SATURDAY 05 APRIL 2025

SAT 00:00 BBC News (w172zwwjmhxpkjg)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SAT 00:06 Unexpected Elements (w3ct72vs)
Oh, Rats!

On World Rat Day, we’re getting ratty! We look at the biology behind the eternal struggle between rats and rat poison, and we hear about rat-on-rat warfare and other forms of pest control.

We don’t play games when it comes to rats, but we know someone who does. Dr Michael Brecht from the Humboldt University of Berlin tells us how he played hide-and-seek with lab rats and what that tells us about the behaviour of play.

On the topic of ‘rat’ behaviour, we are joined by Dr Zach Berry from the University of Southern California to talk about the psychology behind ratting people out in the workplace, testing the loyalty and morals of the Unexpected Elements team.

And speaking of rats in the workplace… we hear a first-hand report on whether African giant pouched rats might just be better staff members than humans when it comes to detecting tuberculosis at APOPO labs.

All that, plus many more Unexpected Elements.

Presenter: Anand Jagatia, with Tristan Ahtone and Christine Yohannes
Producer: Imaan Moin, with Debbie Kilbride, Alice Lipscombe-Southwell, Noa Dowling, Harrison Lewis and Sophie Ormiston.
Studio Manager: Cath McGhee


SAT 01:00 BBC News (w172zwwjmhxpp8l)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SAT 01:06 Business Matters (w172zrrzt07ptrr)
Trillions lost as Trump tariffs trigger market mayhem

Wall Street has just wrapped up one of its most volatile weeks in years, with investors rattled by Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs on global imports. The fallout? Trillions wiped from US stock markets—the S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq all plunging more than 5%, with tech stocks entering bear market territory.

What does this mean for trade on the ground? Gene Seroka, head of the Port of Los Angeles—the busiest container port in the US—tells us how these tariffs could disrupt the flow of goods across the Pacific.

As panic ripples through the markets, we ask: should people nearing retirement be worried? Maria Johannssen of AON breaks down the risks to global pension funds heavily invested in Wall Street.

Also in the programme: TikTok gets yet another reprieve in the US. But who’s really in line to buy it? We look at the high-stakes politics and business deals shaping its future.

And finally— our reporter gives us an insight into the thinking inside Microsoft, and the celebrations as it turns 50 years old.


SAT 02:00 BBC News (w172zwwjmhxpt0q)
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SAT 02:06 The Newsroom (w172zwkzrqbp613)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


SAT 02:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxc27jd593)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


SAT 02:32 Stumped (w3ct6zhz)
Jake Lehmann: Following in his father's footsteps with South Australia

Alison Mitchell, Clint Wheeldon and Sunil Gupta are joined on the show by Jake Lehmann who helped South Australia win their first Sheffield Shield title in 29 years. He scored a century in the final to follow in his father’s footsteps, Australia legend Darren Lehmann, who was part of the South Australia team when they last won it in 1996.

The World Cricketers' Association are calling for changes to what they see as the sports 'chaotic' schedule and 'outdated' regulations. We hear from Tom Moffat who is the CEO of the global players union who tells us more about their recommendations and how 'international cricket could be at risk'.


Photo: Jake Lehmann of South Australia gets. his championship medal during the Sheffield Shield match between South Australia and Queensland at Karen Rolton Oval, on March 29, 2025, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/Getty Images)


SAT 03:00 BBC News (w172zwwjmhxpxrv)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SAT 03:06 Outlook (w3ct6wgl)
Outlook Mixtape: how far would you go to save a painting?

FBI man Robert 'Bob' Wittman went undercover as a shady art dealer to recover hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of art. Dutch art dealer Jan Six's family history is intricately connected to the Dutch Master Rembrandt and in 2016, Jan made a discovery that shook the art world.
Tasoula Hadjitofi fled war-torn Cyprus as a child. Years later, she worked with a shadowy middleman to uncover the network looting her country's most sacred relics. Thomas Schultz set out on a pretty standard business venture - buy, do up and sell a cottage in Bellport, not far from New York City. But what he found in the garage would change his life.

Presenter: Saskia Collette
Producer: Laura Thomas

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


SAT 03:50 Witness History (w3ct743k)
Resusci Anne: the world’s first life-saving resuscitation dummy

In 1960, Norwegian toymaker Åsmund Lærdal began selling his latest invention - a life-size training dummy designed to teach mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.

Resusci Anne is made of soft plastic and resembles an unconscious person.

Åsmund wanted as many people as possible to be trained in this new method of life saving and he hoped that a female manikin would be less threatening to trainees.

Anne's now believed to have saved the lives of more than two million people around the world.

Jacqueline Paine speaks to Åsmund’s son Tore Lærdal, who explains how his father had been inspired by a near-death experience


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 football in Brazil, the history of the ‘Indian Titanic’ and the invention of air fryers, to Public Enemy’s Fight The Power, subway art and the political crisis in Georgia. We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: visionary architect Antoni Gaudi and the design of the Sagrada Familia; Michael Jordan and his bespoke Nike trainers; Princess Diana at the Taj Mahal; and Görel Hanser, manager of legendary Swedish pop band Abba on the influence they’ve had on the music industry. You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, such as the time an Iraqi journalist hurled his shoes at the President of the United States in protest of America’s occupation of Iraq; the creation of the Hollywood commercial that changed advertising forever; and the ascent of the first Aboriginal MP.

