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RÚV English Radio
RÚV English Radio is the new name for the RÚV English Podcast. Every weekday you can find a brand new show from RÚV English Radio, right here. We cover everything Icelandic - news, culture, music, language, events, people, places and more. Hear a new programme, in English, every day, on RÚV English Radio - part of Iceland's national broadcasting service, RÚV. If you have an idea for a show, or just want to get in touch, email anytime - english@ruv.is
Episodes
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Episode 962 - LEARNING ICELANDIC WITH RÚV ENGLISH RADIO - AUÐSKILIÐ - THE NATIONAL STADIUM, in simple Icelandic
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in the latest weekly episode of Auðskilið. Each week, as part of our regular…
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Episode 961 - MENGI, REYKJAVÍK: FESTIVAL OF IMPROVISED MUSIC #1
Today, RÚV English Radio returns to Mengi. Mengi is Reykjavík's longest running independent music venue. This weekend, starting tomorrow (Thursday), you can…
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Episode 960 - MICHELLE BIRD: FISH OUT OF WATER, GALLERÍ GRÓTTA, SELTJARNARNES
Today, RÚV English Radio talks again to artist Michelle Bird. Michelle Bird's (https://theartofmichellebird.com/) new exhibition is Fish out of Water -…
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Episode 959 - WATSU: WATER THERAPY ICELAND
Today, RÚV English Radio is in the water. Watsu (water shiatsu) is a form of passive aquatic bodywork and hydrotherapy - and are there many better places than…
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Episode 958 - 100 YEARS OF THE FRÍKIRKJAN CHURCH ORGAN IN REYKJAVÍK
Today, something very big, is very old. In 1926, 42 crates arrived in Iceland aboard the ship Lagarfoss from Germany. The cargo weighed 11 tonnes and contained…
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Episode 957 - LEARNING ICELANDIC WITH RÚV ENGLISH RADIO - AUÐSKILIÐ - THE GLOSSY IBIS, in simple Icelandic
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in the latest weekly episode of Auðskilið. Each week, as part of our regular…
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Episode 956 - REYKJAVÍK OPERA DAYS / ÓPERUDAGUR & BLUEBEARD'S CASTLE / KASTALI BLÁSKEGGS
Today on RÚV English Radio, the return of the Opera Days festival to Reykjavík. Reykjavík Opera Days, Óperudagur, (https://www.operudagar.is/en/dagskra/)…
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Episode 955 - FROM RUV'S FOREIGN DESK: SERBIAN VOTERS IN ICELAND
Today on RÚV English Radio, an interview from RÚV's foreign desk, which produces a radio programme about foreign affairs, Heimskviður…
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Episode 954 - SELASETUR ÍSLANDS / ICELANDIC SEAL CENTER, HVAMMSTANGI
Today, RÚV English Radio is back in Hvammstangi. The Icelandic Seal Center (https://selasetur.is/en/) in Hvammstangi is a fun and educational experience for…
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Episode 953 - ICELAND'S TYRE CHANGE SEASON / FÍB, THE ICELANDIC AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION
Today on RÚV English Radio - are you ready for winter? The use of studded tyres in Iceland is legal between 1 November and 14 April each year. But are they…
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Episode 952 - LEARNING ICELANDIC WITH RÚV ENGLISH RADIO - AUÐSKILIÐ - ANNE CARSON, in simple Icelandic
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in the latest weekly episode of Auðskilið. Each week, as part of our regular…
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Episode 951 - TEXTILE MUSEUM, BLÖNDUÓS
Today, RÚV English Radio is once again in Blönduós. The Textile Museum in Blönduós (https://www.textile.is/copy-of-halld%C3%B3rustofa) exhibits homemade wool…
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Episode 950 - LISTAKOT DÓRU, BLÖNDUÓS (AND LAPPI THE DOG)
Today, RÚV English Radio is in north Iceland, near the town of Blönduós. Listakot Dóru (https://www.facebook.com/p/Listakot-D%C3%B3ru-100064051472722/) is a…
