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Newsday
22/12/2020 05:06 GMT: UK variant of Covid-19 is not more deadly
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
We hear from a virologist as international health leaders play down concerns about the new variant spreading in London and the south-east of England Show more
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Newsday
22/12/2020 06:06 GMT: Covid-19: have politicians really listened to the scientists?
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on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaA new report says the British government's confused decision making and poor communication has made it harder for scientists to advise them. Show more
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Newsday
22/12/2020 07:06 GMT: New Covid strain 'could overwhelm UK'
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on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
A former chief scientific adviser to the British government says the government is acting too slowly to stop the spread of the mutation Show more
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People Fixing The World
Saving mums and their unborn babies
23 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Women in a village in Northern Nigeria have come up with an emergency transport scheme that is saving lives. Show more
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Business Daily
Has the time come for a 4-day working week?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Unilever in New Zealand is the latest firm to trial a 4-day week without cutting pay. Show more
Witness History
The Sound of Music
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The real story behind the heart-warming musical released in 1965 Show more
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The Documentary
Warrior elephant guardians
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Former Samburu warriors turn their skills to caring for baby elephants in Kenya in what’s thought to be Africa’s first community owned and run elephant sanctuary. Show more
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In the Studio
Rachel Barrie: Master whisky blender
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
Master whisky blender Rachel Barrie creates a new range for a Scottish distillery. Show more
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The Arts Hour
Granite Noir Crime Writing Festival
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
It’s a Crime Special this week as Nikki Bedi talks to some of the big names taking part in Granite Noir, the crime writing festival that takes place annually in Aberdeen, Scotland Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Discovery
Evolutionary biologist Alice Roberts
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
What can we learn from human remains? Alice Roberts talks bones with Jim Al Khalili Show more
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Outlook
Surviving civil war with a tracksuit and tennis racquet
44 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
BBC Inspirations 2020 winner: Sam Jalloh went from barefoot player to pro in the backdrop of Sierra Leone’s brutal civil war. He now coaches kids to achieve their tennis dreams. Show more
Witness History
The Sound of Music
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The real story behind the heart-warming musical released in 1965 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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Newshour
22/12/2020 14:06 GMT: France and UK in talks to end Channel disruption
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
We speak to a truck driver queuing to cross the Channel Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 22/12/2020 15:32 GMT: US Congress passes Covid aid package
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The US Congress has passed a long-awaited $900bn package of coronavirus pandemic aid. Show more
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BBC OS
2020/12/22 16:06 GMT: EU-UK coronavirus travel restrictions continue
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on BBC World Service West and Central Africa
Talks are underway between France and Britain to reopen the border Show more
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Discovery
Evolutionary biologist Alice Roberts
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
What can we learn from human remains? Alice Roberts talks bones with Jim Al Khalili Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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 five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary 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
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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World Business Report
First broadcast 22/12/2020 22:32 GMT: US sues Walmart for alleged role in opioid crisis
27 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The US Department of Justice has accused Walmart of helping fuel America's opioid crisis. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Witness History
The Sound of Music
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The real story behind the heart-warming musical released in 1965 Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Arts Hour
Granite Noir Crime Writing Festival
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
It’s a Crime Special this week as Nikki Bedi talks to some of the big names taking part in Granite Noir, the crime writing festival that takes place annually in Aberdeen, Scotland Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Trump urges Congress to amend 'wasteful' coronavirus aid bill
53 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
President Trump called the $900 billion bipartisan Covid stimulus package "a disgrace. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Is a Canadian city's approach to unemployment one that other cities should consider? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Surviving civil war with a tracksuit and tennis racquet
44 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
BBC Inspirations 2020 winner: Sam Jalloh went from barefoot player to pro in the backdrop of Sierra Leone’s brutal civil war. He now coaches kids to achieve their tennis dreams. Show more
Witness History
The Sound of Music
9 minutes
on BBC World Service West and Central AfricaAvailable for over a year
The real story behind the heart-warming musical released in 1965 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.
