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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 783 - DR. KARÍTAS HRUNDAR PÁLSDÓTTIR: SOJOURNER LITERATURE AND RETURNING HOME
Today on RÚV English Radio, moving away, and coming home. Dr. Karítas Hrundar Pálsdóttir is a previous guest on RÚV English Radio, talking about her "Vikuspá"…
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Episode 782 - AUÐSKILIÐ - THE NATIONAL HALL, 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 781 - UPPRÁSIN, HARPA
Today on RÚV English Radio, the new music series at Reykjavík's Harpa. Upprásin is a concert series dedicated to the grassroots of Icelandic music, across…
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Episode 780 - GLASSRIVER, AND ICELAND'S TV & FILM INDUSTRY
Today, Iceland on the small and big screens. Iceland's beauty is often used as a backdrop, or even a character, in TV shows and films. But there is more to the…
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Episode 779 - THE WEEK IN ICELAND: BAKKAKOT, AKUREYRI AIRPORT, FRAMSÓKNARFLOKKURINN, ALCOHOL, GRINDAVÍK, CORRUPTION, DRUGS
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of The Week In Iceland. Darren is joined by his RÚV colleague Gunnhildur Kjerúlf Birgisdóttir. RÚV English Radio…
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Episode 778 - IMPROV IN ICELAND
Today on RÚV English Radio: lots of theatre, but no script. From February 20 to March 1, the international unscripted theatre duo Carpe DM…
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Episode 777 - AUÐSKILIÐ - MORTGAGE REPAYMENTS, 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 776 - BÍÓ PARADÍS: ROCKY HORROR IN REYKJAVÍK
Today on RÚV English Radio, the cinema classic coming to Bíó Paradís with a fun live twist. The Rocky Horror Picture Show screens this Friday (the 13th...) at…
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Episode 775 - HANDAN DALANNA
Today on RÚV English Radio, another new book for Icelandic language learners. Previous RÚV English Radio guest…
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Episode 774 - THE WEEK IN ICELAND: BAKKAKOT, INTEREST & INFLATION, PARCELS, 1.000.000 KM, CINEMAS (& HANDBALL)
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of The Week In Iceland. Darren is joined by his RÚV colleague Erla María Davíðsdóttir. RÚV English Radio is…
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Episode 773 - ROAD TO TRUE NORTH
Today on RÚV English Radio, the new Young Adult novel inspired by, and set in, Iceland. Sarah Holding's sixth novel, Road To True North…
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Episode 772 - AUÐSKILIÐ - 2G AND 3G SWITCHOFF, 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 771 - WHERE TO LEARN ICELANDIC?
Today on RÚV English Radio, the site that gathers over 100 different ways to learn Icelandic. Patrick Puelmanns, originally from Germany and now living in…
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Episode 770 - EA AKILAT
Today on RÚV English Radio, the music made in Vesturbær by Ea Akilat. Musician Sinah (https://www.ea-akilat.com/about) has lived in Reykjavík for nearly three…
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Episode 769 - RIPPLES: SHIFTING REALITIES IN THE ARCTIC / THE NORTH
Today on RÚV English Radio, new exhibitions coming to the Nordic House at the end of this week. Ripples: Shifting Realities in the Arctic…
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Episode 768 - POETRY SLAM 2026 WITH JÓN MAGNÚS ARNARSSON
Today on RÚV English Radio, the poetry slam hitting the capital in just over a week! Poetry Slam 2026 comes to Grófin on February 6, which is also Museum…
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Episode 767 - AUÐSKILIÐ - ROUTE 1 REROUTING CALLS, 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 766 - MORNING READING AT THE NORDIC HOUSE
Today on RÚV English Radio, making time - and space - for reading. Reykjavík's Nordic House (https://nordichouse.is/en/) invites you to come and read in peace…
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Episode 765 - ANNA ÞORVALDSDÓTTIR
Today on RÚV English Radio, the music of composer Anna Þorvaldsdóttir. Anna (https://www.annathorvalds.com) is one of Iceland's most celebrated composers, and…
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Episode 764 - THE WEEK IN ICELAND: BJARNI, NICEAIR, LAUGARNESTANGI, WHALES, MEZZOFORTE, HANDBALL
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of The Week In Iceland. Darren is joined by his RÚV colleague Sebastian Óli Guðmundsson. RÚV English Radio is…
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Episode 763 - DARK MUSIC DAYS / MYRKIR MÚSÍKDAGAR