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Episode 949 - KIDKA, HVAMMSTANGI
Today, RÚV English Radio is in Hvammstangi. The KIDKA knitwear factory in Hvammstangi (https://kidka.com) was established in 1972 and is one of Iceland's…
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Episode 948 - MENGI & THE MUSIC OF JOHN MCCOWEN
Today, RÚV English Radio meets composer & clarinetist John McCowen. John McCowen (https://www.johnmccowen.com) is a Reykjavík-based composer & clarinetist…
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Episode 947 - LEARNING ICELANDIC WITH RÚV ENGLISH RADIO - AUÐSKILIÐ - SUPERMARKET PRICE CUTS, in simple Icelandic
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in the latest weekly episode of Auðskilið. Each week, as part of our regular…
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Episode 946 - NÁGRANNAR / NEIGHBOURS, HÚSAVÍK
Today, RÚV English Radio is in Húsavík. Nágrannar is an exhibition (https://www.husmus.is/is/um-mmth/frettir/nagrannar-syningaropnun) about people and…
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Episode 945 - EYRÍKI, GRÍMSEY
Today on RÚV English Radio, the documentary film on and about the island of Grímsey. Nikolai Galitzine's new film Eyríki…
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Episode 944 - HAFNARBORG, HAFNARFJÖRÐUR: margins/JOE KEYS
Today, RÚV English Radio returns to Hafnarborg in Hafnarfjörður. The exhibition margins (https://hafnarborg.is/en/exhibition/margins/) turns its attention to…
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Episode 943 - BLÖNDUÓS BEACH
Today, RÚV English Radio is in Blönduós. The black sand beach at Blönduós is a very dramatic place to be on a stormy autumn day. RÚV English Radio is heard…
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Episode 942 - LEARNING ICELANDIC WITH RÚV ENGLISH RADIO - AUÐSKILIÐ - FISKA, in simple Icelandic
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in the latest weekly episode of Auðskilið. Each week, as part of our regular…
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Episode 941 - THOR BREIDFJORD: SÖGUR HJARTANS / STORIES OF THE HEART, HARPA
Today on RÚV English Radio: Thor Breidfjord (Þór Breiðfjörð) at Harpa. After decades in musical theatre and years fronting bands, Thor Breidfjord…
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Episode 940 - HANDVERKSHÓPURINN BOLLI, BÚÐARDALUR
Today, RÚV English Radio is back in Buðardalur. Handverkshópurinn Bolli (https://www.facebook.com/p/Handverkshópurinn-Bolli-100082523924304/) sells local…
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Episode 939 - THE RHINESTONE COWBOY, TJARNARBÍÓ
Today on RÚV English Radio, the new play coming to Tjarnarbíó this week. Dan 'The Man' Docherty came to Reykjavik from Edinburgh to study graphic design and…
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Episode 938 - BÚÐARDALUR'S BEAUTIFUL POOL
Today, RÚV English Radio is in Búðardalur, in west Iceland. The town of Búðardalur used to have no swimming pool of its own, until earlier this year, when it…
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Episode 937 - LEARNING ICELANDIC WITH RÚV ENGLISH RADIO - AUÐSKILIÐ - SCHOOL GRADES, in simple Icelandic
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in the latest weekly episode of Auðskilið. Each week, as part of our regular…
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Episode 936 - SHREK RAVE, GAMLA BÍÓ
The Shrek Rave is coming back to Gamla Bíó this weekend! Shrek fans with or without costumes are invited to the swamp that Gamla Bíó will become this Friday…
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Episode 935 - EMBODYING A BUILDING: BODIES IN AALTO BUILDINGS, NORDIC HOUSE
Today, RÚV English Radio is at Iceland's only building designed by architect Alvar Aalto - the Nordic House. In October, Reykjavík's Nordic House plays host to…
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Episode 934 - DISASSOCIATED ME: PREMIERE AT REYKJAVÍK INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Today on RÚV English Radio, the film coming to the Reykjavík International Film Festival, inspired by Icelandic editor Elísabet Ronaldsdóttir, who found…
