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14/01/2023 05:30 GMT
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The Explanation
How Syria's peaceful uprising became a civil war
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How did Syria's peaceful uprising of 2011 become a decade-long civil war? Journalist Lina Sinjab tells Claire Graham about the conflict in her native country. Show more
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Weekend
Jair Bolsonaro under investigation
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Brazil's Supreme Court order's investigation of former president for Jan 8 riots Show more
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Weekend
Iran executes British-Iranian dual national
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Weekend
British-Iranian national executed
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British-Iranian national Akbari who was sentenced to death in Iran, has been executed. Show more
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14/01/2023 08:30 GMT
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14/01/2023 09:30 GMT
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Over to You
Explaining the spooky drama The Dark Is Rising
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We hear your thoughts on The Dark Is Rising and speak to the series’ producer and commissioner to reveal the challenges faced in bringing the adaptation to life. Show more
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Sportshour
From ballet to boxing
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Lucy Wildheart on her journey from ballet dancer to becoming a professional boxer Show more
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14/01/2023 11:30 GMT
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Newshour
14/01/2023 13:06 GMT: Iran executes British-Iranian national on spy charges
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A British Iranian national, Alireza Akbari, who once served as deputy defence minister has been executed in Iran on charges of spying for Britain. Show more
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The Real Story
Prince Harry: Dealing with grief in the public eye
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Prince Harry's memoir, Spare, reveals the long shadow the sudden death of his mother, Princess Diana, cast when he was only 12. So how hard is it to grieve in the public eye? Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
The paradox of China's reopening
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Domestic travel surges for Lunar New Year as Covid cases rise in China; an artist’s view of Sri Lanka’s ills; battle of the narratives in Brazil and a life off-grid in Portugal. Show more
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14/01/2023 16:30 GMT
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Heart and Soul
The battle for souls in Nepal
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Meet the controversial Korean missionaries driving the growth of Christianity in Nepal. Rebecca Henschke and Kevin Kim gained rare access inside Korea’s Himalayan mission. Show more
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The Cultural Frontline
Why are guitar bands speaking instead of singing?
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Musician Gemma Bradley explores a growing music phenomenon - bands that are speaking over their songs instead of singing. Show more
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14/01/2023 17:30 GMT
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Science In Action
Atmospheric rivers
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The phenomenon driving California’s extreme weather Show more
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14/01/2023 18:30 GMT
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Sporting Witness
First woman to win Olympic gold in windsurfing
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New Zealand's Barbara Kendall was told she would never windsurf again after a wrist injury. She became the first woman to win Olympic gold in the sport at Barcelona in 1992. Show more
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How will a new law banning sex outside marriage affect the country? Show more
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The Arts Hour
Illustrator Deena Mohamed on the power of wishes
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Nikki Bedi is joined by graphic novelist Deena Mohamed and critic Rich Cline. Show more
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Newshour
14/01/2023 21:06 GMT: UK sending tanks to Ukraine
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UK offer of tanks to Ukraine potentially paves way for other countries to follow suit Show more
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14/01/2023 22:30 GMT
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15/01/2023 00:30 GMT
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More or Less
How we shook the world of very large numbers
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How an edition of More or Less influenced what the world calls extremely large numbers Show more
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15/01/2023 02:30 GMT
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From Our Own Correspondent
The paradox of China's reopening
23 minutes
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Domestic travel surges for Lunar New Year as Covid cases rise in China; an artist’s view of Sri Lanka’s ills; battle of the narratives in Brazil and a life off-grid in Portugal. Show more
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15/01/2023 04:30 GMT
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The Cultural Frontline
Why are guitar bands speaking instead of singing?
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Musician Gemma Bradley explores a growing music phenomenon - bands that are speaking over their songs instead of singing. Show more
