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- Today18:40GMTBBC Radio 4 Extra
The Bodyline Tour
How a cricket row between England and Australia sparked a diplomatic incident.
- Tomorrow02:40GMTBBC Radio 4 Extra
The Bodyline Tour
How a cricket row between England and Australia sparked a diplomatic incident.
- Tomorrow07:50GMTBBC World Service
The Kiss of Life photo that earned a Pulitzer Prize
In 1967, a lineman’s lifesaving actions were captured in a prize-winning photo
- Tomorrow11:50GMTBBC World Service
The Kiss of Life photo that earned a Pulitzer Prize
In 1967, a lineman’s lifesaving actions were captured in a prize-winning photo(R)
- Tomorrow17:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, News Internet & West and Central Africa
The Kiss of Life photo that earned a Pulitzer Prize
In 1967, a lineman’s lifesaving actions were captured in a prize-winning photo(R)
- Tomorrow21:50GMTBBC World Service East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa only
The Kiss of Life photo that earned a Pulitzer Prize
In 1967, a lineman’s lifesaving actions were captured in a prize-winning photo(R)
- Tuesday02:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, East Asia, South Asia & West and Central Africa
The Kiss of Life photo that earned a Pulitzer Prize
In 1967, a lineman’s lifesaving actions were captured in a prize-winning photo(R)
- Tuesday07:50GMTBBC World Service
Creating Canada’s largest territory
In 1999, Canada’s map was redrawn creating Nunavut, a territory showing Inuit land rights
- Tuesday11:50GMTBBC World Service
Creating Canada’s largest territory
In 1999, Canada’s map was redrawn creating Nunavut, a territory showing Inuit land rights(R)
- Tuesday17:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, News Internet & West and Central Africa
Creating Canada’s largest territory
In 1999, Canada’s map was redrawn creating Nunavut, a territory showing Inuit land rights(R)
- Tuesday21:50GMTBBC World Service East and Southern Africa
Creating Canada’s largest territory
In 1999, Canada’s map was redrawn creating Nunavut, a territory showing Inuit land rights(R)
- Wednesday02:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, East Asia, South Asia & West and Central Africa
Creating Canada’s largest territory
In 1999, Canada’s map was redrawn creating Nunavut, a territory showing Inuit land rights(R)
- Wednesday07:50GMTBBC World Service
Turkey’s failed coup
On 15 July 2016, more than 300 people were killed in the coup attempt
- Wednesday11:50GMTBBC World Service
Turkey’s failed coup
On 15 July 2016, more than 300 people were killed in the coup attempt(R)
- Wednesday17:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, News Internet & West and Central Africa
Turkey’s failed coup
On 15 July 2016, more than 300 people were killed in the coup attempt(R)
- Wednesday21:50GMTBBC World Service East and Southern Africa
Turkey’s failed coup
On 15 July 2016, more than 300 people were killed in the coup attempt(R)
- Thursday02:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, East Asia, South Asia & West and Central Africa
Turkey’s failed coup
On 15 July 2016, more than 300 people were killed in the coup attempt(R)
- Thursday07:50GMTBBC World Service
Birkin bag: creating fashion’s iconic accessory
In 1985, one the world’s most recognisable fashion accessories was launched – the Birkin.
- Thursday11:50GMTBBC World Service
Birkin bag: creating fashion’s iconic accessory
In 1985, one the world’s most recognisable fashion accessories was launched – the Birkin.(R)
- Thursday17:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, News Internet & West and Central Africa
Birkin bag: creating fashion’s iconic accessory
In 1985, one the world’s most recognisable fashion accessories was launched – the Birkin.(R)
- Thursday21:50GMTBBC World Service East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa only
Birkin bag: creating fashion’s iconic accessory
In 1985, one the world’s most recognisable fashion accessories was launched – the Birkin.(R)
- Friday02:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, East Asia, South Asia & West and Central Africa
Birkin bag: creating fashion’s iconic accessory
In 1985, one the world’s most recognisable fashion accessories was launched – the Birkin.(R)
- Friday07:50GMTBBC World Service
A child's return to Franco's Spain
What it was like to live under Franco’s rule during the Spanish Civil War
- Friday11:50GMTBBC World Service
A child's return to Franco's Spain
What it was like to live under Franco’s rule during the Spanish Civil War(R)
- Friday17:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, News Internet & West and Central Africa
A child's return to Franco's Spain
What it was like to live under Franco’s rule during the Spanish Civil War(R)
- Friday21:50GMTBBC World Service East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa only
A child's return to Franco's Spain
What it was like to live under Franco’s rule during the Spanish Civil War(R)
- Next Saturday02:50GMTBBC World Service Online, Americas and the Caribbean, UK DAB/Freeview, News Internet & Europe and the Middle East only & Live News
A child's return to Franco's Spain
What it was like to live under Franco’s rule during the Spanish Civil War(R)
- Next Sunday07:40GMTBBC Radio 4 Extra
Pickles and the Stolen World Cup
In 1966 England won the football World Cup. But would there be a trophy to collect?
