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  • World Service Radio
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      • African Perspective

        For a rich and varied journey that explores the complexity and diversity of the African continent's stories and issues.

      • Africa Have Your Say

        Africa Have Your Say puts listeners at the heart of the programme as they share experiences, directly challenge authority, and explore solutions to Africa's issues.

      • Americana

        From north to south, and from coast to coast, Matt Frei presents an insider's guide to the people and the stories shaping America today.

      • Assignment

        Assignment tells the world's stories from the point of view of those most affected by them - the victims, the witnesses - and the perpetrators.

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      • The Bottom Line

        The view from the top of business, presenting a clearer view of the business world, through discussion with people running companies.

      • Business Daily

        Business Daily gives you the bigger picture on the forces that drive the global economy and shape people's working lives across the planet.

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      • Click

        For the best debate on global technology, social media and the internet, presenter Gareth Mitchell explores the latest digital news and trends.

    • D

      • Discovery

        Analysis, interviews and discussion with key scientists on the impact that the latest scientific discoveries are having on the world.

      • The Documentary

        In-depth investigations and reports reveal a window on the world to help you understand what lies behind the headlines.

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      • Fast Track

        Farayi Mungazi with the latest African sports news, debate and analysis, helping you follow every minute of the action from football to athletics.

      • Focus on Africa

        A news programme totally dedicated to Africa. It challenges decision makers and is built on a strong network of reporters across the continent.

      • The Forum

        Bridget Kendall presents an ideas discussion show which tackles the big questions of our age with some of the world's most eminent minds.

      • From Our Own Correspondent

        The story behind the story as reporters give their vivid, first-hand accounts of the sights, sounds and impressions of life around the globe.

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      • Global Business

        Peter Day presents reports on major business and workplace issues, emerging trends and significant personalities from countries and cultures around the world.

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      • HARDtalk

        Hard-hitting and in-depth interviews with leaders, decision-makers, prominent thinkers and personalities from around the world. Presented by Stephen Sackur.

      • Health Check

        The practicalities, politics and economics of staying healthy, and the issues affecting medicine and healthcare. Presented by Claudia Hammond.

      • Heart and Soul

        Heart and Soul explores all aspects of religion and spirituality, including cultural expressions and identity, and asks how faith impacts the lives of people around the world.

    • I

      • Inside The Premier League

        A weekly insight into one of the world’s biggest, most exciting and most popular football competitions, the English Premier League.

      • The Interview

        Exploring ideas and trends which shape our world.

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    • N

      • Nine Lessons and Carols

        Traditional Christmas service from King's College, England.

      • Network Africa

        The BBC's breakfast radio show for Africa. A lively mix of the latest African news and sport, plus music, and features on daily life.

      • Network Africa Weekend Edition

        After a hard week, take a chance to reflect on the big issues in Africa, and hear the thoughts of our cheeky Resident Presidents.

      • Newshour

        For a digest of the day's news, listen to Newshour: mixing interviews with the people at the heart of events, and analysis and debate.

    • O

      • One Planet

        One Planet travels from city to countryside reporting on the latest social and environmental news, exploring how peoples' lives are changing all over the world.

      • Outlook

        Extraordinary personal stories from around the world with Matthew Bannister. Listen to revealing and inspiring interviews from the world's most interesting people.

      • Over To You

        Your opportunity to challenge and comment on any BBC World Service programme. Get direct answers from the people who make the programmes.

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    • R

      • Reith Lectures

        Series of annual radio lectures on significant contemporary issues, delivered by a leading figures in that realm.

    • S

      • Science in Action

        The impact and implications of the latest international scientific news and research. Jon Stewart talks to the scientists making the headlines.

      • Sports Roundup

        A concise insight into the latest international sports news and results from the BBC Sports desk.

      • Sports World

        Live commentary from the English Premier League, topical debate and interviews with the big names from the world of sport.

      • Sports World Have Your Say

        Your team, your platform, your call. The global sporting debate where you set the agenda.

      • Story Story

        Set in a Nigerian market place, this is the story of everyday folk as they struggle to survive and thrive in their employment, education and their emotional lives.

      • The Strand

        The show that takes you on a worldwide journey through arts, culture and entertainment. Presented by Mark Coles and Harriet Gilbert.

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      • This Week in Africa

        This Week in Africa looks back at the people and events that have shaped the news in Africa over the past week.

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      • Witness

        Go back in time to key events in history and hear the story of our times told by the people who were there.

      • The World

        Daily international news show for an American audience.

      • World Briefing

        Listen to Word Briefing from BBC World Service for up-to-the-minute news, reports and analysis from the BBC's unrivalled team of correspondents around the world.

      • World Book Club

        Listen to the world's greatest authors discussing their best known novel with presenter Harriet Gilbert, a studio audience and readers from around the globe.

      • World Business Report

        World Business Report provides analysis of the big global business and economic issues, as they affect consumers, investors and the environment.

      • World Football

        The award-winning World Football investigates the major issues and stories behind the game. With big name interviews and reports from around the world.

      • World Have Your Say

        The daily interactive show where you set the agenda.

      • World Routes

        Explore music from around the world, with presenter Lucy Duran. A mix of interviews with top performers, live concerts, a monthly CD round-up, and special location features.

      • The World Today

        Join the biggest international news breakfast show for the perfect guide to the day ahead.

      • World Update

        Correspondent reports, analysis and features, as well as the key business and technology stories of the day. Presented by Dan Damon.

