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World news

News as it breaks from around the world.

Featured Show

Newsroom

The Newsroom is where the BBC's worldwide network of correspondents tell the stories of the day – clearly and concisely providing compelling journalism, eyewitness accounts, context, and analysis.

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Outside Source

Outside Source

Next Airs Thursday at 10 am
1 hr

Outside Source is an exercise in open journalism. It offers insights into how the news is made and how decisions are taken a

Outside Source is an exercise in open journalism. It offers insights into how the news is made and how decisions are taken about the BBC’s coverage of stories.

Outlook

Outlook

Next Airs Today at 12 pm
45 mins

True stories of ordinary people and the extraordinary events that have shaped their lives.

True stories of ordinary people and the extraordinary events that have shaped their lives.

Witness History

Witness History

Next Airs Today at 12:45 pm
15 mins

The story of our times told by the people who were there.

The story of our times told by the people who were there.

Newsroom

Newsroom

Next Airs Today at 1 pm
30 mins

The Newsroom is where the BBC's worldwide network of correspondents tell the stories of the day – clearly and concisely prov

The Newsroom is where the BBC's worldwide network of correspondents tell the stories of the day – clearly and concisely providing compelling journalism, eyewitness accounts, context, and analysis.

Sport Today

Sport Today

Next Airs Today at 1:30 pm
30 mins

BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.

BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.

The Documentary

The Documentary

Next Airs Today at 2 pm
30 mins

Investigating global developments, issues, and affairs.

Investigating global developments, issues, and affairs.

Science In Action

Science In Action

Next Airs Today at 2:30 pm
30 mins

Science in Action discusses the impact and implications of the latest international scientific news and research - from oute

Science in Action discusses the impact and implications of the latest international scientific news and research - from outer space to the inner workings of the human body.

Newshour

Newshour

Next Airs Today at 3 pm
1 hr

Interviews, news, and analysis of the day's global events.

Interviews, news, and analysis of the day's global events.

The Inquiry

The Inquiry

Next Airs Today at 4 pm
30 mins

The Inquiry gets beyond the headlines to explore the trends, forces, and ideas shaping the world.

The Inquiry gets beyond the headlines to explore the trends, forces, and ideas shaping the world.

The Food Chain

The Food Chain

Next Airs Today at 4:30 pm
30 mins

The Food Chain examines the business, science, and cultural significance of food, and what it takes to put food on your plat

The Food Chain examines the business, science, and cultural significance of food, and what it takes to put food on your plate.

World Business Report

World Business Report

Next Airs Today at 5:30 pm
30 mins

The latest business and finance news from around the world.

The latest business and finance news from around the world.

The Media Show

The Media Show

Next Airs Today at 6 pm
30 mins

A global, topical weekly show that lifts the hood on the entertainment and news business. The Media Show explores the compan

A global, topical weekly show that lifts the hood on the entertainment and news business. The Media Show explores the companies and personalities who command our attention, and how our perception of the world is shaped by their actions.

Unspun World

Unspun World

Next Airs Today at 6:30 pm
30 mins

The BBC's world affairs editor, John Simpson, uses his experience and expertise to examine the most important international

The BBC's world affairs editor, John Simpson, uses his experience and expertise to examine the most important international stories. Drawing on the unique local knowledge of the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, he goes beyond the headlines to get to the unspun truth about the world.

The Global Story

The Global Story

Next Airs Today at 7:30 pm
30 mins

Where the world and America meet. Every weekday, this is The Global Story. The world is changing. Decisions made in the US a

Where the world and America meet. Every weekday, this is The Global Story. The world is changing. Decisions made in the US and by the second Trump administration are accelerating that change. But they are also a symptom of it. With Asma Khalid in DC, Tristan Redman in London, and the backing of the BBC’s international newsroom, The Global Story brings clarity to politics, business, and foreign policy in a time of connection and disruption.

Tech Life

Tech Life

Next Airs Today at 8:30 pm
30 mins

Tech Life discovers and explains the ways technology is changing our lives, wherever we are in the world.