- Next Sunday07:48GMTBBC Radio 4
Dada: The birth of an art movement
In 1916, in Switzerland, an aesthetic began which would influence Surrealism and punk.
- Next Sunday12:40GMTBBC Radio 4 Extra
Pickles and the Stolen World Cup
In 1966 England won the football World Cup. But would there be a trophy to collect?
- Next Sunday16:00GMTBBC Radio 4
The Mexican song that captivated lovers during World War II
History told by the people who were there.
- Next Sunday18:40GMTBBC Radio 4 Extra
Pickles and the Stolen World Cup
In 1966 England won the football World Cup. But would there be a trophy to collect?
- Next Monday02:40GMTBBC Radio 4 Extra
Pickles and the Stolen World Cup
In 1966 England won the football World Cup. But would there be a trophy to collect?
- Next Monday07:50GMTBBC World Service
Mexico’s ‘little old lady killer’
In 2008, Juana Barraza was found guilty of murdering 11 elderly women
- Next Monday11:50GMTBBC World Service
Mexico’s ‘little old lady killer’
In 2008, Juana Barraza was found guilty of murdering 11 elderly women(R)
- Next Monday17:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, News Internet & West and Central Africa
Mexico’s ‘little old lady killer’
In 2008, Juana Barraza was found guilty of murdering 11 elderly women(R)
- Next Monday21:50GMTBBC World Service East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa only
Mexico’s ‘little old lady killer’
In 2008, Juana Barraza was found guilty of murdering 11 elderly women(R)
- Tue 21 Jul 202602:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, East Asia, South Asia & West and Central Africa
Mexico’s ‘little old lady killer’
In 2008, Juana Barraza was found guilty of murdering 11 elderly women(R)
- Tue 21 Jul 202607:50GMTBBC World Service
How a Peruvian instrument revolutionised flamenco
In 1977, flamenco artists attended a party in Lima that transformed the genre forever
- Tue 21 Jul 202611:50GMTBBC World Service
How a Peruvian instrument revolutionised flamenco
In 1977, flamenco artists attended a party in Lima that transformed the genre forever(R)
- Tue 21 Jul 202617:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, News Internet & West and Central Africa
How a Peruvian instrument revolutionised flamenco
In 1977, flamenco artists attended a party in Lima that transformed the genre forever(R)
- Tue 21 Jul 202621:50GMTBBC World Service East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa only
How a Peruvian instrument revolutionised flamenco
In 1977, flamenco artists attended a party in Lima that transformed the genre forever(R)
- Wed 22 Jul 202602:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, East Asia, South Asia & West and Central Africa
How a Peruvian instrument revolutionised flamenco
In 1977, flamenco artists attended a party in Lima that transformed the genre forever(R)
- Wed 22 Jul 202607:50GMTBBC World Service
Unveiling the face of Crazy Horse
In 1998, a carving of the face of Native American warrior Crazy Horse was unveiled
- Wed 22 Jul 202611:50GMTBBC World Service
Unveiling the face of Crazy Horse
In 1998, a carving of the face of Native American warrior Crazy Horse was unveiled(R)
- Wed 22 Jul 202617:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, News Internet & West and Central Africa
Unveiling the face of Crazy Horse
In 1998, a carving of the face of Native American warrior Crazy Horse was unveiled(R)
- Wed 22 Jul 202621:50GMTBBC World Service East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa only
Unveiling the face of Crazy Horse
In 1998, a carving of the face of Native American warrior Crazy Horse was unveiled(R)
- Thu 23 Jul 202602:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, East Asia, South Asia & West and Central Africa
Unveiling the face of Crazy Horse
In 1998, a carving of the face of Native American warrior Crazy Horse was unveiled(R)
- Thu 23 Jul 202607:50GMTBBC World Service
The first solar-powered flight around the world
In 2016, two pilots attempted to fly around the globe without any fuel
- Thu 23 Jul 202611:50GMTBBC World Service
The first solar-powered flight around the world
In 2016, two pilots attempted to fly around the globe without any fuel(R)
- Thu 23 Jul 202617:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, News Internet & West and Central Africa
The first solar-powered flight around the world
In 2016, two pilots attempted to fly around the globe without any fuel(R)
- Thu 23 Jul 202621:50GMTBBC World Service East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa only
The first solar-powered flight around the world
