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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
BBC World Service's programmes28
01:00 - BBC News
28/03/2025 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 - The Explanation
The Media Show: Are pirated books powering AI?
Copyright row as authors say Meta trained its AI without their consent (R)
Copyright row as authors say Meta trained its AI without their consent (R)
01:30 - BBC News Summary
28/03/2025 00:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
01:32 - Unspun World with John Simpson
How could Gaza be governed in the future?
John Simpson examines how Gaza could be governed in the future
John Simpson examines how Gaza could be governed in the future
02:00 - BBC News
28/03/2025 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 - Business Matters
Canada PM says the US is ‘no longer a reliable partner’
Canada PM says the US is ‘no longer a reliable partner’ after car tariffs.
Canada PM says the US is ‘no longer a reliable partner’ after car tariffs.
03:00 - BBC News
28/03/2025 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 - The Newsroom
28/03/2025 02:06 GMT
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
03:30 - BBC News Summary
28/03/2025 02:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
03:32 - Tech Life
Living life with a mind-reading chip
Noland Arbaugh has a chip in his brain to translate his thoughts into computer commands. (R)
Noland Arbaugh has a chip in his brain to translate his thoughts into computer commands. (R)
04:00 - BBC News
28/03/2025 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 - Outlook
An author, his cellmate, and a new beginning
How a book-loving prisoner showed a young Alex Wheatle the path to self-belief (R)
How a book-loving prisoner showed a young Alex Wheatle the path to self-belief (R)
04:50 - Witness History
Harold Riley’s 'one of a kind' portrait of Nelson Mandela
A specially commissioned portrait of Nelson Mandela by Harold Riley was unveiled in 2005 (R)
A specially commissioned portrait of Nelson Mandela by Harold Riley was unveiled in 2005 (R)
05:00 - BBC News
28/03/2025 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 - The Newsroom
28/03/2025 04:06 GMT
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
05:30 - BBC News Summary
28/03/2025 04:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
05:32 - Heart and Soul
Kai Höss
The grandson of the Commandant of Auschwitz comes to terms with his family’s past
The grandson of the Commandant of Auschwitz comes to terms with his family’s past
06:00 - BBC News
28/03/2025 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
Canada says the US no longer a "a reliable partner"
He said Canada needed to reduce its reliance on neighbour
He said Canada needed to reduce its reliance on neighbour
07:00 - BBC News
28/03/2025 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
European leaders affirm support for Ukraine at a Paris summit
The meeting sought to define Ukraine's security guarantees after a potential ceasefire
The meeting sought to define Ukraine's security guarantees after a potential ceasefire
08:00 - BBC News
28/03/2025 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 - Newsday
28/03/2025 07:06 GMT
Live news, business and sport from around the world.
Live news, business and sport from around the world.
09:00 - BBC News
28/03/2025 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 - HARDtalk
HARDtalk: Coda
A final look back at some of our best moments
A final look back at some of our best moments
09:30 - BBC News Summary
28/03/2025 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 - Business Daily
Business Daily meets: Benedetto Vigna
We talk to the chief executive of Ferrari
We talk to the chief executive of Ferrari
09:50 - Witness History
The father of Ethio-Jazz
In 1966, Ethiopian musician Mulatu Astatke recorded a new genre of music, Ethio-jazz.
In 1966, Ethiopian musician Mulatu Astatke recorded a new genre of music, Ethio-jazz.
10:00 - BBC News
28/03/2025 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 Newsroom
28/03/2025 09:06 GMT
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10:30 - BBC News Summary
28/03/2025 09:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10:32 - Science In Action
Breakthrough Antivirals and fresh US Grant cancellations
As the US halts all Covid related research, what’s the impact on pandemic preparedness? (R)
As the US halts all Covid related research, what’s the impact on pandemic preparedness? (R)
11:00 - BBC News
28/03/2025 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 - Unexpected Elements
Don’t be a fool!
Your one stop shop for scientific pranking this April Fools’ Day!
Your one stop shop for scientific pranking this April Fools’ Day!
12:00 - BBC News
28/03/2025 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 - The Newsroom
28/03/2025 11:06 GMT
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12:30 - BBC News Summary
28/03/2025 11:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12:32 - The Global Story
The Republican crusade against public media
The Trump administration wants to defund both NPR and PBS
The Trump administration wants to defund both NPR and PBS
13:00 - BBC News
28/03/2025 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 - Outlook
Outlook Mixtape: A necklace, three family histories, and digging for dinosaurs
Three stories of going back in time and making extraordinary discoveries
Three stories of going back in time and making extraordinary discoveries
13:50 - Witness History
The father of Ethio-Jazz
In 1966, Ethiopian musician Mulatu Astatke recorded a new genre of music, Ethio-jazz. (R)
In 1966, Ethiopian musician Mulatu Astatke recorded a new genre of music, Ethio-jazz. (R)
14:00 - BBC News
28/03/2025 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 - The Newsroom
28/03/2025 13:06 GMT
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14:30 - BBC News Summary
28/03/2025 13:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14:32 - Heart and Soul
Kai Höss
The grandson of the Commandant of Auschwitz comes to terms with his family’s past (R)
The grandson of the Commandant of Auschwitz comes to terms with his family’s past (R)
15:00 - BBC News
28/03/2025 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 - Newshour
28/03/2025 14:06 GMT
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
16:00 - BBC News
28/03/2025 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 - HARDtalk
HARDtalk: Coda
A final look back at some of our best moments (R)
A final look back at some of our best moments (R)
16:30 - BBC News Summary
28/03/2025 15:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16:32 - World Business Report
First broadcast 28/03/2025 15:32 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.
17:00 - BBC News
28/03/2025 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
2025/03/28 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
28/03/2025 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 - BBC OS
2025/03/28 17:06 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.
19:00 - BBC News
28/03/2025 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 - Outlook
Outlook Mixtape: A necklace, three family histories, and digging for dinosaurs
Three stories of going back in time and making extraordinary discoveries (R)
Three stories of going back in time and making extraordinary discoveries (R)
19:50 - Witness History
The father of Ethio-Jazz
In 1966, Ethiopian musician Mulatu Astatke recorded a new genre of music, Ethio-jazz. (R)
In 1966, Ethiopian musician Mulatu Astatke recorded a new genre of music, Ethio-jazz. (R)
20:00 - BBC News
28/03/2025 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 Newsroom
28/03/2025 19:06 GMT
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
20:30 - BBC News Summary
28/03/2025 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 - Sport Today
2025/03/28 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.
21:00 - BBC News
28/03/2025 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 - BBC OS Conversations
BBC OS Conversations
How major news stories are affecting the lives of people around the world
How major news stories are affecting the lives of people around the world
21:30 - BBC News Summary
28/03/2025 20:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21:32 - CrowdScience
Where in the world will I weigh least?
We tackle gravity - a fundamental force of the universe, yet also an everyday mystery
We tackle gravity - a fundamental force of the universe, yet also an everyday mystery
22:00 - BBC News
28/03/2025 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 - Newshour
28/03/2025 21:06 GMT
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
23:00 - BBC News
28/03/2025 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
28/03/2025 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
28/03/2025 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 28/03/2025 22:32 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.