Tech Life discovers and explains the ways technology is changing our lives, wherever we are in the world.

Heart & Soul

Heart & Soul

Next Airs Today at 10:30 pm
30 mins

Explore experiences and approaches to spirituality and faith from around the world with Heart & Soul.

Explore experiences and approaches to spirituality and faith from around the world with Heart & Soul.

Newsday

Newsday

Next Airs Today at 11 pm
30 mins

Live news, business, and sport from around the world.

Live news, business, and sport from around the world.

Newsday

Newsday

Next Airs Tomorrow at 12 am
1 hr

Live news, business, and sport from around the world.

Live news, business, and sport from around the world.

The Interview

The Interview

Next Airs Tomorrow at 2 am
30 mins

Thought-provoking in-depth conversations with influential figures shaping our world

Thought-provoking in-depth conversations with influential figures shaping our world

Business Daily

Business Daily

Next Airs Tomorrow at 2:30 am
15 mins

The daily drama of money and work from the BBC. The bigger picture on the forces that drive the global economy and shape peo

The daily drama of money and work from the BBC. The bigger picture on the forces that drive the global economy and shape people's working lives across the world. Money makes the world go round and every weekday Business Daily tells you everything you need to know about the latest business trends. The aim is to demystify the business world, talking to the top executives of the world's biggest corporations, successful entrepreneurs, and the world's most knowledgeable experts.

Witness History

Witness History

Next Airs Tomorrow at 2:45 am
15 mins

The story of our times told by the people who were there.

The story of our times told by the people who were there.

Newsroom

Newsroom

Next Airs Tomorrow at 3 am
30 mins

The Newsroom is where the BBC's worldwide network of correspondents tell the stories of the day – clearly and concisely prov

The Newsroom is where the BBC's worldwide network of correspondents tell the stories of the day – clearly and concisely providing compelling journalism, eyewitness accounts, context, and analysis.

BBC Inside Science

BBC Inside Science

Next Airs Tomorrow at 3:30 am
30 mins

A weekly show to keep your listeners up to speed with the science that’s shaping our world, illuminating its mysteries and c

A weekly show to keep your listeners up to speed with the science that’s shaping our world, illuminating its mysteries and challenging the controversies. Presented by Tom Whipple

Unexpected Elements

Unexpected Elements

Next Airs Tomorrow at 4 am
1 hr

The news you know, the science you don’t. Unexpected Elements explores the world through science, looking at the latest deve

The news you know, the science you don’t. Unexpected Elements explores the world through science, looking at the latest developments and how they may change our lives.

Outlook

Outlook

Next Airs Tomorrow at 6 am
45 mins

True stories of ordinary people and the extraordinary events that have shaped their lives.

True stories of ordinary people and the extraordinary events that have shaped their lives.

Heart & Soul

Heart & Soul

Next Airs Tomorrow at 7:30 am
30 mins

Explore experiences and approaches to spirituality and faith from around the world with Heart & Soul.

Explore experiences and approaches to spirituality and faith from around the world with Heart & Soul.

Newshour

Newshour

Next Airs Tomorrow at 8 am
1 hr

Interviews, news, and analysis of the day's global events.

Interviews, news, and analysis of the day's global events.

World Business Express

World Business Express

Next Airs Tomorrow at 9:50 am
10 mins

Finance, economy, and business news from BBC journalists around the world. The stories that matter: World Business Express b

Finance, economy, and business news from BBC journalists around the world. The stories that matter: World Business Express brings you the essentials on the fast-changing global economy. What forces are driving the markets and industry? Hear unique insight from top CEOs, investors, economic thinkers, and small business bosses. From global trade, to oil and food prices and the rise of artificial intelligence, to the corporate crashes and standout entrepreneur start-ups, the BBC World Service brings you trusted reporting. We’ll explain how the top stories impact your own finances.

