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James Naughtie’s Letter to America
Letter one
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
America was so different and now feels so familiar. The journey begins in 1970. The unresolved national arguments didn’t come up like an unexpected storm. Show more
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WorklifeIndia
How can India manage its labour crisis?
26 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How should India's government help jobless workers and struggling businesses? Show more
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What will be the effect on the performing arts after months of being shut down? Show more
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Business Weekly
What will it take for Facebook to ban hate speech?
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Big brands are turning away from Facebook over its so-called toxic content Show more
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Kalki Presents: My Indian Life
Saving Nagaland
18 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
His brother died from an overdose. His dad was an alcoholic. Now Jenpu Rongmei is saving others from a similar fate. #MyIndianLife Show more
Anele Matshiselaa, a 27-year-old coming out of lockdown in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, resolves to convince more local people to visit the wildlife parks across the country. 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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How does it feel to fly a Spitfire? Two pilots compare their experiences. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Sportshour
Derby day - 'The greatest flat race in the world'
49 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
We are at the Derby ahead of the 241st event and go to Wimbledon and visit Rufus the Hawk 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 latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
04/07/2020 12:06 GMT: England eases lockdown
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
England has taken another significant step out of its coronavirus lockdown as pubs, restaurants and hairdressers reopen. Show more
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.
Trending
Who spread the ‘5G coronavirus’ conspiracy theory?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
An absurd conspiracy theory alleging that Covid-19 was actually caused by 5G technology and orchestrated by Bill Gates spun out of control. We meet the man behind the madness. Show more
James Naughtie’s Letter to America
Letter one
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
America was so different and now feels so familiar. The journey begins in 1970. The unresolved national arguments didn’t come up like an unexpected storm. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
WorklifeIndia
How can India manage its labour crisis?
26 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
How should India's government help jobless workers and struggling businesses? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
BBC OS Conversations
Race in America: My enslaved ancestors
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Three women share the history of slavery in their families and discuss its impact today. Show more
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This Is Africa
Sho Madjozi
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for years
DJ Edu talks to South African rapper and songwriter Sho Madjozi, one of the most colourful characters on the African music scene right now. Show more
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Newshour
04/07/2020 20:06 GMT: Coronavirus clouds US Independence Day events
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
US marks its Independence Day with cancelled events amidst a surge in coronavirus cases. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Dashed hope in Afghanistan
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Attacks on young people in Afghanistan, aid workers under threat in Nigeria and a reflection from the United States. 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
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The Why Factor
Why do people risk death in pursuit of adventure?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Why do some people risk death in pursuit of adventure? Are they just thrill-seekers, or are they searching for something deeper? Show more
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Unexpected Elements
Covid-19 and children
1 hour, 4 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Why a minority become gravely ill is still a mystery. influence running pain and performance? Show more
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Tech Life
Big advertisers boycott Facebook
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Marketers express unease about Facebook’s handling of hate speech. Plus, how Singapore is introducing wearable dongles to help log and trace people who might have Covid-19. Show more
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Kalki Presents: My Indian Life
Saving Nagaland
18 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaHis brother died from an overdose. His dad was an alcoholic. Now Jenpu Rongmei is saving others from a similar fate. #MyIndianLife Show more
Anele Matshiselaa, a 27-year-old coming out of lockdown in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, resolves to convince more local people to visit the wildlife parks across the country. 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.
Trending
Who spread the ‘5G coronavirus’ conspiracy theory?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
An absurd conspiracy theory alleging that Covid-19 was actually caused by 5G technology and orchestrated by Bill Gates spun out of control. We meet the man behind the madness. Show more
Over to You
Do fake football crowd sounds do it for you?
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Live football is back, but listeners ask if it is better with or without fake crowd sounds. Plus, making art accessible for disabled artists on the Cultural Frontline. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
World Book Club
Bernardine Evaristo: Girl, Woman, Other
50 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The novel offers an insight into life in today’s multi-cultural Britain and charts the lives of twelve very different characters. Mostly women, mostly black and British. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Dashed hope in Afghanistan
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Attacks on young people in Afghanistan, aid workers under threat in Nigeria and a reflection from the United States. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
How does it feel to fly a Spitfire? Two pilots compare their experiences. Show more
