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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 663 - THE WEEK IN ICELAND: BUDGETS, LANGUAGE, MÚM, SIGUR RÓS, GRAPEVINE
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of The Week In Iceland. Darren is joined by the editor of The Reykjavík Grapevine (https://grapevine.is/), Bart…
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Episode 662 - RYAN KEEPING RUNS THE RING ROAD
Today on RÚV English Radio: could you run all of Route One - in the fastest time ever achieved? Ryan Keeping is no stranger to running, having made his way…
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Episode 661 - AUÐSKILIÐ - STINKY SHARK, in simple Icelandic
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of Auðskilið. Bjarni joins Darren again to read a news story in simple Icelandic. We look at the travellers who…
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Episode 660 - YOUNG AMBASSADORS IN REYKJAVÍK
Today on RÚV English Radio, the capital seeks young people of foreign origin for the "Young ambassadors" project. The "Young ambassadors" project…
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Episode 659 - THE VIKING HOVEL, SUÐUREYRI
Today, RÚV English Radio is in the Westfjords. Three kilometres west of Suðureyri lies the Viking hovel. Step (or squeeze) inside for a glimpse at how life…
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Episode 658 - THE WEEK IN ICELAND: CLINICS, HEAT, MOUNTAIN TRAILS, LEIRHNJÚKUR, NAMES, ATMs
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of The Week In Iceland. Darren is joined by his RÚV colleague Ólöf Rún Erlendsdóttir. RÚV English Radio is heard…
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Episode 657 - SÆUNNARSUND 2025
Today on RÚV English Radio, the Westfjords sea-swim happening tomorrow. Sæunnarsund (https://saeunnarsund.is/) sees over thirty brave souls swim across…
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Episode 656 - AUÐSKILIÐ - POTATOES, in simple Icelandic
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of Auðskilið. Bjarni joins Darren again to read a news story in simple Icelandic. We look at news of Iceland's…
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Episode 655 - BLÚS MILLI FJALLS OG FJÖRU, PATREKSFJÖRÐUR
Today on RÚV English Radio, the blues festival coming to the Westfjords this weekend. Blús milli fjalls og fjöru (https://www.facebook.com/bluespatro) returns…
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Episode 654 - LAUREN WALTON & ERLENDUR FASHION WEEK
Today on RÚV English Radio, the Selfoss artist making beautiful coloured jewellery from recycled materials. Lauren Walton makes jewellery…
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Episode 653 - HAMRABORG FESTIVAL 2025, KÓPAVOGUR
Today on RÚV English Radio, the Hamraborg festival turns five! Hamraborg Festival (https://www.hamraborgfestival.is/en) is a week-long celebration of art and…
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Episode 652 - GRÍMSÆVINTÝRIN Á BORG
It's not only Culture Night this weekend - the south Iceland town of Borg í Grímsnesi also enjoys its annual festival tomorrow. Grímsævintýrin á Borg…
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Episode 651 - MENNINGARNÓTT / CULTURE NIGHT
Today on RÚV English Radio, we look ahead to Culture Night in Reykjavík, which is this Saturday. Culture Night…
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Episode 650 - AUÐSKILIÐ - SVEINN KJARTANSSON, in simple Icelandic
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of Auðskilið. Bjarni joins Darren again to read a news story in simple Icelandic. Today we hear the story of…
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Episode 649 - "ON THE RAG" LAUNCHES IN PRIKIÐ
Today on RÚV English Radio, the new literary paper getting its print launch here in Iceland, tonight. The new art and literary conceptual tabloid On The Rag…
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Episode 648 - THE WEEK IN ICELAND: SALMON, REYNISFJARA, COWS, KOLAPORTIÐ, HYDRANTS
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of The Week In Iceland. Darren is joined by his RÚV colleague Sebastian Guðmundsson. RÚV English Radio is heard…
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Episode 647 - FLOWERS AND EMBROIDERY AT ÁRBÆR
Today on RÚV English Radio, a fun day coming to Árbær Open Air Museum this Sunday. On Sunday 17 August from 13:00 to 16:00, floral designers and members of…
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Episode 646 - AUÐSKILIÐ - COW DEATHS, in simple Icelandic
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of Auðskilið. Bjarni joins Darren again to read a news story in simple Icelandic. We look at the sad story of…
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Episode 645 - THE INTERNATIONAL MYELOMA FOUNDATION ICELAND CYCLING EXPEDITION
Today on RÚV English Radio, a real test of endurance in Iceland, for an excellent cause. From August 27 to September 2, a group of individuals will ride on a…
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Episode 644 - BLÓMSTRANDI DAGAR / BLOOMING DAYS, HVERAGERÐI
Today on RÚV English Radio, the town festival in Hveragerði, celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Blómstrandi dagar…
