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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 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
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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
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Go to older programmesBBC World Service Schedule10
01:00 - BBC News
10/06/2026 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
10/06/2026 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
10/06/2026 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
The Trump-endorsed Brit running for California governor
Can Steve Hilton become Republican governor of the Golden State? (R)
Can Steve Hilton become Republican governor of the Golden State? (R)
02:00 - BBC News
10/06/2026 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
10/06/2026 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
10/06/2026 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
Can the World Cup cope with extreme heat?
Will hot temperatures affect players and fans? And what's the World Cup's climate impact? (R)
Will hot temperatures affect players and fans? And what's the World Cup's climate impact? (R)
03:00 - BBC News
10/06/2026 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
Fatima Bhutto: My partner controlled me; my dog set me free
She was stuck in a toxic relationship but caring for a dog showed her what love can be (R)
She was stuck in a toxic relationship but caring for a dog showed her what love can be (R)
03:50 - Witness History
Mstislav Rostropovich: Virtuoso cellist
In 1978, Rostropovich lost Soviet citizenship for “unpatriotic activity” (R)
In 1978, Rostropovich lost Soviet citizenship for “unpatriotic activity” (R)
04:00 - BBC News
10/06/2026 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
10/06/2026 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
10/06/2026 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 - Good Bad Billionaire
Steven Spielberg: Directing dreams and deals
How Steven Spielberg became the most commercially successful movie director ever
How Steven Spielberg became the most commercially successful movie director ever
05:00 - BBC News
10/06/2026 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
10/06/2026 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
10/06/2026 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
10/06/2026 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
10/06/2026 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
10/06/2026 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
10/06/2026 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
Mohammed Dewji, billionaire: I want to give back
Charles Gitonga speaks to entrepreneur Mohammed Dewji about being a billionaire in Africa
Charles Gitonga speaks to entrepreneur Mohammed Dewji about being a billionaire in Africa
08:30 - BBC News Summary
10/06/2026 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: Caecilia Chu on 200 rejections and building YouTrip
We meet the founder of one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing fintech companies
We meet the founder of one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing fintech companies
08:50 - Witness History
Picasso and the Surrealist summer
In 1937 some of the 20th Century's best known Surrealist artists are on holiday in France
In 1937 some of the 20th Century's best known Surrealist artists are on holiday in France
09:00 - BBC News
10/06/2026 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
10/06/2026 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
10/06/2026 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
Can the World Cup cope with extreme heat?
Will hot temperatures affect players and fans? And what's the World Cup's climate impact? (R)
Will hot temperatures affect players and fans? And what's the World Cup's climate impact? (R)
10:00 - BBC News
10/06/2026 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 - World Book Club
Karin Slaughter - The Good Daughter
Karin Slaughter answers questions about 'The Good Daughter' (R)
Karin Slaughter answers questions about 'The Good Daughter' (R)
11:00 - BBC News
10/06/2026 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
10/06/2026 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
10/06/2026 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
10/06/2026 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
Love and lime leaves: Conjuring my grandma through her cooking
When Ranie Saidi’s beloved grandmother died, he started recreating her dishes one by one
When Ranie Saidi’s beloved grandmother died, he started recreating her dishes one by one
12:50 - Witness History
Picasso and the Surrealist summer
In 1937 some of the 20th Century's best known Surrealist artists are on holiday in France (R)
In 1937 some of the 20th Century's best known Surrealist artists are on holiday in France (R)
13:00 - BBC News
10/06/2026 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
10/06/2026 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
10/06/2026 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 - Good Bad Billionaire
Steven Spielberg: Directing dreams and deals
How Steven Spielberg became the most commercially successful movie director ever (R)
How Steven Spielberg became the most commercially successful movie director ever (R)
14:00 - BBC News
10/06/2026 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
10/06/2026 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
10/06/2026 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
Mohammed Dewji, billionaire: I want to give back
Charles Gitonga speaks to entrepreneur Mohammed Dewji about being a billionaire in Africa (R)
Charles Gitonga speaks to entrepreneur Mohammed Dewji about being a billionaire in Africa (R)
15:30 - BBC News Summary
10/06/2026 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: Caecilia Chu on 200 rejections and building YouTrip
We meet the founder of one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing fintech companies (R)
We meet the founder of one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing fintech companies (R)
15:50 - World Business Express
10/06/2026 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
10/06/2026 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
2026/06/10 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
10/06/2026 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
2026/06/10 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
10/06/2026 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
Love and lime leaves: Conjuring my grandma through her cooking
When Ranie Saidi’s beloved grandmother died, he started recreating her dishes one by one (R)
When Ranie Saidi’s beloved grandmother died, he started recreating her dishes one by one (R)
18:50 - Witness History
Picasso and the Surrealist summer
In 1937 some of the 20th Century's best known Surrealist artists are on holiday in France (R)
In 1937 some of the 20th Century's best known Surrealist artists are on holiday in France (R)
19:00 - BBC News
10/06/2026 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
10/06/2026 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
10/06/2026 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 - Sport Today
2026/06/10 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.
20:00 - BBC News
10/06/2026 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
Can the World Cup cope with extreme heat?
Will hot temperatures affect players and fans? And what's the World Cup's climate impact? (R)
Will hot temperatures affect players and fans? And what's the World Cup's climate impact? (R)
20:30 - BBC News Summary
10/06/2026 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
How reading fiction impacts our mental health
What novels do for our minds, our imaginations and our well-being
What novels do for our minds, our imaginations and our well-being
21:00 - BBC News
10/06/2026 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
10/06/2026 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
10/06/2026 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
Mohammed Dewji, billionaire: I want to give back
Charles Gitonga speaks to entrepreneur Mohammed Dewji about being a billionaire in Africa (R)
Charles Gitonga speaks to entrepreneur Mohammed Dewji about being a billionaire in Africa (R)
22:30 - BBC News Summary
10/06/2026 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 - Good Bad Billionaire
Steven Spielberg: Directing dreams and deals
How Steven Spielberg became the most commercially successful movie director ever (R)
How Steven Spielberg became the most commercially successful movie director ever (R)
23:00 - BBC News
10/06/2026 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
10/06/2026 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
10/06/2026 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 10/06/2026 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.