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BBC World Service names 2026 drama winners
New audio dramas are set for BBC studio production after the World Service named its 2026 competition winners.Publication date: 02.06.2026
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.Publication date: 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.Publication date: 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.Publication date: 17.12.2025
BBC expands Africa-based output for World Service
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.Publication date: 18.11.2025
Asma Khalid and Tristan Redman to host The Global Story for the BBC
BBC News is launching a new international daily podcast called The Global Story, with episodes starting from 3 September.Publication date: 17.07.2025
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.Publication date: 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.Publication date: 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.Publication date: 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.Publication date: 26.09.2024