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's time once again to preview Dark Music Days. Dark Music Days (https://www.darkmusicdays.is/en/home-22/) is an Icelandic…
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Episode 762 - AUÐSKILIÐ - UNFAIR PARKING CHARGES, 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 761 - FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL, REYKJAVÍK
The French Film Festival comes to Reykjavík for the 26th year, this Friday. The French Film Festival…
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Episode 760 - QUEST FOR THE LOST VIKINGS
Today on RÚV English Radio, the Canadians of Icelandic heritage who are on a search for history's lost Vikings. Quest for the Lost Vikings…
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Episode 759 - THE WEEK IN ICELAND: GREENLAND, "JOKES", RESIGNATION, GUFUNES, LITERACY, WINDFALLS, HANDBALL
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of The Week In Iceland. Darren is joined by his RÚV colleague Magnús Geir Eyjólfsson. RÚV English Radio is heard…
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Episode 758 - NÚNA
Today on RÚV English Radio, the music of Núna, made on the island of Hrísey. Núna (https://nnamusic1.bandcamp.com) is the project of musician and painter…
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Episode 757 - AUÐSKILIÐ - WARM WEATHER, 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 756 - SÆFARI
Today on RÚV English Radio, the music of Sæfari. Atli Sævar Guðmundsson makes music as Sæfari (https://saefari.com/home). The singer-songwriter released an…
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Episode 755 - KUUSI
Today on RÚV English Radio, the Belgian songwriter who loved Icelandic music so much, she moved here. Fien records under the name Kuusi (https://www.kuusi.be)…
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Episode 754 - THE WEEK IN ICELAND, FROM BORGARNES: REFERENDUM, MARINERA, ROADS, PARKING
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of The Week In Iceland - coming today from RÚV's Borgarnes studio. Darren is joined by his RÚV colleague Gréta…
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Episode 753 - KHAIRKHAN
Today on RÚV English Radio, the music of Khairkhan. Khairkhan is a Mongolian musician living in Iceland. He makes music based on traditional folk music from…
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Episode 752 - AUÐSKILIÐ - UNHEALTHY HOLIDAY FOOD, 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 751 - SPOUSES
Today, RÚV English Radio is in Ásahreppur. In a building which is part stable, part recording studio, musician Joel Durksen has been assembling his new album…
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Episode 750 - J. PASILA AND THE BEAUTY OF ICELANDIC WEBCAMS
Today on RÚV English Radio, the beauty found in unexpected places. J. Pasila is a Canadian visual artist who lives in Siglufjordur for half of each year. Since…
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Episode 749 - THE WEEK IN ICELAND: GREENLAND, ALCOHOL, PETROL, ARCHITECTURE, ÁRAMÓTASKAUPIÐ
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of The Week In Iceland. Darren is joined by his RÚV colleague Birta Björnsdóttir. RÚV English Radio is heard…
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Episode 748 - AUÐSKILIÐ - LEARNING ICELANDIC WITH RÚV ENGLISH - THE 2026 ECLIPSE
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 747 - AROUND ICELAND IN 2025 WITH RÚV ENGLISH RADIO
Throughout the year, RÚV English Radio celebrates all of Iceland. Join us for a trip around the country, to just some of the places outside the capital area…
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Episode 746 - THIS YEAR AND NEXT, WITH THE REYKJAVÍK GRAPEVINE
On the last day of the year, we turn to the Reykjavík Grapevine magazine for highlights and previews. Bart Cameron and Jón Trausti Sigurðarson, editor and…
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Episode 745 - NEW YEAR NIBBLES WITH WIKTOR PÁLSSON
Today on RÚV English Radio, we look ahead to the last day of the year. You'll need snacks for your new year gathering, as you watch Áramótaskaupið…
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Episode 744 - AKUREYRI'S SISTER SELESTÍNA
Today on RÚV English Radio, the celebration of fifty years of a religious life, twenty-five of them in Iceland. Sister Selestína is one of four Carmelites of…
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Episode 743 - AUÐSKILIÐ - LEARNING ICELANDIC WITH RÚV ENGLISH - NEW YEAR APPROACHES
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 742 - THE YEAR IN VÆB!