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Episode 933 - KNITTING WITHOUT A NET & ÍSLENSKA ULLARVIKAN / ICELANDIC WOOL WEEK
Today on RÚV English Radio, a previous guest joins the show to talk about her forthcoming knitting classes and events in Iceland. Leslie Meyer…
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Episode 932 - LEARNING ICELANDIC WITH RÚV ENGLISH RADIO - AUÐSKILIÐ - HIGHLAND SNOW, in simple Icelandic
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in the latest weekly episode of Auðskilið. Each week, as part of our regular…
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Episode 931 - BREK
Today on RÚV English Radio, the music of Brek. The band Brek (https://www.brek.is) plays mainly original, folk music with influences from various directions…
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Episode 930 - HÚSAVÍK MUSEUM: MYNDLISTARSAFN ÞINGEYINGA / THE DISTRICT ART COLLECTION
Today on RÚV English Radio, a final visit - for now - to Húsavík's museum. The District Art Collection…
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Episode 929 - KRISTIAN SØNDERLUND ROSS: THE MUSIC OF EVE ONLINE
Today on RÚV English Radio - the musical worlds of a hugely successful Icelandic interactive online game. Reykjavik's Fenris Creations launched EVE Online…
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Episode 928 - LATIN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL 2026: BÍÓ PARADÍS, REYKJAVÍK
Today on RÚV English radio, the Latin American Film Festival is back. Returning for its fourth year, the Latin American Film Festival 2026…
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Episode 927 - LEARNING ICELANDIC WITH RÚV ENGLISH RADIO - AUÐSKILIÐ - CAFFEINE SUPPLEMENTS, in simple Icelandic
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in the latest weekly episode of Auðskilið. Each week, as part of our regular…
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Episode 926 - ROUTE 870: MELRAKKASLÉTTA
Today, RÚV English Radio is on Iceland's remote north-east edge. Route 870 over the remote Melrakkaslétta peninsula is a great drive along a gravel road…
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Episode 925 - HÚSAVÍK MUSEUM: FERÐIN VESTUR - THE JOURNEY WEST
Today on RÚV English Radio, a return to Húsavík Museum. In the entrance to Húsavík Museum, you'll find Ferðin Vestur: The Journey West, a small but fascinating…
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Episode 924 - HRAFNABLÓT
Today on RÚV English Radio, the music of Hrafnablót. Hrafnablót (https://hrafnablot.is) is a "sorcerous folk metal band", formed in Iceland in the autumn of…
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Episode 923 - JÓHANN SIGURJÓNSSON MONUMENT, HEIÐARENDI
Today on RÚV English Radio, a quick stop on the road just west of Húsavík. Jóhann Sigurjónsson (1880 - 1919) was a poet, playwright, and even an inventor…
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Episode 922 - LEARNING ICELANDIC WITH RÚV ENGLISH RADIO - AUÐSKILIÐ - MESSI THE FOOTBALLING LAMB, in simple Icelandic
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in the latest weekly episode of Auðskilið. Each week, as part of our regular…
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Episode 921 - POPERA
Today, on RÚV English Radio - POPera - premiering tomorrow at Tjarnarbíó. POPera (https://tix.is/event/21951%2Fpopera) is a musical in which electronic music…
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Episode 920 - HÚSAVÍK MUSEUM: MARITIME MUSEUM
Today, RÚV English Radio is back in Húsavík. The Maritime Museum is one of two permanent exhibitions in Húsavík's museum…
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Episode 919 - HEIMAR OG HIMINGEIMAR - WORLDS AND UNIVERSES, HAFNARFJÖRÐUR
Today on RÚV English Radio, the festival of costumery coming to Hafnarfjörður at the end of this week. Heimar og Himingeimar…
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Episode 918 - BREADCRUMBS, TJARNARBÍÓ
