The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
11/05/2020 04:06 GMT: More European countries ease Covid measures
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
French shops and most primary schools re-open. Up to 10 family members can meet in Spain. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
11/05/2020 05:06 GMT: Europe continues to loosen Covid restrictions
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
They include France and the UK, which are making steps to ease their lockdown measures. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
11/05/2020 06:06 GMT: New spike in Wuhan coronavirus cases
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
This is the highest number in the two months since the global pandemic was declared. It began in Wuhan, China. Show more
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CrowdScience
What is the smallest particle?
31 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
We tackle particle physics questions from around the world, with help from physicists at the Large Hadron Collider at CERN. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Luiz Henrique Mandetta: Brazil's sacked Health Minister speaks out
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Stephen Sackur speaks to Brazil’s former Health Minister Luiz Mandetta who was fired by Mr Bolsonaro after a series of disagreements. Just how at risk it Brazil from Covid-19? Show more
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Business Daily
How to build a bailout
18 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Making corporate rescues, backed by tax payers, fair Show more
Witness History
The liberation of the Channel Islands
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The only part of the British Isles to be occupied during World War Two was only liberated when Berlin fell and the German army surrendered in May 1945. 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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The Why Factor
Plane, Train and Bird Spotting
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Novice aviation geek Alys Harte enters the worlds of twitchers, birders and watchers to find out why people love plane, train and bird spotting? Show more
More or Less
Covid-19 fatality rate
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The question of just how dangerous Covid-19 really is, could have huge implications for lifting lockdowns around the world. So why is it so hard to calculate? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Inquiry
Why are so many ethnic minorities dying in the UK and US?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Data from the UK shows a disproportionate number of Covid-19 deaths are among Black and ethnic minority groups. In the US data is showing a similar story. So what’s going on? Show more
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Boston Calling
Extra credit
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
An American teacher in China is trying to broker deals to get PPE to US hospitals. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The Conversation
Nurses on the frontline
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
What's it like to care for the sickest Covid19 patients? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
They thought my husband was a spy
44 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Daniela Tejada said goodbye to her husband at the start of his work trip to the UAE. She expected to see him in two weeks – but he disappeared. Show more
Witness History
The liberation of the Channel Islands
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The only part of the British Isles to be occupied during World War Two was only liberated when Berlin fell and the German army surrendered in May 1945. Show more
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.
More or Less
Covid-19 fatality rate
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The question of just how dangerous Covid-19 really is, could have huge implications for lifting lockdowns around the world. So why is it so hard to calculate? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
11/05/2020 13:06 GMT: Coronavirus: Wuhan in first virus cluster since end of lockdown
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
New coronavirus clusters have been reported in Wuhan city - where the virus first emerged Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Luiz Henrique Mandetta: Brazil's sacked Health Minister speaks out
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Stephen Sackur speaks to Brazil’s former Health Minister Luiz Mandetta who was fired by Mr Bolsonaro after a series of disagreements. Just how at risk it Brazil from Covid-19? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
First broadcast 11/05/2020 14:32 GMT: France eases lockdown
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
France has eased its national lockdown in a move aimed at trying to restart the economy. Show more
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC OS
2020/05/11 16:06 GMT: Coronavirus: Conversation with comedians
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Comics discuss how the pandemic has affected their work. Show more
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The Conversation
Nurses on the frontline
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
What's it like to care for the sickest Covid19 patients? Show more
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.
BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Discovery
Science of Dad
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Dr Oscar Duke discovers how pregnancy, birth and childcare affect the father, bringing about profound physiological and hormonal changes Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
11/05/2020 20:06 GMT: Is British government's coronavirus messaging 'confused'?
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
From 'Stay at Home' to 'Stay Alert', is British government's Covid messaging 'confusing'? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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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
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The History Hour
VE Day Special
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Eyewitness accounts of the fall of Nazi Germany and the end of the Second World War in Europe. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
France eases lockdown restrictions
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Although buses and trains are operating, the service is still reduced. Primary school children will also return to classes. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
People Fixing The World
The breath of life
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
A clever way to provide life-saving oxygen Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Discovery
Science of Dad
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Dr Oscar Duke discovers how pregnancy, birth and childcare affect the father, bringing about profound physiological and hormonal changes Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Documentary
Wuhan: The beginning of coronavirus Covid-19
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
In December 2019, Chinese doctors and officials grapple with a mysterious new virus. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
In the Studio
Tamara Kvesitadze, Kinetic artist
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
We follow the story of Sigh, a 60 foot kinetic sculpture by Georgian artist Tamara Kvesitadze, due to be installed in the Chinese city of Wuxi later this year. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
They thought my husband was a spy
44 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Daniela Tejada said goodbye to her husband at the start of his work trip to the UAE. She expected to see him in two weeks – but he disappeared. Show more
Witness History
The liberation of the Channel Islands
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The only part of the British Isles to be occupied during World War Two was only liberated when Berlin fell and the German army surrendered in May 1945. Show more
