The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
20/12/2021 05:06 GMT : Leftist wins Chile presidential election
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Gabriel Boric becomes Chile's youngest-ever President - but can he unify the divided country? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
20/12/2021 06:06 GMT : Chile election: leftist candidate Gabriel Boric claims victory
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
The most polarised poll in decades followed mass anti-government protests. Show more
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Newsday
20/12/2021 07:06 GMT : Leftist Gabriel Boric wins Chile's presidential election
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
It was a calm end to a polarised and sometimes violent campaign Show more
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HARDtalk
Neil deGrasse Tyson: Trust in science
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Stephen Sackur speaks to Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist and director of the Hayden Planetarium in New York. Is trust in science dwindling? Show more
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In the face of a climate catastrophe, the Austrian and Welsh governments are reconsidering plans to expand their road networks. Do we really need more roads in the Global North? Show more
Witness History
Tanzania's first elected albino MP
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
How Salum Barwany overcame discrimination and fear to make history in Africa Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Climate Question
Why do we find it so hard to take action on climate change?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Why do we find it so hard to take action on climate change? Show more
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CrowdScience
How can I keep fruit & veg fresh for longer?
33 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
From fermentation to deep freezing, we investigate the science that can help us keep food for longer and hear about preservatives that could upset our gut flora and fauna. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Cultural Frontline
International Film: Joana Hadjithomas and Lin-Manuel Miranda
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Joana Hadjithomas explains the power of the past in her latest film Memory Box and Lin-Manuel Miranda shares the musical that inspired him –Les Misérables Show more
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When our bodies recover from a life-threatening illness, it can be hard for the mind and morale to follow suit. Some even say they resent their body for 'letting them down'. Show more
More or Less
The psychological economics of gift giving
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
How to buy great gifts and why it’s not always the thought that counts. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The Conversation
Leading women in song
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Marjukka Riihimäki who runs Philomela women's choir and Adwoa Dickson, Director for The Amies Freedom Choir tell Kim Chakanetsa about the joys of bringing women together to sing. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Alaska: Drag, drugs and fighting the fame monster
41 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Alaska 5000 is one of the most beloved queens from RuPaul’s Drag Race. She’s grappled with the downside of fame, drugs, alcohol and found joy in the restorative power of Catwoman. Show more
Witness History
Tanzania's first elected albino MP
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
How Salum Barwany overcame discrimination and fear to make history in Africa 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.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
20/12/2021 14:06 GMT: European governments reimpose Covid restrictions
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East Asia
As the Omicron variant of Covid 19 spreads rapidly through Europe, with tough new measures imposed in some countries, how can governments stop a surge in infections? Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 20/12/2021 15:32 GMT : US Build Back Better plan in jeopardy
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
A key senator has indicated he will not vote for President Biden's Build Back Better plan. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC OS
2021/12/20 16:06 GMT: Gabriel Boric wins Chile's presidential election
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East Asia
We hear reaction from voters in the country and what they want for the future Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Witness History
Tanzania's first elected albino MP
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
How Salum Barwany overcame discrimination and fear to make history in Africa 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 20/12/2021 22:32 GMT : US Build Back Better plan in jeopardy
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
A key senator has indicated he will not vote for President Biden's Build Back Better plan. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Conversation
Leading women in song
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Marjukka Riihimäki who runs Philomela women's choir and Adwoa Dickson, Director for The Amies Freedom Choir tell Kim Chakanetsa about the joys of bringing women together to sing. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The History Hour
The birth of Bangladesh
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
In 1971, a war of independence redrew the political map of South Asia and killed hundreds of thousands. Hear the memories of politicians and the people caught up in the conflict. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Biden's Build Back Better plan in jeopardy
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
A key senator has indicated he will not vote for President Biden's Build Back Better plan. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
People Fixing The World
Creating an alternative gig economy
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Meet the innovators who want to change gig work for the better. Show more
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How do guide dogs know where they're going? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Alaska: Drag, drugs and fighting the fame monster
41 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Alaska 5000 is one of the most beloved queens from RuPaul’s Drag Race. She’s grappled with the downside of fame, drugs, alcohol and found joy in the restorative power of Catwoman. Show more
Witness History
Tanzania's first elected albino MP
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
How Salum Barwany overcame discrimination and fear to make history in Africa Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Documentary
CODA: I'm the thumb in my family
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
The remarkable stories of the children who act as interpreters for their deaf parents. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
In the Studio
Nutcracker! with Sir Matthew Bourne
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
We follow the internationally celebrated choreographer Sir Matthew Bourne as he reimagines his popular work Nutracker! for Autumn 2021. Show more
