfilling her mother's dreams of travel by launching her ashes out to sea in a bottle. It's brought her happiness amid her grief. Also: Thailand's tigers bounce back; and making hospitals happier for children.

Presenter: Nick Miles. Music composed by Iona Hampson

The Happy Pod: The tiny dog back home after a big adventure

The Happy Pod: The tiny dog back home after a big adventure

A tiny dog famous for her big adventure reunites with her overjoyed owners, after 529 days in the wild. Also: the escaped Tennessee Zebra; why a man risked his life to save 41 others; and a footballing first for Senegal.

The Happy Pod: Rodent on the run returns

The Happy Pod: Rodent on the run returns

Joy in China as Beanbag the Capybara returns after months on the run. The giant rodent's adventures had gripped social media. Also: an ingenious idea making cities greener; and the flatpack furniture world champion.

The Happy Pod: The joy of chasing a giant cheese

The Happy Pod: The joy of chasing a giant cheese

Why the ancient English tradition of chasing a giant cheese down a steep hill is gathering crowds from around the world. Also: a life saving donation from a stranger half a world away; and Brazil's beatboxing nuns.

The Happy Pod: The unlikely duo getting men talking about mental health

The Happy Pod: The unlikely duo getting men talking about mental health

We hear how a man travelling the world with a cuddly duck has encouraged thousands to open up about mental health problems. Also: a roaring success for India's lions; and Kermit the Frog urges graduates to leap together.

Presenter: Valerie Sanderson Music: Iona Hampson

The Happy Pod: Climbing a mountain 64 times to inspire others

The Happy Pod: Climbing a mountain 64 times to inspire others

Listener Tania tells us how stories on The Happy Pod helped her fight for life after a near fatal mountain fall. Now she's determined to inspire others. Also: a park designed in a computer game becomes a reality; why happiness boosts vaccines; and the cheerleading businessmen.

The Happy Pod: Learning to read in your 30s

The Happy Pod: Learning to read in your 30s

We meet a man learning to read in his thirties, and inspiring others. He overcame embarrassment to share his journey on his TikTok, Oliver Speaks. Also: laughter yoga; rehoming chimps; and an 81-year-old female Ironman.

The Happy Pod: The rescued Ukraine lions learning to roar again

The Happy Pod: The rescued Ukraine lions learning to roar again

A group of lions rescued from Ukraine are roaring again. Their new homes were built with money donated globally. Also: the paralysed man who's completed a marathon; a teenage cricket star; and a 103-year-old influencer.

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