SATURDAY 07 MARCH 2026

SAT 00:00 BBC News (w172zwx4wqjq1rn)
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SAT 00:06 Unexpected Elements (w3ct72xh)
The colour of science

The Hindu festival of Holi has the Unexpected Elements team delving into the science of colour. First up, forget chicken and egg, we bring you a whole new controversy of which came first: colour or colour vision? Then, we learn how a new development in infrared contact lenses could extend our range of vision and help people with colour blindness.

We’re then joined by marine biologist Roger Hanlon who explains how octopuses are great at changing tones, even though they can’t appreciate the colours that they make. Plus, what’s orange, cream, 5,000 years old and worryingly resistant to most of our common antibiotics? And why does reading on dark mode leave one listener seeing things? All on this week’s Unexpected Elements.

Presenter: Marnie Chesterton, with Andrada Fiscutean and Chhavi Sachdev
Producers: Imy Harper, with Ella Hubber and Lucy Davies


SAT 01:00 BBC News (w172zwx4wqjq5hs)
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SAT 01:06 The Newsroom (w172zwlm0xypkj5)
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SAT 01:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzbg4djs5)
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SAT 01:32 The Global Story (w3ct715l)
Do Trump and Netanyahu have conflicting end goals on Iran?

For Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, the war on Iran is the culmination of a long-standing political ambition. On Sunday, Netanyahu said he was finally doing what he had “hoped to achieve for 40 years – to crush the regime of terror completely.” Polling suggests the war is popular in Israel too.

But it’s a lot more complicated for Donald Trump. He was elected on a promise to end foreign wars, and current polling suggests the war is not supported by most Americans.

We talk to the BBC’s international editor Jeremy Bowen about whether this war, which Netanyahu says is an opportunity, complements or collides with Donald Trump’s own interests. And ask if Benjamin Netanyahu has everything to gain from this war, and Donald Trump a lot more to lose?

Producers: Lucy Pawle and Sam Chantarasak

Sound engineer: Travis Evans

Senior news editor: China Collins

Photo: Jonathan Ernst/Reuters. U.S. President Donald Trump points his finger towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as they shake hands during a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., December 29, 2025.


SAT 02:00 BBC News (w172zwx4wqjq97x)
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SAT 02:06 The Newsroom (w172zwlm0xypp89)
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SAT 02:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzbg4dnj9)
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SAT 02:32 Stumped (w3ct6zkp)
Haris Rauf leads Pakistan players on final Hundred auction list

The list of players for the Hundred auction, the England and Wales' franchise cricket competition has been confirmed. It features 16 players from Pakistan, 14 men and two women. We hear from Dr Gregory Ioanndis, professor of sports law at Sheffield Hallam University.

Alison Mitchell, Aaron Bryans and Charu Sharma all react to New Zealand's stunning performance against South Africa to progress to the T20 World Cup final and we ask what would it mean for the Black Caps if they were to be crowned champions.

Plus, the former England fast bowler Saj Mahmood tells us about his new platform in the UK which is aiming to make the game more affordable to youngsters.

Photo Credit: Pakistan's Haris Rauf celebrates after taking the wicket of Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis during the second one-day international cricket match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on November 14, 2025. (Photo by Farooq Naeem/AFP via Getty Images)


SAT 03:00 BBC News (w172zwx4wqjqf01)
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SAT 03:06 Outlook (w3ct6wj9)
Outlook Mixtape: The birds and the bees

Audric de Campeau left a job in marketing to keep bees in Paris. His hives sit on top of some of the most famous landmarks in the French capital. He told Outlook's Saskia Collette in 2017 how he takes the honey made by his bees deep underground into the city's catacombs to produce an alcoholic drink called mead.

When Candida Meyrick adopted a baby Harris hawk her life changed. She was suddenly training a powerful bird of prey and out with it everyday in the Welsh countryside. Falconry – hunting with a bird of prey – requires careful daily handling. But the hawk expanded Candida's world and taught her life lessons she had no idea were coming. This interview was first broadcast in January this year.

Carla Valentine spoke to Outlook's Saskia Collette in 2018 about her experience dating as a mortician. It hasn't always been easy, so she decided to start a dating website for other people also working in the death industry who might find their work a little hard to discuss on a first date.

Salvino Sagone worked as a building surveyor by day and wrote poetry by night, collecting love stories from members of the public. He sat on a chair on the streets of Milan with a placard that read "I listen to love stories for free" and invited passers-by to share their romantic tales with him. He spoke to Outlook in 2018.

Presenter: Mobeen Azhar
Producer: May Cameron

Get in touch: outlook@bbc.com or WhatsApp +44 330 678 2707

(Photo: A transparent 60-minute cassette tape on a white background with a white label with the words: The Outlook Mixtape. Credit: Getty Images)


SAT 03:50 Witness History (w3ct7458)
The invention of the mobility scooter

In 1967, American plumber Al Thieme promised his wife with multiple sclerosis that he would find her an alternative to a wheelchair.

He came up with a battery-powered seat on wheels.

He called it an ‘amigo’ and soon other people wanted one too. In 1968, he founded Amigo Mobility International and started selling his vehicles around the world.

He speaks to Rachel Naylor.

Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by and curious about the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there.

For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more.

Recent episodes explore everything from how the Excel spreadsheet was developed, the creation of cartoon rabbit Miffy and how the sound barrier was broken.

We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: the moment Reagan and Gorbachev met in Geneva, Haitian singer Emerante de Pradines’ life and Omar Sharif’s legendary movie entrance in Lawrence of Arabia.

You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, like the invention of a stent which has saved lives around the world; the birth of the G7; and the meeting of Maldives’ ministers underwater. We cover everything from World War Two and Cold War stories to Black History Month and our journeys into space.

(Photo: Al Thieme with an early model. Credit: Amigo Mobility International)


SAT 04:00 BBC News (w172zwx4wqjqjr5)
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SAT 04:06 Unexpected Elements (w3ct72xh)
[Repeat of broadcast at 00:06 today]


SAT 05:00 BBC News (w172zwx4wqjqnh9)
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SAT 05:06 The Newsroom (w172zwlm0xyq1hp)
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SAT 05:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzbg4f0rp)
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SAT 05:32 The Dark Is Rising (w3ct4m00)
12. The Joining of the Signs

Twelfth Night. The Old Ones gather from across the centuries. The Signs are joined together by a blacksmith with rings of gold and, as the Old Ones bid him farewell, Will is full of anguish as he returns to his own time. Listen on headphones for 3D immersive sound. #TheDarkIsRising

Will Stanton: Noah Alexander
John Smith/Paul Stanton/Mr Beaumont: Thomas Arnold
Bus Conductor/Jamaican Old One/James Stanton: Danny Bailey
Stephen Stanton: Simon Bubb
Mrs Stanton/Mrs Pettigrew/Dr Armstrong: Amanda Hadingue
The Walker/Hawkin: Toby Jones
Narrator: Simon McBurney
The Rider/Mr Mithothin/Mr Stanton/Farmer Dawson: Tim McMullan
Merriman: Paul Rhys
Maggie Barnes/Mary Stanton: Natasha Stone
The Lady/Miss Greythorne: Harriet Walter
Herne: Miles Yekinni
The chorister: Vinay Singh
Radio announcer: Samuel West

Soundscape design: Gareth Fry
Music: Josh Sneesby
Original songs by Johnny Flynn, Luisa Gerstein and Héloïse Tunstall-Behrens

Adapted for audio by Robert Macfarlane and Simon McBurney
Dramaturg: James Yeatman

Director: Simon McBurney
Producers: Catherine Bailey and Tim Bell

A Complicité and Catherine Bailey Production for BBC World Service
Commissioned by Simon Pitts


SAT 05:50 More or Less (w3ct6w0b)
More or Less

Tim Harford explains the numbers and statistics in the news and in life.


SAT 06:00 BBC News (w172zwx4wqjqs7f)
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SAT 06:06 Weekend (w172zw8mbz5zbyd)
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SAT 07:00 BBC News (w172zwx4wqjqwzk)
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SAT 07:06 Weekend (w172zw8mbz5zgpj)
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SAT 08:00 BBC News (w172zwx4wqjr0qp)
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SAT 08:06 Weekend (w172zw8mbz5zlfn)
A review of the week with the latest news.


SAT 09:00 BBC News (w172zwx4wqjr4gt)
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SAT 09:06 BBC Conversations (w3ct6rp0)
Iranians in London

Five Iranians join host James Reynolds in the Naroon Persian restaurant in central London to share their experiences. In our conversation over dinner, our guests discuss the war, what it’s like to be so far from home, fears for family and friends in Iran and their hopes for the future of the country.

“One of the things we can all relate to is a big sense of survivor’s guilt,” Rahah tells us. “The people you’ve spent all your days with, they’re experiencing that uncertainty and that stress and you’re sat here trying to convince your nervous system that you’re not the one that’s being attacked.”

Many people who have left Iran tend to oppose the regime and it’s difficult to gauge how much support the government has. One Dutch study suggested it’s around 20% of the population and our guests discuss why they decided to leave and what they miss about home.

Presenter: James Reynolds
BBC producers: Lindsay Brown and Angela Sheeran
Boffin Media producer: Richard Hollingham
Editors: Arja Haikonen and Harriet Oliver

A Boffin Media production in partnership with the Outside Source team.

(Photo shows two of our contributors. Credit: BBC)


SAT 09:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzbg4fhr6)
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SAT 09:32 Americast (w3ct8bz7)
Trump's war with Iran... what we still don't know

Saturday marks one week of the US-Israel war on Iran.

In that time, we’ve heard shifting stories and opposing justifications from the Trump administration on why military action was taken. In this episode, Sarah and Anthony discuss the changing narratives, and look at the many questions that remain unanswered.
This includes, examining what does success look like for America and whether Trump needs Congress to carry on funding the war in the longer term?

Sarah and Anthony speak to Robert Malley, one of the architects of the Iran nuclear deal during Barack Obama’s presidency in 2015. A key US linchpin on Iran policy, Malley was also a special assistant to Bill Clinton for Arab-Israeli affairs. The team ask him what it was like to be in the room with Iranian negotiators during the Obama and Clinton administrations. Plus, he reveals his view on which US president was best placed to achieve the strongest deal with Iran.

HOSTS:
• Sarah Smith, North America Editor
• Anthony Zurcher, North America Correspondent

GUEST:
• Robert Malley, a lead negotiator on the 2015 nuclear deal and US Special Envoy for Iran 2021-2023.