Outside Source

Outside Source

Next Airs Tomorrow at 10 am
1 hr

Outside Source is an exercise in open journalism. It offers insights into how the news is made and how decisions are taken a

Outside Source is an exercise in open journalism. It offers insights into how the news is made and how decisions are taken about the BBC’s coverage of stories.

BBC Conversations

BBC Conversations

Next Airs Tomorrow at 2 pm
30 mins

Bringing together people from around the world to discuss how major news stories are affecting their lives. BBC Conversation

Bringing together people from around the world to discuss how major news stories are affecting their lives. BBC Conversations talks about the impact of the week’s main news stories, bringing together people from all over the world to discuss and share their experiences of those stories. It’s a chance to understand together what we are all going through as either a community, or a country, and sometimes as a species. The group discussions include people from all over the world with diverse experience, backgrounds, and expertise. The programme brings their words together to hear how we are all responding to global challenges, and perhaps reach a better understanding of the situation, and each other.

CrowdScience

CrowdScience

Next Airs Tomorrow at 2:30 pm
30 mins

We take your questions about life, Earth, and the universe to researchers hunting for answers at the frontiers of knowledge.

We take your questions about life, Earth, and the universe to researchers hunting for answers at the frontiers of knowledge.

World Business Report

World Business Report

Next Airs Tomorrow at 5:30 pm
30 mins

The latest business and finance news from around the world.

The latest business and finance news from around the world.

Stumped

Stumped

Next Airs Tomorrow at 8:30 pm
30 mins

The weekly cricket show from BBC Sport in association with ABC and Akashvani in India brings you lively, informative, and hu

The weekly cricket show from BBC Sport in association with ABC and Akashvani in India brings you lively, informative, and humorous debate.

Weekend Insights

Weekend Insights

Next Airs Tomorrow at 11:30 pm
15 mins

Social media trends, global media analysis, and compelling personal narratives.

Social media trends, global media analysis, and compelling personal narratives.

More or Less

More or Less

Next Airs Tomorrow at 11:45 pm
15 mins

Tim Harford explains the numbers and statistics used in everyday life.

Tim Harford explains the numbers and statistics used in everyday life.

Weekend

Weekend

Next Airs Saturday at 12 am
3 hrs

A review of the week with the latest news. Two guests discuss and comment on themes and ideas from the week's news, covering

A review of the week with the latest news. Two guests discuss and comment on themes and ideas from the week's news, covering the realms of politics, science, music, and the arts.

Not by the Playbook

Not by the Playbook

Next Airs Saturday at 4 am
1 hr

Inspirational personal stories from those in sports who have risen to the top and/or who have overcome seemingly impossible

Inspirational personal stories from those in sports who have risen to the top and/or who have overcome seemingly impossible challenges to succeed.

Discussion and Documentary

Discussion and Documentary

Next Airs Saturday at 6 am
1 hr

Discussion and Documentary explores the lives, cultures, and attitudes of people from around the world.

Discussion and Documentary explores the lives, cultures, and attitudes of people from around the world.

Sportsworld

Sportsworld

Next Airs Saturday at 8 am
4 hrs

Live commentary from the English Premier League, topical sporting debate, and big name interviews.

Live commentary from the English Premier League, topical sporting debate, and big name interviews.

Americast

Americast

Next Airs Saturday at 12:30 pm
30 mins

Each week Americast provides audiences with the best analysis from across the BBC, with on-the-ground observations and big p

Each week Americast provides audiences with the best analysis from across the BBC, with on-the-ground observations and big picture insights about the stories which are defining America right now.

Happy News

Happy News

Next Airs Saturday at 1:30 pm
30 mins

Our weekly collection of the happiest stories in the world.

Our weekly collection of the happiest stories in the world.

The Arts Hour

The Arts Hour

Next Airs Saturday at 2 pm
1 hr

The best global arts coverage from across the BBC.

The best global arts coverage from across the BBC.

This is Africa

This is Africa

Next Airs Saturday at 5:30 pm
30 mins

The biggest guests and hottest sounds from all over Africa.