(Photo: Åsmund Lærdal with Resusci Anne in water rescue. Credit: Lærdal Medical)


SAT 04:00 BBC News (w172zwwjmhxq1hz)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SAT 04:06 Unexpected Elements (w3ct72vs)
[Repeat of broadcast at 00:06 today]


SAT 05:00 BBC News (w172zwwjmhxq583)
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SAT 05:06 The Newsroom (w172zwkzrqbpk8h)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


SAT 05:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxc27jdjjh)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


SAT 05:32 Dear Daughter (w3ct7xdz)
Audrey Akande: The Receipts and becoming a ‘girl mum’

Audrey Akande is best known for being one half of The Receipts podcast. She joins Namulanta in the studio to share the letter she’s written for her daughter.

Audrey talks about the balance as a parent between protecting your child’s innocence but also helping them learn to face the world. How can you teach independence while keeping them safe?

Audrey has given unfiltered advice and life stories on The Receipts podcast since its launch in 2016. She discusses the challenges of being both an oversharer and a mum.

Plus, she talks friendship break-ups and navigating The Receipts split in the public eye.

Dear Daughter is an award-winning podcast from the BBC World Service about love, life, family, and raising children. It is the brainchild of Namulanta Kombo, a mother on a quest to create a ‘handbook to life’ for her daughter, through the advice of parents from all over the world.

Each episode, a guest reads a letter they’ve written to their children (or their future children, or the children they never had) with the advice, life lessons, and personal stories they’d like to pass on.

Expect extraordinary true stories, inspirational advice for parents, and moving accounts of families, relationships and raising daughters.

Share your letter! What do you want to say to your kids? Or the next generation? Do you have thoughts on motherhood, fatherhood, or parenthood to share? Whether you are a mum or mom, dad or papa, grandparent, uncle, aunt, daughter, son or just want to write a letter, send us a Whatsapp message on +44 800 030 4404 or visit bbcworldservice.com/deardaughter.

You can read our privacy notice here:
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SAT 05:50 More or Less (w3ct6vym)
Trump tariffs: All about the deficits

US President Donald Trump has announced sweeping tariffs on global trade, adding taxes of as much as 50% to imports from some countries.

The tariffs, he says, are “reciprocal” – calculated to address currency manipulation and trade barriers that other countries place on the US.

However, when you look at how the new tariffs were actually calculated, that claim does not add up.

Tim Harford speaks to Thomas Sampson, an associate professor at the London School of Economics, to understand what is going on.

Presenter: Tim Harford
Producers: Lizzy McNeill and Nathan Gower
Series producer: Tom Colls
Production co-ordinator: Brenda Brown
Sound mix: Neil Churchill
Editor: Richard Vadon


SAT 06:00 BBC News (w172zwwjmhxq907)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SAT 06:06 Weekend (w172zw802rkyvq6)
US stock markets plunge into worst week since 2020 as trade war continues

US stock markets faced their worst week since 2020, with major indexes dropping over 5% amid rising tensions from Trump’s trade war. His 10% tariffs have now affected the UK and other nations, causing global declines. China retaliates with a 34% tax on all goods imported from the US.

Also in the programme: We hear from a doctor near Mandalay, Myanmar, after the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that killed over 3,000 people.

Joining presenter Julian Worricker are Anna Matveeva, a senior visiting research fellow at the Russia Institute of King's College London and Andrea Sella, professor of chemistry at University College London.

(Picture: Trader on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York, USA, on 04 April 2025. Photo by JUSTIN LANE/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock )


SAT 07:00 BBC News (w172zwwjmhxqdrc)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SAT 07:06 Weekend (w172zw802rkyzgb)
China imposes 34% tax on US imports

The UK and other countries face a 10% trade tax as President Trump’s tariffs continue to impact the global economy. The global stock market has since lost trillions in value, with Wall Street even suffering its largest two-day loss in five years, dropping 10%. In response, China has imposed a 34% levy on US imports.

Also in the programme: New details emerge about the killing of 15 emergency workers in Gaza as the UN reports they were killed by Israel’s military and buried in a mass grave; and a London high school where Ukrainian refugee students struggle to secure important academic qualifications.

Joining presenter Julian Worricker are Anna Matveeva, a senior visiting research fellow at the Russia Institute of King's College London and Andrea Sella, professor of chemistry at University College London.

(Picture: Vehicle shipment in Yantai in eastern China's Shandong province, Thursday, April 3, 2025. (Chinatopix Via AP) CHINA OUT)


SAT 08:00 BBC News (w172zwwjmhxqjhh)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SAT 08:06 Weekend (w172zw802rkz36g)
US Trade tariffs trigger global stock market decline

Trump's trade war disrupts global economies, with 10% tariffs now affecting the UK and other nations. The global stock market has lost trillions in value, while China retaliates with a 34% tax on US imports. Alicia Garcia Herrero, Chief Asia Pacific Economist at Natixis, discusses the impact on Asia.

Also in the programme: A Turkish photojournalist told the BBC he and six other journalists were arrested to prevent media coverage of anti-government rallies. Senior Correspondent Orla Guerin reports from Istanbul. We also hear from Kelsey McKinney, the author of a book on the importance of gossip.

