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- Today11:50GMTBBC World Service
Birkin bag: creating fashion’s iconic accessory
In 1985, one the world’s most recognisable fashion accessories was launched – the Birkin.(R)
- Today17:50GMTBBC 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)
- Today21:50GMTBBC 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)
- Tomorrow02:50GMTBBC 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)
- Tomorrow07:50GMTBBC 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
- Tomorrow11:50GMTBBC 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)
- Tomorrow17:50GMTBBC 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)
- Tomorrow21:50GMTBBC 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)
- 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)
- 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?
- Sunday07:48GMTBBC Radio 4
Dada: The birth of an art movement
In 1916, in Switzerland, an aesthetic began which would influence Surrealism and punk.
- 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?
- Sunday16:00GMTBBC Radio 4
The Mexican song that captivated lovers during World War II
History told by the people who were there.
- 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?
- 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?
- Monday07:50GMTBBC World Service
Mexico’s ‘little old lady killer’
In 2008, Juana Barraza was found guilty of murdering 11 elderly women
- Monday11:50GMTBBC World Service
Mexico’s ‘little old lady killer’
In 2008, Juana Barraza was found guilty of murdering 11 elderly women(R)
- 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)
- 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)
- Tuesday02:50GMTBBC 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)
- Tuesday07:50GMTBBC World Service
How a Peruvian instrument revolutionised flamenco
In 1977, flamenco artists attended a party in Lima that transformed the genre forever
- Tuesday11:50GMTBBC World Service
How a Peruvian instrument revolutionised flamenco
In 1977, flamenco artists attended a party in Lima that transformed the genre forever(R)
- Tuesday17:50GMTBBC 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)
- Tuesday21:50GMTBBC 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)
- Next Wednesday02:50GMTBBC 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)
- Next Wednesday07:50GMTBBC World Service
Unveiling the face of Crazy Horse
In 1998, a carving of the face of Native American warrior Crazy Horse was unveiled
- Next Wednesday11:50GMTBBC World Service
Unveiling the face of Crazy Horse
In 1998, a carving of the face of Native American warrior Crazy Horse was unveiled(R)
- Next Wednesday17:50GMTBBC 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)
- Next Wednesday21:50GMTBBC 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)
- Next Thursday02:50GMTBBC 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)
- Next Thursday07:50GMTBBC World Service
The first solar-powered flight around the world
In 2016, two pilots attempted to fly around the globe without any fuel
- Next Thursday11:50GMTBBC World Service
The first solar-powered flight around the world
In 2016, two pilots attempted to fly around the globe without any fuel(R)
- Next Thursday17:50GMTBBC 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)
- Next Thursday21:50GMTBBC 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)
- Next Friday02:50GMTBBC 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)
- Next Friday07:50GMTBBC World Service
Creating Africa’s largest film festival
In 1969, the first African film festival of Ouagadougou took place
- Next Friday11:50GMTBBC World Service
Creating Africa’s largest film festival
In 1969, the first African film festival of Ouagadougou took place(R)
- Next Friday17:50GMTBBC 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)
- Next Friday21:50GMTBBC 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
I organised the first Comic Con
In 1964 a group of teenage boys organised the first official comic convention in New York
- Thu 30 Jul 202611:50GMTBBC World Service
I organised the first Comic Con
In 1964 a group of teenage boys organised the first official comic convention in New York(R)
- Thu 30 Jul 202617:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, News Internet & West and Central Africa
I organised the first Comic Con
In 1964 a group of teenage boys organised the first official comic convention in New York(R)
- Thu 30 Jul 202621:50GMTBBC World Service East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa only
I organised the first Comic Con
In 1964 a group of teenage boys organised the first official comic convention in New York(R)
- Fri 31 Jul 202602:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, East Asia, South Asia & West and Central Africa
I organised the first Comic Con
In 1964 a group of teenage boys organised the first official comic convention in New York(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
Witness History
The story of our times told by the people who were there.
- Mon 3 Aug 202611:50GMTBBC World Service
Witness History
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
Witness History
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
Witness History
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
Witness History
The story of our times told by the people who were there.(R)
- Tue 4 Aug 202607:50GMTBBC World Service
Witness History
The story of our times told by the people who were there.
- Tue 4 Aug 202611:50GMTBBC World Service
Witness History
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
Witness History
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
Witness History
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
Witness History
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)
- Thu 6 Aug 202607:50GMTBBC World Service
When Taiwan’s ‘White Terror’ ended
In 1987 Taiwan finally lifted martial law after nearly four decades of authoritarian rule
- Thu 6 Aug 202611:50GMTBBC World Service
When Taiwan’s ‘White Terror’ ended
In 1987 Taiwan finally lifted martial law after nearly four decades of authoritarian rule(R)
- Thu 6 Aug 202617:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, News Internet & West and Central Africa
When Taiwan’s ‘White Terror’ ended
In 1987 Taiwan finally lifted martial law after nearly four decades of authoritarian rule(R)
- Thu 6 Aug 202621:50GMTBBC World Service East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa only
When Taiwan’s ‘White Terror’ ended
In 1987 Taiwan finally lifted martial law after nearly four decades of authoritarian rule(R)
- Fri 7 Aug 202602:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, East Asia, South Asia & West and Central Africa
When Taiwan’s ‘White Terror’ ended
In 1987 Taiwan finally lifted martial law after nearly four decades of authoritarian rule(R)
- Fri 7 Aug 202607:50GMTBBC World Service
07/08/2026 GMT
The story of our times told by the people who were there.
- Fri 7 Aug 202611:50GMTBBC World Service
07/08/2026 GMT
The story of our times told by the people who were there.(R)
- Fri 7 Aug 202617:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, News Internet & West and Central Africa
07/08/2026 GMT
The story of our times told by the people who were there.(R)
- Fri 7 Aug 202621:50GMTBBC World Service East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa only
07/08/2026 GMT
The story of our times told by the people who were there.(R)
- Sat 8 Aug 202602:50GMTBBC World Service Online, Americas and the Caribbean, UK DAB/Freeview, News Internet & Europe and the Middle East only
07/08/2026 GMT
The story of our times told by the people who were there.(R)
- Mon 10 Aug 202607:50GMTBBC World Service
10/08/2026 GMT
The story of our times told by the people who were there.
- Mon 10 Aug 202611:50GMTBBC World Service
10/08/2026 GMT
The story of our times told by the people who were there.(R)
- Mon 10 Aug 202617:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, News Internet & West and Central Africa
10/08/2026 GMT
The story of our times told by the people who were there.(R)
- Mon 10 Aug 202621:50GMTBBC World Service East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa only
10/08/2026 GMT
The story of our times told by the people who were there.(R)
- Tue 11 Aug 202602:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, East Asia, South Asia & West and Central Africa
10/08/2026 GMT
The story of our times told by the people who were there.(R)
- Tue 11 Aug 202607:50GMTBBC World Service
11/08/2026 GMT
The story of our times told by the people who were there.
- Tue 11 Aug 202611:50GMTBBC World Service
11/08/2026 GMT
The story of our times told by the people who were there.(R)
- Tue 11 Aug 202617:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, News Internet & West and Central Africa
11/08/2026 GMT
The story of our times told by the people who were there.(R)