The biggest guests and hottest sounds from all over Africa.

Top of the Pops

Top of the Pops

Next Airs Saturday at 6 pm
1 hr

The BBC's weekly UK pop chart countdown.

The BBC's weekly UK pop chart countdown.

Sporting Witness

Sporting Witness

Next Airs Saturday at 7:45 pm
15 mins

Personal stories of amazing moments from sporting history told by people who were there.

Personal stories of amazing moments from sporting history told by people who were there.

Health Check

Health Check

Next Airs Saturday at 8:30 pm
30 mins

Health issues and medical breakthroughs from around the world.

Health issues and medical breakthroughs from around the world.

From Our Own Correspondent

From Our Own Correspondent

Next Airs Saturday at 10 pm
30 mins

Insight, wit, and analysis from BBC correspondents, journalists, and writers from around the world.

Insight, wit, and analysis from BBC correspondents, journalists, and writers from around the world.

People Fixing the World

People Fixing the World

Next Airs Sunday at 4 am
30 mins

Discover the people and the projects trying to make the world a better place.

Discover the people and the projects trying to make the world a better place.

The Fifth Floor

The Fifth Floor

Next Airs Sunday at 4:30 am
30 mins

Original insights, playful perspectives, and surprising stories from the BBC World Service‘s language services.

Original insights, playful perspectives, and surprising stories from the BBC World Service‘s language services.

More or Less

More or Less

Next Airs Sunday at 5:45 am
15 mins

Tim Harford explains the numbers and statistics used in everyday life.

Tim Harford explains the numbers and statistics used in everyday life.

Assignment

Assignment

Next Airs Sunday at 6:30 am
30 mins

Investigations and journeys into the heart of global events from BBC correspondents.

Investigations and journeys into the heart of global events from BBC correspondents.

Climate Question

Climate Question

Next Airs Sunday at 8 am
30 mins

Stories on why we find it so hard to save our own planet, and how we might change that.

Stories on why we find it so hard to save our own planet, and how we might change that.

In the Studio

In the Studio

Next Airs Sunday at 1:30 pm
30 mins

Do you ever wonder how the world's leading creative people work, think, develop? We follow leading artists, designers, music

Do you ever wonder how the world's leading creative people work, think, develop? We follow leading artists, designers, musicians, dancers, directors, and creatives of all types as they make their work.

Discovery

Discovery

Next Airs Sunday at 7:30 pm
30 mins

Discovery explores today's most significant scientific discoveries and talks to the scientists behind them.

Discovery explores today's most significant scientific discoveries and talks to the scientists behind them.

The Conversation

The Conversation

Next Airs Sunday at 10:30 pm
30 mins

Two women from different parts of the world, united by a common passion, experience or expertise, share the stories of their

Two women from different parts of the world, united by a common passion, experience or expertise, share the stories of their lives.

CrowdScience

CrowdScience

Next Airs Sunday at 11:30 pm
30 mins

We take your questions about life, Earth, and the universe to researchers hunting for answers at the frontiers of knowledge.

We take your questions about life, Earth, and the universe to researchers hunting for answers at the frontiers of knowledge.

Business Daily

Business Daily

Next Airs Monday at 2:30 am
15 mins

The daily drama of money and work from the BBC. The bigger picture on the forces that drive the global economy and shape peo

The daily drama of money and work from the BBC. The bigger picture on the forces that drive the global economy and shape people's working lives across the world. Money makes the world go round and every weekday Business Daily tells you everything you need to know about the latest business trends. The aim is to demystify the business world, talking to the top executives of the world's biggest corporations, successful entrepreneurs, and the world's most knowledgeable experts.

The History Hour

The History Hour

Next Airs Monday at 4 am
1 hr

An hour of historical reporting told by the people who were there.

An hour of historical reporting told by the people who were there.

BBC World Service Series

BBC World Service Series

Next Airs Tuesday at 10:30 pm
30 mins

Investigating global developments, issues, and affairs.

Investigating global developments, issues, and affairs.

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