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Live news, business and sport from around the world.
Live news, business and sport from around the world.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
We chart the costs and benefits of the rise of the robot. Robots have always made some uncomfortable, but can they really free many of us from drudgery and repetitive work? Show more
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Philip Glass is one of the most influential & polarising composers of the last 50 years. He has been driven by a simple question - what is music? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
A special edition of The Strand about A Room for London. Throughout 2012 a model of a boat has been perched above the river Thames, and writers have taken up residence inside. Show more
Witness History
Pong and the birth of the computer game
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
It is 40 years since a video game was invented which would change the way we play. Initially Pong was only played in video arcades but soon a home version was created. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
News and issues making the headlines each day.
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World Have Your Say
WHYS 30: Trying to swerve the fiscal cliff
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
A final push is under way in the US Congress to come to a deal over the so-called fiscal cliff - the threat of steep tax rises and spending cuts. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
On the programme today, the strange customs and conduct that make up ‘good manners’. Where do they come from? What purpose do they serve? Mike Williams explains. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Poverty and hope in Britain
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In this edition, writer Bernard Hare tells a story of poverty and hope from Northern England. Presented by Pascale Harter. Show more
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Matthew Bannister meets Colonel Joe Kittinger, the first man to jump from space Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
A special edition of The Strand about A Room for London. Throughout 2012 a model of a boat has been perched above the river Thames, and writers have taken up residence inside. Show more
Witness History
Pong and the birth of the computer game
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
It is 40 years since a video game was invented which would change the way we play. Initially Pong was only played in video arcades but soon a home version was created. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Philip Glass is one of the most influential & polarising composers of the last 50 years. He has been driven by a simple question - what is music? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
We chart the costs and benefits of the rise of the robot. Robots have always made some uncomfortable, but can they really free many of us from drudgery and repetitive work? Show more
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC News reports from around the world.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Matthew's Favourite Moments from 2012
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Matthew's favourite moments from 2012, including the woman who fell out of a plane at ten thousand feet. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Philip Glass is one of the most influential & polarising composers of the last 50 years. He has been driven by a simple question - what is music? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC News reports from around the world.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
Over the fiscal cliff?
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
US politicians remain deadlocked over solving the 'fiscal cliff'. Egypt's currency keeps falling amidst political upheaval and how Botswana is a microcosm of Chinese business activity in Africa.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
World Have Your Say
WHYS 60: Is democracy working?
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Democracy in USA and India are facing difficulty. American congress is battling the fiscal cliff whilst Indian politicians are being urged to combat sexual violence against women. Show more
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BBC News reports from around the world.
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Discovery
The Life Scientific: Andrea Sella - Chemist
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Jim Al-Khalili meets science showman Andrea Sella and discovers how his theatrical chemistry demonstrations are thrilling audiences. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Poverty and hope in Britain
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In this edition, writer Bernard Hare tells a story of poverty and hope from Northern England. Presented by Pascale Harter. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Philip Glass is one of the most influential & polarising composers of the last 50 years. He has been driven by a simple question - what is music? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Composer Alexandre Desplat on the role of music in filmmaking and why he loves collaborating with great directors. Show more
Witness History
Pong and the birth of the computer game
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
It is 40 years since a video game was invented which would change the way we play. Initially Pong was only played in video arcades but soon a home version was created. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Matthew's Favourite Moments from 2012
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Matthew's favourite moments from 2012, including the woman who fell out of a plane at ten thousand feet. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC News reports from around the world.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
We chart the costs and benefits of the rise of the robot. Robots have always made some uncomfortable, but can they really free many of us from drudgery and repetitive work? Show more
Witness History
Pong and the birth of the computer game
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
It is 40 years since a video game was invented which would change the way we play. Initially Pong was only played in video arcades but soon a home version was created. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC News reports from around the world.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Discovery
The Life Scientific: Andrea Sella - Chemist
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Jim Al-Khalili meets science showman Andrea Sella and discovers how his theatrical chemistry demonstrations are thrilling audiences. Show more
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC News reports from around the world.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
From Our Own Correspondent
Poverty and hope in Britain
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In this edition, writer Bernard Hare tells a story of poverty and hope from Northern England. Presented by Pascale Harter. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Philip Glass is one of the most influential & polarising composers of the last 50 years. He has been driven by a simple question - what is music? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Matthew's Favourite Moments from 2012
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Matthew's favourite moments from 2012, including the woman who fell out of a plane at ten thousand feet. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Live news, business and sport from around the world.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Composer Alexandre Desplat on the role of music in filmmaking and why he loves collaborating with great directors. Show more
Witness History
Pong and the birth of the computer game
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
It is 40 years since a video game was invented which would change the way we play. Initially Pong was only played in video arcades but soon a home version was created. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Live news, business and sport from around the world.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Discovery
The Life Scientific: Andrea Sella - Chemist
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Jim Al-Khalili meets science showman Andrea Sella and discovers how his theatrical chemistry demonstrations are thrilling audiences. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Poverty and hope in Britain
10 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In this edition, writer Bernard Hare tells a story of poverty and hope from Northern England. Presented by Pascale Harter. Show more