Today on RÚV English Radio, the play receiving its Icelandic premiere today. Jennifer Haley's "Breadcrumbs" (https://www.vivais.info/) opens at Tjarnarbíó in…
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Episode 917 - LEARNING ICELANDIC WITH RÚV ENGLISH RADIO - AUÐSKILIÐ - 112, in simple Icelandic
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in the latest weekly episode of Auðskilið. Each week, as part of our regular…
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Episode 916 - HAMRABORG FESTIVAL 2026
Today on RÚV English Radio - the Hamraborg Festival is back in Kópavogur. Kópavogur's Hamraborg Festival (https://www.hamraborgfestival.is/en) just seems to go…
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Episode 915 - HÚSAVÍK MUSEUM: DAILY LIFE AND NATURE - 100 YEARS IN ÞINGEYJARSÝSLUR
Today, RÚV English Radio makes its first visit to Húsavík museum. “Daily Life and Nature - 100 Years in Þingeyjarsýslur” is one of two permanent exhibitions at…
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Episode 914 - MASTER LEMON: THE QUEST FOR ICELAND
Today on RÚV English Radio, the video game which honours the creator's friend, and his love of Icelandic, and Iceland. Julio de Santi is a Brazilian game…
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Episode 913 - REYKJAVÍK JAZZ FESTIVAL 2026
The Reykjavík Jazz Festival is back for 2026, coming to the capital next week. Pétur Oddbergur Heimisson runs the festival…
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Episode 912 - LEARNING ICELANDIC WITH RÚV ENGLISH RADIO - AUÐSKILIÐ - ICEBERGS, in simple Icelandic
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in the latest weekly episode of Auðskilið. Each week, as part of our regular…
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Episode 911 - GRENJAÐARSTAÐUR TURF HOUSE
Today, RÚV English Radio is at the Grenjaðarstaður turf house. The historic settlement of Grenjaðarstaður in Aðaldalur is one of Iceland’s largest turf houses…
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Episode 910 - SNARTARSTAÐIR, KÓPASKER
Today, RÚV English Radio is in Kópasker, in north east Iceland. Snartarstaðir is home to Byggðasafn Norður-Þingeyinga (North Þingeyjarsýsla Regional Museum)…
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Episode 909 - TUMI'S AKUREYRI SONGWRITING WORKSHOP RETURNS
Today on RÚV English Radio, the successful and free songwriting session returning to Akureyri this Wednesday. Coming back to Hóf in Akureyri this Wednesday -…
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Episode 908 - THE EU ACCESSION TALKS REFERENDUM
Today on RÚV English Radio, we go, in detail, into the forthcoming referendum in Iceland. On Saturday, 29 August 2026, a referendum will be held on whether…
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Episode 907 - LEARNING ICELANDIC WITH RÚV ENGLISH RADIO - AUÐSKILIÐ - GARÐABÆR DEVELOPMENT, in simple Icelandic
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in the latest weekly episode of Auðskilið. Each week, as part of our regular…
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Episode 906 - ICELAND'S TOTAL ECLIPSE
Today on RÚV English Radio - we're a couple of hours away... At 5.43pm and 28 seconds, the Moon's umbra first touches Iceland in Hornstrandir. Here's how…
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Episode 905 - TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE: STJÖRNU SÆVAR
Today on RÚV English Radio, we talk to Iceland's Mr. Eclipse... Sævar Helgi Bragason, or Stjörnu Sævar (https://stjornusaevar.is/about-me), is a famous…
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Episode 904 - A SPECIAL SOLAR ECLIPSE CONCERT: ÁRSTÍÐIR, FRÍKIRKJAN
Today on RÚV English Radio, a very special concert in Reykjavík tomorow; the eve of the total solar eclipse. Árstíðir (https://arstidir.com/#videos) are an…
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Episode 903 - EYJAFJÖRÐUR'S TROLL TABLE AND CHAIR
Today on RÚV English Radio, a quick and quirky roadside stop just south of Akureyri. Ten minutes from Akureyri, you might think your eyes are deceiving you, as…