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This episode was made by Purvee Pattni, Alix Pickles and Grace Reeve. The technical producer was Dafydd Evans. The series producer is Purvee Pattni. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

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SAT 10:00 BBC News (w172zwx4wqjr86y)
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SAT 10:06 Not by the Playbook (w3ct8794)
Turning obstacles into opportunity

When Steve Bate received a life-changing diagnosis he knew there wasn’t much he could do about his condition, but he had total control over what happened next. Making every moment count and taking on his biggest challenges, Bate has gone on to solo climb El Capitan and became a multi-medal Paralympian cyclist for Team GB.

Ramiro Mora Romero, a weightlifter who represented the Refugee Olympic Team at Paris 2024, shares his journey of displacement, determination, and hope on the sport’s biggest stage. Overcoming a lack of access to training facilities and uncertainty over his future to become a champion.

Blind colour commentator and broadcaster Allan Wylie shows how a perceived barrier can become a strength; using knowledge, awareness and passion to provide in-depth insight for the sports he loves. Allan's story proves that commentary is less about seeing the game, and more about feeling it.

Stories that reveal that mindset, courage and community can turn life’s toughest obstacles into triumphs.

(Photo: Ramiro Mora Romero of the Refugee Olympic Team reacts during the Weightlifting Men's 102kg Final at the Olympic Games Paris 2024. Credit: Lars Baron/Getty Images)


SAT 11:00 BBC News (w172zwx4wqjrcz2)
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SAT 11:06 The Newsroom (w172zwlm0xyqrzg)
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SAT 11:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzbg4fr7g)
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SAT 11:32 Unspun World with John Simpson (w3ct8yvt)
Can Iran hold out against US-Israeli strikes?

This week John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC’s unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses whether the Iranian regime will survive, looks at what Israel and the United States are aiming to achieve in their war with Iran, and examines whether Iran’s attacks on countries in the Gulf will change the balance of power in the region.

Producer: Kate Cornell
Executive Producer: Benedick Watt
Commissioning Editor: Vara Szajkowski


SAT 12:00 BBC News (w172zwx4wqjrhq6)
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SAT 12:06 World Book Club (w3ct74s9)
Laurent Binet - HHhH

Harriett Gilbert welcomes the French author Laurent Binet to the World Book Club studio to answer your questions about his acclaimed novel HHhH.

The book tells the story of the assassination of Reinhard Heydrich, one of the chief architects of the Holocaust, and the daring mission carried out by Czech resistance fighters in Nazi-occupied Prague. At the same time, Binet places himself into the narrative, obsessively questioning how history should be told, where fact ends and fiction begins, and whether a writer ever has the right to blur that line.

Recorded in front of a live audience at The American Library in Paris, Laurent will be answering your questions about blending history and fiction without betraying the truth, why he chose to make himself writing part of the story itself, and how storytelling is an attempt to confront, or make sense of, the darkest moments in history.


SAT 13:00 BBC News (w172zwx4wqjrmgb)
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SAT 13:06 Newshour (w172zssm2n1ws0y)
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SAT 14:00 BBC News (w172zwx4wqjrr6g)
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SAT 14:06 Sportsworld (w172ztr1d6tdckx)
Live Sporting Action

On FA Cup fifth round weekend, Lee James will be joined by the former Wolves and England winger Matt Jarvis and the former Brentford and Nottingham Forest manager Mark Warburton to talk about the action, including Wolves against Liverpool, Mansfield Town vs Arsenal and Wrexham against Chelsea.



Mark also tells us about what it takes to start a football club as Sporting Director and Head of Soccer of newly formed Sporting Jacksonville. We’ll also be joined by CEO Steve Livingstone and women’s captain Sophie Jones.



There’s live women’s international football with the Asian Cup, World Cup qualifying in Europe, SheBelieves Cup as well as the final warm up matches in Africa for those competing at the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.



Away from football, Lando Norris begins his Formula One World Championship defence. We’ll be in Melbourne for qualifying of the opening race of the new Formula One season. We’ll hear from the grid’s rookie - Racing Bulls’ Arvind Lindblad – and Cadillac team principal Graeme Lowdon.



And we’ll also cover the start of the Winter Paralympics, Rugby Union’s Six Nations, Indian Wells tennis and preview the final of the Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup.

Photo: A close up of FA Cup trophy displayed before the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Crystal Palace and Millwall at Selhurst Park on March 1, 2025 in London, England. Credit: Getty Images)


SAT 18:00 BBC News (w172zwx4wqjs75z)
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SAT 18:06 The Newsroom (w172zwlm0xyrm6c)
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SAT 18:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzbg4glgc)
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SAT 18:32 The Dark Is Rising (w3ct4m00)
[Repeat of broadcast at 05:32 today]


SAT 18:50 Sporting Witness (w3ct7zt2)
The English samurai

In 1977, Michael Jay from England becomes the first foreigner to take part in the Soma Nomaoi which celebrates classical martial arts and military horsemanship.

The Soma wild horse chase in Japan is an annual three day event and dates back to the 10th Century.

Michael participated for 17 years, earning the rank of group commander.

He speaks to Jen Dale about the honour and challenges of taking part.

Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive and testimony. Sporting Witness is for those fascinated by sporting history. We take you to the events that have shaped the sports world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes, you become a fan in the stands as we take you back in time to examine memorable victories and agonising defeats from all over the world. You’ll hear from people who have achieved sporting immortality, or those who were there as incredible sporting moments unfolded.

Recent episodes explore the forgotten football Women’s World Cup, the plasterer who fought a boxing legend, international football’s biggest ever beating and the man who swam the Amazon river. We look at the lives of some of the most famous F1 drivers, tennis players and athletes as well as people who’ve had ground-breaking impact in their chosen sporting field, including: the most decorated Paralympian, the woman who was the number 1 squash player in the world for nine years, and the first figure skater to wear a hijab. You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, such as the tennis player who escaped the Nazis, how a man finally beat a horse in a race, and how the FIFA computer game was created.

(Picture: Michael Jay in front of Odaka shrine. Credit: Michael Jay)


SAT 19:00 BBC News (w172zwx4wqjsby3)
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SAT 19:06 The Inquiry (w3ct7240)
How will Spain’s migrant amnesty work?

Half a million people are in Spain without official permission.

They come mainly from Colombia, Peru, Honduras, Paraguay, and Argentina. It’s thought that most outstay their work, student, or tourist visas.

An amnesty to grant them legal status to remain and work is due to start within weeks.

It's a very different approach from most other countries in Europe that have been tightening controls on migration.

The prime minister has admitted “Some say we've gone too far, that we're going against the current”.

Opposition parties argue that this policy puts pressure on public services.

This week on The Inquiry, we’re asking: “How will Spain’s migrant amnesty work?”


Contributors:
Ismael Gálvez Iniesta, assistant professor, department of applied economics, Universitat de les Illes Balears, Spain
Donna Cabrera, independent researcher, international migration lecturer, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Colombia
Alana Moceri, international relations professor, IE University, Spain
Joan Monràs, economics professor, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Spain


Presenter: Charmaine Cozier
Producer: Daniel Rosney
Researcher: Evie Yabsley
Editor: Tom Bigwood
Technical producer: James Bradshaw
Production Management: Phoebe Lomas and Liam Morrey

(Photo: Pedro Sánchez the Prime Minister of Spain. Credit: NurPhoto / Getty Images)


SAT 19:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzbg4gq6h)
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SAT 19:32 Happy News (w3ct6tzq)
Happy News

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SAT 20:00 BBC News (w172zwx4wqjsgp7)
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SAT 20:06 The Arts Hour (w3ct6zvq)
A look ahead to the 98th Academy Awards ceremony

Nikki Bedi and critic Leila Latif look ahead to this year’s Oscars ceremony and discuss nominees in various catogoreis

Director Chloe Zhao and actress Jessie Buckley on Hamnet

Brazilian filmmaker Kleber Mendonça Filho and actor Wagner Moura on The Secret Agent

Multiple Academy Award winning Greek auteur, Yorgos Lanthimos, on Bugonia

Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania discusses the making of The Voice of Hind Rajab

And Brazilian cinematographer Adolpho Veloso talks about creating the look of Train Dreams


SAT 21:00 BBC News (w172zwx4wqjslfc)
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SAT 21:06 Newshour (w172zssm2n1xqzz)
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SAT 22:00 BBC News (w172zwx4wqjsq5h)
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SAT 22:06 The Newsroom (w172zwlm0xys35w)
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SAT 22:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzbg4h2fw)
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SAT 22:32 This Is Africa (w3ct72fc)
El Mehdi

El Mehdi is a singer, songwriter and visual artist, born in Morocco and now living in Canada. His music is rooted in pop, but also the traditional Moroccan music he grew up listening to. He’s just released his debut EP Salam. It’s a deeply personal piece of work – he comes out about his sexuality and also explores his Amazigh heritage.


SAT 23:00 BBC News (w172zwx4wqjstxm)
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SAT 23:06 Not by the Playbook (w3ct8794)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:06 today]

SUNDAY 08 MARCH 2026

SUN 00:00 BBC News (w172zwx4wqjsynr)
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SUN 00:06 BBC Conversations (w3ct6rp0)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:06 on Saturday]


SUN 00:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzbg4h9y4)
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SUN 00:32 The Documentary (w3ct93b4)
Forty-eight hours in Isfahan

*** This episode contains scenes of violence and descriptions you may find upsetting ***
Eyewitnesses from a city in Iran describe how armed forces loyal to the Islamic regime killed countless protesters in a lethal crackdown on demonstrations earlier this year. Seen through the eyes of people who were in Isfahan, this programme pieces together a snapshot of events from 8-9 January. That is when huge numbers of people took to the streets to protest decades of oppression and call for an end to the Islamic Republic.

Thousands of people across the country were killed by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's armed forces. The regime blamed the bloodshed on what it called rioters and street terrorists backed by the countries enemies. The UN has called for an independent investigation. However, any prospect of clarity about what happened is at risk of being overshadowed by the current conflict engulfing the country. The first waves of US and Israeli military strikes on Iran killed Ali Khamenei. There are reports of hundreds of civilian casualties too on a population that is already paid a heavy human price for standing up to the regime.