In 2016, two pilots attempted to fly around the globe without any fuel(R)
- Fri 24 Jul 202602:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, East Asia, South Asia & West and Central Africa
The first solar-powered flight around the world
In 2016, two pilots attempted to fly around the globe without any fuel(R)
- Fri 24 Jul 202607:50GMTBBC World Service
Creating Africa’s largest film festival
In 1969, the first African film festival of Ouagadougou took place
- Fri 24 Jul 202611:50GMTBBC World Service
Creating Africa’s largest film festival
In 1969, the first African film festival of Ouagadougou took place(R)
- Fri 24 Jul 202617:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, News Internet & West and Central Africa
Creating Africa’s largest film festival
In 1969, the first African film festival of Ouagadougou took place(R)
- Fri 24 Jul 202621:50GMTBBC World Service East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa only
Creating Africa’s largest film festival
In 1969, the first African film festival of Ouagadougou took place(R)
- Sat 25 Jul 202602:50GMTBBC World Service Online, Americas and the Caribbean, UK DAB/Freeview, News Internet & Europe and the Middle East only
Creating Africa’s largest film festival
In 1969, the first African film festival of Ouagadougou took place(R)
- Sun 26 Jul 202607:48GMTBBC Radio 4
The Mexican song that captivated lovers during World War II
History told by the people who were there.
- Sun 26 Jul 202616:00GMTBBC Radio 4
The Aga Khan meets Florence Nightingale
In 1898, Florence Nightingale invited the Aga Khan around to her London home for tea.
- Mon 27 Jul 202607:50GMTBBC World Service
The last execution by garrote: Salvador Puig Antich
In 1974, a 25-year-old anarchist became the last person executed by garrote in Spain
- Mon 27 Jul 202611:50GMTBBC World Service
The last execution by garrote: Salvador Puig Antich
In 1974, a 25-year-old anarchist became the last person executed by garrote in Spain(R)
- Mon 27 Jul 202617:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, News Internet & West and Central Africa
The last execution by garrote: Salvador Puig Antich
In 1974, a 25-year-old anarchist became the last person executed by garrote in Spain(R)
- Mon 27 Jul 202621:50GMTBBC World Service East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa only
The last execution by garrote: Salvador Puig Antich
In 1974, a 25-year-old anarchist became the last person executed by garrote in Spain(R)
- Tue 28 Jul 202602:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, East Asia, South Asia & West and Central Africa
The last execution by garrote: Salvador Puig Antich
In 1974, a 25-year-old anarchist became the last person executed by garrote in Spain(R)
- Tue 28 Jul 202607:50GMTBBC World Service
The making of Oasis’ Wonderwall
The story behind the making of an anthem
- Tue 28 Jul 202611:50GMTBBC World Service
The making of Oasis’ Wonderwall
The story behind the making of an anthem(R)
- Tue 28 Jul 202617:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, News Internet & West and Central Africa
The making of Oasis’ Wonderwall
The story behind the making of an anthem(R)
- Tue 28 Jul 202621:50GMTBBC World Service East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa only
The making of Oasis’ Wonderwall
The story behind the making of an anthem(R)
- Wed 29 Jul 202602:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, East Asia, South Asia & West and Central Africa
The making of Oasis’ Wonderwall
The story behind the making of an anthem(R)
- Wed 29 Jul 202607:50GMTBBC World Service
Sweden's summer shutdown
In 1978, Swedish workers relished the chance to take long, paid vacations
- Wed 29 Jul 202611:50GMTBBC World Service
Sweden's summer shutdown
In 1978, Swedish workers relished the chance to take long, paid vacations(R)
- Wed 29 Jul 202617:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, News Internet & West and Central Africa
Sweden's summer shutdown
In 1978, Swedish workers relished the chance to take long, paid vacations(R)
- Wed 29 Jul 202621:50GMTBBC World Service East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa only
Sweden's summer shutdown
In 1978, Swedish workers relished the chance to take long, paid vacations(R)
- Thu 30 Jul 202602:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, East Asia, South Asia & West and Central Africa
Sweden's summer shutdown
In 1978, Swedish workers relished the chance to take long, paid vacations(R)
- Thu 30 Jul 202607:50GMTBBC World Service
Witness History
The story of our times told by the people who were there.
