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This week's programme celebrates the effectiveness of fables and asks why they are still considered such powerful teaching tools. Show more
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One Planet
Mining metals, Hungary sludge and toxic tankers
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Exploring our need to mine metals, and the latest on the Hungary toxic sludge disaster Show more
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The Interview Archive
Peter Carey, Australian Writer
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Award-winning author Peter Carey says democracy is being corroded by ignorance, and that reading can save it. Show more
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This week on The Forum pragmatism versus idealism. Jonathan Powell, Tony Blair’s chief of staff, champions Machiavelli. Plus breast cancer and art in Haiti. Show more
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The BBC World Service follows East Londoners who live in the shadow of the 2012 Olympic Park. Nina Robertson reports from Hackney, just moments away from the London 2012 Olympics. Show more
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Business Weekly Archive
Digging Deep, Flying High
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
After the dramatic rescue of the trapped Chilean miners, we look at mining safety. And, are we facing another financial crisis? We speak to a Hedge Fund manager who says storm clouds are gathering. Show more
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Assignment
The Rescue of A Chilean Miner: Waiting for Omar
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
An intimate account of one family's long wait for the rescue of the Chilean miners. Show more
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Jessica Alpert discovers The Whoop - a musical, emotional, non-intellectual method of preaching the Word of God.
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Sarah Dunant owns up to being a member of the greediest generation - the baby boomers. Show more
Talk back to the BBC and challenge the programme makers.
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Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.
The latest news from the world of Sport.
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The Documentary
The Mysteries of the Brain
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How do our brains work in everyday life? In the last of a four-part series examining the mind’s complexities, Professor Barry Smith examines the link between the brain and consciousness. Show more
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Contemporary and classical tracks from around the world with Mark Coles. Show more
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Insight, wit and analysis from BBC correspondents around the world.
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The Interview Archive
Peter Carey, Australian Writer
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Award-winning author Peter Carey says democracy is being corroded by ignorance, and that reading can save it. Show more
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Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
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Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
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BBC News reports from around the world.
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A round-up of all the football action, reports and interviews, plus all the day's other sports news.
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Assignment
The Rescue of A Chilean Miner: Waiting for Omar
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
An intimate account of one family's long wait for the rescue of the Chilean miners. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
Business Weekly Archive
Digging Deep, Flying High
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
After the dramatic rescue of the trapped Chilean miners, we look at mining safety. And, are we facing another financial crisis? We speak to a Hedge Fund manager who says storm clouds are gathering. Show more
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Prominent international thinkers debating big ideas.
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Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.
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Insight, wit and analysis from BBC correspondents around the world.
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Claudia Hammond discusses a new hope for Parkinson's Disease sufferers, whether we should change the way we give aid, and why the drug Ketamine is so popular in Hong Kong. Show more
BBC World Drama
Stages of Independence - A celebration of 50 years of African drama
1 hour
on BBC World Service Online
To mark 50 years of African independence, BBC World Drama has an evening of African theatre in conjunction with African Theatre company, Tiata Fahodzi. Show more
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Live news and current affairs, business and sport from around the world.
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Prominent international thinkers debating big ideas.
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BBC News reports from around the world.
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
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BBC News reports from around the world.
The daily drama of money and work from the BBC
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The Documentary
The Mysteries of the Brain
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How do our brains work in everyday life? In the last of a four-part series examining the mind’s complexities, Professor Barry Smith examines the link between the brain and consciousness. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
Contemporary and classical tracks from around the world with Mark Coles. Show more
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
Live news and current affairs, business and sport from around the world.
Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.
The Interview Archive
Peter Carey, Australian Writer
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Award-winning author Peter Carey says democracy is being corroded by ignorance, and that reading can save it. Show more