Joining presenter Julian Worricker are Anna Matveeva, a senior visiting research fellow at the Russia Institute of King's College London and Andrea Sella, professor of chemistry at University College London.

(Picture: New York Stock Exchange Reaction to New US Tariffs, USA - 04 Apr 2025. Photo by JUSTIN LANE/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)


SAT 09:00 BBC News (w172zwwjmhxqn7m)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SAT 09:06 BBC OS Conversations (w3ct6rm9)
Adolescence

The hit Netflix show, Adolescence, has prompted a global conversation on toxic masculinity.

The series is based in the north of England and centres on a 13-year-old boy, Jamie, accused of murdering a teenage girl. In our conversations we explore some of the issues the series has raised, including the role of social media in promoting online misogyny and bullying.

We hear from a group of boys who tell us what they have been viewing online, one girl we speak to wonders if she would be better off not being friends with boys at all, and we bring together teenagers and their parents.

“The theme it was highlighting was recognisable to any parent of a son now,” Brent in Chicago tells us. “I was immediately reeling back in my mind to when [my son] Gabriel was 13 and then, frankly, going did I do it right!”

We also speak to educators who give us a sense of the challenges they face in tackling misogyny in schools.

Presenter: Mark Lowen
BBC producers: Virginia Kelly, Isabella Bull and Laura Cress
Boffin Media producer: Richard Hollingham

An EcoAudio certified Boffin Media production in partnership with the OS team.

(Photo: Gabriel with his parents. Credit Gabriel/Brent)


SAT 09:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxc27jf0j0)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


SAT 09:32 Pick of the World (w3ct7z4j)
Do science stories cheer us up?

A chat with Ella Hubber and Sophie Ormiston on the BBC World Service science team to find out if science brings us a sense of optimism. A visit to Thai capital Bangkok, a city that is literally sinking: how can it be saved? Plus, why it is satisfying when food is crunchy and what's the worst smell ever?


SAT 09:50 Over to You (w3ct6xv1)
Targeting journalists for just doing their job

Turkey has jailed and expelled a number of journalists, including BBC correspondent Mark Lowen. Listeners give us their reactions.

And, as Hard Talk ends, a new interview format show starts. Some of you remain unhappy about the loss of one of your favourite shows.

Presenter: Rajan Datar
Producer: Howard Shannon.
A Whistledown production for BBC World Service


SAT 10:00 BBC News (w172zwwjmhxqrzr)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SAT 10:06 Not by the Playbook (w3ct7z00)
The Grand Opening

A new era for sports broadcasting starts with a grand opening. What better way to announce our transformation from Sportshour to Not by the Playbook than with some of the grandest people you'll ever meet!

We have an exclusive interview with Grand Slam tennis legend Bjorn Borg. He's been revealing how happy he is that for some people in Scandinavia they don't know him for winning Wimbledon five years in a row, but instead as the man who makes underwear.

We celebrate the most famous horse race in the world, the Grand National. From hedges to ditches, it is a challenge of mind and body. But what exactly is it like to face this terrifying race? We visit the stables of former jockey Geraldine Rees who, in 1982, became the first woman to complete the course, riding a horse called “Cheers”.

(PHOTO: Bjorn Borg of Sweden holds the trophy aloft after defeating Jimmy Connors during the Men's Singles Final match at the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championship on 8 July 1978 CREDIT: Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Plus, is there any other grand better than a grandmother?! We hear from ‘IronGran’ herself Edwina “Eddie” Brocklesby who at the age of 81 is still taking part in Ironman competitions, and just a reminder that means a 4km swim, a 180km bike ride, followed by a full marathon run.


SAT 11:00 BBC News (w172zwwjmhxqwqw)
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SAT 11:06 The Newsroom (w172zwkzrqbq8r8)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


SAT 11:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxc27jf808)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


SAT 11:32 The Documentary (w3ct7zhm)
Ukraine: Your questions answered

The Global News Podcast joins Ukrainecast to answer listeners’ questions about the Ukraine-Russia conflict. Presenter Oliver Conway will be joined by Vitaly Shevchenko, Russia editor for BBC Monitoring, Olga Robinson, from BBC Verify, and Frank Gardner, the BBC's security correspondent.

(Photo: Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky attends a press conference, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, 4 April, 2025. Credit: Alina Smutko/Reuters)


SAT 12:00 BBC News (w172zwwjmhxr0h0)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SAT 12:06 World Book Club (w3ct74ry)
Michelle De Kretser