(Photo: A protester flashes a victory sign in front of a fire during a demonstration in Shahin Shahr, Isfahan, Iran, on 9 January , 2026. Credit: Nika/Middle East Images/AFP)


SUN 01:00 BBC News (w172zwx4wqjt2dw)
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SUN 01:06 The Newsroom (w172zwlm0xysgf8)
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SUN 01:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzbg4hfp8)
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SUN 01:32 The Dark Is Rising (w3ct4m00)
[Repeat of broadcast at 05:32 on Saturday]


SUN 01:50 Sporting Witness (w3ct7zt2)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:50 on Saturday]


SUN 02:00 BBC News (w172zwx4wqjt650)
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SUN 02:06 The Newsroom (w172zwlm0xysl5d)
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SUN 02:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzbg4hkfd)
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SUN 02:32 Health Check (w3ct6vks)
Do collagen supplements really do anything?

Collagen supplements have become increasingly popular over recent years. However, a new review has revealed that although taking collagen may rejuvenate the skin, it won’t stop you from getting wrinkles. Dr Ann Robinson, a family doctor, discusses findings on what collagen is actually doing for your skin.

The world is short of nearly a million midwives, a new report in Women and Birth warns. Daniela Drandić, the Head of Advocacy & Communications at the International Confederation of Midwives, is one of the authors of the study and breaks down the reason for this shortage and what could be done to increase numbers. Plus, we hear from Sarah Namyalo, a midwife in Uganda, who is doing her best to serve her community under difficult working conditions.

A protein derived from a tick could lead to new therapies for conditions such as MS and certain cancers. Known as ‘evasins’, these proteins produced by parasites such as ticks block the inflammatory response and could prevent the immune system from overreacting and develop certain diseases.

Gout is a common type of inflammatory arthritis that causes joint pain and swelling but often goes untreated. Journalist Tony Vinyoh was recently diagnosed and treated for gout, and reports on how the disease is managed and perceived in Cameroon. Plus, scientists have developed the first ever fart measuring underwear, revealing that we break wind almost double the amount previously estimated.

Presenter: Laura Foster
Producer: Hannah Robins
Assistant Producers: Georgia Christie and Anna Charalambou


SUN 03:00 BBC News (w172zwx4wqjt9x4)
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SUN 03:06 World Book Club (w3ct74s9)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:06 on Saturday]


SUN 04:00 BBC News (w172zwx4wqjtfn8)
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SUN 04:06 From Our Own Correspondent (w3ct6tsx)
Iran: the regional fallout

After US-Israeli attacks on Iran, surrounding countries have quickly been drawn into the war following retaliatory strikes by Iran and Hezbollah. Pascale Harter introduces correspondents' analysis and reflection from Turkey, Lebanon, Israel and Germany.

Major cities across Iran have been hit - destroying civilian buildings in Tehran, as well as military sites in Natanz and Isfahan. Many Iranians are now trying to flee the ongoing attacks by crossing into neighbouring countries. James Waterhouse reports from the Turkey-Iran border.

There's a sense of déjà vu for the people of Lebanon who are once again forced to shelter after the militia group Hezbollah launched missiles and drones into Israel to avenge the killing of Ayatollah Khamenei. Israel has hit back at Hezbollah's Lebanese strongholds. Wyre Davies has been in Beirut.

Many of the missiles fired towards Israel failed to penetrate its Iron Dome defence system - but there have still been Israeli casualties. Nine people died after a synagogue in Beit Shemesh was hit, penetrating the bomb shelter beneath it. Hugo Bachega reports from Tel Aviv.

And a renowned restaurant in Berlin which cast itself as a symbol of breaking bread across religious and political divides has just gone out of business. Lucy Ash pulled up a chair as one of its last diners, just as news of another conflict broke.

Producer: Polly Hope
Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith
Production coordinator: Katie Morrison

(Image: Motorists drive along an expressway as plumes of smoke rise after a strike in Tehran, Iran. Credit: ATTA KENARE / AFP via Getty Images)


SUN 04:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzbg4hsxn)
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SUN 04:32 Unspun World with John Simpson (w3ct8yvt)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:32 on Saturday]


SUN 05:00 BBC News (w172zwx4wqjtkdd)
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SUN 05:06 The Newsroom (w172zwlm0xysyds)
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SUN 05:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzbg4hxns)
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SUN 05:32 The Documentary (w3ct93b4)
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SUN 06:00 BBC News (w172zwx4wqjtp4j)
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SUN 06:06 Weekend (w172zw8mbz627vh)
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SUN 07:00 BBC News (w172zwx4wqjtswn)
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SUN 07:06 Weekend (w172zw8mbz62clm)
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SUN 08:00 BBC News (w172zwx4wqjtxms)
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SUN 08:06 Weekend (w172zw8mbz62hbr)
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SUN 09:00 BBC News (w172zwx4wqjv1cx)
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SUN 09:06 From Our Own Correspondent (w3ct6tsx)
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SUN 09:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzbg4jdn9)
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SUN 09:32 The Food Chain (w3ct70zx)
The story of the sandwich

Shattering the myth of its aristocratic origins and exploring some of the boldest creations; Ruth Alexander finds out about the history, culture and family ties wrapped up in the sandwich.

Josh Veasey, co-owner of Rack in North West England talks about his menu’s hits and misses and what it’s like to make a living out of making sandwiches.

The fourth Earl of Sandwich John Montagu is popularly credited with coming up with the idea of putting a tasty filling between two slices of bread; food historian Dr Annie Gray reveals the facts of the matter.

Masterchef Australia finalist and food writer Samira el Khafir talks about some of her favourite Middle Eastern wraps, enduring staples in the region and far beyond.

Ruth discusses the changing fashions for fillings with Barry Enderwick, the California-based creator of the social media channel, Sandwiches of History.

And Ozoz Sokoh, author of Chop Chop: Cooking the Food of Nigeria, reflects on how the sandwiches of her childhood were shaped by a long history of enslavement and British colonial rule.

Producers: Julia Paul & Lexy O’Connor
Sound engineer: Hal Haines
Editor: Sara Wadeson

(Phoro: A smiling dark haired woman holds up a sandwich with a bite taken out of it. Credit: Farkot Architect/Getty Images)

If you would like to get in touch with the show, please email thefoodchain@bbc.co.uk


SUN 10:00 BBC News (w172zwx4wqjv541)
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SUN 10:06 People Fixing The World (w3ct6xz0)
Super seagrass

Seagrass meadows are one of the world’s most valuable underwater habitats. As well as providing food and shelter to thousands of species, seagrass is also known for its ability to store carbon and improve water quality, making it a powerful natural solution to tackle the impacts of climate change. But so much of the once thriving plant has disappeared from our planet. We visit North America’s eastern seaboard where scientists are looking at how a technique called ‘assisted gene flow’ is helping seagrass adapt and survive in warming waters. And we travel to a river estuary in northeast England to find out how local people are trying to regrow these lost meadows.

People Fixing The World from the BBC is about brilliant solutions to the world's problems. We release a new edition every Tuesday. We'd love you to let us know what you think and to hear about your own solutions. You can contact us on WhatsApp by messaging +44 8000 321721 or email peoplefixingtheworld@bbc.co.uk. And please leave us a review on your chosen podcast provider.

Presenter: Myra Anubi
Producer: Cordelia Hemming
Reporters: Ben Wyatt and Leigh Jones
Editor: Jon Bithrey
Sound mix: Hal Haines


SUN 10:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzbg4jjdf)
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SUN 10:32 The Fifth Floor (w3ct70vd)
Inside Russia’s ‘Youth Armies’

The 'Youth Army' is a movement that was founded in January 2016 by the Russian government. In total, more than 1.8 million children in Russia have joined the movement. As of May 2025, more than 120,000 Youth Army graduates served in the Russian army and other security forces. The Youth Army is also actively recruiting Ukrainian children in occupied regions of the country. This began in parts of Ukraine even before Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, in places like Crimea and Donbas. The children are taught to sing the Russian national anthem; kiss the Russian flag; dig trenches and handle guns. Zhanna Bezpiatchuk of BBC Ukrainian has been looking into how these youth armies operate in occupied regions of Ukraine.

Simon Bolivar was a nineteenth century soldier and statesman who led six countries - Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia and Panama - to independence from the Spanish empire and earned himself the title of ‘El Libertador’, the liberator. He left a huge legacy in South America and is still considered by many as a revolutionary hero. Growing up in Venezuela, Juan Alosno of BBC Mundo was very familiar with Bolivar's mythology, because it was taught to him in school. Even as a child, there were a couple of details that just didn't stack up for him.... so he set out to investigate.

This episode of The Documentary comes to you from The Fifth Floor, the show at the heart of global storytelling, with BBC journalists from all around the world.

Presented by Faranak Amidi.

Produced by Laura Thomas and Caroline Ferguson


(Photo: Faranak Amidi. Credit: Tricia Yourkevich.)


SUN 11:00 BBC News (w172zwx4wqjv8w5)
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SUN 11:06 The Newsroom (w172zwlm0xytnwk)
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SUN 11:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzbg4jn4k)
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SUN 11:32 The Dark Is Rising (w3ct4m00)
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SUN 11:50 More or Less (w3ct6w0b)
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SUN 12:00 BBC News (w172zwx4wqjvdm9)
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SUN 12:06 BBC Conversations (w3ct6rp0)
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SUN 12:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzbg4jrwp)
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SUN 12:32 Assignment (w3ct6rcz)
Can Syria’s Kurds save their women’s revolution?

For 14 years, while Syria was divided by civil war, Kurds in the north-east of the country tried to build a new democratic society, with equality for men and women – an inspiration for feminists around the world. But now, the Kurdish autonomous area, Rojava, is coming back under the control of a central government that’s now run by former Islamists.

Reporter Tim Whewell asks whether Rojava’s rare social experiment - including all-women fighting units – will survive? He interviews Kurdish women, including the young co-mayor of one of the area’s main cities, who’s determined to continue her work, and learns about the origins of Rojava’s unusual system. He also talks to a woman who says she and her family witnessed the killing in January this year of unarmed Kurdish men, by fighters supporting the central government. As such allegations multiply, many Kurds are nervous about their future in a united Syria.

