5 December 2011 Last updated at 06:04 ET

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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.

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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. Presented by Evan Davis.

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      • Click

        Spencer Kelly explores the latest issues in the technology world, and reveals the red-hot gadgets and hi-tech gear exciting the technorati.

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      • Dateline London

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

      • 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.

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      • 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.

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      • 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.

      • 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.

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      • GMT with George Alagiah

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

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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.

      • The Health Show

        The Health Show is a topical, weekly health magazine presented by Dr Ayan Panja and Dr Shini Somara, covering the most important, most interesting and most innovative health solutions around the world.

      • Horizons

        Horizons travels the world to bring experts and entrepreneurs together in a landmark series that seeks solutions to the major challenges like climate change, transport, and feeding the planet over the next decade.

      • 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.

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      • 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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      • Life on the Edge

        Globalisation is bringing the world together - and not always in ways we find comfortable. Whether it is the credit crunch, civil conflicts, soaring food prices or climate change, millions today are living "lives on the edge".

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      • 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.

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      • Newsday

        Babita Sharma in London and Rico Hizon in Singapore deliver an overview of the day's big news stories, as well as the latest business and sports updates, each weekday.

      • 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.

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      • 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.

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      • Panorama

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

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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.

      • Russia Business Report

        A monthly look at business trends in Russia.

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      • Spirit of Yachting

        The Spirit Of Yachting is a series of films exploring some of the most exciting events in the world of sailing - 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.

      • Sports World Have Your Say

        Sports World Have Your Say is the global conversation about the goals, the gossip, the transfers and the tantrums of the English Premier League.

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      • Weekend World

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

      • Working Lives

        Working Lives takes a handful of working people from a wide cross-section of the workforce and looks at where they work, what they earn, how skilled they are and overall what are their "working life chances".

      • World Business Report

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

      • World Challenge

        The World Challenge is the series that rewards extraordinary grass roots business projects from around the globe.

      • 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 America

        World News America delivers nightly in-depth reports on the major international and US news of the day.

      • 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.

      • World Olympic Dreams

        Meet inspiring athletes from around the world as they prepare for London 2012.

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  • World Service Radio
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      • African Footballer of the Year

        Listeners vote for the best performing African player of the year.

      • African Performance

        Annual BBC competition to encourage new African playwriting.

      • 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.

      • After The Dictators

        As Libyans absorb the impact of the death of Gaddafi, Owen Bennett-Jones explores what happens next after dictators leave power.

      • 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.

    • 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.

      • 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.

    • E

      • Exchanges At The Frontier

        The philosopher AC Grayling presents a series of debates challenging established scientific theories.

    • F

      • 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.

    • G

      • Global Business

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

      • Global Perspective

        Global Perspective is the World Service's international documentary series in collaboration with radio stations from around the world. Documentaries are based on the character and culture of a country on a chosen theme.

    • H

      • 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.

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      • More Than A Game

        A look at the history and the passion behind FC Barcelona and Manchester FC United.

    • 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.

      • 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.

      • Sport Today

        The BBC's sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news with interviews and reports from across the world.

      • Sporting Witness

        In the run-up to the London 2012 Olympic Games, we bring you Sporting Witness which tells you the inside story of the key moments from sporting history.

      • Sports News

        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.

      • Stephanomics

        Stephanie Flanders discusses the global financial crisis with top economic thinkers.

      • 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 Harriet Gilbert.

      • The Strand Extra

        A look at the role of music in shaping American culture and politics.

      • The Weekend Strand

        A compilation of the best of the week's Strand - taking you on a worldwide journey through arts, culture and entertainment. Presented Harriet Gilbert.

    • T

      • Talking Books

        Razia Iqbal talks to a series of well-known authors from Britain and around the world, looking at what drives their work and concentrating on their literary life story.

      • Top of the Pops

        The Top 20 UK chart, plus artist interviews and gossip.

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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 Harriett 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 Debate

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

      • World Drama

        Entertaining and intelligent radio drama from around the world, from the classics to new writing.

      • 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.

      • The World Today

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

      • The World Today Weekend

        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.

      • Writer In Residence

        BBC World Service writer in residence Hamid Ismailov will be writing creatively about events in the news and issues that have grabbed the world's attention.

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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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