World news
News as it breaks from around the world.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.
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.
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.
Our weekly collection of the happiest stories in the world.
Our weekly collection of the happiest stories in the world.
The best global arts coverage from across the BBC.
The best global arts coverage from across the BBC.
Interviews, news, and analysis of the day's global events.
Interviews, news, and analysis of the day's global events.
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.
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.
The biggest guests and hottest sounds from all over Africa.
The biggest guests and hottest sounds from all over Africa.
The BBC's weekly UK pop chart countdown.
The BBC's weekly UK pop chart countdown.
Social media trends, global media analysis, and compelling personal narratives.
Social media trends, global media analysis, and compelling personal narratives.
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 issues and medical breakthroughs from around the world.
Health issues and medical breakthroughs from around the world.
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.
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.
Investigating global developments, issues, and affairs.
Investigating global developments, issues, and affairs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tim Harford explains the numbers and statistics used in everyday life.
Tim Harford explains the numbers and statistics used in everyday life.
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.
Investigations and journeys into the heart of global events from BBC correspondents.
Investigations and journeys into the heart of global events from BBC correspondents.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Live news, business, and sport from around the world.
Live news, business, and sport from around the world.
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.
Thought-provoking in-depth conversations with influential figures shaping our world
Thought-provoking in-depth conversations with influential figures shaping our world
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 story of our times told by the people who were there.
The story of our times told by the people who were there.
An hour of historical reporting told by the people who were there.
An hour of historical reporting told by the people who were there.
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.
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.
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 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 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 latest business and finance news from around the world.
The latest business and finance news from around the world.
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.
Investigating global developments, issues, and affairs.
Investigating global developments, issues, and affairs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jamie Commerasamy
James Menendez
Dan Damon
Owen Bennet Jones
Julian Marshall
Max Pearson
Tim Franks
Jo Fidgen
Roger Hearing
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