Harriett Gilbert talks with Michelle De Kretser about her 8th novel, and winner the 2023 Rathbones Folio Fiction Prize 'Scary Monsters'.
This diptych novel consists of the tale of two immigrants, one in the past, and one in a dystopian future that seems all too possible. Which story to start with? That’s the reader’s decision.
In the past, Lili. Her family migrated to Australia from Asia when she was a child. Now, in the 1980s, she teaches in Montpellier, in the south of France. Her life revolves around her desires to carve out a space for herself in ‘le centre historique’, and become a great woman like Simone de Beauvoir. She tries to make friends, observes the treatment of other immigrants to France who don’t have the shield of an Australian passport, and continually has to dodge her creepy downstairs neighbour, as stories of serial killers dominate news headlines.
In the future, Lyle works for a government department in near-future Australia where Islam has been banned, a pandemic has only recently passed, and the elderly are encouraged to take advantage of ‘The Amendment’ - a law that allows, if not encourages, assisted suicide. An Asian migrant, Lyle is terrified of repatriation and spends all his energy on embracing 'Australian values' - which in this future involve rampant consumerism, an obsession with the real estate market, and never mentioning the environmental catastrophe even as wildfires choke the air with a permanent smoke cloud. He's also preoccupied by his callously ambitious wife, his rebellious children and his elderly mother who refuses to capitulate to his desperate desire to invisibly blend in with society.
We love it, not just because of the playful dual structure, but because Michelle’s writing tackles the monsters - racism, misogyny, ageism - with keen observations and biting humour, shining a light not just on how society treats newcomers, but how we relate to our idea of our shared history, and what kind of future will be built from the world we live in now.


SAT 13:00 BBC News (w172zwwjmhxr474)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SAT 13:06 Newshour (w172zsrztffw8sr)
World reels from President Trump's trade tariffs

As the world reels from President Trump's trade tariffs, one of Africa's smallest, poorest nations takes one of the biggest hits – we speak to the trade minister of Lesotho. We also hear from a former US defense secretary, on how worried America's 'allies' should be.

Also in the programme: the home city of Ukraine’s President Zelensky suffers a deadly Russian missile attack; and we remember the world famous Malian musician Amadou, of Amadou and Mariam, who has died.


(Photo: Jeans form part of Lesotho textile exports to US. Credit: AFP)


SAT 14:00 BBC News (w172zwwjmhxr7z8)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SAT 14:06 Sportsworld (w172ztqf406cwbq)
Live Sporting Action

Sportsworld has live Premier League commentary of Crystal Palace against Brighton. Lee James will be joined by former Republic of Ireland and Tottenham defender Stephen Kelly and former USA and Premier League goalkeeper Brad Friedel to preview that game and the other action.

We’ll also discuss PSG on the verge of winning the Ligue 1 title, and Bayern’s bid for the Bundesliga title. We’ll be at Aintree for the Grand National, Formula One’s Japanese Grand Prix and the first weekend of Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track.

Plus, we’ll look ahead to the start of the tennis clay court season in Monte Carlo and the final week of the NBA regular season.

Photo: Will Hughes of Crystal Palace battle for the ball with Carlos Baleba of Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion FC and Crystal Palace FC at Amex Stadium on December 14, 2024 in Brighton, United Kingdom. (Credit: MB Media/Getty Images)


SAT 18:00 BBC News (w172zwwjmhxrqys)
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SAT 18:06 The Newsroom (w172zwkzrqbr3z5)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


SAT 18:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxc27jg375)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


SAT 18:32 Dear Daughter (w3ct7xdz)
[Repeat of broadcast at 05:32 today]


SAT 18:50 More or Less (w3ct6vym)
[Repeat of broadcast at 05:50 today]


SAT 19:00 BBC News (w172zwwjmhxrvpx)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SAT 19:06 The Documentary (w3ct7zc9)
Donald Trump’s new world order

President Trump has upended the international order to promote his “America First” agenda. He has thrown countries and their leaders around the world off balance with his radical departure from decades-old United States foreign policy. With so many changes going on in different and sometimes seemingly opposing directions, Jamie Coomarasamy tries to get behind what is driving the president’s agenda, and looks at how the world is adjusting to a new reality.

(Photo: US President Donald Trump delivers remarks on tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, D.C. 2 April, 2025. Credit: Carlos Barria/Reuters)


SAT 20:00 BBC News (w172zwwjmhxrzg1)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SAT 20:06 The Arts Hour (w3ct6zt0)
Dan Erickson, creator of hit TV series Severance

Nikki Bedi and cultural critic Murtada Elfadl discuss
Nikki's conversation with Dan Erickson, creator of the hit Apple TV+ series Severance
Grammy-winning country singer-songwriter Lainey Wilson
The British director Tom Shankland's sumptuous look of The Leopard, his TV adaptation of the classic Sicilian novel...
Also on the show, the director and star of Last Swim - a British coming-of-age movie; Sasha Nathwani and Deba Hekmat
And there's live music from French-Lebanese trumpeter and composer Ibrahim Maalouf; transcending cultures and genres.

Image: Britt Lower and Adam Scott in "Severance". Image Credit: Apple TV+


SAT 21:00 BBC News (w172zwwjmhxs365)
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SAT 21:06 Newshour (w172zsrztffx7rs)
Video shows Israel firing on Palestinian medical workers

Mobile phone footage released by the New York Times appears to contradict the Israeli account of how Palestinian medics met their deaths in Gaza. The video shows the workers’ medical vehicles with their headlights on and emergency lights flashing. The Israeli military had said the convoy had been advancing suspiciously, without lights on.

Also on the programme: President Trump urges Americans to "hang tough", after the biggest falls on US stock markets in years; and the British woman in her 70s who found out she had been swapped at birth.