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      • Your World

        Meet the people with a fresh perspective on the world - given the time to tell their story fully - long form journalism at its best.

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  • World News TV
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      • Africa Business Report

        A monthly look at business trends in Africa. Presented by Komla Dumor

      • Asia Business Report

        The latest business and market news for Asia. Look ahead for the stories that will shape the business day. Presented by Rico Hizon.

      • Asia Today

        The latest news from Asia and the issues behind the news - and the people who make the news across the continent.

    • B

      • The Bottom Line

        The view from the top of business, presenting a clearer view of the business world, through discussion with people running companies. Presented by Evan Davis.

      • BBC World News America

        Matt Frei and Katty Kay present in-depth reports on the major international and US news of the day.

    • C

      • Capricorn

        Ten countries, five deserts and one giant mountain range. Simon Reeve circumnavigates the world via the Tropic of Capricorn.

      • Click

        For the best debate on global technology, social media and the internet: presenter Gareth Mitchell explores the latest digital news and trends.

    • D

      • Dateline London

        Foreign correspondents based in London give an outsider's view of events in the UK.

      • Develop or Die

        The challenges of sustainable development: how countries can develop their economies, at the same time dealing with the pressure to protect the environment.

      • The Doha Debates

        As the world tightens restrictions on press freedom, the Doha Debates openly dissects the vital issues of the Middle East in front of its people and a global television audience.

    • E

      • Equestrian World

        The series goes behind the scenes to explore remarkable personalities from the world of equestrian sport: the riders and coaches; the course designers, vets and the horses themselves.

      • Extra Time

        In depth interviews with the stars, coaches and power brokers in the world of sport. Rob Bonnet goes behind the glamour to see what makes sportspeople tick and examines the risks and rewards in a competitive business.

    • F

      • Fast:track

        The travel show that brings you the latest insider travel news and reviews, a wealth of destinations, and practical hints, tips and advice.

      • Feasts

        Stefan Gates immerses himself in some of the most extraordinary feasts and festivals on Earth, for a revelatory insight into how the world thinks and feels.

      • Final Score

        Gabby Logan and a panel of guests bring you results, tables, interviews and reaction from the day's Barclays Premier League, Football League and SPL games.

    • G

      • GMT with George Alagiah

        George Alagiah brings together the latest news developments from across the globe, with updates on business and sport.

    • H

      • HARDtalk

        Hard-hitting and in-depth interviews with leaders, decision-makers, prominent thinkers and personalities from around the world. Presented by Stephen Sackur.

      • The Hub with Nik Gowing

        Rigorous interviews and detailed analysis of the global agenda with a summary of the day's news aimed at audiences in South Asia and the Middle East.

    • I

      • Impact

        Impact Asia focuses on how global issues affect the Asia-Pacific region - political, diplomatic, business, sports and breaking news.

      • India Business Report

        Gives the international business world a deeper insight into one of the planet's most dynamic economies.

      • Intelligence Squared Debate

        Takes you to the heart of the issues and the arguments that matter, in the company of some of the world's sharpest minds and most exciting orators.

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    • M

      • Middle East Business Report

        The half-hour insight into business in the Middle East.

      • My Country

        My Country showcases documentaries made by local film-makers about their own patch, reflecting the fears, hopes and obsessions of a region.

    • N

      • Newsnight

        The BBC's flagship current affairs programme. It includes hard-hitting interviews with global opinion-formers, and documentary features from every corner of the world.

    • O

      • One Square Mile

        Through spontaneous encounters BBC correspondents find out what life is really like for residents of a chosen neighbourhood.

      • Our World

        Our World showcases BBC journalism at its best with programmes that expose and evaluate global topics.

    • P

      • Panorama

        Current affairs programme, featuring interviews and investigative reports on a wide variety of subjects.

      • Peschardt's Business People

        Michael Peschardt meets some of the best-known business people in the Asia-Pacific region, interviewing them about the people, places, and issues that matter to them.

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      • The Record Europe

        Analysis of the most important moments in the political week in Brussels and Strasbourg, with a focus on the work of the European Parliament and European Commission.

      • Reporters

        A showcase of the best reports from the BBC's global network of correspondents: both breaking news of the day and more reflective journalism.

      • Royal Wedding Report

        Mishal Husain presents the best of the BBC's build-up to the Royal Wedding, including questions posed by the BBC's audiences world wide.

      • Russia Business Report

        A monthly look at business trends in Russia.

    • S

      • Spirit of Yachting

        The human stories behind the top yachting events - from legendary ocean races to tightly-contested one-design and handicap racing.

      • Sport Today

        Sport Today provides the news, results and action from the sports events that matter around the world.

    • T

      • Talking Movies

        The latest film news, and interviews with top actors and directors.

      • Third Eye

        The challenges facing a country considered to be an emerging market - from people who live there, and expert commentators.

      • This Week with Christiane Amanpour

        A review of the major world events that shaped the week's news agenda.

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    • W

      • Weekend World

        A lively look at viewers' comments on World News programmes. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.

      • Women at War

        The impact of war on women and their families. Meet the women in today’s conflict zones who are determined to not always be the victims.

      • World Business Report

        An in-depth examination of the trends in technology and the world of business.

      • The World Debate

        The programme that puts the important questions to those in the spotlight - representatives from global politics, finance, business, the arts and media.

      • World Have Your Say

        The weekly interactive show where you set the agenda.

      • World News Today with Zeinab Badawi

        With a global agenda, the show features an international news summary, and analysis on the key developments of the week.

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