BBC News
18/03/2024 05:01 GMT
5 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for 12 months
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
18/03/2024 05:06 GMT : Newly re-elected Putin vows to prioritise the war in Ukraine
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for 11 months
President Putin said his electoral victory demonstrated the trust the Russian people place in him. Show more
BBC News
18/03/2024 06:01 GMT
5 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for 12 months
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Newsday
18/03/2024 06:06 GMT : President Putin wins fifth term in office, as widely expected
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for 11 months
Mr Putin can now claim he has a popular mandate for the war, says the BBC Russia editor. Show more
BBC News
18/03/2024 07:01 GMT
5 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for 12 months
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Newsday
18/03/2024 07:06 GMT : The election in Russia has been widely condemned as a sham
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for 11 months
President Putin has vowed to prioritise the war in Ukraine following his overwhelming election victory. Show more
BBC News
18/03/2024 08:01 GMT
5 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for 12 months
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Jan Egeland: Is the international community failing to protect the most vulnerable?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Stephen Sackur speaks to Jan Egeland, secretary general of the Norwegian Refugee Council. Is the international community failing to protect the most vulnerable? Show more
BBC News Summary
18/03/2024 08:30 GMT
2 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for 12 months
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Business Daily
Would green hydrogen be a drain on Uruguay's water sources?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
The country is embracing the new renewable wave, but there are concerns this form of energy could use too much water. Show more
Witness History
Pinyin: The man who helped China to read and write
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
In 1958, a brand new writing system was introduced in China by a professor called Zhou Youguang. It was called Pinyin and it helped to rapidly increase Chinese literacy levels. Show more
BBC News
18/03/2024 09:01 GMT
5 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for 12 months
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The Newsroom
18/03/2024 09:06 GMT
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for 11 months
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
BBC News Summary
18/03/2024 09:30 GMT
2 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for 12 months
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
CrowdScience
Is the BMI fatphobic?
29 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
The BMI, or Body Mass Index, is used globally to flag health risks associated with weight. But is it actually useful, and why is there growing concern it could be bad for us? Show more
BBC News
18/03/2024 10:01 GMT
5 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for 12 months
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The History Hour
Finding early vertebrate’s footprints and the Deaflympic badminton champion
52 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Finding the longest set of footprints left by the first vertebrate, the last eruption of Mount Vesuvius and honky-tonk star Winifred Atwell who was Sir Elton John’s hero. Show more
BBC News
18/03/2024 11:01 GMT
5 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for 12 months
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The Newsroom
18/03/2024 11:06 GMT
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for 11 months
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
BBC News Summary
18/03/2024 11:30 GMT
2 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for 12 months
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Conversation
Planet of the puppeteers
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Two women from Hong Kong and Romania share the magic of storytelling through puppetry. Show more
BBC News
18/03/2024 12:01 GMT
5 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for 12 months
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Discovering my film-making grandfather, Emeric Pressburger
41 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Andrew MacDonald’s grandfather loved to share stories of travel around Europe and escape from Nazis. He failed to mention he was also one of the greatest film makers in history. Show more
Witness History
Pinyin: The man who helped China to read and write
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
In 1958, a brand new writing system was introduced in China by a professor called Zhou Youguang. It was called Pinyin and it helped to rapidly increase Chinese literacy levels. Show more
BBC News
18/03/2024 13:01 GMT
5 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for 12 months
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Newsroom
18/03/2024 13:06 GMT
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for 11 months
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
BBC News Summary
18/03/2024 13:30 GMT
2 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for 12 months
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
CrowdScience
Is the BMI fatphobic?