Gleðileg jól! Time to take a look at the incredible year enjoyed by VÆB - the brothers Hálfdán Helgi and Matthías Davíð - if only to find out why they have…
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Episode 741 - JÓL MEMORIES AND MUSIC, WITH BJARNI SNÆBJÖRNSSON
It's Aðfangadagur! Time to get even more into the mood... Bjarni Snæbjörnsson (https://www.ruv.is/english/2025-04-23-ruv-english-radio-musical-styles-in-salurin…
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Episode 740 - THE REINDEER PARK, FELLABÆR
Today on RÚV English Radio, the furry friends in Fellabær. Just outside Fellabær, you can find the home of a small but growing family of very friendly…
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Episode 739 - TRYGGVI ÓLAFSSON'S CHRISTMAS LETTER, WITH ÁRNI PÉTUR ÁRNASON
Today on RÚV English Radio, the wonderful idea contained in a Christmas letter. Magni Kristjánsson, a former sea captain, was a childhood friend of artist…
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Episode 738 - WINTER SOLSTICE, WITH BJÖRK BJARNADÓTTIR
An extra Sunday edition today, looking at the winter solstice, and what it has meant in Iceland. 3.03pm on Sunday 21 December marks the winter solstice in the…
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Episode 737 - AUÐSKILIÐ - SIMPLE ICELANDIC LEARNING: JÓL IS NEXT WEEK!
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 736 - DECORATING FOR JÓL, WITH KRISTÍN VALA BREIÐFJÖRÐ
RÚV English Radio's festive schedule kicks off with a look around at our Jól decorations! Kristín Vala Breiðfjörð is head of Heimilisiðnaðarfélag Íslands - The…
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Episode 735 - TÆKNIMINJASAFN AUSTURLANDS / THE TECHNICAL MUSEUM, SEYÐISFJÖRÐUR: EL GRILLO AND WOMEN'S WORK
Today, RÚV English Radio is in the town of Seyðisfjörður, in the east of Iceland. The Technical Museum (https://tekmus.is/en/) tells many stories of…
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Episode 734 - TÆKNIMINJASAFN AUSTURLANDS / THE TECHNICAL MUSEUM, SEYÐISFJÖRÐUR: LANDSLIDES AND AVALANCHES
Today, RÚV English Radio is in the town of Seyðisfjörður, in the east of Iceland. The Technical Museum (https://tekmus.is/en/) tells many stories of…
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Episode 733 - THE WEEK IN ICELAND: EUROVISION, FERTILITY CLINICS, SÚÐAVÍK, REYKJANESBRAUT, SWIMMING
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of The Week In Iceland. Darren is joined by his RÚV colleague Haukur Holm. RÚV English Radio is heard around the…
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Episode 732 - TÆKNIMINJASAFN AUSTURLANDS / THE TECHNICAL MUSEUM, SEYÐISFJÖRÐUR
Today, RÚV English Radio is in the town of Seyðisfjörður, in the east of Iceland. The Technical Museum (https://tekmus.is/en/) tells many stories of…
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Episode 731 - AUÐSKILIÐ - SIMPLE ICELANDIC LEARNING: JAPANESE ZOOS WANT PUFFINS
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 730 - SCHOOL OF PHOTOGRAPHY GRADUATION EXHIBITION, REYKJAVÍK MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Today on RÚV English Radio, the new exhibition opening this Friday. An exhibition…
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Episode 729 - THE FRENCH HOUSES OF FÁSKRÚÐSFJÖRÐUR
Today, RÚV English Radio is in Fáskrúðsfjörður, in the Eastfjords of Iceland. Fáskrúðsfjörður has a historical link to French influence due to the presence of…
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Episode 728 - THE WEEK IN ICELAND: TUNNELS, LIVE MUSIC, EUROVISION, LANGUAGE, DRUGS, CHURCH
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of The Week In Iceland. Darren is joined by his RÚV colleague Guðmundur Atli Hlynsson. RÚV English Radio is…
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Episode 727 - STEINA: PLAYBACK
Today on RÚV English Radio, a retrospective showing the astonishing work of Icelandic video artist, Steina. The Icelandic artist Steina is internationally…
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Episode 726 - AUÐSKILIÐ - SIMPLE ICELANDIC LEARNING: CANCER DRUG PRICING
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 725 - LATIN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL REYKJAVÍK 2025
The Latin American Film Festival Reykjavík 2025 gets underway from today, December 3rd. Films from Mexico, Venezuela and Brazil…
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Episode 724 - ÍSLENSKA STRÍÐSÁRASAFNIÐ / ICELANDIC WAR MUSEUM, REYÐARFJÖRÐUR
Today, RÚV English Radio is in Reyðarfjörður. Íslenska stríðsárasafnið (The Icelandic War Museum)…