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Trending
17/10/2015 13:32 GMT: The Scientists Encouraging Online Piracy
18 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Meet the scientist who set up a ‘Pirate Bay for academics’, allowing them to swap research papers - usually illegally - online. Show more
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Weekend
18/10/2015 05:06 GMT: Thousands of Migrants Enter Slovenia
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
A review of the week with the latest news. Show more
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Weekend
18/10/2015 06:06 GMT: Playboy Covers Up
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
A review of the week with the latest news. Show more
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Weekend
18/10/2015 07:06 GMT: Egypt Goes to Parliamentary Polls
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
A review of the week with the latest news. Show more
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Outlook
17/10/2015 14:32 GMT: Outlook Weekend: Pick of the Week
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Stories about Sound. Including, the pianoman of the Ukrainian frontline, a sound recordist from the slums of Kenya, and how to learn to talk with Jazz music. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
17/10/2015 03:06 GMT: Power Plays
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Struggles for control over Egypt's elections; the public image of the Chinese President; dirty tricks for an opposition candidate in Myanmar; man and mangrove on Senegal's coast Show more
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Assignment
15/10/2015 02:06 GMT: Fighting Terror with Torture
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
In the aftermath of 9/11 the United States approved ‘enhanced’ interrogation methods that have been condemned as torture. Did they work? Show more
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Trending
17/10/2015 13:32 GMT: The Scientists Encouraging Online Piracy
18 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Meet the scientist who set up a ‘Pirate Bay for academics’, allowing them to swap research papers - usually illegally - online. Show more
Over to You
17/10/2015 16:50 GMT: Comedians, Documentaries and More Music on BBC World Service
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
What does a comedian’s unique perspective and insight bring to a historical documentary? Show more
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Unexpected Elements
17/10/2015 09:06 GMT: Back to the Future
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Does 21 October 2015 mean anything to you? Well, film fans across the world are building up to Back to the Future Day. Show more
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In 1976 French economist Jacques Attali predicted the crisis facing the music industry today. Aspiring pop star Sam York goes to meet him, looking for insights into his own future Show more
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The Documentary
Macau: Monte Carlo of the Orient
27 minutes
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How Macau overtook Las Vegas to become the gambling capital of the world. Show more
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Newshour
18/10/2015 12:06 GMT: Merkel promotes EU migrant plan to Turkey
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
UK Bishops join refugee debate; the power of prayer in Zambia; the history of Big Ben. Show more
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In the Balance
17/10/2015 07:32 GMT: Aberdeen to Abadan
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
As oil prices plunge, Scotland's oil industry looks for new business horizons in Iran. Show more
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The BBC World Service drama that's made and set in Nigeria.
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Sportsworld
18/10/2015 15:06 GMT: LIVE Premier League commentary
53 minutes
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Newcastle United v Norwich City from St James Park Show more
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Sportsworld
18/10/2015 16:06 GMT: LIVE Premier League commentary
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Newcastle United v Norwich City from St James Park Show more
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Sportsworld
18/10/2015 17:06 GMT: The Sportsworld Report
53 minutes
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Hear from some of the stars of Paralympic athletics in our World Championship preview Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Heart and Soul
Music in the Shadow of Ground Zero
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
The story of two New York churches that survived 9/11, and that are now healing the community with a unique programme of music. Show more
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Newshour
18/10/2015 20:06 GMT: Germany and Turkey to Co-operate on Migrant Crisis
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Turkey's president asks European leaders to speed up EU membership bid, Zambia holds day of prayer to help the country's struggling economy, Forensic photography exhibition. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
17/10/2015 03:06 GMT: Power Plays
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Struggles for control over Egypt's elections; the public image of the Chinese President; dirty tricks for an opposition candidate in Myanmar; man and mangrove on Senegal's coast Show more
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The Why Factor
16/10/2015 18:32 GMT: Why Do we Support Sports Clubs?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Why do sports fans follow club teams around the world, even when they may live thousands of miles away? Is it about winning or a human need to belong? Show more
More or Less
16/10/2015 18:50 GMT: Foreign Aid: More Harm Than Good?
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Nobel Prize winning economist professor Angus Deaton on a lifetime measuring inequality. Show more
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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.
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Trending
17/10/2015 13:32 GMT: The Scientists Encouraging Online Piracy
18 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Meet the scientist who set up a ‘Pirate Bay for academics’, allowing them to swap research papers - usually illegally - online. Show more
Sporting Witness
17/10/2015 04:06 GMT: Tanya Streeter Record Free Diver
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
In 2002, free diver Tanya Streeter attempted to set a No Limits world record by diving down to 160m and resurfacing, all on a single breath. Show more
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World Business Report
19/10/2015 00:06 GMT
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
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Global Business
15/10/2015 02:06 GMT: Violins of Cremona
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Cremona in northern Italy is a centre of violin making but can a niche industry survive in the modern world of mass production? Show more
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Over to You
17/10/2015 16:50 GMT: Comedians, Documentaries and More Music on BBC World Service
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
What does a comedian’s unique perspective and insight bring to a historical documentary? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
