BBC World Service

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The World Today

News & Current Affairs

Newshour

News and analysis from around the globe.
The World Today

Roundup of world news plus regional stories.
World Update

The latest news from around the world.
World Briefing

The latest news from around the world.
Network Africa

A mix of African news, sport, features and music.
Focus on Africa

Daily evening news and analysis from all over Africa.
Outlook

Extraordinary personal stories from around the world.
The Interview

Exploring ideas and trends which shape our world.
From Our Own Correspondent

BBC Correspondents share their perceptions of life in their part of the world.
The Forum

Bridget Kendall presents The Forum, a programme to discuss and challenge big ideas.
Reith Lectures

In Scientific Horizons, Martin Rees explores the challenges facing science in the 21st Century.
Americana

The people and the stories shaping America today.
HARDtalk

In-depth, hard-hitting interviews with newsmakers and personalities.
Witness

The story of our times told by the people who were there.
Assignment

BBC correspondents report on events and themes in the news.

Documentaries

Documentaries

A collection of BBC World Service documentary series, to listen again and download.
Assignment

BBC correspondents report on events and themes in the news.
Discovery

Explores today's most significant scientific discoveries.
African Perspective

African Perspective takes an in-depth look at life in Africa.
The Documentary

Documentaries featuring personal human stories and arresting global issues.
Your World

Investigating global developments, issues and affairs.
Heart and Soul

Explores religious belief and how it affects people's lives.

Business

World Business Report

Analysis of the big issues in the business world.
Business Daily

Issues and trends emerging in the global business market.
Global Business

The forces and issues driving the world of business and work.
The Bottom Line

Business magazine programme with entrepreneurs and business leaders.

Sport

Sports World

All the international sporting action that matters - live.
Sports World Have Your Say

Join fans around the world in a global sporting conversation
Sports Roundup

The latest international sports news and results.
World Football

The big issues from the world's biggest sport.
Inside The Premier League

All the latest events and issues in UK football.
Fast Track

A weekly round-up of African sports news.

Have Your Say

World Have Your Say

The daily interactive show where you set the agenda.
Africa Have Your Say

An interactive programme on key issues making the news in Africa.
Over To You

Tell us what you think about the BBC WS programmes.

Arts & Culture

The Strand

Takes you on a worldwide journey through arts, culture and entertainment.
The Forum

Bridget Kendall presents The Forum, a programme to discuss and challenge big ideas.
World Book Club

Top authors take listeners' questions.
African Perspective

African Perspective takes an in-depth look at life in Africa.
Story Story

A weekly drama on the lives and loves of an African community.
African Performance

African annual playwriting competition.
Nine Lessons and Carols

Traditional Christmas service from King's College, England.
World Routes

Explore music from around the world, with presenter Lucy Duran.

Science & Health

Health Check

The issues affecting the world of medicine and healthcare.
Click

For the best debate on global technology, social media and the internet.
Discovery

Explores today's most significant scientific discoveries.
One Planet

A weekly view of global development and the environment.
Science in Action

A roundup of the latest news from the worlds of science and technology.
The Forum

Bridget Kendall presents The Forum, a programme to discuss and challenge big ideas.

Religion & Ethics

Life Stories