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Witness History
The 'Execution' of Oliver Cromwell
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In 1661 the body of Oliver Cromwell was dug up for ritual execution. Cromwell had overthrown King Charles I and ruled Britain during its only period as a republic. Show more
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'All we need is to be returned to the simple enchantment of story telling' - Ben Okri Show more
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Typhoon Hagupit weakens, Micro-chips in your body, Wonder Woman - feminist icon?
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The world is our Newsroom, join us as we find out what is happening right now around the world.
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Outlook
Australia's 'Mercenary Mum' in Iraq
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Neryl Joyce talks to Matthew Bannister about becoming a private bodyguard in Iraq - a role she juggles with her life as a mother-of-one. Show more
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HARDtalk
Author and Columnist - Alaa al-Aswany
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Is Egypt's story a harsh lesson in the dangers of wishful thinking? Show more
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The Food Chain
Food Technophobes v Technophiles
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Food is increasingly engineered - who decides if a new food technology is safe? Show more
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Newshour
Honeymoon Murder Case Dismissed
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Shrien Dewani cleared of murder, Delhi Uber driver rape case, British MP plays Candy Crush in parliamentary meeting. Show more
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Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
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Ed Harry previews Southampton vs Manchester United Show more
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The initial outcry over 43 missing students taken by police in Mexico has developed into a bigger campaign against justice and crime. Show more
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The Conversation
Scientists: Minal Rohit and Dr Tara Shears
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Indian space scientist Minal Rohit talks to British particle physicist Dr Tara Shears about the challenges of Mars, the universe and boosting the numbers of women in science Show more
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World Business Report
Prince William Attacks Illegal Ivory Trade
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Prince William tackles the issue of a growing illegal trade in ivory. Show more
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The US has said it will not be reviewing its operations to free Americans held by militants, despite recent failures. Show more
The latest information about local, regional and international efforts to control Ebola Show more
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Stimulating the vagus nerve can help control epilepsy. Now some researchers think a similar technique can work with some inflammatory diseases. Gaia Vince reports. Show more
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HARDtalk
Author and Columnist - Alaa al-Aswany
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Is Egypt's story a harsh lesson in the dangers of wishful thinking? Show more
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The Conversation
Scientists: Minal Rohit and Dr Tara Shears
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Indian space scientist Minal Rohit talks to British particle physicist Dr Tara Shears about the challenges of Mars, the universe and boosting the numbers of women in science Show more
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Newshour
US Hostage Operations Under Scrutiny
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Should US rescue operations be reviewed?, a national book for India, video game inventor dies. Show more
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Outlook
Australia's 'Mercenary Mum' in Iraq
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Neryl Joyce talks to Matthew Bannister about becoming a private bodyguard in Iraq - a role she juggles with her life as a mother-of-one. Show more
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Stimulating the vagus nerve can help control epilepsy. Now some researchers think a similar technique can work with some inflammatory diseases. Gaia Vince reports. Show more
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Business Matters
Prince William Speaks Out on the Illegal Wildlife Trade
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
As Prince William calls for a renewed global effort to tackle the global illegal wildlife trade, we speak to a group about changing attitudes toward the Ivory trade in China Show more
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The Documentary
Number Crunched: Colm O'Regans Story of Capitalism
Number Crunched: Colm O'Regan's Story of Capitalism
23 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
In the wake of the global economic crisis, what does capitalism mean to us today? Show more
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Outlook
Australia's 'Mercenary Mum' in Iraq
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Neryl Joyce talks to Matthew Bannister about becoming a private bodyguard in Iraq - a role she juggles with her life as a mother-of-one. Show more
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Live news, business and sport from around the world.
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Stimulating the vagus nerve can help control epilepsy. Now some researchers think a similar technique can work with some inflammatory diseases. Gaia Vince reports. Show more
