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The Inquiry
Can Africa cope with coronavirus?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
A number of African countries have imposed lockdowns to try to stop coronavirus in its tracks. Will the continent be able to contain the virus and what impact will it have? Show more
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The Why Factor
Why do we keep open secrets?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Open secrets exist in the business world, religion and even in families. Nastaran Tavakoli-Far asks why people keep quiet - even in the face of serious wrong-doing. Show more
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Helena Merriman tells the true story of a man who dug a tunnel under the Berlin Wall Show more
More or Less
Should you wear a face mask?
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Tim Harford examines whether covering your mouth and nose with cloth offers protection against Covid-19. Show more
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BBC OS Conversations
Togetherness: Coronavirus Global Conversations
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Coronavirus Global Conversations is a place to talk about the impact of the disease. Show more
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The Conversation
Endurance cyclists
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Two women using reserves of physical and mental strength riding ultra-distance bike races. Show more
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Robin Lustig explores journalists' freedom to report against threats to their own safety Show more
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The Food Chain
Coronavirus: Food’s frontline heroes
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The people stepping up to keep food flowing. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Louisiana Blues
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
New Orleans, the birthplace of Jazz, falls silent, after becoming the latest hotspot for Covid-19; faith leaders in Jerusalem issue a call to set aside differences Show more
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Alan Dein connects with individuals whose lives have shifted in the coronavirus pandemic. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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World Questions
Coronavirus and Europe
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
World Questions debates the global Coronavirus crisis focusing on the pandemic in Europe. Show more
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Newshour
12/04/2020 12:06 GMT: Covid-19: When will we have a vaccine?
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
When will a vaccine for Covid-19 be found to help us return to life as we knew it? Show more
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The Big Idea
The growth mindset
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Why do some kids do better at school than others? Psychologist Carol Dweck suggests one possible answer. Show more
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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
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India didn't pick a side in the Cold War - how is it navigating international relations today? Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Louisiana Blues
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
New Orleans, the birthplace of Jazz, falls silent, after becoming the latest hotspot for Covid-19; faith leaders in Jerusalem issue a call to set aside differences Show more
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The Cultural Frontline
Nick Ryan: Recording our world under lockdown
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The artist Nick Ryan on recording the sounds of the coronavirus lockdown Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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“We were being poisoned by our own exhalation.” Carbon dioxide threatens to kill the crew. Mission control must improvise. #13MinutestotheMoon Show more
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Music Life
'Do my friends like my music?' with Shura, Kim Petras, Mae Muller and Ego Ella May
28 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Singer and guitarist Shura is joined by Kim Petras, Mae Muller and Ego Ella May to discuss how social media affects the ability to create, as well as the greatest names for dogs. Show more
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Newshour
12/04/2020 20:06 GMT: UK coronavirus deaths top 10,000
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
There were 737 coronavirus-related hospital deaths today taking the total to 10,612. Could the UK become the worst-affected country in Europe? Show more
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The Cultural Frontline
Nick Ryan: Recording our world under lockdown
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The artist Nick Ryan on recording the sounds of the coronavirus lockdown Show more
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Heart and Soul
The Tattooist of Jerusalem
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Wassim Razzouk's family have been tattooing pilgrims to Jerusalem for more than 500 years. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The Big Idea
The growth mindset
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Why do some kids do better at school than others? Psychologist Carol Dweck suggests one possible answer. Show more
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The Documentary
Women of the World
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Kim Chakanetsa talks to the acclaimed authors Isabel Allende and Edna O’Brien. Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 13/04/2020 00:06 GMT: UK confirms plan for coronavirus contact tracing app
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
An app will warn users if they have recently been in close proximity to someone infected Show more
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HARDtalk
Brian Cox: From poverty to Succession
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Scottish actor Brian Cox, star of the acclaimed HBO drama Succession, defied childhood poverty and tragedy to find success. Where does his fierce passion for acting come from? Show more
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CrowdScience
How can I reduce stress?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Psychologists and breathing experts explain how to manage stress, especially during these challenging times. Show more
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The Why Factor
Why do we keep open secrets?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Open secrets exist in the business world, religion and even in families. Nastaran Tavakoli-Far asks why people keep quiet - even in the face of serious wrong-doing. Show more
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The Conversation
The vagina myths
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Why is the vagina so often misunderstood and mistreated? Show more
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The Forum
Natsume Soseki: Japan’s great novelist
44 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The superstar Japanese writer who is very little known outside his own country. Show more
Sporting Witness
Why I designed the prosthetic running leg
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
When Van Phillips lost his foot in an accident, he decided to design a prosthetic leg that would allow him to keep running. His invention would revolutionise para-sports. Show more
