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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. BBC World Service 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 will stage a two-day journalism festival in Nairobi, ending with a live podcast recordingMore >>radiotoday.co.uk - 25.06.2026
BBC World Service names 2026 drama winners
New audio dramas are set for BBC studio production after the World Service named its 2026 competition winners.More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 02.06.2026
BBC urges UK government backing for World Service
Radio’s international role in security and access to news has been placed firmly in focus by senior BBC figures amid growing global instability.More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 10.02.2026
BBC World Service launches emergency radio for Iran
Access to independent news for people in Iran has been widened through a temporary emergency radio programme from the BBC World Service, launched amid ongoing unrest and an internet blackout.More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 04.02.2026
New presenters join BBC World Service Newshour
Two experienced journalists are joining the presenting team of the BBC World Service daily programme Newshour in the new year.More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 17.12.2025
BBC expands Africa-based output for World Service
BBC World Service is increasing the amount of journalism produced in Africa as part of a shift to base more programmes nearer to the audiences they serve.More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 18.11.2025
Asma Khalid and Tristan Redman to host The Global Story for the BBC
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BBC World Service to provide people of Syria with enhanced services
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The BBC has welcomed the enhanced funding for BBC World Service following today’s budget.More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 30.10.2024
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Go to older programmesBBC World Service Schedule01
01:00 - BBC News
01/07/2026 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 Newsroom
01/07/2026 00:06 GMT
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
01:30 - BBC News Summary
01/07/2026 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 - The Global Story
Abdi’s American Dream
“The American dream is alive, but not well” (R)
“The American dream is alive, but not well” (R)
02:00 - BBC News
01/07/2026 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
01/07/2026 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
01/07/2026 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
"Super" El Niños and climate change
How does the El Niño weather pattern work? And what's the link to global warming? (R)
How does the El Niño weather pattern work? And what's the link to global warming? (R)
03:00 - BBC News
01/07/2026 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
I spent years pretending to see, now I embrace my blindness
Sudden blindness pushed singer Lachi to reject the secrecy that had shaped her life (R)
Sudden blindness pushed singer Lachi to reject the secrecy that had shaped her life (R)
03:50 - Witness History
The final journey of Chief Long Wolf
In 1997, the remains of a Lakota leader were returned from London to South Dakota (R)
In 1997, the remains of a Lakota leader were returned from London to South Dakota (R)
04:00 - BBC News
01/07/2026 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
01/07/2026 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
01/07/2026 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 - The Documentary
How did we get here: Israel and the Palestinians
Jonny Dymond and guests explore the complicated back-story of the Middle East conflict
Jonny Dymond and guests explore the complicated back-story of the Middle East conflict
05:00 - BBC News
01/07/2026 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
01/07/2026 04:06 GMT
Live news, business and sport from around the world.
Live news, business and sport from around the world.
06:00 - BBC News
01/07/2026 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
01/07/2026 05:06 GMT
Live news, business and sport from around the world.
Live news, business and sport from around the world.
07:00 - BBC News
01/07/2026 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
01/07/2026 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
01/07/2026 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
Katie Sadleir, Commonwealth Games: They are still relevant
Commonwealth Games CEO Katie Sadleir on why there are fewer sports in this year’s event
Commonwealth Games CEO Katie Sadleir on why there are fewer sports in this year’s event
08:30 - BBC News Summary
01/07/2026 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
Founders: Charlotte Tilbury on beauty, business and confidence
Charlotte Tilbury on building a global beauty brand and the challenges of Covid-19
Charlotte Tilbury on building a global beauty brand and the challenges of Covid-19
08:50 - Witness History
Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott
In 1955, Rosa Parks was arrested after refusing to give up her seat on the bus
In 1955, Rosa Parks was arrested after refusing to give up her seat on the bus
09:00 - BBC News
01/07/2026 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
01/07/2026 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
01/07/2026 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
"Super" El Niños and climate change
How does the El Niño weather pattern work? And what's the link to global warming? (R)
How does the El Niño weather pattern work? And what's the link to global warming? (R)
10:00 - BBC News
01/07/2026 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 Documentary
Sheba: Just like us?