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Episode 643 - REYKHÓLADAGAR
Today on RÚV English Radio, the town festival in Reykhólar. Reykhóladagar 2025 (https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1054628703530852) is just two days away…
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Episode 642 - WHERE THE NIGHT LOOMS
Today on RÚV English Radio, the music of Icelandic-Dutch duo Where The Night Looms. Where The Night Looms (https://linktr.ee/wherethenightlooms) are Haraldur…
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Episode 641 - AUÐSKILIÐ - FUEL PRICES, in simple Icelandic
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of Auðskilið. Bjarni joins Darren again to read a news story in simple Icelandic. We look at the extraordinarily…
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Episode 640 - SUMAR Á SELFOSSI / SUMMER IN SELFOSS
Today on RÚV English Radio, another of the summer town festivals taking place in Iceland this summer - and the football team for which it raises money. Sumar á…
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Episode 639 - THE WEEK IN ICELAND / LITRÓFAN ART MARKET
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a double episode. In part one, The Week (and a day) In Iceland. Darren is joined by his RÚV colleague Pétur Magnússon to look…
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Episode 638 - BONUS AUÐSKILIÐ: COMMERCE DAY, in simple Icelandic
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a bonus episode of Auðskilið. Bjarni joins Darren to detail today's day off - Commerce Day - in simple Icelandic. As ever, you…
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Episode 637 - ACT ALONE, SUÐUREYRI
Today, the Westfjords festival dedicated to the art of solo performance. Act Alone is a theatre festival (https://www.actalone.net/english/) in Suðureyri…
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Episode 636 - AUÐSKILIÐ - AKUREYRI FOR COOLCATIONS, in simple Icelandic
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of Auðskilið. Bjarni joins Darren again to read a news story in simple Icelandic. We look at Akureyri becoming a…
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Episode 635 - EIN MEÐ ÖLLU, AKUREYRI
Today on RÚV English Radio, the big festival coming to Akureyri this Traders' Weekend. "Ein með öllu" means "one with everything" - you might ask for that…
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Episode 634 - THE MUSIC OF MÉLUSINE
Today on RÚV English Radio, music from Mélusine. Mélusine is an Icelandic-French singer and songwriter. Inspired by mythology, rituals, and emotional…
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Episode 633 - THE WEEK IN ICELAND: KRÓNA, PETROL, ÍSAFJÖRÐUR FLIGHTS, OPPOSITION, KEFLAVÍK, LAVA
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of The Week In Iceland. Darren is joined by his RÚV colleague Alexander Kristjánsson. RÚV English Radio is heard…
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Episode 632 - UNGLINGA LANDSMÓT / THE NATIONAL YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP, EGILSSTAÐIR
Today, RÚV English Radio previews one of many Traders' Weekend events in Iceland this year. The UMFÍ (https://www.umfi.is/umfi/um-umfi/) - Youth Association of…
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Episode 631 - AUÐSKILIÐ - ONLINE SHOPPING WARNING, in simple Icelandic
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of Auðskilið. Bjarni joins Darren again to read a news story in simple Icelandic. We look at a recent warning…
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Episode 630 - BOLAFJALL
Today on RÚV English Radio, a trip to the edge. Bolafjall (https://www.visiticeland.com/article/bolafjall-platform) is the mountain which overlooks the…
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Episode 629 - CORO MUNDI IN ICELAND
Today on RÚV English Radio, the international choir in residence this week in Iceland. Coro Mundi is an international choir, who are performing in…
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Episode 628 - THE WEEK IN ICELAND: ERUPTION HAZE, FISHING & FILIBUSTERS, URSULA, HOGWEED, SHARK MEAT
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of The Week In Iceland. Darren is joined by his RÚV colleague Ingibjörg Sara Guðmundsdóttir. RÚV English Radio…
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Episode 627 - HRAFN SVEINBJARNARSON
Today, RÚV English Radio is back at Hrafnseyri. Hrafn Sveinbjarnarson was a chieftan and a doctor, killed at Hrafnseyri in the early 13th century. Darren spoke…
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Episode 626 - AUÐSKILIÐ - EXPLOSIVES IN SEYÐISFJÖRÐUR, in simple Icelandic
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of Auðskilið. Bjarni joins Darren again to read a news story in simple Icelandic. We look at the recent find of…
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Episode 625 - LITLIBÆR
Today, RÚV English Radio is in the Westfjords. Litlibær (https://litlibaer.is/?lang=en) is a little farm in Skötufjordur. Its turf roof is a sight familiar to…
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Episode 624 - MANNFÓLKIÐ BREYTIST Í SLÍM / HUMANS TURNING TO SLIME
