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Listen to the internet radio of BBC World Service live, launched on 19 December 1932, this radio station has over 80 years of broadcasting experience, making it the number one global source for radio news. It boasts a weekly listenership of over 1.5 million in the UK, but its reach extends far beyond, with a weekly estimated global audience of over 200 million in 40 languages, in addition to English. BBC World Service is the home of BBC News, reflecting the core values that the BBC is renowned for worldwide: being politically unbiased, news-focused, impartial, and delivering independent reports and objective analyses on both UK and global affairs.
BBC World Service slogan: "The World’s Radio Station"
BBC World Service slogan: "The World’s Radio Station"
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BBC World Service to provide people of Syria with enhanced services
The BBC World Service is to offer enhanced services to listeners across the country as local media and digital services are disrupted.More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 18.12.2024
BBC issues statement on funding of its World Service
The BBC has welcomed the enhanced funding for BBC World Service following today’s budget.More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 30.10.2024
Guardian Media Group to rebroadcast BBC World Service programmes and content in The Bahamas
BBC World Service English has agreed a new radio partnership in The Bahamas with Guardian Media Group.More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 25.10.2024
BBC World Service launches new education series for Afghan children
BBC World Service’s education programme for Afghan children barred from school, Dars returns for a new series.More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 26.09.2024
BBC World Service to tour US in lead up to election
The BBC World Service will tour the United States this September with live programming from Atlanta, Portland and St. Louis.More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 20.08.2024
BBC World Service English to be rebroadcast in Cayman Islands
BBC World Service English has partnered with DMS Broadcasting to rebroadcast its programming to audiences in the Cayman Islands.More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 03.08.2024
BBC World Service Presents to hold events showcasing global journalism
The BBC World Service Presents is to showcase its journalism and global storytelling across three days of events.More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 10.04.2024
New presenters for BBC World Service series, The Conversation
Ella Al-Shamahi and Datshiane Navanayagam are the new hosts of the BBC World Service’s The Conversation.More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 02.04.2024
Scotland and Northern Ireland to create more BBC network radio content
The BBC is moving more Radio 3, Radio 4 and World Service radio shows out of London with new network hubs in Scotland and Northern Ireland.More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 06.12.2023
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Go to older programmesBBC World Service's programmes28
01:00 - BBC News
28/05/2025 00:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
01:06 - Business Matters
US pauses student visas
US pauses new applications for student visas
US pauses new applications for student visas
02:00 - BBC News
28/05/2025 01:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
02:06 - The Newsroom
28/05/2025 01:06 GMT
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
02:30 - BBC News Summary
28/05/2025 01:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
02:32 - The Climate Question
Can the past teach us how to fight climate change?
Why farmers around the world are bringing back ancient crops - and ancient animals! (R)
Why farmers around the world are bringing back ancient crops - and ancient animals! (R)
03:00 - BBC News
28/05/2025 02:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
03:06 - Outlook
The story of a Queen, the Mau Mau and a life-saving uniform
Wilson Maina inherited an unassuming khaki uniform that held a piece of Kenyan history (R)
Wilson Maina inherited an unassuming khaki uniform that held a piece of Kenyan history (R)
03:50 - Witness History
The Tragically Hip's final gig
In 2015 Canadian rockstar Gord Downie was given months to live, he went on one last tour (R)
In 2015 Canadian rockstar Gord Downie was given months to live, he went on one last tour (R)
04:00 - BBC News
28/05/2025 03:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
04:06 - The Newsroom
28/05/2025 03:06 GMT
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
04:30 - BBC News Summary
28/05/2025 03:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
04:32 - Good Bad Billionaire
Markus Persson: Minecraft maker
How did Markus Persson create Minecraft, the most successful computer game ever?
How did Markus Persson create Minecraft, the most successful computer game ever?
05:00 - BBC News
28/05/2025 04:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
05:06 - Newsday
US pauses applications for student visas
Secretary of State Rubio says the pause would last "until further guidance is issued"
Secretary of State Rubio says the pause would last "until further guidance is issued"
06:00 - BBC News
28/05/2025 05:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
06:06 - Newsday
US embassies halt new student visa applications
President Trump's administration is also expanding social media vetting of applicants
President Trump's administration is also expanding social media vetting of applicants
07:00 - BBC News
28/05/2025 06:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
07:06 - Newsday
28/05/2025 06:06 GMT
Live news, business and sport from around the world.
Live news, business and sport from around the world.
08:00 - BBC News
28/05/2025 07:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
08:06 - The Interview
Matt Garman, CEO of Amazon Web Services - what is the future of big tech?
Simon Jack speaks to Matt Garman, Amazon Web Services' CEO, about the future of big tech
Simon Jack speaks to Matt Garman, Amazon Web Services' CEO, about the future of big tech
08:30 - BBC News Summary
28/05/2025 07:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
08:32 - Business Daily
Can Europe build a mineral supply chain?