Local reporters/producers: Sangar Khaleel, Mustafa al-Ali, Khabat Abbas
Sound Engineer: Neil Churchill
Production co-ordinator: Katie Morrison
Editor: Penny Murphy

(Image: A young fighter in the YPJ (Kurdish Women’s Protection Units) Credit: Amjad Kurdo / Middle East Images / AFP via Getty Images)


SUN 13:00 BBC News (w172zwx4wqjvjcf)
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SUN 13:06 Newshour (w172zssm2n1zny1)
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SUN 14:00 BBC News (w172zwx4wqjvn3k)
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SUN 14:06 The Climate Question (w3ct703b)
What's the climate cost of war?

War leaves a visibile trail of destruction: lives and families devastated, homes and communities reduced to rubble.

But there is also a climate cost of armed conflict, and it’s an issue that Climate Question listeners have been asking about. So in this show, Host Graihagh Jackson chats to two leading experts about the carbon footprint of battle itself - the jets, the bombs, the supply lines - and the impact of maintaining armies and bases during peacetime. They discuss Gaza and Ukraine, as well as the current US-Israel war with Iran.

Graihagh also finds out if there any ways for the military to reduce their emissions and whether they see climate change as a strategic threat.

GUESTS:
Neta Crawford, Professor of International Relations, University of St Andrews.
Dr. Benjamin Neimark, Associate Professor at Queen Mary, University of London

Got a question or comment? email us at theclimatequestion@bbc.com

Producers: Diane Richardson, Grace Braddock
Sound Engineer: Tom Brignell and Philip Bull
Production Coordinator: Brenda Brown
Editor: Simon Watts


SUN 14:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzbg4k0cy)
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SUN 14:32 Happy News (w3ct6tzq)
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SUN 15:00 BBC News (w172zwx4wqjvrvp)
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SUN 15:06 Sportsworld (w172ztr1d6thd74)
Live Sporting Action

It’s FA Cup fifth round weekend and Sportsworld has commentary from Elland Road as Premier League Leeds United take on Norwich City of the Championship. The former DR Congo captain Gab Zakuani joins Delyth Lloyd to go over all the big talking points from the fifth round.


The Sportsworld team also has reaction from the men’s T20 World Cup Final and the opening race of the new Formula One season. Plus the latest from the Winter Paralympics in Milan-Cortina, football’s AFC Women’s Asia Cup and tennis’ Indian Wells tournament.

Photo: A close up of FA Cup trophy displayed before the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Crystal Palace and Millwall at Selhurst Park on March 1, 2025 in London, England. (Credit: Getty Images)


SUN 19:00 BBC News (w172zwx4wqjw7v6)
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SUN 19:06 The Newsroom (w172zwlm0xyvmvl)
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SUN 19:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzbg4km3l)
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SUN 19:32 The Global Jigsaw (w3ct8yxb)
The women of IS: Part two

What next for the Syrian detention camps and their residents? After the fall of the so-called “caliphate”, tens of thousands of women and children from around the world - followers of the Islamic State group as well as its victims - ended up in a handful of camps in north-eastern Syria. Once run by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, those camps are now in the process of being closed down by the Syrian authorities. This three-part series explores the trauma that led to their prolonged existence and how it might affect their future.

In part two, we examine where governments are drawing the line on repatriation, from Britain’s tough stance to Kazakhstan’s model of success.

Contributors: Mina al-Lami, Jiyar Gol, Barry Marston, Clare Denning, Mohammed Al-Jumaily, Bryn Windsor
Producer: Kriszta Satori, Elchin Suleymanov
Presenter: Krassi Ivanova Twigg
Music: Pete Cunningham


SUN 20:00 BBC News (w172zwx4wqjwclb)
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SUN 20:06 Unexpected Elements (w3ct72xh)
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SUN 21:00 BBC News (w172zwx4wqjwhbg)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SUN 21:06 Newshour (w172zssm2n20mx2)
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.


SUN 22:00 BBC News (w172zwx4wqjwm2l)
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SUN 22:06 The Newsroom (w172zwlm0xyw02z)
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SUN 22:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzbg4kzbz)
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SUN 22:32 The Fifth Floor (w3ct70vd)
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SUN 23:00 BBC News (w172zwx4wqjwqtq)
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SUN 23:06 The Climate Question (w3ct703b)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:06 today]


SUN 23:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzbg4l333)
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SUN 23:32 Assignment (w3ct6rcz)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:32 today]

MONDAY 09 MARCH 2026

MON 00:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv0pv0)
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MON 00:06 From Our Own Correspondent (w3ct6tsx)
[Repeat of broadcast at 04:06 on Sunday]


MON 00:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzpqfq23d)
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MON 00:32 BBC Inside Science (w3ct8ty2)
How is war being fought in space?

This week Inside Science comes from Space Comm Expo in London, one of the biggest space conferences in the world. Tom Whipple explores the conference with Suzie Imber, Professor of Planetary Science at the University of Leicester.

Tom also speaks to Dr Everett Dolman, Professor of Space Strategy at John Hopkins University in the USA, about the role of space in modern warfare.

Jodie Howlett, who oversees in-orbit manufacturing at the UK Space Agency talks about why the unique physics of space could be the perfect environment in which to manufacture the next generation of medicines.

And Daniela Schmidt, Professor of Earth Sciences at Bristol University tells us why new research shows how we’ve drastically underestimated our measurements of sea level.

To discover more fascinating science content, head to bbc.co.uk, search for BBC Inside Science and follow the links to The Open University.

Presenter: Tom Whipple
Producer: Kate White, Katie Tomsett, Alex Mansfield and Clare Salisbury
Production co-ordinator: Jana Bennett-Holesworth
Editor: Martin Smith


MON 01:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv0tl4)
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MON 01:06 The Newsroom (w172zwlmd6806lj)
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MON 01:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzpqfq5vj)
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MON 01:32 Discovery (w3ct6sxd)
The Life Scientific: Pierre Friedlingstein

The COP30 climate summit is taking place in the Brazilian city of Belém, a gateway to the Amazon rainforest, which continues to face widespread deforestation. We all know that our climate is changing and that we are largely responsible for this, but we can’t tackle the problem unless we understand what’s going on.

One scientist who’s done more than most to rectify this is Professor Pierre Friedlingstein. He’s a prominent climate scientist and Chair in Mathematical Modelling of the Climate System at Exeter University. His models have transformed our understanding of climate change, revealing a complex dynamical system with carbon at its centre, cycling between the atmosphere, oceans and land, to directly influence the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

Pierre is actively involved in assessing the state of our climate through the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and, as director of the Global Carbon Budget, estimates the remaining amount of carbon dioxide that can be emitted before we breach our global climate targets. It’s the ultimate test of effective climate action and the latest annual update will be released at COP.

Pierre explains how we can all play our part to reduce carbon emissions, and he practises what he preaches - he won’t be flying to COP this year so as to minimise his own carbon footprint.


MON 02:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv0yb8)
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MON 02:06 The Newsroom (w172zwlmd680bbn)
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MON 02:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzpqfq9ln)
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MON 02:32 CrowdScience (w3ct6sv4)
What keeps the universe in balance?

CrowdScience listener Ndanusa in Ghana, is gazing up at the stars, and wondering. Big philosophical questions, like… what keeps our universe in balance?

From our perspective here on earth, the universe seems like a vast, harmonious system, perpetuating eternally without change. But Ndanusa knows a thing or two about the stars, and he knows that they use up hydrogen as they burn, and release helium. And he’s wondering, is there something out there which does the opposite? Something that uses up helium, and produces hydrogen, to keep the universe in perfect, chemical equilibrium?

His question makes sense! Here on earth for example, animals use up oxygen and produce carbon dioxide, and plants do the opposite. A perfect cycle of production and consumption which (at least in theory), keeps our planet in perfect balance. Could the same kind of system be in place in the wider expanse of the universe?

His intriguing question leads presenter Alex Lathbridge on a journey into the blackness of deep space, the ancient origins of our universe, and the complex physics of the stars. He pops into the Ghana Radio Astronomy Observatory, just outside Accra, where astrophysicist Dr Proven Adzri helps him peer into the earliest few seconds of our universe, and find out what set the stars burning. And at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Dr Linus Labik talks him through what’s going on at the atomic level. And in the deep blackness of the night, up above the tree canopy of Kakum National Park, he takes a peek at the stars for himself. Local guides Chris and Kwabena explain how much meaning there is behind the stars in the night sky.

Presenter: Alex Lathbridge

Producer: Emily Knight

Editor: Ben Motley

(Photo: Large orange and purple exploding orb - stock photo Credit: Soubrette via Getty Images)


MON 03:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv122d)
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MON 03:06 People Fixing The World (w3ct6xz0)
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MON 03:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzpqfqfbs)
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MON 03:32 The Fifth Floor (w3ct70vd)
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MON 04:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv15tj)
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MON 04:06 The Newsroom (w172zwlmd680ktx)
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MON 04:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzpqfqk2x)
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MON 04:32 The Conversation (w3ct70b4)
How to share a top job

Ella Al-Shamahi talks to women in Switzerland and the UK about how job sharing can boost a career and bring many benefits to both work and home life.

Irenka Krone-Germann is Swiss and has written several books about job-sharing and part-time working. She co-founded We Jobshare, an online platform which helps people find a job or topshare partner. Irenka has job partners, both female and male, in several different senior roles.

Charlotte Cherry and Alix Ainsley have been job sharing in the UK for 14 years. They've worked in senior HR roles for a number of different companies including General Electric, Lloyds Banking Group and currently work for Virgin. They've recently set up a consultancy, Daring Two. Charlotte says job sharing has enabled her and Alix to take on much more challenging and fulfilling positions, has accelerated their careers further than working solo part-time would have done, and at the same time to balance time with their families.

Produced by Jane Thurlow

(Image: (L) Charlotte Cherry, courtesy Charlotte Cherry. (R) Irenka Krone-Germann, credit Keren Bisaz.)


MON 05:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv19kn)
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MON 05:06 Newsday (w172zsq4rg7zpl7)
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MON 06:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv1f9s)
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MON 06:06 Newsday (w172zsq4rg7ztbc)
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MON 07:06 Newsday (w172zsq4rg7zy2h)
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MON 08:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv1nt1)
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MON 08:06 The Interview (w3ct7x12)
The Interview

Conversations with people shaping our world. The best interviews from the BBC.


MON 08:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzpqfr12f)
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MON 08:32 Business Daily (w3ct6rz2)
The book that built the economy

250 years ago a book was published that didn’t just explain the economy, it changed it. The Wealth of Nations, written by "the father of economics" Adam Smith, sparked debates that still rage today, shaping everything from global trade to how much you earn. Rob Young looks at an original copy from 1776, assesses Smith's importance and speak to economists about the state of Adam Smith's free market today.

