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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 programmes08
01:00 - BBC News
08/07/2025 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
President Trump threatens tariffs on 14 countries
Goods from Japan and South Korea face 25% tariffs in August.
Goods from Japan and South Korea face 25% tariffs in August.
02:00 - BBC News
08/07/2025 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
08/07/2025 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
08/07/2025 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 - Assignment
Re-homing France’s immigrant workers
As France’s last foyers housing immigrant workers are demolished what next for residents?
As France’s last foyers housing immigrant workers are demolished what next for residents?
03:00 - BBC News
08/07/2025 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 besties who helped expose a truly wild sporting scandal
Jimmy O'Brien and Jake Storiale helped expose a batty sporting scandal to the masses (R)
Jimmy O'Brien and Jake Storiale helped expose a batty sporting scandal to the masses (R)
03:50 - Witness History
Argentina’s 'trial of the juntas'
In 1985 Argentina’s ex-leaders were accused of torturing and murdering their own people (R)
In 1985 Argentina’s ex-leaders were accused of torturing and murdering their own people (R)
04:00 - BBC News
08/07/2025 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
08/07/2025 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
08/07/2025 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 - In the Studio
Max Kidruk
In The Studio investigates the creative process of figures from across the creative world
In The Studio investigates the creative process of figures from across the creative world
05:00 - BBC News
08/07/2025 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
Trump and Netanyahu meet at White House
Donald Trump insists there's no hold up in talks on reaching a ceasefire in Gaza
Donald Trump insists there's no hold up in talks on reaching a ceasefire in Gaza
06:00 - BBC News
08/07/2025 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
08/07/2025 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
08/07/2025 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
08/07/2025 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
08/07/2025 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 - People Fixing The World
Cutting food waste
The innovative 'smart sensors' that could cut waste and feeding fish with whisky waste
The innovative 'smart sensors' that could cut waste and feeding fish with whisky waste
08:30 - BBC News Summary
08/07/2025 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
Returning to Ukraine?
Many fled to Poland and have started businesses there, so will they stay long-term?
Many fled to Poland and have started businesses there, so will they stay long-term?
08:50 - Witness History
The mystery of Evita’s corpse
In 1955 the Argentine military stole the body of the revered former first lady, Eva Peron
In 1955 the Argentine military stole the body of the revered former first lady, Eva Peron
09:00 - BBC News
08/07/2025 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
08/07/2025 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
08/07/2025 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 - Assignment
Re-homing France’s immigrant workers
As France’s last foyers housing immigrant workers are demolished what next for residents? (R)
As France’s last foyers housing immigrant workers are demolished what next for residents? (R)
10:00 - BBC News
08/07/2025 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 Arts Hour
On Tour in Bangkok, Thailand
Nikki Bedi meets the creatives who are shaping the arts and culture of Thailand (R)
Nikki Bedi meets the creatives who are shaping the arts and culture of Thailand (R)
11:00 - BBC News
08/07/2025 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
08/07/2025 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
08/07/2025 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 - In the Studio
Max Kidruk
In The Studio investigates the creative process of figures from across the creative world (R)
In The Studio investigates the creative process of figures from across the creative world (R)
12:00 - BBC News
08/07/2025 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
The Aboriginal professor who was expelled from school at 13
Jack Beetson was denied schooling as a boy but went on to become a leader in education
Jack Beetson was denied schooling as a boy but went on to become a leader in education
12:50 - Witness History
The mystery of Evita’s corpse
In 1955 the Argentine military stole the body of the revered former first lady, Eva Peron (R)
In 1955 the Argentine military stole the body of the revered former first lady, Eva Peron (R)
13:00 - BBC News
08/07/2025 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
08/07/2025 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
08/07/2025 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 - Discovery
Tooth and Claw: Killer Whales
This black-and-white marine mammal is the undisputed apex predator of the sea (R)
This black-and-white marine mammal is the undisputed apex predator of the sea (R)
14:00 - BBC News
08/07/2025 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
08/07/2025 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
08/07/2025 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 - People Fixing The World
Cutting food waste
The innovative 'smart sensors' that could cut waste and feeding fish with whisky waste (R)
The innovative 'smart sensors' that could cut waste and feeding fish with whisky waste (R)
15:30 - BBC News Summary
08/07/2025 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 08/07/2025 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
08/07/2025 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
2025/07/08 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
08/07/2025 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
2025/07/08 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
08/07/2025 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
The Aboriginal professor who was expelled from school at 13
Jack Beetson was denied schooling as a boy but went on to become a leader in education (R)
Jack Beetson was denied schooling as a boy but went on to become a leader in education (R)
18:50 - Witness History
The mystery of Evita’s corpse
In 1955 the Argentine military stole the body of the revered former first lady, Eva Peron (R)
In 1955 the Argentine military stole the body of the revered former first lady, Eva Peron (R)
19:00 - BBC News
08/07/2025 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
08/07/2025 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
08/07/2025 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 - In the Studio
Max Kidruk
In The Studio investigates the creative process of figures from across the creative world (R)
In The Studio investigates the creative process of figures from across the creative world (R)
20:00 - BBC News
08/07/2025 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 - Assignment
Re-homing France’s immigrant workers
As France’s last foyers housing immigrant workers are demolished what next for residents? (R)
As France’s last foyers housing immigrant workers are demolished what next for residents? (R)
20:30 - BBC News Summary
08/07/2025 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 - Tech Life
Tech Life
How tech is transforming the way the world works, learns and plays
How tech is transforming the way the world works, learns and plays
21:00 - BBC News
08/07/2025 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
08/07/2025 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
08/07/2025 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 - People Fixing The World
Cutting food waste
The innovative 'smart sensors' that could cut waste and feeding fish with whisky waste (R)
The innovative 'smart sensors' that could cut waste and feeding fish with whisky waste (R)
22:30 - BBC News Summary
08/07/2025 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 - In the Studio
Max Kidruk
In The Studio investigates the creative process of figures from across the creative world (R)
In The Studio investigates the creative process of figures from across the creative world (R)
23:00 - BBC News
08/07/2025 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
08/07/2025 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
08/07/2025 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 08/07/2025 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.