- Thu 30 Jul 202611:50GMTBBC World Service
Witness History
The story of our times told by the people who were there.(R)
- Thu 30 Jul 202617:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, News Internet & West and Central Africa
Witness History
The story of our times told by the people who were there.(R)
- Thu 30 Jul 202621:50GMTBBC World Service East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa only
Witness History
The story of our times told by the people who were there.(R)
- Fri 31 Jul 202602:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, East Asia, South Asia & West and Central Africa
Witness History
The story of our times told by the people who were there.(R)
- Fri 31 Jul 202607:50GMTBBC World Service
The cellist who survived Auschwitz-Birkenau
In 1943, Anita Lasker-Wallfisch survived Auschwitz after being recruited to an orchestra
- Fri 31 Jul 202611:50GMTBBC World Service
The cellist who survived Auschwitz-Birkenau
In 1943, Anita Lasker-Wallfisch survived Auschwitz after being recruited to an orchestra(R)
- Fri 31 Jul 202617:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, News Internet & West and Central Africa
The cellist who survived Auschwitz-Birkenau
In 1943, Anita Lasker-Wallfisch survived Auschwitz after being recruited to an orchestra(R)
- Fri 31 Jul 202621:50GMTBBC World Service East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa only
The cellist who survived Auschwitz-Birkenau
In 1943, Anita Lasker-Wallfisch survived Auschwitz after being recruited to an orchestra(R)
- Sat 1 Aug 202602:50GMTBBC World Service Online, Americas and the Caribbean, UK DAB/Freeview, News Internet & Europe and the Middle East only
The cellist who survived Auschwitz-Birkenau
In 1943, Anita Lasker-Wallfisch survived Auschwitz after being recruited to an orchestra(R)
- Mon 3 Aug 202607:50GMTBBC World Service
03/08/2026 GMT
The story of our times told by the people who were there.
- Mon 3 Aug 202611:50GMTBBC World Service
03/08/2026 GMT
The story of our times told by the people who were there.(R)
- Mon 3 Aug 202617:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, News Internet & West and Central Africa
03/08/2026 GMT
The story of our times told by the people who were there.(R)
- Mon 3 Aug 202621:50GMTBBC World Service East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa only
03/08/2026 GMT
The story of our times told by the people who were there.(R)
- Tue 4 Aug 202602:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, East Asia, South Asia & West and Central Africa
03/08/2026 GMT
The story of our times told by the people who were there.(R)
- Tue 4 Aug 202607:50GMTBBC World Service
04/08/2026 GMT
The story of our times told by the people who were there.
- Tue 4 Aug 202611:50GMTBBC World Service
04/08/2026 GMT
The story of our times told by the people who were there.(R)
- Tue 4 Aug 202617:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, News Internet & West and Central Africa
04/08/2026 GMT
The story of our times told by the people who were there.(R)
- Tue 4 Aug 202621:50GMTBBC World Service East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa only
04/08/2026 GMT
The story of our times told by the people who were there.(R)
- Wed 5 Aug 202602:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, East Asia, South Asia & West and Central Africa
04/08/2026 GMT
The story of our times told by the people who were there.(R)
- Wed 5 Aug 202607:50GMTBBC World Service
Ashley Kriel: Anti-apartheid activist
In the 1980s Ashley Kriel emerged as a leader of the struggle against white minority rule
- Wed 5 Aug 202611:50GMTBBC World Service
Ashley Kriel: Anti-apartheid activist
In the 1980s Ashley Kriel emerged as a leader of the struggle against white minority rule(R)
- Wed 5 Aug 202617:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, News Internet & West and Central Africa
Ashley Kriel: Anti-apartheid activist
In the 1980s Ashley Kriel emerged as a leader of the struggle against white minority rule(R)
- Wed 5 Aug 202621:50GMTBBC World Service East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa only
Ashley Kriel: Anti-apartheid activist
In the 1980s Ashley Kriel emerged as a leader of the struggle against white minority rule(R)
- Thu 6 Aug 202602:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, East Asia, South Asia & West and Central Africa
Ashley Kriel: Anti-apartheid activist
In the 1980s Ashley Kriel emerged as a leader of the struggle against white minority rule(R)