Presented by Rob Young and produced by David Cann.

Business Daily is the home of in-depth audio journalism devoted to the world of money and work. From small startup stories to big corporate takeovers, global economic shifts to trends in technology, we look at the key figures, ideas and events shaping business.

Each episode is a 17-minute, daily deep dive into a single topic, featuring expert analysis and the people at the heart of the story.

Recent episodes explore the boom in weight-loss drugs, why bond markets are so powerful, China's property bubble, and Gen Z's experience of the current job market.

We also feature in-depth interviews with company founders and some of the world's most prominent CEOs. These include Google's Sundar Pichai, Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales, CEO of Canva Melanie Perkins, and the CEO of Starbucks, Brian Niccol.

Image description: A first edition of The Wealth of Nations, in two leather bound volumes, with gold lettering on the spine. Credit: BBC.


MON 08:50 Witness History (w3ct747k)
Triumph of the Will: A Nazi propaganda film

In 1934, one of the most controversial propaganda movies ever made - Triumph of the Will – was filmed at the Nazis’ Nuremberg rally.

The two-hour picture was directed by Leni Riefenstahl, once described as Adolf Hitler’s favourite filmmaker.

Over four days, scenes of military marches, speeches, and parades were shot from dramatic angles. Long-focus lenses recorded close-ups of the crowds, and cameras filmed from moving cars.

But, while to some Riefenstahl was an artistic genius, to many others, she glorified a regime that would go on to be responsible for the death of millions. And for portraying a genocidal dictator as a god-like saviour.

Jane Wilkinson has been through the BBC archives to find out more.

Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by and curious about the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there.

For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more.

Recent episodes explore everything from how the Excel spreadsheet was developed, the creation of cartoon rabbit Miffy and how the sound barrier was broken.

We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: the moment Reagan and Gorbachev met in Geneva, Haitian singer Emerante de Pradines’ life and Omar Sharif’s legendary movie entrance in Lawrence of Arabia.

You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, like the invention of a stent which has saved lives around the world; the birth of the G7; and the meeting of Maldives’ ministers underwater. We cover everything from World War Two and Cold War stories to Black History Month and our journeys into space.

(Photo: Leni Riefenstahl filming in Nuremberg, 1934. Credit: Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)


MON 09:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv1sk5)
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MON 09:06 The Newsroom (w172zwlmd6815kk)
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MON 09:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzpqfr4tk)
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MON 09:32 CrowdScience (w3ct6sv4)
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MON 10:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv1x99)
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MON 10:06 The History Hour (w3ct71x7)
Sweden and the USA's diplomatic freeze and Elvis in the UK

Max Pearson presents a collection of the week's Witness History interviews from the BBC World Service.

We hear how a speech by Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme, in 1972, caused a break down in relations with the USA.

Our guest is an expert in the historic relations between Sweden and the US, Dr Saniya Lee Ghanoui from the University of El Paso in Texas.

Plus, the story of India’s secret first nuclear test in 1974, and Portugal’s worst train crash which killed 150 people.

We also learn about the invention of the mobility scooter in the 1960s and the only time the King of Rock n’ Roll, Elvis, set foot in the UK.

Contributors:

Jan Elliason – former Swedish diplomat.

Dr Saniya Lee Ghanoui – Assistant Professor of history at the University of El Paso.

Dr SK Sikka – former Indian nuclear scientist.

Américo Borges – Portuguese volunteer fire commander.

Al Thieme – the inventor of the mobility scooter.

Anne Murphy – Elvis superfan.

(Photo: Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme in 1972 during the diplomatic freeze with the USA. Credit: Sjöberg Bildbyrå/ullstein bild via Getty Images)


MON 11:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv211f)
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MON 11:06 The Newsroom (w172zwlmd681f1t)
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MON 11:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzpqfrd9t)
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MON 11:32 The Global Story (w3ct717w)
The Global Story

Where the world and America meet, with episodes each weekday. The world is changing. Decisions made in the US and by the second Trump administration are accelerating that change. But they are also a symptom of it. With Asma Khalid in DC, Tristan Redman in London, and the backing of the BBC’s international newsroom, The Global Story brings clarity to politics, business and foreign policy in a time of connection and disruption.


MON 12:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv24sk)
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MON 12:06 Outlook (w3ct6wr3)
Outlook

True stories of ordinary people and the extraordinary events that have shaped their lives.


MON 12:50 Witness History (w3ct747k)
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MON 13:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv28jp)
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MON 13:06 The Newsroom (w172zwlmd681nk2)
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MON 13:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzpqfrmt2)
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MON 13:32 The Conversation (w3ct70b4)
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MON 14:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv2d8t)
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MON 14:06 Newshour (w172zssmfxc6jvf)
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MON 15:06 The Interview (w3ct7x12)
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MON 15:32 Business Daily (w3ct6rz2)
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MON 15:50 World Business Express (w3ct886w)
World Business Express - Finance, economy and business news from BBC journalists around the world. The stories that matter: World Business Express brings you the essentials on the fast-changing global economy. What forces are driving the markets and industry? Hear unique insight from top CEOs, investors, economic thinkers and small business bosses.
From global trade, to oil and food prices and the rise of artificial intelligence, to the corporate crashes and standout entrepreneur start-ups, the BBC World Service brings you trusted reporting. We’ll explain how the top stories impact your own finances.


MON 16:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv2ms2)
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MON 16:06 Outside Source (w1730689p074hx1)
2026/03/09 16:06 GMT

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MON 18:06 Outlook (w3ct6wr3)
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MON 18:50 Witness History (w3ct747k)
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MON 19:06 The Newsroom (w172zwlmd682d0v)
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MON 19:32 Sport Today (w3ct6z6f)
2026/03/09 GMT

BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.


MON 20:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv33rl)
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MON 20:06 From Our Own Correspondent (w3ct6tsx)
[Repeat of broadcast at 04:06 on Sunday]


MON 20:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzpqfsh0z)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


MON 20:32 Discovery (w3ct6sxf)
The Life Scientific: Tony Juniper

Tony Juniper is an environmentalist who has worn many hats, over the course of his career. After developing a passion for birds in childhood, his first job saw him working to save endangered parrots - including a successful effort to bring back the Spix's macaw from the edge of extinction. Tony went on to hold leading campaigning roles with some of the world's best known environmental organisations, from Friends of The Earth to the World Wildlife Fund. He also acted as an advisor to King Charles's International Sustainability Unit and co-authored three books with the monarch. Today, Tony has swapped lobbying and campaigning for advising the government, as head of the advisory body Natural England: not without its challenges, but he says they are still outweighed by the positives. Talking to Professor Jim Al-Khalili about his enduring love for nature and hopes for the future, Tony explains his optimism that we can and will recognise the urgent need to protect and restore our planet; and why ultimately, that means saving ourselves.


MON 21:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv37hq)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


MON 21:06 Newshour (w172zssmfxc7d2b)
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.


MON 22:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv3c7v)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


MON 22:06 The Newsroom (w172zwlmd682r87)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


MON 22:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzpqfsqj7)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


MON 22:32 World Business Report (w3ct76v7)
First broadcast 09/03/2026 22:32 GMT

The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.


MON 23:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv3gzz)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


MON 23:06 The Interview (w3ct7x12)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:06 today]


MON 23:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzpqfsv8c)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


MON 23:32 The Conversation (w3ct70b4)
[Repeat of broadcast at 04:32 today]

TUESDAY 10 MARCH 2026

TUE 00:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv3lr3)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 00:06 The History Hour (w3ct71x7)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:06 on Monday]


TUE 01:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv3qh7)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 01:06 The Newsroom (w172zwlmd6833hm)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


TUE 01:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzpqft2rm)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


TUE 01:32 The Global Story (w3ct717w)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:32 on Monday]


TUE 02:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv3v7c)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 02:06 The Newsroom (w172zwlmd68377r)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


TUE 02:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzpqft6hr)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


TUE 02:32 Assignment (w3ct6rd0)
Ukraine: The War Behind the War

No one wants to do Major Serhiy Laziuk’s job. He travels from house to house in Lviv, western Ukraine, bringing families news of their loved ones at the front who are killed or missing in action. ‘I tell them I have a sealed letter, that I must deliver by hand,’ he says. Then he arrives at the door to break the news. Serhiy has delivered hundreds of notifications, often three or four a day. ‘You never know how people will react. Some stay calm, some become hysterical. Some blame me for the death of their son…’

Small wonder that Ukraine is in a military recruitment crisis, with many men of fighting age asking for exceptions, or hiding in their houses. ‘Mykola’ hasn’t been outside for a year and a half for fear of the draft. He and his wife sent their teenage son out of Ukraine in 2022 at the start of the full scale invasion. Of course they want Ukraine to win the war, they say. But the price of sacrificing father or son is too high. ‘Mykola’ has even cut an opening in his fence so he can watch out for patrols picking up men from the streets.

Assignment, the War Behind the War is presented by Richard Pendry and produced by Monica Whitlock. Dmytro Horyevoy is the producer in Ukraine and Neil Churchill mixed the programme.

The Assignment series editor is Penny Murphy.

(Image: Major Serhiy Laziuk Credit: Richard Pendry/BBC)


TUE 03:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv3yzh)
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TUE 03:06 Outlook (w3ct6wr3)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:06 on Monday]


TUE 03:50 Witness History (w3ct747k)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:50 on Monday]


TUE 04:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv42qm)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 04:06 The Newsroom (w172zwlmd683gr0)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


TUE 04:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzpqftg00)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


TUE 04:32 In the Studio (w3ct6vvv)
Graffiti across continents

Mexican graffiti has inspired Kenyan artist Wise Two to use gold leaf on some of his canvases - as well as the primary colours he's known for. He also recalls how street artists in Tunisia and Egypt used graffiti to document the Arab Spring uprising, giving them a voice.


TUE 05:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv46gr)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 05:06 Newsday (w172zsq4rg82lhb)
Live news, business and sport from around the world.


TUE 06:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv4b6w)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 06:06 Newsday (w172zsq4rg82q7g)
Live news, business and sport from around the world.


TUE 07:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv4fz0)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 07:06 Newsday (w172zsq4rg82tzl)
Live news, business and sport from around the world.