(Picture: Palestinians mourn the medics killed in an Israeli attack on their convoy Credit: REUTERS/Hatem KhaledY/File Photo)


SAT 22:00 BBC News (w172zwwjmhxs6y9)
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SAT 22:06 Not by the Playbook (w3ct7z00)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:06 today]


SAT 23:00 BBC News (w172zwwjmhxsbpf)
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SAT 23:06 The Newsroom (w172zwkzrqbrqpt)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


SAT 23:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxc27jgpyt)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


SAT 23:32 This Is Africa (w3ct72cn)
Zambia Ku Chalo: Part three

Yo Maps is acknowledged by his fellow Zambian musicians as the current king of the popular music scene. His combination of attractive melodies and lyrics that tell stories about experiences people can relate to has won him awards and devoted fans.

In this episode Yo Maps discusses his latest album, My Hero, which refers to his mother, and mothers in general. He tells DJ Edu about how he turns controversies into new songs, as well as revealing his ongoing ambitions. Yo Maps is not resting on his throne in Zambia - he wants to go international, and his next goal is to fill a stadium in a different country.

Also in this episode DJ Edu meets singer-songwriter Towela. She is Zambian musical royalty, being the younger sister of artists Macky 2 and Chef 187, both giants in Zambia. Towela is acclaimed in her own right, and regarded as one of her country's most successful female artists. She tells DJ Edu how supportive her brothers have been, and how a very tough start in life - she lost both her parents when she was a child - has given her resilience and self-reliance.

She also talks about pushing the boundaries of acceptability and wanting to write meaningful songs.

SUNDAY 06 APRIL 2025

SUN 00:00 BBC News (w172zwwjmhxsgfk)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SUN 00:06 BBC OS Conversations (w3ct6rm9)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:06 on Saturday]


SUN 00:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxc27jgtpy)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


SUN 00:32 The Documentary (w3ct7yqx)
The subsea war

The 'accidental' severing of undersea cables or pipelines seem an almost daily occurrence these days. How reliant are we on this infrastructure, how much of it is there, and what steps are being taken to protect it? Business and economics editor Douglas Fraser investigates who might be behind these thinly veiled acts of sabotage and what their motivation might be.

The use of merchant vessels dragging anchors through subsea internet cables is part of a campaign of hybrid warfare, acts of aggression that are carefully calibrated to have just enough deniability so as to make a military response difficult. Those perpetrating these acts want there to be no doubt though over who is behind it however and Russia is the prime suspect in almost every case.

With much of the activity happening in the North and Baltic seas Douglas travels to Norway to see how the Navy there have long anticipated this risk and have partnered with the oil and gas industry to create a 'total defence' concept that extends deep beneath the waves. He explores whether technology is the answer by using AI enabled sensor nets to create a burglar alarm system for the sea floor.

Presenter Douglas Fraser
Producer: Peter McManus
Assistant producer: Emily Esson
Researcher: Juliet Conway


SUN 01:00 BBC News (w172zwwjmhxsl5p)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SUN 01:06 The Inquiry (w3ct7229)
Is SpaceX ok?

SpaceX has revolutionised space travel, making reusable rockets a reality and dramatically reducing the cost of reaching orbit. But two high-profile Starship explosions have raised concerns about the company’s approach to innovation and risk.

Commercial spaceflight has rapidly expanded, with private companies looking to harness space resources and build new economies beyond Earth. Reusability has been a game-changer, significantly lowering launch costs and enabling more ambitious missions.

SpaceX operates with a philosophy of rapid iteration, treating test failures as learning opportunities rather than setbacks. While this approach has led to major breakthroughs, repeated failures raise questions about long-term reliability and safety. Meanwhile, growing competition from other private space firms suggests the industry is no longer dominated by a single player.

With rivals gaining ground and technological hurdles ahead, does SpaceX still have the edge in the new space economy?

Contributors:
Professor Michelle Hanlon, Executive Director of the Center for Air and Space Law at the University of Mississippi School of Law in the USA

Jack Burns, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences and Professor Emeritus in the Department of Physics in the USA

Dr Ella Atkins is Fred D. Durham Professor and Head of the Kevin T. Crofton Aerospace and Ocean Engineering Department at Virginia Tech in the USA

David Thomas is Director of the Thunderbird School of Global Management's Initiative for Space Leadership, Policy and Business at Arizona State University.


Presenter Charmaine Cozier
Producers Vicky Carter and Louise Clarke
Researcher: Katie Morgan
Editor Tara McDermott
Production co-ordinator Liam Morrey
Technical producer Matthew Dempsey

Image credit: Brandon Bell via Getty Images


SUN 01:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxc27jgyg2)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


SUN 01:32 Dear Daughter (w3ct7xdz)
[Repeat of broadcast at 05:32 on Saturday]


SUN 01:50 Sporting Witness (w3ct6ykm)
Minda Dentler - Ironman World Championship

On 12 October 2013, American Minda Dentler became the first female wheelchair athlete to complete the super-endurance Ironman World Championship race, over 226km. Born into poverty in India, Minda describes how she overcame serious physical illness to realise her athletic dream in Hawaii. Presented by Ashley Byrne. A Made in Manchester production.

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.


SUN 02:00 BBC News (w172zwwjmhxspxt)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SUN 02:06 The Newsroom (w172zwkzrqbs2y6)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


SUN 02:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxc27jh266)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


SUN 02:32 Health Check (w3ct6vj2)
Zimbabwe government takes on ‘friendship benches’

‘Friendship benches’, a mental health intervention first piloted in Zimbabwe, are now being handed over to the government in that country. It is hoped that this will allow the program to become more widespread.

