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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
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01:00 - BBC News
08/05/2025 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
Fed keeps interest rates unchanged despite Donald Trump pressure
The US central bank says tariffs have created "so much uncertainty"
The US central bank says tariffs have created "so much uncertainty"
02:00 - BBC News
08/05/2025 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
08/05/2025 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
08/05/2025 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 - The Documentary
Educating Nigeria
Yemisi Adegoke discovers what is being done to get children into school in Nigeria
Yemisi Adegoke discovers what is being done to get children into school in Nigeria
03:00 - BBC News
08/05/2025 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
Why I wore iron underwear on Kabul’s busiest street
Kubra Khademi's protest against sexual violence brought an Afghan street to a standstill (R)
Kubra Khademi's protest against sexual violence brought an Afghan street to a standstill (R)
03:50 - Witness History
Sinking of the Lusitania
During World War One, the British ocean liner was sunk by a German submarine (R)
During World War One, the British ocean liner was sunk by a German submarine (R)
04:00 - BBC News
08/05/2025 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
08/05/2025 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
08/05/2025 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 - The Food Chain
Stress, eat, repeat?
What happens to our eating habits when we’re stressed, and how to change that
What happens to our eating habits when we’re stressed, and how to change that
05:00 - BBC News
08/05/2025 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
Russia unilateral ceasefire
Russia has begun a 3 day ceasefire with Ukraine
Russia has begun a 3 day ceasefire with Ukraine
06:00 - BBC News
08/05/2025 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
Russia unilateral ceasefire
Russia has begun a 3 day ceasefire with Ukraine
Russia has begun a 3 day ceasefire with Ukraine
07:00 - BBC News
08/05/2025 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
08/05/2025 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
08/05/2025 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 - The Inquiry
Will Serbia’s mass protests unseat the president?
The Serbian government is facing mass protests, but will they lead to change?
The Serbian government is facing mass protests, but will they lead to change?
08:30 - BBC News Summary
08/05/2025 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
Businesses on wheels
Driven to success? Why some entrepreneurs favour going mobile
Driven to success? Why some entrepreneurs favour going mobile
08:50 - Witness History
VE Day celebrations
The scenes of celebration in London on VE Day 1945
The scenes of celebration in London on VE Day 1945
09:00 - BBC News
08/05/2025 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
08/05/2025 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
08/05/2025 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 - The Documentary
Educating Nigeria
Yemisi Adegoke discovers what is being done to get children into school in Nigeria (R)
Yemisi Adegoke discovers what is being done to get children into school in Nigeria (R)
10:00 - BBC News
08/05/2025 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 Explanation
The Media Show
A global, topical weekly show that lifts the hood on the entertainment and news business
A global, topical weekly show that lifts the hood on the entertainment and news business
10:30 - BBC News Summary
08/05/2025 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
Kashmir: Your Questions Answered
The Global News Podcast team answers questions on Kashmir
The Global News Podcast team answers questions on Kashmir
11:00 - BBC News
08/05/2025 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
08/05/2025 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
08/05/2025 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 Food Chain
Stress, eat, repeat?
What happens to our eating habits when we’re stressed, and how to change that (R)
What happens to our eating habits when we’re stressed, and how to change that (R)
11:59 - Commemoration Of The 80th Anniversary Of VE Day
08/05/2025 GMT
Two-minute national silence to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
Two-minute national silence to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
12:06 - Outlook
The psychotherapist who became a water warrior
Laurene Allen's campaign against toxic chemicals changed laws on drinking water safety
Laurene Allen's campaign against toxic chemicals changed laws on drinking water safety
12:50 - Witness History
VE Day celebrations
The scenes of celebration in London on VE Day 1945 (R)
The scenes of celebration in London on VE Day 1945 (R)
13:00 - BBC News
08/05/2025 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
08/05/2025 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
08/05/2025 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 - Health Check
Shingles vaccine lowers risk of heart disease
A shingles vaccine unintentionally protects against heart disease for up to 8 years (R)
A shingles vaccine unintentionally protects against heart disease for up to 8 years (R)
14:00 - BBC News
08/05/2025 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
08/05/2025 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
08/05/2025 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 - The Inquiry
Will Serbia’s mass protests unseat the president?
The Serbian government is facing mass protests, but will they lead to change? (R)
The Serbian government is facing mass protests, but will they lead to change? (R)
15:30 - BBC News Summary
08/05/2025 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 08/05/2025 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
08/05/2025 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
2025/05/08 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
08/05/2025 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
2025/05/08 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
08/05/2025 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 psychotherapist who became a water warrior
Laurene Allen's campaign against toxic chemicals changed laws on drinking water safety (R)
Laurene Allen's campaign against toxic chemicals changed laws on drinking water safety (R)
18:50 - Witness History
VE Day celebrations
The scenes of celebration in London on VE Day 1945 (R)
The scenes of celebration in London on VE Day 1945 (R)
19:00 - BBC News
08/05/2025 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
08/05/2025 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
08/05/2025 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 - Sport Today
2025/05/08 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
08/05/2025 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 Documentary
Educating Nigeria
Yemisi Adegoke discovers what is being done to get children into school in Nigeria (R)
Yemisi Adegoke discovers what is being done to get children into school in Nigeria (R)
20:30 - BBC News Summary
08/05/2025 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 - 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.
21:00 - BBC News
08/05/2025 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
08/05/2025 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
08/05/2025 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 - The Inquiry
Will Serbia’s mass protests unseat the president?
The Serbian government is facing mass protests, but will they lead to change? (R)
The Serbian government is facing mass protests, but will they lead to change? (R)
22:30 - BBC News Summary
08/05/2025 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 - The Food Chain
Stress, eat, repeat?
What happens to our eating habits when we’re stressed, and how to change that (R)
What happens to our eating habits when we’re stressed, and how to change that (R)
23:00 - BBC News
08/05/2025 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
08/05/2025 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
08/05/2025 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 08/05/2025 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.