TUE 08:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv4kq4)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 08:06 People Fixing The World (w3ct6xz1)
The power of poetry

Can poetry change how we think, feel and act? We’re looking at how poetry is being used in some innovative and unexpected ways. We’ll hear from the Hot Poets - a group who ‘live translate’ at conferences on everything from climate change to coding. They’ve taken part in several UN climate change meetings - listening to complex presentations on science and summarising the information in a poem. They say it helps bring little known - but positive - news about climate science to a wider audience, changing despair into hope.

In Singapore we meet the medical students learning about poetry to help them become more compassionate doctors at the medical school which says medicine - like life - is not black and white. And we find out which member of our BBC team is a spoken word poet and how she is among a growing number of people worldwide to find community and belonging through open mic nights.

Plus we set our listeners a poetry challenge!

People Fixing The World from the BBC is about brilliant solutions to the world's problems. We release a new edition every Tuesday. We'd love you to let us know what you think and to hear about your own solutions. You can contact us on WhatsApp by messaging +44 8000 321721 or email peoplefixingtheworld@bbc.co.uk. And please leave us a review on your chosen podcast provider.

Presenter: Myra Anubi
Producers: Claire Bowes
Researcher: Helena Warwick-Cross
Editor: Jon Bithrey
Sound mix: Hal Haines

(Image: BBC production co-ordinator Maria Ogundele at HOTEP Healing Through Words poetry open mic night)


TUE 08:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzpqftxzj)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


TUE 08:32 Business Daily (w3ct6s83)
Business Daily

The daily drama of money and work from the BBC.


TUE 08:50 Witness History (w3ct74p4)
My father directed Seven Samurai

Akira Kurosawa's film, Seven Samurai, is an epic three-and-a-half hour long black and white film set in 16th century Japan.

It was released in 1954 and was the most expensive Japanese film ever made at the time.

It is widely considered as one of the most influential films in world cinema.

The production had its ups and downs, going over schedule and budget.

Akira Kurosawa's son Hisao was a nine-year-old boy at the time it was made.

He talks to Jen Dale about how his father made the movie and its impact.

Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by and curious about the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there.

For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more.

Recent episodes explore everything from how the Excel spreadsheet was developed, the creation of cartoon rabbit Miffy and how the sound barrier was broken.

We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: the moment Reagan and Gorbachev met in Geneva, Haitian singer Emerante de Pradines’ life and Omar Sharif’s legendary movie entrance in Lawrence of Arabia.

You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, like the invention of a stent which has saved lives around the world; the birth of the G7; and the meeting of Maldives’ ministers underwater. We cover everything from World War Two and Cold War stories to Black History Month and our journeys into space.

(Photo: A Japanese movie poster for Seven Samurai. Credit: Movie Poster Image Art/Getty Images)


TUE 09:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv4pg8)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 09:06 The Newsroom (w172zwlmd6842gn)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


TUE 09:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzpqfv1qn)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


TUE 09:32 Assignment (w3ct6rd0)
[Repeat of broadcast at 02:32 today]


TUE 10:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv4t6d)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 10:06 The Arts Hour (w3ct6zvq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 20:06 on Saturday]


TUE 11:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv4xyj)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 11:06 The Newsroom (w172zwlmd6849yx)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


TUE 11:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzpqfv96x)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


TUE 11:32 The Global Story (w3ct71dd)
The Global Story

Where the world and America meet, with episodes each weekday. The world is changing. Decisions made in the US and by the second Trump administration are accelerating that change. But they are also a symptom of it. With Asma Khalid in DC, Tristan Redman in London, and the backing of the BBC’s international newsroom, The Global Story brings clarity to politics, business and foreign policy in a time of connection and disruption.


TUE 12:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv51pn)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 12:06 Outlook (w3ct6x5s)
Outlook

True stories of ordinary people and the extraordinary events that have shaped their lives.


TUE 12:50 Witness History (w3ct74p4)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:50 today]


TUE 13:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv55fs)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 13:06 The Newsroom (w172zwlmd684kg5)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


TUE 13:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzpqfvjq5)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


TUE 13:32 In the Studio (w3ct6vvv)
[Repeat of broadcast at 04:32 today]


TUE 14:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv595x)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 14:06 Newshour (w172zssmfxc9frj)
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.


TUE 15:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv5dy1)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 15:06 People Fixing The World (w3ct6xz1)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:06 today]


TUE 15:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzpqfvs6f)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


TUE 15:32 Business Daily (w3ct6s83)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:32 today]


TUE 15:50 World Business Express (w3ct888y)
World Business Express - Finance, economy and business news from BBC journalists around the world. The stories that matter: World Business Express brings you the essentials on the fast-changing global economy. What forces are driving the markets and industry? Hear unique insight from top CEOs, investors, economic thinkers and small business bosses.
From global trade, to oil and food prices and the rise of artificial intelligence, to the corporate crashes and standout entrepreneur start-ups, the BBC World Service brings you trusted reporting. We’ll explain how the top stories impact your own finances.


TUE 16:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv5jp5)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 16:06 Outside Source (w1730689p077dt4)
2026/03/10 16:06 GMT

A vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.


TUE 17:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv5nf9)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 17:06 Outside Source (w1730689p077jk8)
2026/03/10 17:06 GMT

A vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.


TUE 18:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv5s5f)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 18:06 Outlook (w3ct6x5s)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:06 today]


TUE 18:50 Witness History (w3ct74p4)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:50 today]


TUE 19:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv5wxk)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 19:06 The Newsroom (w172zwlmd6858xy)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


TUE 19:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzpqfw85y)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


TUE 19:32 Sport Today (w3ct6zby)
2026/03/10 GMT

BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.


TUE 20:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv60np)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 20:06 Assignment (w3ct6rd0)
[Repeat of broadcast at 02:32 today]


TUE 20:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzpqfwcy2)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


TUE 20:32 Tech Life (w3ct6zq7)
Tech Life

Tech Life discovers and explains the ways technology is changing our lives, wherever we are in the world.


TUE 21:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv64dt)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 21:06 Newshour (w172zssmfxcb8zf)
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.


TUE 22:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv684y)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 22:06 The Newsroom (w172zwlmd685n5b)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


TUE 22:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzpqfwmfb)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


TUE 22:32 World Business Report (w3ct76cj)
First broadcast 10/03/2026 22:32 GMT

The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.


TUE 23:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv6cx2)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 23:06 People Fixing The World (w3ct6xz1)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:06 today]


TUE 23:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzpqfwr5g)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


TUE 23:32 In the Studio (w3ct6vvv)
[Repeat of broadcast at 04:32 today]

WEDNESDAY 11 MARCH 2026

WED 00:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv6hn6)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


WED 00:06 The Arts Hour (w3ct6zvq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 20:06 on Saturday]


WED 01:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv6mdb)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


WED 01:06 The Newsroom (w172zwlmd6860dq)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


WED 01:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzpqfwznq)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


WED 01:32 The Global Story (w3ct71dd)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:32 on Tuesday]


WED 02:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv6r4g)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


WED 02:06 The Newsroom (w172zwlmd68644v)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


WED 02:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzpqfx3dv)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


WED 02:32 The Climate Question (w3ct703b)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:06 on Sunday]


WED 03:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv6vwl)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


WED 03:06 Outlook (w3ct6x5s)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:06 on Tuesday]


WED 03:50 Witness History (w3ct74p4)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:50 on Tuesday]


WED 04:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv6zmq)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


WED 04:06 The Newsroom (w172zwlmd686cn3)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


WED 04:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzpqfxbx3)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


WED 04:32 World of Secrets (w3ct8yw6)
The Darkest Web

4. Undercover

After they rescue Lucy, Greg and Pete discover the dark web community is even bigger than they thought. There are hundreds of websites each sharing different images of different kinds of child sexual abuse. Overwhelmed by what they have found online and the sheer scale of the problem, Greg makes a decision to go undercover. He will go online on the dark web and talk to the paedophiles directly. They have to do everything they can to try to stop the abusers.

This podcast includes some upsetting scenes and discussions of child sexual abuse.

For further information on the issues raised in the programme, contact support organisations in your own country. For a list of organisations in the UK that can provide support go to bbc.co.uk/actionline.


WED 05:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv73cv)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


WED 05:06 Newsday (w172zsq4rg85hdf)
Live news, business and sport from around the world.


WED 06:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv773z)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


WED 06:06 Newsday (w172zsq4rg85m4k)
Live news, business and sport from around the world.


WED 07:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv7bw3)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


WED 07:06 Newsday (w172zsq4rg85qwp)
Live news, business and sport from around the world.


WED 08:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv7gm7)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


WED 08:06 The Interview (w3ct7x7v)
The Interview

Conversations with people shaping our world. The best interviews from the BBC.


WED 08:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzpqfxtwm)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


WED 08:32 Business Daily (w3ct6sdm)
Business Daily

The daily drama of money and work from the BBC.


WED 08:50 Witness History (w3ct74rd)
I starred in Pan’s Labyrinth

In 2006, Ivana Baquero starred in Guillermo del Toro’s Spanish-language film Pan’s Labyrinth.

The film tells the story of an 11-year-old girl who meets mythical creatures on a quest to achieve immortality and return to the underworld as a princess.

However, it isn’t your typical fairy tale. Set in 1944, against the backdrop of Franco’s fascist Spain, the film is hard-hitting and at times violent.

Ivana Baquero speaks to Tim O’Callaghan about starring in the film when she was an 11-year-old.

Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by and curious about the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there.

For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more.

Recent episodes explore everything from how the Excel spreadsheet was developed, the creation of cartoon rabbit Miffy and how the sound barrier was broken.

We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: the moment Reagan and Gorbachev met in Geneva, Haitian singer Emerante de Pradines’ life and Omar Sharif’s legendary movie entrance in Lawrence of Arabia.

You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, like the invention of a stent which has saved lives around the world; the birth of the G7; and the meeting of Maldives’ ministers underwater. We cover everything from World War Two and Cold War stories to Black History Month and our journeys into space.

(Photo: Ivana Baquero at the premiere of Pan’s Labyrinth in 2006. Credit: Reuters/Fred Prouser)


WED 09:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv7lcc)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


WED 09:06 The Newsroom (w172zwlmd686zcr)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


WED 09:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzpqfxymr)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


WED 09:32 The Climate Question (w3ct703b)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:06 on Sunday]


WED 10:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv7q3h)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


WED 10:06 World Book Club (w3ct74s9)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:06 on Saturday]


WED 11:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv7tvm)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


WED 11:06 The Newsroom (w172zwlmd6876w0)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


WED 11:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzpqfy640)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


WED 11:32 The Global Story (w3ct71gn)
The Global Story

Where the world and America meet, with episodes each weekday. The world is changing. Decisions made in the US and by the second Trump administration are accelerating that change. But they are also a symptom of it. With Asma Khalid in DC, Tristan Redman in London, and the backing of the BBC’s international newsroom, The Global Story brings clarity to politics, business and foreign policy in a time of connection and disruption.