29 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
The BMI, or Body Mass Index, is used globally to flag health risks associated with weight. But is it actually useful, and why is there growing concern it could be bad for us? Show more
BBC News
18/03/2024 14:01 GMT
5 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for 12 months
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Newshour
18/03/2024 14:06 GMT: Gaza: Israel raids al-Shifa hospital
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for 11 months
Israel launches overnight raid on al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City, tells people to evacuate. EU's foreign policy chief says Israel bears responsibility for imminent famine. Show more
BBC News
18/03/2024 15:01 GMT
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HARDtalk
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Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
BBC News Summary
18/03/2024 15:30 GMT
2 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for 12 months
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
First broadcast 18/03/2024 15:32 GMT : A big week for central banks around the world
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Investors and businesses are waiting to see if Japan’s central bank will bring to an end eight years of negative interest rates. Show more
BBC News
18/03/2024 16:01 GMT
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on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for 12 months
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BBC OS
2024/03/18 16:06 GMT: Famine imminent in Gaza, warns UN
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for 11 months
Israel takes control of Gaza hospital as UN warns of famine Show more
BBC News
18/03/2024 17:01 GMT
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BBC OS
2024/03/18 17:06 GMT: Haiti unrest causing record hunger
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for 11 months
UNICEF blames ongoing chaos for life-threatening malnutrition in Port-au-Prince. Show more
BBC News
18/03/2024 18:01 GMT
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Outlook
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HARDtalk
Jan Egeland: Is the international community failing to protect the most vulnerable?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Stephen Sackur speaks to Jan Egeland, secretary general of the Norwegian Refugee Council. Is the international community failing to protect the most vulnerable? Show more
BBC News Summary
18/03/2024 18:30 GMT
2 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for 12 months
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Conversation
Planet of the puppeteers
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Two women from Hong Kong and Romania share the magic of storytelling through puppetry. Show more
BBC News
18/03/2024 19:01 GMT
5 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for 12 months
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The Newsroom
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Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
BBC News Summary
18/03/2024 19:30 GMT
2 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for 12 months
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Sport Today
2024/03/18 GMT
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for 11 months
BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
BBC News
18/03/2024 20:01 GMT
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From Our Own Correspondent
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Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
BBC News
18/03/2024 21:01 GMT
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From Our Own Correspondent
DRC: Life after the Lord's Resistance Army
23 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
Survivors of the LRA's reign of terror rebuild their lives; why Panama Canal's water levels matter; how the migrant trade reshaped France's coast; the female DJs making Iran dance Show more
BBC News Summary
18/03/2024 21:30 GMT
2 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for 12 months
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Discovery
Uncharted: The gossip mill
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
A manufacturing company is in trouble as gossip and rumour affects morale. Can the science of networks explain why? And, what a room full of nuns reveal about ageing with grace. Show more
BBC News
18/03/2024 22:01 GMT
5 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for 12 months
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The Newsroom
18/03/2024 22:06 GMT
14 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for 11 months
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
Sports News
18/03/2024 GMT
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for 11 months
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
BBC News Summary
18/03/2024 22:30 GMT
2 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for 12 months
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
First broadcast 18/03/2024 22:32 GMT : Electricity and food shortages lead to rare protests in Cuba
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
The island is living through of its worst crisis in the last three decades, with people struggling to get staples like milk and bread. Show more
BBC News
18/03/2024 23:01 GMT
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Outlook
Discovering my film-making grandfather, Emeric Pressburger
41 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Andrew MacDonald’s grandfather loved to share stories of travel around Europe and escape from Nazis. He failed to mention he was also one of the greatest film makers in history. Show more
Witness History
Pinyin: The man who helped China to read and write
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
In 1958, a brand new writing system was introduced in China by a professor called Zhou Youguang. It was called Pinyin and it helped to rapidly increase Chinese literacy levels. Show more
BBC News
19/03/2024 00:01 GMT
5 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for 12 months
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The History Hour
Finding early vertebrate’s footprints and the Deaflympic badminton champion
52 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Finding the longest set of footprints left by the first vertebrate, the last eruption of Mount Vesuvius and honky-tonk star Winifred Atwell who was Sir Elton John’s hero. Show more
BBC News
19/03/2024 01:01 GMT
5 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for 12 months
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Will Japan end its negative interest rate regime?
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
The country has had negative rates since 2016. Now, the central bank could raise them for the first time in 17 years. Show more
BBC News
19/03/2024 02:01 GMT
5 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for 12 months
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Newsroom
19/03/2024 02:06 GMT
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for 11 months
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
BBC News Summary
19/03/2024 02:30 GMT
2 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for 12 months
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The Documentary
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The Documentary
Trapped in Oman
27 minutes
on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanAvailable for over a year
When domestic workers from Malawi find themselves trapped and abused in Oman, a network of women fights to bring them home. It’s a story of humanity in the face of inhumanity. Show more
BBC News
19/03/2024 03:01 GMT
5 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for 12 months
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Discovering my film-making grandfather, Emeric Pressburger
41 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
Andrew MacDonald’s grandfather loved to share stories of travel around Europe and escape from Nazis. He failed to mention he was also one of the greatest film makers in history. Show more
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Witness History
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What in the World
What’s the future of renewable energy in the Philippines?
15 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for over a year
The sun, volcanoes and wind could all play a part. Show more
BBC News
19/03/2024 04:01 GMT
5 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for 12 months
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The Newsroom
19/03/2024 04:06 GMT
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East and Southern AfricaAvailable for 11 months
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
BBC News Summary
19/03/2024 04:30 GMT
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In the Studio
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In the Studio
Colm Tóibín: A life of writing
27 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
Inside the creative world of the acclaimed author of Brooklyn, The Magician and The Master. Show more
