What is BBC World Service?
BBC World Service is the world's leading international broadcaster providing programmes and content in English and 27 other languages. BBC - Podcasts and Downloads - World Service For a better experience on your device, try our mobile site.
What's new on the Africa Today podcast?
The Africa Today podcast is published from Monday to Friday. It contains the day's top African stories. World Update Daily Commute is no longer available to download but you can hear the best of World Update and all our BBC World Service news coverage in our Global News Podcast. The world's great authors discuss their best-known novel.
What does the BBC do?
The daily drama of money and work from the BBC. The BBC brings you all the week's science news. BBC World Football leading the conversation on the global game. In-depth, hard-hitting interviews with newsworthy personalities.
How often is BBC News delivered?
The day’s top stories from BBC News. Delivered twice a day on weekdays, daily at weekends Download the latest documentaries investigating global developments, issues and affairs. History as told by the people who were there. An hour of historical reporting told by the people who were there.
How can I listen to BBC World Service?
BBC World Service is always available to listen to online, via iPlayer Radio on your computer and mobile phone - simply visit www.bbcworldservice.com on your phone's internet browser. Please use the iPlayer Radio help pages to find out more or if you are having any problems listening.
What has happened to BBC podcasts?
We have taken the decision to close the old BBC Podcasts page. The old page was on an unsupported codebase, and as Sounds is the home of BBC podcasts, a decision to retire the old page was made. This saves money, but it also means there is a simplified user journey. You can now find podcasts within BBC Sounds.
What is the difference between BBC and BBC World Service?
The BBC World Service is an international broadcaster owned and operated by the BBC, with funding from the British Government through the Foreign Secretary's office. It is the world's largest external broadcaster in terms of reception area, language selection and audience reach.
How do I access BBC podcasts?
Subscribe on an Amazon Fire or Android deviceFind the podcast you'd like to subscribe to on the BBC Sounds website.Tap RSS.Your device will show you which app or apps you can use to start your podcast subscription - simply choose the app you want to use.
Are BBC podcasts free?
You can listen to or download most podcasts for free on the BBC Sounds app or from the BBC Sounds website on your computer. From our website, you can download many podcasts as MP3 files.
How do I listen to podcasts?
On your Android phone or tablet, you can: Download the Google Podcasts app. Ask your Google Assistant to play a specific podcast....Add a podcast by RSS feedOn your Android phone or tablet, open Google Podcasts .At the bottom, tap Activity. Subscriptions.Tap More. ... Enter the feed URL.Tap Subscribe.
How can I listen to BBC World Service in USA?
Digital satellite radio Sirius and XM satellite radio networks offer digital radio services in Canada and the USA (except Alaska and Hawaii). XM radio carries the BBC World Service English mixed programme schedule 24 hours a day on channel 131 and Sirius radio carries a news-based schedule on channel 141.
How many listeners does BBC World Service have?
around 364 million peopleBBC World Service It reaches a weekly audience of around 364 million people around the world.
What is the point of the BBC World Service?
The BBC World Service (BBCWS) is the world's leading international radio broadcaster, providing impartial news reports and analysis in English and 27 other languages. BBCWS is a public corporation of the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
How do I download podcasts for free?
Without further ado, here's how to download your favorite podcasts using your Android device....Apps for Podcasts on AndroidGoogle Podcasts. Access millions of podcasts in the easy-to-use podcast app. ... Castbox. The award-winning podcast app allows you access to more than 50 million podcasts. ... Pocket Casts. ... TuneIn Radio.
Do you pay for podcasts?
Music fans who are used to purchasing songs through iTunes may be accustomed to paying a dollar or more per song, but podcasts are almost always completely free.
How do I download a BBC podcast?
First, find the programme or podcast you'd like to download. You can search for programmes using the menus and categories on the homepage, or tap on the search icon to search for a programme or podcast. Select the Download option (if there is no download button, the programme may be available to stream only).
People Fixing the World
Brilliant solutions to the world’s problems. We meet people with ideas to make the world a better place and investigate whether they work. Download here.
Crowdscience
We take your questions about life, Earth and the universe to researchers hunting for answers at the frontiers of knowledge. Download here.
13 Minutes to the Moon
How the first moon landing was saved. The full story of the people who made Apollo 11 happen and prevented it from going badly wrong. Download here.
Business Daily
The daily drama of money and work from the BBC - how the trends and scandals of the business world affect us all. Download here.
My Indian Life
Life for young Indian adults in the 21st century explored by Bollywood actor Kalki Koechlin. Real stories from India - sometimes raw, often uplifting. Download here.
Global News Podcast
The day’s top stories from BBC News. Delivered twice a day on weekdays, daily at weekends. Download here.
Death in Ice Valley
An unidentified body. Who was she? Why hasn’t she been missed? A BBC World Service and NRK original podcast, investigating a mystery unsolved for almost half a century. Download here.
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Global News Podcast
Get the top stories of the day straight from the world’s most trusted source: BBC News. Stay in the know with twice-daily news updates during the week and daily episodes on the weekends.
In Our Time
Go deeper with host Melvyn Bragg and his guests as they delve into the ideas linking philosophy, science, history, religion, and culture in this long-running, insightful program.
The Curious Case of Rutherford & Fry
Join science sleuths Dr. Adam Rutherford and Dr. Hannah Fry as they unravel everyday mysteries sent by their listeners in this podcast that is just as irreverent as it is illuminating.
The Assassination
Follow this high-stakes true crime story as BBC Podcasts investigates the death of Pakistan’s former Prime Minister, Benazir Bhutto, speaking directly with the people accused of her murder.
Intrigue
Dive into true stories that pull back the curtain on death, sex, and politics. Each season of Intrigue unspools a new, fascinating true-crime mystery from different corners of the globe.
