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09/10/2021 04:30 GMT
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An inventor narrowly avoided a road accident thanks to the eyes of a cat. To listen online, visit www.bbcworldservice.com/30animals Show more
Ros Atkins on ...
The UK's net zero challenge
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Ros Atkins examines if the UK is on track to reach its 2050 net zero goal. Show more
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Weekend
Afghanistan: US-Taliban talks
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US to hold first face-to-face meetings with the Taliban since its takeover Show more
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Weekend
Polls re-open in the Czech Republic
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Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis battles for another term, as polls re-open Show more
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Weekend
Angela Merkel goes to Israel on goodbye tour
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After 16 years in office, Ms Merkel arrives in Israel for a farewell visit Show more
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09/10/2021 07:30 GMT
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09/10/2021 08:30 GMT
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Over to You
Lyse Doucet reveals her personal Wish for Afghanistan
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The BBC’s Lyse Doucet on her new series A Wish For Afghanistan. Listeners ask how interviewees are found and the challenges she faced on making the series. Show more
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Sportshour
Allegations of abuse in women's football
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Ciara McCormack on why she wrote a blog post entitled "A Horrific Canadian Soccer Story – The Story No One Wants to Listen To, But Everyone Needs to Hear." Show more
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09/10/2021 10:30 GMT
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Newshour
09/10/2021 12:06 GMT: Xi Jinping calls for "reunification" with Taiwan
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China's President Xi Jinping calls for "reunification" with Taiwan, as tensions remain high. We hear from Beijing and from our correspondent in Taiwan. . Show more
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Business Weekly
Facebook's worst ever week?
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From a major global outage to a whistle-blower on Capitol Hill. Was this Facebook’s worst week ever? Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Starting again: The lives of refugees in their new home
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There are more than 80 million displaced people around the world. We hear from one who fled Afghanistan with just half an hour to pack his bags, as he adjusts to life in the UK. Show more
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09/10/2021 15:30 GMT
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Heart and Soul
Getting married the Nigerian way
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The sounds, beats and meanings of a Yoruba engagement ceremony. Show more
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The Cultural Frontline
Nigeria: Nollywood Star Richard Mofe-Damijo
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Nollywood star Richard Mofe-Damijo reflects on his career. Show more
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09/10/2021 16:30 GMT
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Digital Planet
Census goes digital in India
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Census goes digital in India, but who will be excluded? Also getting mums coding and encouraging girls into tech in Nigeria, and Beethoven’s unfinished symphony finished by AI. Show more
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09/10/2021 17:30 GMT
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Sporting Witness
Japan's Keirin cycling phenomenon
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How the uniquely Japanese track cycling event made its Olympic debut in 2000. Show more
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The Documentary
World Book Café: PEN
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An exploration of Freedom of Expression around the world. Show more
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Newshour
09/10/2021 20:06 GMT: The US and the Taliban face to face
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US and Taliban leaders meet for the first time since the fall of Kabul Show more
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Music Life
The beauty of sampling with Anchorsong, Loraine James, Gold Panda and Sandunes
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Anchorsong, Loraine James, Gold Panda and Sandunes discuss what song they'd make it they knew billions of people were going to listen to it. Show more
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09/10/2021 22:30 GMT
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09/10/2021 23:30 GMT
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Over to You
Lyse Doucet reveals her personal Wish for Afghanistan
9 minutes
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The BBC’s Lyse Doucet on her new series A Wish For Afghanistan. Listeners ask how interviewees are found and the challenges she faced on making the series. Show more
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BBC News Summary
10/10/2021 01:30 GMT
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The Story of Aids
1. The beginning
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The early years of the HIV-Aids crisis, as told by the people who lived through it - and survived. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Starting again: The lives of refugees in their new home
23 minutes
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There are more than 80 million displaced people around the world. We hear from one who fled Afghanistan with just half an hour to pack his bags, as he adjusts to life in the UK. Show more
BBC News Summary
10/10/2021 03:30 GMT
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The Cultural Frontline
Nigeria: Nollywood Star Richard Mofe-Damijo
27 minutes
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Nollywood star Richard Mofe-Damijo reflects on his career. Show more