Also on the show, a new device can convert brain signals to speach in nearly real time for those who have been paralysed, a medicine for rare genetic disorders could also make human blood deadly to mosquitos, and the US Food and Drug administration has approved a new first-in-class antibiotic for uncomplicated urinary tract infections.

Presenter: Claudia Hammond
Producer: Margaret Sessa-Hawkins and Katie Tomsett

(Photo: Counsellor "Gogo" Shery Ziwakayi (R) sits on a bench in conversation with a client "Muzukuru" Choice Jiya (L) during a private session at the Friendship Bench in Harare, 4 November, 2022. Credit: Jekesai Njikizana/AFP)


SUN 03:00 BBC News (w172zwwjmhxstny)
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SUN 03:06 World Book Club (w3ct74ry)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:06 on Saturday]


SUN 04:00 BBC News (w172zwwjmhxsyf2)
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SUN 04:06 From Our Own Correspondent (w3ct6tr6)
Taking back Khartoum

Pascale Harter introduces stories from Sudan, Lebanon, Greenland and Vatican City.

Millions of people fled their homes in Khartoum since RSF rebels took control of the Sudanese capital two years ago. But after years of civil war the city is now back under the control of the Sudanese Armed Forces. Barbara Plett-Usher joined a military convoy, travelling deep into a city left devastated by the conflict but found relief among remaining residents who say they are 'learning to live again'.

The armed group Hezbollah is in a seriously weakened position after 13 months of conflict with Israel, during which time many of its senior leaders have been killed. Hugo Bachega visited Hezbollah's strongholds in Lebanon to weigh up how solid its support is today.

Global attention has turned to Greenland this year as Donald Trump has made aggressive overtures about taking over the Danish territory. Andrew Harding visited the Arctic island's capital, Nuuk, where local people feel keen concern about the threat of new outside interference.

Pope Francis is back home after a five week stay in hospital. He remains visibly frail, and amid uncertainty about the long-term future of his leadership, there’s speculation about a possible successor. David Willey considers the broader challenge facing the Vatican when it comes to an ageing Church in a greying world.

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

Image: Women at a soup kitchen in Khartoum celebrate Eid 2025 Credit: Barbara Plett Usher/BBC


SUN 04:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxc27jh9pg)
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SUN 04:32 The Documentary (w3ct7zhm)
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SUN 05:00 BBC News (w172zwwjmhxt256)
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SUN 05:06 The Newsroom (w172zwkzrqbsg5l)
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SUN 05:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxc27jhffl)
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SUN 05:32 The Documentary (w3ct7yqx)
[Repeat of broadcast at 00:32 today]


SUN 06:00 BBC News (w172zwwjmhxt5xb)
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SUN 06:06 Weekend (w172zw802rl1rm9)
Protesters rally against Trump in the US

Protests erupted across the US in response to Donald Trump’s policies, with over 1,200 “Hands Off” rallies planned for Saturday. Demonstrators rallied against Trump’s foreign policy, including his interest in Greenland and Canada, chanting "hands off." In Boston, some protests were most concerned about the ongoing immigration raids and deportations.

Also in the programme: One week on, the deadly earthquake in Myanmar has claimed over 3,000 lives, and Branford Marsalis, the American saxophonist, shares the story behind his new album "Belonging".

Joining presenter Julian Worricker are Jane Kinninmont, a Policy and Impact Director at the European Leadership Network, and Anton Spisak, an Associate Fellow at the Centre for European Reform.

(Picture: Protesters during a demonstration against U.S. President Trump, in Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S., April 5, 2025. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart)


SUN 07:00 BBC News (w172zwwjmhxt9ng)
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SUN 07:06 Weekend (w172zw802rl1wcf)
Protests in Paris for Marine Le Pen

Protesters will gather in Paris today in support of the French far-right leader, Marine Le Pen, after she was blocked from standing in the next presidential election in 2027. Also on the programme, how the Dutch a preparing for war; and are monkeys the best yodellers?

Joining presenter Julian Worricker are Jane Kinninmont, a Policy and Impact Director at the European Leadership Network, and Anton Spisak, an Associate Fellow at the Centre for European Reform.

(Photo: French far-right leader and member of parliament Marine Le Pen, President of the French far-right National Rally (Rassemblement National - RN) party parliamentary group, attends the questions to the government session at the National Assembly in Paris, France, April 1, 2025. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/File Photo)


SUN 08:00 BBC News (w172zwwjmhxtfdl)
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SUN 08:06 Weekend (w172zw802rl203k)
Brazil criticises Trump's trade tariffs

US President Donald Trump urges Americans to "hang tough" as his trade policy changes stir global economic unrest. A new 10% baseline tariff on imports to the US will affect several trading partners, including Brazil. In response, President Lula has promised to defend Brazilian businesses and workers, stating that his government will take "all appropriate measures" to protect them.

Also in the programme: Controversy around a home run hit with a "torpedo bat" during a baseball game between the New York Yankees and the Arizona Diamondbacks, with critics arguing that the bats give players an unfair advantage. Plus, a new public artwork featuring life-size puppet animals will travel across Africa and Europe, beginning next week in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Joining presenter Julian Worricker are Jane Kinninmont, a Policy and Impact Director at the European Leadership Network, and Anton Spisak, an Associate Fellow at the Centre for European Reform.

