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Newsday
26/12/2022 05:06 GMT : Dozens of Chinese warplanes cross Taiwan
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
China's military says it is carrying out drills around Taiwan in response to what it calls provocations by the United States and Taipei Show more
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Newsday
26/12/2022 06:06 GMT : Dozens dead as big freeze grips North America
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineForecasters say the storm will ease off in the next few days but the advice remains to avoid travelling unless essential Show more
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Forecasters say the storm is caused by a collision of cold, dry air from the north and warm, moist air from the south Show more
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HARDtalk
Gregory Doran: Why does Shakespeare still captivate us?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Stephen Sackur interviews Gregory Doran, artistic director emeritus of the Royal Shakespeare Company. Why do we continue to make much ado about Shakespeare? Show more
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Witness History
Creating ciabatta bread
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In 1982, rally driver Arnaldo Cavallari created ciabatta bread in Adria, in northern Italy.
He wanted to invent a loaf to rival the French baguette. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The Climate Question
How to speak to a climate denier
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Once a climate sceptic, now a climate campaigner, Sarah Ott grew up surrounded by doubters. This is the story of what changed her mind. Show more
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The Cultural Frontline
Generations in conversation
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Novelist Chibundu Onuzo explores how relationships across generations impact the lives of artists Show more
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Kalki Koechlin presents tales of being young and Indian in the 21st Century. Show more
More or Less
What are the numbers of 2022?
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Tim Harford and guests on the numbers that help tell the big stories of the year, including the war in Ukraine, soaring inflation and a breakthrough for women’s football. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Outlook
I was 71 when I first heard my father’s voice
41 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In 2012, a newspaper librarian discovered tapes of a radio show which had aired during World War Two. When it was re-broadcast, listener Margaret Ann Harris’ life was transformed. Show more
Witness History
Creating ciabatta bread
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In 1982, rally driver Arnaldo Cavallari created ciabatta bread in Adria, in northern Italy.
He wanted to invent a loaf to rival the French baguette. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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CrowdScience
Why are my parents so annoying?
31 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Blood is thicker than water but why are parents so annoying? Show more
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Newshour
26/12/2022 14:06 GMT: Dozens killed by the Arctic freeze in North America
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events. Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 26/12/2022 15:32 GMT : Mo Ibrahim - founder of one of Africa's first mobile phone companies
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Mo Ibrahim is best known as the founder of Celtel mobile phone company in Africa. He talks to Rahul Tandon about the challenges he faced and how the industry developed Show more
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BBC OS
2022/12/26 16:06 GMT: Ukrainians at Christmas
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for years
We hear from from people in Ukraine about their experiences of living through the war. Show more
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Witness History
Creating ciabatta bread
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In 1982, rally driver Arnaldo Cavallari created ciabatta bread in Adria, in northern Italy.
He wanted to invent a loaf to rival the French baguette. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
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Discovery
Tooth and Claw: African Wild Dog
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Explorations in the world of science. Show more
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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World Business Report
First broadcast 26/12/2022 22:32 GMT : Mo Ibrahim - founder of one of Africa's first mobile phone companies
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Mo Ibrahim is best known as the founder of Celtel mobile phone company in Africa. He talks to Rahul Tandon about the challenges he faced and how the industry developed Show more
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The Conversation
Women with a passion for wine
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Sommeliers Pascaline Lepeltier and Melissa Mwende tell Kim Chakanetsa about looking after their taste buds, picking wine for celebrations and the skills needed in their work. Show more
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Business Matters
An introduction to cryptocurrency
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
This week we look at all aspects of cryptocurrency - and start by explaining the year it's had. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The Documentary
Escape from the Taliban: Point of no return
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Sana Safi re-joins two Afghan women judges and their desperate efforts to escape from the Taliban. Show more
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Witness History
Creating ciabatta bread
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In 1982, rally driver Arnaldo Cavallari created ciabatta bread in Adria, in northern Italy.
He wanted to invent a loaf to rival the French baguette. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