Today on RÚV English Radio, the festival coming to Akureyri from 17 July. Mannfólkið Breytist Í Slím (Humans Turning to Slime)…
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Episode 623 - LITLA NETAGERÐIN
Today, RÚV English Radio drops in on an Ísafjörður gallery. Litla Netagerðin (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567827527857) sells the arts and crafts…
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Episode 622 - DOKKAN BRUGGHÚS
Today, RÚV English Radio is in Ísafjörður. Dokkan Brewery (Dokkan brugghús) (https://dokkanbrugghus.is) is the first Westfjords craft brewery. Darren met with…
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Episode 621 - AUÐSKILIÐ - HALLA'S RATINGS, in simple Icelandic
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of Auðskilið. Bjarni joins Darren again to read a news story in simple Icelandic. We look at the recent polling…
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Episode 620 - ICELANDIC SEA MONSTER MUSEUM
Today, RÚV English Radio enters where it dares... Tales of sea monsters have been told in Iceland for centuries. Today, these creatures have their stories told…
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Episode 619 - NÁTTÚRUBARNAHÁTÍÐ Á STRÖNDUM / NATURE FESTIVAL, STRANDIR
Today, RÚV English Radio previews this weekend's festival in the Westfjords. The Nature Festival in Strandir (Náttúrubarnahátíð á Ströndum)…
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Episode 618 - KÓTELETTAN 2025
Today on RÚV English Radio, the Selfoss festival that brings music and meat together. Kótelettan (https://kotelettan.is) is a family, music, and barbecue…
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Episode 617 - AMATEUR'S PARADISE
Today on RÚV English Radio, the film assembled from four Icelandic men's own footage. One of the winners at this year's Skaldbjorg Film Festival in…
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Episode 616 - AUÐSKILIÐ - THE CASHLESS SOCIETY, in simple Icelandic
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of Auðskilið. Bjarni joins Darren again to read a news story in simple Icelandic. We look at the recent advice…
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Episode 615 - GOSLOKAHÁTIÐ
Today on RÚV English Radio, the annual festival marking the end of the Vestmannaeyjar eruption. On July 3, 1973, a volcanic eruption in the town of…
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Episode 614 - ANNA STANCHEVSKA
Today on RÚV English Radio, the music of Anna Stanchevska. Anna comes to Iceland from Ukraine. She lives in the Westfjords town of Hólmavík. She joined Darren…
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Episode 613 - WESTFJORDS HERITAGE MUSEUM
Today, RÚV English Radio is in Ísafjörður. The town's museum (https://www.nedsti.is) gives a unique insight into the deep maritime history and culture of the…
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Episode 612 - TIME AFTER TIME
Today on RÚV English Radio, the exhibition at the Nordic House featuring five different Nordic artists. Time After Time…
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Episode 611 - AUÐSKILIÐ - WATER IN ÓLAFSFJÖRÐUR, in simple Icelandic
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of Auðskilið. Bjarni joins Darren again to read a news story in simple Icelandic. We look at recent heavy rain…
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Episode 610 - THE REYKJAVÍK CITY BEAUTIFICATION AWARDS
Today on RÚV English Radio, recognition for the projects which make the capital even more beautiful. Nominations are now open (at skipulag@reykjavik.is) for…
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Episode 609 - EVERYTHING I WANT TO TELL YOU
Today on RÚV English Radio, the exhibition by Sadie Cook and Jo Pawlowska, running at Reykjavík Art Museum. The Reykjavík Art Museum at Hafnarhús’ D-Gallery is…
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Episode 608 - THE WEEK IN ICELAND: WHALES, JÓN, WEIGHT LOSS, POOLS
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of The Week In Iceland. Darren is joined by his RÚV colleague Ingunn Lára Kristjánsdóttir. RÚV English Radio is…
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Episode 607 - DR. PHILLIP J. DOYLE
Today on RÚV English Radio, the music and work of of Dr. Phillip J. Doyle. Phillip wears many musicals hats. He is a saxophonist, associate professor of music…
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Episode 606 - AUÐSKILIÐ - BANDIDOS AT THE BORDER, in simple Icelandic
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of Auðskilið. Bjarni joins Darren again to read a news story in simple Icelandic. We look at the recent barring…
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Episode 605 - HINSEGIN HÁTÍÐ Á NORÐURLANDI EYSTRA / PRIDE IN NORTHEAST ICELAND
Today on RÚV English Radio, Pride begins across the north east of Iceland. The Hinsegin hátíð á Norðurlandi eystra (https://www.hinseginhatid.is), or Pride in…
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Episode 604 - JUNE 17: ÞJÓÐHÁTÍÐARDAGURINN - ICELAND'S NATIONAL DAY
Iceland broke away from Denmark in 1944 and ever since the nation has celebrated on the 17th of June; the birthday of the man who made that push for…