(Picture: Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva during a ceremony at the Ulysses Guimaaes Convention Center in Brasília, Brazil, 03 April 2025. Photo by Andre Borges/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)


SUN 09:00 BBC News (w172zwwjmhxtk4q)
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SUN 09:06 From Our Own Correspondent (w3ct6tr6)
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SUN 09:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxc27jhxf3)
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SUN 09:32 The Food Chain (w3ct70y6)
How to run a local shop

Corner shop, mom and pop store or konbini, whatever you call them, most of us have a local business that sells convenience.

Rising food costs mean many are struggling to make a profit, one solution is to improve the fresh food and beverage offering which can have better margins.

Ruth Alexander visits a convenience store in Morley in West Yorkshire in the UK, where owner Ajay Singh has introduced cocktails and street food alongside the traditional offering of bread and milk. Retail analyst Rob Wilson from L.E.K. Consulting explains why the US is looking to Japan for inspiration. Reporter Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo, visiting some of the biggest chain convenience stores in the country and finding out what has made them so successful.

And author Ann Y.K. Choi tells Ruth what it takes to run a convenience store, reflecting on her family’s experiences running such businesses in Toronto after moving there from Korea in 1975.

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

(Image: from left to right, Jazz Singh, Ajay Singh and Suki Singh who run Premier Morley convenience store in the UK. Credit: BBC)


SUN 10:00 BBC News (w172zwwjmhxtnwv)
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SUN 10:06 People Fixing The World (w3ct6xx9)
Radioactive rhinos

The global rhino population has fallen by 95% since 1900, mainly due to poaching. Now an atomic approach is being used to stop the poachers in South Africa by ingeniously placing radioactive material into the horns of rhinos. We journey to the South African bush to meet the scientists - as well as the rhinos being protected.

People Fixing The World from the BBC is about brilliant solutions to the world's problems. 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
Reporter: Ayanda Charlie
Producer: Katie Solleveld
Editor: Jon Bithrey
Sound mix: Annie Gardiner

(Image: A rhino with its face covered, being guided by two vets in the Waterberg reserve, South Africa, Ayanda Charlie)


SUN 10:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxc27jj157)
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SUN 10:32 The Fifth Floor (w3ct70sp)
India's 'godwoman'

Delhi correspondent Divya Arya recently met a woman who claims to perform miracles. She’s called Radhe Maa and her devotees see her as a God. She’s not the only person in India who claims to have god-like powers, but she is unusual as mostly these people are men. Divya got rare access to the lavish home in which the 'godwoman' lives, to better understand this world of unquestioning faith.

Presented by Faranak Amidi
Produced by Caroline Ferguson and Alice Gioia

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


SUN 11:00 BBC News (w172zwwjmhxtsmz)
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SUN 11:06 The Newsroom (w172zwkzrqbt5nc)
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SUN 11:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxc27jj4xc)
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SUN 11:32 Dear Daughter (w3ct7xdz)
[Repeat of broadcast at 05:32 on Saturday]


SUN 11:50 More or Less (w3ct6vym)
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SUN 12:00 BBC News (w172zwwjmhxtxd3)
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SUN 12:06 The Documentary (w3ct7zc9)
[Repeat of broadcast at 19:06 on Saturday]


SUN 13:00 BBC News (w172zwwjmhxv147)
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SUN 13:06 Newshour (w172zsrztffz5pv)
UK condemns Israel’s expulsion of British MPs

The British government has condemned the detention and expulsion of two of its MPs who had gone to Israel on an official visit. Israel says they were intending to spread hate speech: we hear from the UK government.

Also in the programme: the Israeli army admits its soldiers made what it calls "mistakes" when they killed 15 emergency workers in Gaza; and one Ukrainian man tells us he was conscripted into the army against his will.

(IMAGE: Abtisam Mohamed (left), Labour MP for Sheffield Central, and Yuan Yang (right) Labour MP for Earley and Woodley, have now left Israel after being detained and expelled while on an official visit; CREDIT: House of Commons)


SUN 14:00 BBC News (w172zwwjmhxv4wc)
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SUN 14:06 The Climate Question (w3ct701m)
How is climate change affecting motherhood?

Graihagh Jackson talks to mothers from India, Kenya and the UK about how climate change is affecting women's decisions about whether to have children and how to raise them.


SUN 14:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxc27jjj4r)
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SUN 14:32 Happy News (w3ct6ty0)
The Happy Pod: Saving Thailand’s street dogs

Meet the man dedicating his life to helping thousands of stray dogs. Also: the childhood sweethearts who reunited after 85 years, and Baileigh Sinaman-Daniel, playing college basketball with only one arm.


Presenter: Rachel Wright
Music: Iona Hampson

(Photo: Niall Harbison holding two puppies at the beach. Credit: @Niall.Harbison)


SUN 15:00 BBC News (w172zwwjmhxv8mh)
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SUN 15:06 Sportsworld (w172ztqf406gwzy)
Live Sporting Action

Sportsworld has commentary of one of the biggest derbies in the Premier League as Manchester United host Manchester City at Old Trafford. We'll also have reaction to league leaders Liverpool's match at Fulham, as well as the games involving Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur.

