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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.
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News about BBC World Service
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
Samantha Moy appointed 6 Music Head of Station
BBC Radio 6 Music’s Head of Content Commissioning Samantha Moy has been appointed as the new Head of Station. Sam was previously the station’s Network Editor having originally joining 6 Music and latterly Radio 2 as Executive Producer, overseeing shows like Steve Lamacq and Steve Wright In The Afternoon. She started her career in radio at Kiss 100 in London, joining independent production company Somethin’ Else to produce programmes for Radio 1, Radio 2 and the BBC World Service. Sam then joined..More >>radiotoday.co.uk - 08.07.2020
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Go to older programmesBBC World Service's programmes23
01:00 - BBC News
23/11/2024 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 - Unexpected Elements
Super Science
Geopolitical superpowers have Team Unexpected on the hunt for scientific superheroes. (R)
Geopolitical superpowers have Team Unexpected on the hunt for scientific superheroes. (R)
02:00 - BBC News
23/11/2024 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
23/11/2024 GMT
Global business news, with live guests and contributions from Asia and the USA.
Global business news, with live guests and contributions from Asia and the USA.
03:00 - BBC News
23/11/2024 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
23/11/2024 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
23/11/2024 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 - Stumped
Australia's Nathan Lyon on facing India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and playing until he's 40
Nathan Lyon discusses the five Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy Series.
Nathan Lyon discusses the five Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy Series.
04:00 - BBC News
23/11/2024 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
Outlook Mixtape: The tip-off, a seagull, and a lover’s escape
Your bonus edition with the stories we love this week (R)
Your bonus edition with the stories we love this week (R)
04:50 - Witness History
Creation of the UFC
In 1993, a new sport was born. Its founders called it the Ultimate Fighting Championship (R)
In 1993, a new sport was born. Its founders called it the Ultimate Fighting Championship (R)
05:00 - BBC News
23/11/2024 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 - Unexpected Elements
Super Science
Geopolitical superpowers have Team Unexpected on the hunt for scientific superheroes. (R)
Geopolitical superpowers have Team Unexpected on the hunt for scientific superheroes. (R)
06:00 - BBC News
23/11/2024 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 - The Newsroom
23/11/2024 05:06 GMT
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
06:30 - BBC News Summary
23/11/2024 05:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
06:32 - Amazing Sport Stories
The Worst Betrayal
A boxing champion is forced into hiding then betrayed by a former Olympic teammate.
A boxing champion is forced into hiding then betrayed by a former Olympic teammate.
06:50 - More or Less
More or Less
Tim Harford explains the numbers and statistics in the news and in life.
Tim Harford explains the numbers and statistics in the news and in life.
07:00 - BBC News
23/11/2024 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 - Weekend
23/11/2024 GMT
A review of the week with the latest news.
A review of the week with the latest news.
08:00 - BBC News
23/11/2024 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 - Weekend
23/11/2024 GMT
A review of the week with the latest news.
A review of the week with the latest news.
09:00 - BBC News
23/11/2024 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 - Weekend
23/11/2024 GMT
A review of the week with the latest news.
A review of the week with the latest news.
10:00 - BBC News
23/11/2024 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 - BBC OS Conversations
Smog in Delhi and Lahore
The difficulties of living and breathing when the air is toxic (R)
The difficulties of living and breathing when the air is toxic (R)
10:30 - BBC News Summary
23/11/2024 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 - Pick of the World
Had a 'bird-brain' moment lately?
You might want to find a new phrase for that, thanks to our Outlook show
You might want to find a new phrase for that, thanks to our Outlook show
10:50 - Over to You
Gauging your views on trust in the BBC
Listeners share their views on trust in the BBC
Listeners share their views on trust in the BBC
11:00 - BBC News
23/11/2024 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 - Sportshour
23/11/2024 GMT
Live Saturday morning global sports show with reports, debate and humour.
Live Saturday morning global sports show with reports, debate and humour.
12:00 - BBC News
23/11/2024 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
23/11/2024 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
23/11/2024 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 - Unspun World with John Simpson
Could Russia's war with Ukraine escalate?
John Simpson examines the risk of nuclear escalation in Russia’s war with Ukraine (R)
John Simpson examines the risk of nuclear escalation in Russia’s war with Ukraine (R)
13:00 - BBC News
23/11/2024 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 Forum
The enduring allure of jewellery
How precious ornaments have held us spellbound for centuries
How precious ornaments have held us spellbound for centuries
14:00 - BBC News
23/11/2024 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
23/11/2024 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
23/11/2024 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 - Sportsworld
Live Sporting Action
Live sport from around the world - including the English Premier League.
Live sport from around the world - including the English Premier League.
19:00 - BBC News
23/11/2024 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
23/11/2024 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
23/11/2024 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 - Amazing Sport Stories
The Worst Betrayal
A boxing champion is forced into hiding then betrayed by a former Olympic teammate. (R)
A boxing champion is forced into hiding then betrayed by a former Olympic teammate. (R)
19:50 - Sporting Witness
The Unified Team at the 1992 Olympics
How former Soviet athletes competed for the first and only time as the Unified Team
How former Soviet athletes competed for the first and only time as the Unified Team
20:00 - BBC News
23/11/2024 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 Documentary
The Conflict: Middle East
What can history teach us about the conflict in the Middle East?
What can history teach us about the conflict in the Middle East?
21:00 - BBC News
23/11/2024 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 Arts Hour
Indian director Payal Kapadia
Indian director Payal Kapadia’s film All We Imagine as Light
Indian director Payal Kapadia’s film All We Imagine as Light
22:00 - BBC News
23/11/2024 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
23/11/2024 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
23/11/2024 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
23/11/2024 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
23/11/2024 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 - This Is Africa
Blem and Thato Thladi
DJ Edu meets two of the continent's newest stars, Blem and Thato Thladi
DJ Edu meets two of the continent's newest stars, Blem and Thato Thladi