WED 12:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv7ylr)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


WED 12:06 Outlook (w3ct6xdp)
Outlook

True stories of ordinary people and the extraordinary events that have shaped their lives.


WED 12:50 Witness History (w3ct74rd)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:50 today]


WED 13:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv82bw)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


WED 13:06 The Newsroom (w172zwlmd687gc8)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


WED 13:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzpqfyfm8)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


WED 13:32 World of Secrets (w3ct8yw6)
[Repeat of broadcast at 04:32 today]


WED 14:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv8630)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


WED 14:06 Newshour (w172zssmfxcdbnm)
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.


WED 15:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv89v4)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


WED 15:06 The Interview (w3ct7x7v)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:06 today]


WED 15:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzpqfyp3j)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


WED 15:32 Business Daily (w3ct6sdm)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:32 today]


WED 15:50 World Business Express (w3ct88c0)
World Business Express - Finance, economy and business news from BBC journalists around the world. The stories that matter: World Business Express brings you the essentials on the fast-changing global economy. What forces are driving the markets and industry? Hear unique insight from top CEOs, investors, economic thinkers and small business bosses.
From global trade, to oil and food prices and the rise of artificial intelligence, to the corporate crashes and standout entrepreneur start-ups, the BBC World Service brings you trusted reporting. We’ll explain how the top stories impact your own finances.


WED 16:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv8fl8)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


WED 16:06 Outside Source (w1730689p07b9q7)
2026/03/11 16:06 GMT

A vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.


WED 17:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv8kbd)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


WED 17:06 Outside Source (w1730689p07bfgc)
2026/03/11 17:06 GMT

A vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.


WED 18:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv8p2j)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


WED 18:06 Outlook (w3ct6xdp)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:06 today]


WED 18:50 Witness History (w3ct74rd)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:50 today]


WED 19:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv8stn)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


WED 19:06 The Newsroom (w172zwlmd6885v1)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


WED 19:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzpqfz531)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


WED 19:32 Sport Today (w3ct6zf6)
2026/03/11 GMT

BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.


WED 20:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv8xks)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


WED 20:06 The Climate Question (w3ct703b)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:06 on Sunday]


WED 20:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzpqfz8v5)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


WED 20:32 Health Check (w3ct6vkt)
Health Check

Health issues and medical breakthroughs from around the world.


WED 21:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv919x)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


WED 21:06 Newshour (w172zssmfxcf5wj)
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.


WED 22:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv9521)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


WED 22:06 The Newsroom (w172zwlmd688k2f)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


WED 22:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzpqfzjbf)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


WED 22:32 World Business Report (w3ct76k6)
First broadcast 11/03/2026 22:32 GMT

The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.


WED 23:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv98t5)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


WED 23:06 The Interview (w3ct7x7v)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:06 today]


WED 23:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzpqfzn2k)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


WED 23:32 World of Secrets (w3ct8yw6)
[Repeat of broadcast at 04:32 today]

THURSDAY 12 MARCH 2026

THU 00:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv9dk9)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 00:06 World Book Club (w3ct74s9)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:06 on Saturday]


THU 01:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv9j9f)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 01:06 The Newsroom (w172zwlmd688x9t)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


THU 01:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzpqfzwkt)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


THU 01:32 The Global Story (w3ct71gn)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:32 on Wednesday]


THU 02:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv9n1k)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 02:06 The Newsroom (w172zwlmd68911y)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


THU 02:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzpqg009y)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


THU 02:32 The Documentary (w3ct8yxr)
Namibia’s hydrogen superpower dream

A near-pristine desert wilderness on Southern Africa’s remote Atlantic coast in Namibia could host a huge green hydrogen development, raising hope for wealth and desperately needed jobs. Supporters say it could help tackle youth unemployment, which is among the highest in the world.

But there are big questions about what the plan will mean for people and wildlife living nearby.
The development would take place next to a national park that is home to rare plants and animals. Conservationists warn it could damage fragile desert habitats and put pressure on the coastal ecosystem.

Johannes Dell travels to the port town of Lüderitz and the surrounding desert to hear from the people who would live with the changes. He meets young Namibians, hoping they will have a part to play in Namibia’s green energy future. Johannes speaks to scientists studying the plants and animals that may be at risk, and officials who believe the project could transform the country’s future.

Producer/presenter: Johannes Dell
Executive producer: Anna Stewart
A CTVC production for BBC World Service


THU 03:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv9rsp)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 03:06 Outlook (w3ct6xdp)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:06 on Wednesday]


THU 03:50 Witness History (w3ct74rd)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:50 on Wednesday]


THU 04:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zv9wjt)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 04:06 The Newsroom (w172zwlmd6898k6)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


THU 04:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzpqg07t6)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


THU 04:32 The Food Chain (w3ct70zy)
The Food Chain examines the business, science and cultural significance of food, and what it takes to put food on your plate.


THU 05:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zvb08y)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 05:06 Newsday (w172zsq4rg88d9j)
Live news, business and sport from around the world.


THU 06:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zvb412)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 06:06 Newsday (w172zsq4rg88j1n)
Live news, business and sport from around the world.


THU 07:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zvb7s6)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 07:06 Newsday (w172zsq4rg88mss)
Live news, business and sport from around the world.


THU 08:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zvbcjb)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 08:06 The Inquiry (w3ct7241)
Why is Poland’s economy booming?

In February, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk posted a social media video celebrating new figures from the International Monetary Fund suggesting that the average person in Poland now has slightly more spending power than the average person in Spain, the European Union’s fourth largest economy.

It’s a symbolic milestone for a country that emerged from communism just over three decades ago and once struggled with hyperinflation and economic upheaval. In 2025, Poland’s economy also passed the trillion-dollar mark, putting it in an elite group of just 20 countries globally.

Investment from across the EU has helped drive growth. But can Poland keep its edge as labour shortages grow and the war in neighbouring Ukraine continues to shape the region?

This week on The Inquiry, Tanya Beckett asks: Why is Poland’s economy booming?

Contributors:
Dr Pawel Bukowski, lecturer in economics at University College London and Polish Academy of Sciences, UK
Iga Magda, associate professor at the Warsaw School of Economics, Poland
Katarzyna Rzentarzewska, chief CEE macro economist at Erste Group Bank AG, Austria
Rafal Benecki, chief economist at ING, Poland

Presenter: Tanya Beckett
Producer: Matt Toulson
Researcher: Evie Yabsley
Editor: Tom Bigwood
Technical Producer: Cameron Ward
Production Management: Phoebe Lomas and Liam Morrey

(Photo: A high street in Warsaw. Credit: NurPhoto/Getty Images)


THU 08:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzpqg0qsq)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


THU 08:32 Business Daily (w3ct6s3l)
Business Daily

The daily drama of money and work from the BBC.


THU 08:50 Witness History (w3ct74kq)
Witness History

Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by and curious about the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there.

For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more.

Recent episodes explore everything from how the Excel spreadsheet was developed, the creation of cartoon rabbit Miffy and how the sound barrier was broken.

We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: the moment Reagan and Gorbachev met in Geneva, Haitian singer Emerante de Pradines’ life and Omar Sharif’s legendary movie entrance in Lawrence of Arabia.

You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, like the invention of a stent which has saved lives around the world; the birth of the G7; and the meeting of Maldives’ ministers underwater. We cover everything from World War Two and Cold War stories to Black History Month and our journeys into space.


THU 09:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zvbh8g)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 09:06 The Newsroom (w172zwlmd689w8v)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


THU 09:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzpqg0vjv)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


THU 09:32 The Documentary (w3ct8yxr)
[Repeat of broadcast at 02:32 today]


THU 10:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zvbm0l)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 10:06 The Explanation (w3ct7yth)
The Media Show

Where the world is explained. Making sense of the big stories - looking behind the spin. Exploring the important questions about long-running stories and the latest global news. An honest, unvarnished, explanation of the world.


THU 10:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzpqg0z8z)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


THU 10:32 The Global Jigsaw (w3ct8yxc)
The Global Jigsaw: The Women of IS (3/3)

After the fall of the Islamic State caliphate, tens of thousands of women and children from around the world - followers of the group as well as its victims - ended up in a handful of camps in north-eastern Syria. Once run by the Kurds, those camps are now under the control of the Syrian authorities who are hoping to close them down and repatriate their residents. We look into the complexities of the task and ask who are the women of IS.


THU 11:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zvbqrq)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 11:06 The Newsroom (w172zwlmd68b3s3)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


THU 11:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzpqg1313)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


THU 11:32 The Global Story (w3ct71b4)
Where the world and America meet, with episodes each weekday. The world is changing. Decisions made in the US and by the second Trump administration are accelerating that change. But they are also a symptom of it. With Asma Khalid in DC, Tristan Redman in London, and the backing of the BBC’s international newsroom, The Global Story brings clarity to politics, business and foreign policy in a time of connection and disruption.


THU 12:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zvbvhv)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 12:06 Outlook (w3ct6wyw)
Outlook

True stories of ordinary people and the extraordinary events that have shaped their lives.


THU 12:50 Witness History (w3ct74kq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:50 today]


THU 13:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zvbz7z)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 13:06 The Newsroom (w172zwlmd68bc8c)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


THU 13:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzpqg1bjc)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


THU 13:32 The Food Chain (w3ct70zy)
[Repeat of broadcast at 04:32 today]


THU 14:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zvc303)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 14:06 Newshour (w172zssmfxch7kq)
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.


THU 15:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zvc6r7)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 15:06 The Inquiry (w3ct7241)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:06 today]


THU 15:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzpqg1l0m)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


THU 15:32 Business Daily (w3ct6s3l)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:32 today]


THU 15:50 World Business Express (w3ct88rd)
World Business Express - Finance, economy and business news from BBC journalists around the world. The stories that matter: World Business Express brings you the essentials on the fast-changing global economy. What forces are driving the markets and industry? Hear unique insight from top CEOs, investors, economic thinkers and small business bosses.
From global trade, to oil and food prices and the rise of artificial intelligence, to the corporate crashes and standout entrepreneur start-ups, the BBC World Service brings you trusted reporting. We’ll explain how the top stories impact your own finances.