We're in France for a tour of one of the world’s biggest rare earth processing plants
We're in France for a tour of one of the world’s biggest rare earth processing plants
08:50 - Witness History
Chinua Achebe’s revolutionary book Things Fall Apart
Achebe's English language novel from 1958 about life in Nigeria before colonialism
Achebe's English language novel from 1958 about life in Nigeria before colonialism
09:00 - BBC News
28/05/2025 08:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
09:06 - The Newsroom
28/05/2025 08:06 GMT
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
09:30 - BBC News Summary
28/05/2025 08:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
09:32 - The Climate Question
Can the past teach us how to fight climate change?
Why farmers around the world are bringing back ancient crops - and ancient animals! (R)
Why farmers around the world are bringing back ancient crops - and ancient animals! (R)
10:00 - BBC News
28/05/2025 09:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10:06 - The Forum
What makes us nostalgic?
Recalling a past that wasn’t (R)
Recalling a past that wasn’t (R)
11:00 - BBC News
28/05/2025 10:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11:06 - The Newsroom
28/05/2025 10:06 GMT
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
11:30 - BBC News Summary
28/05/2025 10:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11:32 - Good Bad Billionaire
Markus Persson: Minecraft maker
How did Markus Persson create Minecraft, the most successful computer game ever? (R)
How did Markus Persson create Minecraft, the most successful computer game ever? (R)
12:00 - BBC News
28/05/2025 11:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12:06 - Outlook
Outlook
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.
12:50 - Witness History
Chinua Achebe’s revolutionary book Things Fall Apart
Achebe's English language novel from 1958 about life in Nigeria before colonialism (R)
Achebe's English language novel from 1958 about life in Nigeria before colonialism (R)
13:00 - BBC News
28/05/2025 12:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13:06 - The Newsroom
28/05/2025 12:06 GMT
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
13:30 - BBC News Summary
28/05/2025 12:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13:32 - Tech Life
The digital afterlife business
Using AI chatbots to recreate the voice or likeness of a loved one who has passed away. (R)
Using AI chatbots to recreate the voice or likeness of a loved one who has passed away. (R)
14:00 - BBC News
28/05/2025 13:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14:06 - Newshour
28/05/2025 13:06 GMT
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
15:00 - BBC News
28/05/2025 14:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15:06 - The Interview
Matt Garman, CEO of Amazon Web Services - what is the future of big tech?
Simon Jack speaks to Matt Garman, Amazon Web Services' CEO, about the future of big tech (R)
Simon Jack speaks to Matt Garman, Amazon Web Services' CEO, about the future of big tech (R)
15:30 - BBC News Summary
28/05/2025 14:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15:32 - World Business Report
First broadcast 28/05/2025 14:32 GMT
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
16:00 - BBC News
28/05/2025 15:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16:06 - BBC OS
2025/05/28 15:06 GMT
BBC OS gives a vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
BBC OS gives a vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
17:00 - BBC News
28/05/2025 16:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17:06 - BBC OS
2025/05/28 16:06 GMT
BBC OS gives a vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
BBC OS gives a vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
18:00 - BBC News
28/05/2025 17:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18:06 - Outlook
Outlook
True stories of ordinary people and the extraordinary events that have shaped their lives. (R)
True stories of ordinary people and the extraordinary events that have shaped their lives. (R)
18:50 - Witness History
Chinua Achebe’s revolutionary book Things Fall Apart
Achebe's English language novel from 1958 about life in Nigeria before colonialism (R)
Achebe's English language novel from 1958 about life in Nigeria before colonialism (R)
19:00 - BBC News
28/05/2025 18:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19:06 - The Newsroom
28/05/2025 18:06 GMT
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
19:30 - BBC News Summary
28/05/2025 18:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19:32 - Sport Today
2025/05/28 GMT
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.
20:00 - BBC News
28/05/2025 19:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20:06 - The Climate Question
Can the past teach us how to fight climate change?
Why farmers around the world are bringing back ancient crops - and ancient animals! (R)
Why farmers around the world are bringing back ancient crops - and ancient animals! (R)
20:30 - BBC News Summary
28/05/2025 19:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
20:32 - Health Check
A new way to screen for cancer in dense breasts
Research finds screening methods to pick up cancer in dense breasts much earlier
Research finds screening methods to pick up cancer in dense breasts much earlier
21:00 - BBC News
28/05/2025 20:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21:06 - Newshour
28/05/2025 20:06 GMT
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
22:00 - BBC News
28/05/2025 21:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
22:06 - The Interview
Matt Garman, CEO of Amazon Web Services - what is the future of big tech?
Simon Jack speaks to Matt Garman, Amazon Web Services' CEO, about the future of big tech (R)
Simon Jack speaks to Matt Garman, Amazon Web Services' CEO, about the future of big tech (R)
22:30 - BBC News Summary
28/05/2025 21:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
22:32 - Good Bad Billionaire
Markus Persson: Minecraft maker
How did Markus Persson create Minecraft, the most successful computer game ever? (R)
How did Markus Persson create Minecraft, the most successful computer game ever? (R)
23:00 - BBC News
28/05/2025 22:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
23:06 - The Newsroom
28/05/2025 22:06 GMT
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
23:30 - BBC News Summary
28/05/2025 22:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
23:32 - World Business Report
First broadcast 28/05/2025 21:32 GMT
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
