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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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01:00 - BBC News
27/03/2025 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 Forum
Libraries in the digital age
What is the role of libraries in the 21st century? (R)
What is the role of libraries in the 21st century? (R)
02:00 - BBC News
27/03/2025 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
Trump imposes 25% tariffs on car imports
Donald Trump targets car imports in new tariffs
Donald Trump targets car imports in new tariffs
03:00 - BBC News
27/03/2025 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
27/03/2025 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
27/03/2025 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 - The Documentary
Malawi: Life in your years
A look into Malawi's drastic reduction in mortality from HIV, TB and Malaria
A look into Malawi's drastic reduction in mortality from HIV, TB and Malaria
04:00 - BBC News
27/03/2025 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
Marching to her own beat: the soldier-turned-beatbox pro
Elaine Lim quit a regimented life in the army to pursue her real passion: beatboxing (R)
Elaine Lim quit a regimented life in the army to pursue her real passion: beatboxing (R)
04:50 - Witness History
The suspicious death of Rear Admiral Durović
In 1991, a Yugoslav People’s Army commander died in mysterious circumstances (R)
In 1991, a Yugoslav People’s Army commander died in mysterious circumstances (R)
05:00 - BBC News
27/03/2025 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
27/03/2025 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
27/03/2025 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 - The Food Chain
The power of the review
How reviews are changing and what that means for restaurants
How reviews are changing and what that means for restaurants
06:00 - BBC News
27/03/2025 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
US 25% tariffs on foreign car imports
Mr Trump said this would spur growth in the US car industry
Mr Trump said this would spur growth in the US car industry
07:00 - BBC News
27/03/2025 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
United States imposes tariffs on foreign car imports.
President Trump has anounced new import taxes of 25% on cars and car parts.
President Trump has anounced new import taxes of 25% on cars and car parts.
08:00 - BBC News
27/03/2025 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
27/03/2025 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
27/03/2025 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 - The Inquiry
What will happen now with Romania’s elections?
Romania’s elections in November were annulled. What will happen now ahead of May’s rerun?
Romania’s elections in November were annulled. What will happen now ahead of May’s rerun?
09:30 - BBC News Summary
27/03/2025 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
The future of the Olympics
We're in Greece to find out what challenges await the new IOC president, Kirsty Coventry
We're in Greece to find out what challenges await the new IOC president, Kirsty Coventry
09:50 - 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
A specially commissioned portrait of Nelson Mandela by Harold Riley was unveiled in 2005
10:00 - BBC News
27/03/2025 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
27/03/2025 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
27/03/2025 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 - The Documentary
Malawi: Life in your years
A look into Malawi's drastic reduction in mortality from HIV, TB and Malaria (R)
A look into Malawi's drastic reduction in mortality from HIV, TB and Malaria (R)
11:00 - BBC News
27/03/2025 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 - The Explanation
The Media Show
Where the world is explained. Making sense of the big stories - looking behind the spin
Where the world is explained. Making sense of the big stories - looking behind the spin
11:30 - BBC News Summary
27/03/2025 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 - The Cultural Frontline
The cultural impact of the Los Angeles fires
How LA and its artistic community are dealing with the aftermath of devastating fires
How LA and its artistic community are dealing with the aftermath of devastating fires
12:00 - BBC News
27/03/2025 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
27/03/2025 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
27/03/2025 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
Pronatalism: Make America procreate again?
Malcolm and Simone Collins hope to have 10 children to help avoid "demographic collapse"
Malcolm and Simone Collins hope to have 10 children to help avoid "demographic collapse"
13:00 - BBC News
27/03/2025 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
An author, his cellmate, and a new beginning
How a book-loving prisoner showed a young Alex Wheatle the path to self-belief
How a book-loving prisoner showed a young Alex Wheatle the path to self-belief
13:50 - 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)
14:00 - BBC News
27/03/2025 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
27/03/2025 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
27/03/2025 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 - The Food Chain
The power of the review
How reviews are changing and what that means for restaurants (R)
How reviews are changing and what that means for restaurants (R)
15:00 - BBC News
27/03/2025 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
27/03/2025 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
27/03/2025 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 - The Inquiry
What will happen now with Romania’s elections?
Romania’s elections in November were annulled. What will happen now ahead of May’s rerun? (R)
Romania’s elections in November were annulled. What will happen now ahead of May’s rerun? (R)
16:30 - BBC News Summary
27/03/2025 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 27/03/2025 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
27/03/2025 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
2025/03/27 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
27/03/2025 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
2025/03/27 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
27/03/2025 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
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)
19:50 - 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)
20:00 - BBC News
27/03/2025 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
27/03/2025 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
27/03/2025 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
2025/03/27 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
27/03/2025 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 - The Documentary
Malawi: Life in your years
A look into Malawi's drastic reduction in mortality from HIV, TB and Malaria (R)
A look into Malawi's drastic reduction in mortality from HIV, TB and Malaria (R)
21:30 - BBC News Summary
27/03/2025 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 - Science In Action
Science in Action
The BBC brings you all the week's science news.
The BBC brings you all the week's science news.
22:00 - BBC News
27/03/2025 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
27/03/2025 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
27/03/2025 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
27/03/2025 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
27/03/2025 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 27/03/2025 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.