THU 16:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zvcbhc)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 16:06 Outside Source (w1730689p07f6mb)
2026/03/12 16:06 GMT

A vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.


THU 17:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zvcg7h)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 17:06 Outside Source (w1730689p07fbcg)
2026/03/12 17:06 GMT

A vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.


THU 18:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zvckzm)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 18:06 Outlook (w3ct6wyw)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:06 today]


THU 18:50 Witness History (w3ct74kq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:50 today]


THU 19:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zvcpqr)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 19:06 The Newsroom (w172zwlmd68c2r4)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


THU 19:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzpqg2204)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


THU 19:32 Sport Today (w3ct6z8p)
2026/03/12 GMT

BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.


THU 20:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zvctgw)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 20:06 The Documentary (w3ct8yxr)
[Repeat of broadcast at 02:32 today]


THU 20:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzpqg25r8)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


THU 20:32 BBC Inside Science (w3ct8ty3)
A weekly programme that illuminates the mysteries and challenges the controversies behind the science that's changing our world.


THU 21:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zvcy70)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 21:06 Newshour (w172zssmfxcj2sm)
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.


THU 22:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zvd1z4)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 22:06 The Newsroom (w172zwlmd68cfzj)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


THU 22:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzpqg2f7j)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


THU 22:32 World Business Report (w3ct75z3)
First broadcast 12/03/2026 22:32 GMT

The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.


THU 23:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zvd5q8)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 23:06 The Inquiry (w3ct7241)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:06 today]


THU 23:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzpqg2jzn)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


THU 23:32 The Food Chain (w3ct70zy)
[Repeat of broadcast at 04:32 today]

FRIDAY 13 MARCH 2026

FRI 00:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zvd9gd)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


FRI 00:06 The Explanation (w3ct7yth)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:06 on Thursday]


FRI 00:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzpqg2nqs)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


FRI 00:32 Unspun World with John Simpson (w3ct8yvv)
Unspun World with John Simpson

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FRI 01:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zvdf6j)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


FRI 01:06 The Newsroom (w172zwlmd68ct6x)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


FRI 01:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzpqg2sgx)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


FRI 01:32 The Global Story (w3ct71b4)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:32 on Thursday]


FRI 02:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zvdjyn)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


FRI 02:06 The Newsroom (w172zwlmd68cxz1)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


FRI 02:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzpqg2x71)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


FRI 02:32 Tech Life (w3ct6zq7)
[Repeat of broadcast at 20:32 on Tuesday]


FRI 03:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zvdnps)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


FRI 03:06 Outlook (w3ct6wyw)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:06 on Thursday]


FRI 03:50 Witness History (w3ct74kq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:50 on Thursday]


FRI 04:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zvdsfx)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


FRI 04:06 The Newsroom (w172zwlmd68d5g9)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


FRI 04:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzpqg34q9)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


FRI 04:32 Heart and Soul (w3ct6vqb)
The Naked Monks

In parts of India, Jain monks permanently renounce all possessions, including clothes. Journalist Rajesh Joshi explores this unique spiritual practice, meeting fully fledged monks and disciples on the path to total nudity. While walking with them across the Indian countryside, Rajesh learns about the danger these monks face, and he speaks to villagers to find out what they think of these naked monks whose numbers have unexpectedly grown in recent years.


FRI 05:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zvdx61)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


FRI 05:06 Newsday (w172zsq4rg8c96m)
Live news, business and sport from around the world.


FRI 06:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zvf0y5)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


FRI 06:06 Newsday (w172zsq4rg8cdyr)
Live news, business and sport from around the world.


FRI 07:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zvf4p9)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


FRI 07:06 Newsday (w172zsq4rg8cjpw)
Live news, business and sport from around the world.


FRI 08:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zvf8ff)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


FRI 08:06 The Interview (w3ct8c4k)
Conversations with people shaping our world. The best interviews from the BBC.


FRI 08:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzpqg3mpt)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


FRI 08:32 Business Daily (w3ct6rtk)
The daily drama of money and work from the BBC.


FRI 08:50 Witness History (w3ct7459)
Casablanca: Making one of Hollywood’s greatest movies

When Warner Bros assigned twin brothers and screenwriters Julius Epstein and Philip Epstein to adapt a stage play for the big screen in 1942, no one could have predicted the impact it would have.

Casablanca has since become one of the most recognisable and quotable films of all time, firmly embedded in Hollywood history. But what appears effortless on screen was anything but behind the scenes.

The late Leslie Epstein, son and nephew of Julius and Philip respectively, tells Louis Harnett O’Meara about the twins’ hijinks and the challenges involved in the making of an all-time classic. An Ember production.

Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there.

For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more.

Recent episodes explore everything from the death of Adolf Hitler, the first spacewalk and the making of the movie Jaws, to celebrity tortoise Lonesome George, the Kobe earthquake and the invention of superglue.

We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: Eva Peron – Argentina’s Evita; President Ronald Reagan and his famous ‘tear down this wall’ speech; Thomas Keneally on why he wrote Schindler’s List; and Jacques Derrida, France’s ‘rock star’ philosopher.

You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, such as the civil rights swimming protest; the disastrous D-Day rehearsal; and the death of one of the world’s oldest languages.

(Photo: Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman in Casablanca. Credit: United Achieves via Getty Image)


FRI 09:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zvfd5k)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


FRI 09:06 The Newsroom (w172zwlmd68ds5y)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


FRI 09:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzpqg3rfy)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


FRI 09:32 BBC Inside Science (w3ct8ty3)
[Repeat of broadcast at 20:32 on Thursday]


FRI 10:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zvfhxp)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


FRI 10:06 Unexpected Elements (w3ct72xj)
The news you know, the science you don’t. Unexpected Elements looks beyond everyday narratives to discover a goldmine of scientific stories and connections from around the globe. From Afronauts, to why we argue, to a deep dive on animal lifespans: see the world in a new way with Unexpected Elements.


FRI 11:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zvfmnt)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


FRI 11:06 The Newsroom (w172zwlmd68f0p6)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


FRI 11:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzpqg3zy6)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


FRI 11:32 The Global Story (w3ct715m)
Where the world and America meet, with episodes each weekday. The world is changing. Decisions made in the US and by the second Trump administration are accelerating that change. But they are also a symptom of it. With Asma Khalid in DC, Tristan Redman in London, and the backing of the BBC’s international newsroom, The Global Story brings clarity to politics, business and foreign policy in a time of connection and disruption.


FRI 12:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zvfrdy)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


FRI 12:06 Outlook (w3ct6wjb)
True stories of ordinary people and the extraordinary events that have shaped their lives.


FRI 12:50 Witness History (w3ct7459)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:50 today]


FRI 13:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zvfw52)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


FRI 13:06 The Newsroom (w172zwlmd68f85g)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


FRI 13:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzpqg47fg)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


FRI 13:32 Heart and Soul (w3ct6vqb)
[Repeat of broadcast at 04:32 today]


FRI 14:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zvfzx6)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


FRI 14:06 Newshour (w172zssmfxcl4gt)
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.


FRI 15:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zvg3nb)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


FRI 15:06 The Interview (w3ct8c4k)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:06 today]


FRI 15:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzpqg4gxq)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


FRI 15:32 Business Daily (w3ct6rtk)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:32 today]


FRI 15:50 World Business Express (w3ct88h4)
World Business Express - Finance, economy and business news from BBC journalists around the world. The stories that matter: World Business Express brings you the essentials on the fast-changing global economy. What forces are driving the markets and industry? Hear unique insight from top CEOs, investors, economic thinkers and small business bosses.
From global trade, to oil and food prices and the rise of artificial intelligence, to the corporate crashes and standout entrepreneur start-ups, the BBC World Service brings you trusted reporting. We’ll explain how the top stories impact your own finances.


FRI 16:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zvg7dg)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


FRI 16:06 Outside Source (w1730689p07j3jf)
2026/03/13 16:06 GMT

A vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.


FRI 17:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zvgc4l)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


FRI 17:06 Outside Source (w1730689p07j78k)
2026/03/13 17:06 GMT

A vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.


FRI 18:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zvggwq)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


FRI 18:06 Outlook (w3ct6wjb)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:06 today]


FRI 18:50 Witness History (w3ct7459)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:50 today]


FRI 19:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zvglmv)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


FRI 19:06 The Newsroom (w172zwlmd68fzn7)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


FRI 19:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzpqg4yx7)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


FRI 19:32 Sport Today (w3ct6z45)
2026/03/13 GMT

BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.


FRI 20:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zvgqcz)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


FRI 20:06 BBC Conversations (w3ct6rp1)
How major news stories are affecting the lives of people around the world


FRI 20:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzpqg52nc)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


FRI 20:32 CrowdScience (w3ct6sv5)
When will the next super-volcano erupt?

Is the world sitting on a ticking time bomb? CrowdScience listener Christel recently watched a documentary about a volcanic eruption in 536 AD that left her native Sweden under a cloud of ash for three years. It got her thinking, do we know when this could happen again?

Presenter Anand Jagatia travels to the Philippines, which has more than 300 volcanoes – 24 of them listed as currently active. It’s a country where trying to predict eruptions has huge real-world consequences.

He meets the scientists at PHIVOLCS in Manila, to find out how they try to predict volcanic activity in the country and help make sure communities are evacuated out of harm’s way.

And he travels with the team to Taal volcano, which experienced violent eruptions in 2020 and has been active again this year, to visit the observatory monitoring for signs of future activity.

He also explores what makes a volcano a super-volcano, and explores the all-important question of whether we know when this will happen again.


FRI 21:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zvgv43)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


FRI 21:06 Newshour (w172zssmfxclzpq)
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.


FRI 22:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zvgyw7)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


FRI 22:06 The Newsroom (w172zwlmd68gbwm)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


FRI 22:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzpqg5b4m)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


FRI 22:32 World Business Report (w3ct76pq)
First broadcast 13/03/2026 22:32 GMT

The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.


FRI 23:00 BBC News (w172zwx57zvh2mc)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


FRI 23:06 The Interview (w3ct8c4k)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:06 today]


FRI 23:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxzpqg5fwr)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


FRI 23:32 Heart and Soul (w3ct6vqb)
[Repeat of broadcast at 04:32 today]