Primate experimentation: we have the need, but do we have the right? (R)
Primate experimentation: we have the need, but do we have the right? (R)
11:00 - BBC News
01/07/2026 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
01/07/2026 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
01/07/2026 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 - The Global Story
The Global Story
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12:00 - BBC News
01/07/2026 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
Playing at the ‘World Cup’ with my transplanted kidney
Doctors said I wouldn’t live to five, now I play football at the Transplant World Cup
Doctors said I wouldn’t live to five, now I play football at the Transplant World Cup
12:50 - Witness History
Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott
In 1955, Rosa Parks was arrested after refusing to give up her seat on the bus (R)
In 1955, Rosa Parks was arrested after refusing to give up her seat on the bus (R)
13:00 - BBC News
01/07/2026 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
01/07/2026 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
01/07/2026 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 - The Documentary
How did we get here: Israel and the Palestinians
Jonny Dymond and guests explore the complicated back-story of the Middle East conflict (R)
Jonny Dymond and guests explore the complicated back-story of the Middle East conflict (R)
14:00 - BBC News
01/07/2026 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
01/07/2026 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
01/07/2026 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
Katie Sadleir, Commonwealth Games: They are still relevant
Commonwealth Games CEO Katie Sadleir on why there are fewer sports in this year’s event (R)
Commonwealth Games CEO Katie Sadleir on why there are fewer sports in this year’s event (R)
15:30 - BBC News Summary
01/07/2026 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 - Business Daily
Founders: Charlotte Tilbury on beauty, business and confidence
Charlotte Tilbury on building a global beauty brand and the challenges of Covid-19 (R)
Charlotte Tilbury on building a global beauty brand and the challenges of Covid-19 (R)
15:50 - World Business Express
01/07/2026 GMT
Finance, economy and business news from BBC journalists around the world
Finance, economy and business news from BBC journalists around the world
16:00 - BBC News
01/07/2026 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 - Outside Source
2026/07/01 15:06 GMT
A vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
A vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
17:00 - BBC News
01/07/2026 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 - Outside Source
2026/07/01 16:06 GMT
A vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
A vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
18:00 - BBC News
01/07/2026 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
Playing at the ‘World Cup’ with my transplanted kidney
Doctors said I wouldn’t live to five, now I play football at the Transplant World Cup (R)
Doctors said I wouldn’t live to five, now I play football at the Transplant World Cup (R)
18:50 - Witness History
Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott
In 1955, Rosa Parks was arrested after refusing to give up her seat on the bus (R)
In 1955, Rosa Parks was arrested after refusing to give up her seat on the bus (R)
19:00 - BBC News
01/07/2026 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
01/07/2026 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
01/07/2026 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 - The Global Story
The Global Story
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20:00 - BBC News
01/07/2026 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
"Super" El Niños and climate change
How does the El Niño weather pattern work? And what's the link to global warming? (R)
How does the El Niño weather pattern work? And what's the link to global warming? (R)
20:30 - BBC News Summary
01/07/2026 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
Health Check
Health issues and medical breakthroughs from around the world.
Health issues and medical breakthroughs from around the world.
21:00 - BBC News
01/07/2026 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
01/07/2026 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
01/07/2026 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
Katie Sadleir, Commonwealth Games: They are still relevant
Commonwealth Games CEO Katie Sadleir on why there are fewer sports in this year’s event (R)
Commonwealth Games CEO Katie Sadleir on why there are fewer sports in this year’s event (R)
22:30 - BBC News Summary
01/07/2026 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 - The Documentary
How did we get here: Israel and the Palestinians
Jonny Dymond and guests explore the complicated back-story of the Middle East conflict (R)
Jonny Dymond and guests explore the complicated back-story of the Middle East conflict (R)
23:00 - BBC News
01/07/2026 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
01/07/2026 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
01/07/2026 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 01/07/2026 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.