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Newsday
08/03/2021 05:06 GMT : Meghan and Harry's Oprah interview is broadcast
53 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
The duke and duchess of Sussex put their side of the story of why they left Britain and royal duties - for a new life in California. Show more
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Newsday
08/03/2021 06:06 GMT : British royal family criticised in Harry and Meghan interview
53 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
The couple say they felt they had little choice but to leave the royal family after Meghan was left feeling suicidal Show more
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Newsday
08/03/2021 07:06 GMT : Oprah interview: Meghan 'didn't want to be alive anymore'
53 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle say they felt they had little choice but to leave the royal family after she was left feeling suicidal and they were offered no help Show more
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HARDtalk
Evan McMullin: What next for anti-Trump Republicans?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Evan McMullin is among the most prominent US Republicans determined to loosen Donald Trump's grip on the party. But will they fight from within the party, or start a new one? Show more
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Business Daily
Women, work and lockdowns
18 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
On International Women's Day, we explore the pandemic's impact on gender equality. Show more
Witness History
The women of Egypt's Arab Spring
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
In 2011 Egyptians took to the streets demanding the overthrow of President Hosni Mubarak, whose regime had been in power for 30 years. Women were at the forefront of the protests. Show more
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The Climate Question
What will happen to the fossil fuel workers?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
The rise of renewables is good news for the climate, but for millions of families who rely on fossil fuels for a paycheque, it means big changes. Show more
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The Conversation
Women making art from clay
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Ceramicists Hitomi Hosono from Japan and Zemer Peled from Israel talk to Kim Chakanetsa about how nature inspires them to make intricate and complex contemporary art from clay. Show more
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The Cultural Frontline
Waad al-Kateab and fearless female storytellers
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Ahead of International Women’s Day, Nawal al-Maghafi hears taboo-busting personal stories from fearless female creatives Show more
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HM The Queen's Message To The Commonwealth
H.M. The Queen's Message To The Commonwealth
4 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
To mark Commonwealth Day, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II gives her annual message to the Commonwealth.
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CrowdScience
Why does it feel so good to swear?
33 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
The sudden agony of stubbing a toe or burning a finger can make even the most polite among us swear. But where do expletives get their power from? Show more
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Outlook
The sport I love damaged my brain
44 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Alix Popham, a former top rugby player, is confronting what his doctors say are the devastating effects of thousands of bangs on the head. Show more
Witness History
The women of Egypt's Arab Spring
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
In 2011 Egyptians took to the streets demanding the overthrow of President Hosni Mubarak, whose regime had been in power for 30 years. Women were at the forefront of the protests. 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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Newshour
08/03/2021 14:06 GMT: Jurors selected for George Floyd's murder trial
53 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
Proceedings begin in trial of police officer accused of killing George Floyd. Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 08/03/2021 15:32 GMT : Deliveroo plans London listing
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
The food delivery firm Deliveroo plans a London listing expected to value it at $7bn. Show more
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BBC OS
2021/03/08 16:06 GMT: Meghan and Harry Interview
53 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
We hear reaction to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's interview with Oprah Winfrey Show more
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CrowdScience
Why does it feel so good to swear?
33 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
The sudden agony of stubbing a toe or burning a finger can make even the most polite among us swear. But where do expletives get their power from? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
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.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
First broadcast 08/03/2021 22:32 GMT : Deliveroo plans London listing
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
The food delivery firm Deliveroo plans a London listing expected to value it at $7bn. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Witness History
The women of Egypt's Arab Spring
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
In 2011 Egyptians took to the streets demanding the overthrow of President Hosni Mubarak, whose regime had been in power for 30 years. Women were at the forefront of the protests. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The History Hour
The Iron Curtain
53 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Churchill's Iron Curtain speech, South Africa's Sharpeville massacre which caused worldwide outrage plus Don Walsh, the first person to travel to the deepest part of the ocean. Show more
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Business Matters
Americans get to take off their masks
53 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
The Centre for Disease Control says that vaccinated Americans can now meet without masks Show more
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People Fixing The World
The magic greenhouse
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
A greenhouse cooled and humidified by seawater and the wind is transforming arid land. In Somaliland, vegetables have been grown in a spot thought too hot and dry for farming. Show more
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In the Studio
Chick Corea: Accomplishing the goal of art
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Shortly before he died, the legendary jazz pianist and composer Chick Corea was writing a new Concerto for Jazz Trio. We follow his process as he works on the piece. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
The sport I love damaged my brain
44 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Alix Popham, a former top rugby player, is confronting what his doctors say are the devastating effects of thousands of bangs on the head. Show more
Witness History
The women of Egypt's Arab Spring
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
In 2011 Egyptians took to the streets demanding the overthrow of President Hosni Mubarak, whose regime had been in power for 30 years. Women were at the forefront of the protests. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Documentary
The empty desk: Covid, women and the US economy
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Nada Tawfik explores economic empowerment, opportunity and pay for women in the US economy Show more
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Discovery
The Life Scientific: Jane Hurst
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Jane Hurst talks to Jim Al-Khalili about the mouse sex pheromone that's so alluring to females that she named it after Mr Darcy in Pride and Prejudice Show more
