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04/03/2023 05:30 GMT
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The Explanation
How the Good Friday Agreement helped bring peace to Northern Ireland
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This year marks 25 years since the signing of the Good Friday Agreement in Northern Ireland. Denis Murray reported extensively on the peace process during his career at the BBC. Show more
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Weekend
IAEA chief in Iran for nuclear talks
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The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog to meet with senior officials in Tehran. Show more
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Weekend
Palestinians want investigation into West Bank violence
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Occupied Palestinian territories call for Israeli actions to be looked into. Show more
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Weekend
‘Fighting in the streets’ of besieged Ukrainian city
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Bakhmut’s deputy mayor says Russians have not yet gained control. Show more
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04/03/2023 08:30 GMT
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04/03/2023 09:30 GMT
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Over to You
Listeners’ questions about 12 months of war
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We hear your feedback on “Ukraine: a year of war” and the show’s producer tells us how a programme driven by listeners’ questions is put together. Show more
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Sportshour
Lesley Paterson: Winning triathlons and Oscar nominations
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World Champion triathlete and movie screenwriter – Lesley Paterson – tells us how her athletic career has helped fund her dream of winning an Oscar. Show more
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04/03/2023 11:30 GMT
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Investigating global developments, issues and affairs.
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Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events. Show more
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The Real Story
What will China’s declining population mean for the world?
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China's population fell for the first time in 60 years with the birth rate hitting a record low. What impact will this have on China's economy - and on the rest of the world? Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Genaro García Luna: Mexico's drug czar behind bars
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Former drug czar Genaro García Luna’s conviction in New York has Mexico talking; Uzbekistan’s energy squeeze; golden treasures return to Cambodia; the defiant spirit of Lithuania. Show more
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04/03/2023 16:30 GMT
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Heart and Soul
Two Rabbis, worlds apart in Israel
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Two rabbis are at odds over how Jewish Israel should be. Both live in Jerusalem. But theologically and politically, they’re miles apart. Can Yolande Knell persuade them to meet? Show more
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The Cultural Frontline
What the AI revolution means for arts
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With the explosion of artificial intelligence, particularly chatbots, we hear from artists on how they’re using AI in their work, looking at its benefits and limitations. Show more
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04/03/2023 17:30 GMT
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Science In Action
Drought worsens in East Africa
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Why the long rains in East Africa are forecast to fail again, for the third year running. Also, why the area’s unusual geography makes the region more vulnerable to drought. Show more
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04/03/2023 18:30 GMT
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Sporting Witness
The boxing referee who started a riot
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How New Zealand referee Keith Walker unintentionally started a riot during the Summer Olympics of 1988 in South Korea, which led him to make the decision to quit refereeing. Show more
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We hear from people who travelled by boat to reach Europe. Show more
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04/03/2023 19:30 GMT
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Outlook
How the girl who was denied an education founded her own school
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Born visually impaired in Karnataka, India, Ashwini Angadi was initally deprived of an education. As an adult she went on to set up her own pioneering school. Show more
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The Arts Hour
Directors Todd Field and Ruben Ostlund
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Nikki Bedi speaks with two directors whose films are in the running for the Best Picture Oscar. Show more
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Newshour
04/03/2023 21:06 GMT: Russia presses advantage in Bakhmut
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Fighting in the streets of Bakhmut as Russian forces increase pressure on Ukraine Show more
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04/03/2023 22:30 GMT
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05/03/2023 00:30 GMT
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More or Less
Does British jewellery contain stolen Brink’s-Mat gold?
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We look at a claim that most gold jewellery bought in the UK after 1984 will contain traces of gold from the infamous robbery. Show more
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BBC News Summary
05/03/2023 02:30 GMT
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Investigating global developments, issues and affairs.
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From Our Own Correspondent
Genaro García Luna: Mexico's drug czar behind bars
23 minutes
on BBC World Service News InternetAvailable for over a year
Former drug czar Genaro García Luna’s conviction in New York has Mexico talking; Uzbekistan’s energy squeeze; golden treasures return to Cambodia; the defiant spirit of Lithuania. Show more
BBC News Summary
05/03/2023 04:30 GMT
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The Cultural Frontline
What the AI revolution means for arts
27 minutes
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With the explosion of artificial intelligence, particularly chatbots, we hear from artists on how they’re using AI in their work, looking at its benefits and limitations. Show more
