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The Why Factor
Speed
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Caz Graham finds out why speed plays such an important part in modern life – from world records on water, roller-coaster experiences, and fast cars in Formula One racing. Show more
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The new Spitfires need to be flown to RAF bases desperate for reinforcements. That’s the job of the ATA Girls - the female flyers of World War Two. Show more
More or Less
Keep your distance
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Tim Harford explores how can we avoid the coronavirus infection spreading, while getting on with life. Show more
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Global Questions
The World After Coronavirus
Coronavirus Crisis: Our Society - Changing the Way We Live?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How has coronavirus changed the way we live our lives and the values we share? Show more
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1942. Thousands of European Jews attempt to flee persecution from war in unsuitable boats. The British refuse permission for them to land in Palestine. Episode six of the drama. Show more
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The Food Chain
Has the crisis made us more generous?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The anatomy of empathy in a crisis. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Being African-American in Minnesota
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Anti-racism protests in Minnesota; China after coronavirus lockdown; implications of lockdown in the Democratic Republic of Congo; restarting Spanish tourism. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The Documentary
In My Present Isolation
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Six authors on different continents convey their thoughts during their present isolation. Show more
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Newshour
07/06/2020 12:06 GMT: Anti-racism protests held across US and beyond
53 minutes
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Protests in the US after killing of African American George Floyd echo across the world Show more
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The Big Idea
Contact theory
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How do you stop different groups hating each other? Miles Hewstone says what’s really needed is contact. Show more
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The sounds of Zonophone records and African-American jazz in 1920s Paris, through the work of Josephine Baker. Show more
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The Documentary
America Beyond Black and White
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How can America move beyond its history of racial discrimination?
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The Documentary
Jamaica: A Brother’s Story
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Steve Walker investigates the murder of his brother, a returnee from Britain to Jamaica. Show more
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Music Life
Turning fear into excitement with Austra, Dry Cleaning's Florence Shaw, Dan Deacon and Cosmo Sheldrake
32 minutes
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Katie Stelmanis, AKA Austra, sits down with Dan Deacon, Cosmo Sheldrake and Florence Shaw to discuss the strange places musicians find inspiration. Show more
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Newshour
07/06/2020 20:06 GMT: Anti-racism demonstrators pull down slave trader statue
53 minutes
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In the British city of Bristol protestors pull down a statue of a 17th century slave trader. Show more
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The Cultural Frontline
Black Lives Matter in art and protest
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Artists reflect on the death of George Floyd and the protests in America Show more
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In this fifth programme of our special series, John hears how people are reaching for prayer at this time - in an age old response to such a crisis Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The Big Idea
Contact theory
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How do you stop different groups hating each other? Miles Hewstone says what’s really needed is contact. Show more
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BBC OS
2020/06/07 23:06 GMT: BBC OS: Conversations on race
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Powerful conversations about race and racism in America. Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 08/06/2020 00:06 GMT: Anti-racism protests continue around the globe
23 minutes
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Protests demanding an end to inequality and police brutality continue into their third week Show more
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HARDtalk
James Graham: How much do we care about protecting our culture?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The coronavirus pandemic has dealt a devastating blow to the performing arts. What will happen to writers, performers and venues? Stephen Sackur talks to playwright James Graham. Show more
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CrowdScience
Would you risk your life to save another?
33 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Crowdscience investigates why some people put themselves in danger to help others. Are there such things as heroes? Show more
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The Why Factor
Speed
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Caz Graham finds out why speed plays such an important part in modern life – from world records on water, roller-coaster experiences, and fast cars in Formula One racing. Show more
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The Conversation
Creating female superheroes
27 minutes
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Two women making the world of comic books more diverse. Show more
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The Forum
Babylon, city of wonders
44 minutes
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On the banks of the Euphrates in modern-day Iraq, Babylon was one of the wonders of the ancient world, notorious among Israelites yet celebrated as a cradle of civilisation Show more
Sporting Witness
Ibtihaj Muhammad - Fencing in a hijab
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The inspiring story of the first Muslim-American to wear a hijab at the Olympics. Show more
