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Is the pencil underrated? Tim Harford examines its history, and finds out why some have called it a "miracle of the free market". Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
A review of the week with the latest news.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
A review of the week with the latest news.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
A review of the week with the latest news.
The latest two minute news summary 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 Documentary
Destination education
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Liyang Liu talks to Chinese school students studying in the UK. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Sportshour
The three trailblazing commentators
24 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Meet three women who are making history at the Women's World Cup from the commentary box. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Trending
The man who kick-started the Egyptian revolution
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Wael Ghonim was behind a Facebook page that called people to Tahrir Square in 2011. What does he think of what’s happened since? Show more
Over to You
What makes the BBC Africa Eye team tick?
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
A look back at the BBC’s award-winning Africa Eye investigations team's first year on air. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
More international airlines have stopped flying over airspace controlled by Iran, following the shooting down of a US surveillance drone earlier this week. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin 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
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Global Questions
Global Questions: Is Multiculturalism failing?
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Global Questions travels to Sydney to ask if the multiculturalism dream has failed - if too many communities live separately, pursuing segregation rather than integration. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Cultural Frontline
North America’s Indigenous renaissance?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Are Native American and Indigenous artists in Canada enjoying a renaissance? We meet Indigenous artists who are re-inventing traditions for a contemporary audience. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Germany: Merkel says far-right extremism must be tackled
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
From Our Own Correspondent
Facts on the Ground
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Stories from inside a Chinese 'thought reform' camp; the crumbling buildings of Marseille; Army vs Boko Haram in NE Nigeria; and how Indian workers are making new lives in Goa Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Boston Calling
Waste land
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
America's 'recycled' plastic is creating illegal wastelands in South East Asia. Show more
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.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Talking Books
Hay Festival 2019: Nicci Gerrard
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Writer Nicci Gerrard talks to George Alagiah about her latest book on dementia. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
CrowdScience
What’s the best way to breathe?
31 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Although breathing is largely automatic, we can still consciously control the way we do it. So can certain breathing techniques improve your exercise performance? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The World This Week
MH17 prosecution ties Russia down
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
This week's charges thrust Crimea back into the spotlight - and keep sanctions going. Ordinary Russians are feeling the pinch. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Global Business
Business making an impact
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Why profit should not be the only motive and how businesses are changing the way they work by focusing on their impact on us all. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Texting Keith Olbermann
'You don't even really know him'
18 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Are Ros and Keith tiptoeing into a real friendship? As usual, it's Ros's wife who sees through to the heart of the matter.
Over to You
What makes the BBC Africa Eye team tick?
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
A look back at the BBC’s award-winning Africa Eye investigations team's first year on air. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Documentary
Training to Save the Treasures of Iraq
Training to save the treasures of Iraq - part one
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Eight female archaeologists from Mosul travel to London to train with the British Museum. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
From Our Own Correspondent
Facts on the Ground
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Stories from inside a Chinese 'thought reform' camp; the crumbling buildings of Marseille; Army vs Boko Haram in NE Nigeria; and how Indian workers are making new lives in Goa Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Boston Calling
Waste land
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
America's 'recycled' plastic is creating illegal wastelands in South East Asia. Show more