Sierra Leone defender Stephen Caulker joins us to review those matches and the rest of the talking points from the Premier League weekend.

Plus, we'll have our regular EuroStars feature, and analysis following Formula One’s Japanese Grand Prix.

Photo: Rasmus Hojlund of Manchester United is challenged by Ruben Dias of Manchester City in the penalty area during the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Manchester United FC at Etihad Stadium on December 15, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Credit: Getty Images)


SUN 19:00 BBC News (w172zwwjmhxvrm0)
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SUN 19:06 The Newsroom (w172zwkzrqbv4md)
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SUN 19:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxc27jk3wd)
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SUN 19:32 In the Studio (w3ct6vt3)
Lindy Lee’s Ouroboros

Lindy Lee’s Ouroboros is the most expensive single artwork commission in Australian history. A $14 million, three-tonne, 10-metre wide freestanding shell of mirror-polished stainless steel with 48,000 individually cut plasma-cut perforations: Lindy calls the Ouroboros “her”.

Like many pieces of art, her creation is a story of planning, engineering, and technical execution as well as of ideas. Unlike most pieces of art, her creation is also the story of heavy haulage.

Mia Hull traces the Ouroboros’ journey from knocking down a foundry wall and being stacked on a wide-bed truck taking up two-and-a-half lanes, to being driven, avoiding bridges and trees by millimetres, some 1200km south to her new home at the National Gallery of Art in Canberra.

Mia talks to artist Lindy Lee, NGA Director Nick Mitzevich, foundry director Eve Willems, haulage “megatrucker” Jon Kelly and legendary pilot driver Nick.

Presented and produced by Mia Hull

Image: Lindy Lee's Ouroboros at the National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra (Credit: Martin Ollman/Lindy Lee)


SUN 20:00 BBC News (w172zwwjmhxvwc4)
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SUN 20:06 Unexpected Elements (w3ct72vs)
[Repeat of broadcast at 00:06 on Saturday]


SUN 21:00 BBC News (w172zwwjmhxw038)
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SUN 21:06 Newshour (w172zsrztfg04nw)
Trump officials defend sweeping tariffs

After US President Donald Trump imposed a baseline of 10% trade tariffs on most countries, more than 50 of those hit by the taxes have reportedly reached out to his administration to negotiate. US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, however, says steeper tariffs due to be imposed upon such nations will “of course” be implemented. We get reaction from an economist who served in the Biden administration.

Also in the programme: Israel says it made a mistake when it opened fire on a convoy of aid workers in Gaza; and which plays and theatre stars look set to win at Britain’s famous Olivier awards?

(Photo: US President Donald Trump speaks about tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House, 2nd April 2025. Credit: REUTERS/Carlos Barria)


SUN 22:00 BBC News (w172zwwjmhxw3vd)
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SUN 22:06 The Climate Question (w3ct701m)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:06 today]


SUN 22:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxc27jkh3s)
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SUN 22:32 Pick of the World (w3ct7z4j)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:32 on Saturday]


SUN 22:50 Over to You (w3ct6xv1)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:50 on Saturday]


SUN 23:00 BBC News (w172zwwjmhxw7lj)
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SUN 23:06 The Newsroom (w172zwkzrqbvmlx)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


SUN 23:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxc27jklvx)
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SUN 23:32 The Fifth Floor (w3ct70sp)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:32 today]

MONDAY 07 APRIL 2025

MON 00:00 BBC News (w172zwwjmhxwcbn)
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MON 00:06 From Our Own Correspondent (w3ct6tr6)
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MON 00:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxc27jkqm1)
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MON 00:32 Science In Action (w3ct6yf3)
Earthquakes and the first breath of life on Earth

How Myanmar’s tragic earthquake left a 500km scar on the surface of the earth in just 90 seconds. Also, more hints of a link between shingles vaccines and reduced dementia, and how earth’s first oxygen breathers seem to have evolved way before there was enough oxygen to breath.

Judith Hubbard is a seismologist and earthquake analyst who has been gleaning what scientific information we can find on the tragic quake that struck Myanmar last week.

There seems to be some sort of link between the herpes virus that causes shingles and some people’s risk of Alzheimer’s dementia. At least, the latest paper appears to confirm so, according to an analysis published in Nature this week. Pascal Geldsetzer of Stanford University and colleagues have looked at data from public health records in NHS Wales in the UK, and have retrospectively performed a “natural experiment”, finding a clear suggestion that a vaccine against the virus that causes shingles seems to confer a lower likelihood of developing dementia over the subsequent seven years. Quite why this happens remains moot.

And a long time ago, and for a long time, life on earth was nought but bacteria. The atmosphere was also nearly devoid of oxygen. These ancient bacteria leave scant fossil records, whilst the rocks show a clear time – known as the Great Oxidation Event – when earth’s atmosphere transformed to something more like the oxygen rich air we breath now. A pervading chicken-and-egg question asks whether the atmosphere changed and life adapted, or did life somehow evolve and transform the atmosphere? A team publishing in Science this week have performed an innovative analysis of bacterial genomes that suggests that the ability to use oxygen in respiration evolved some 900 million years before the atmosphere transformed. The question still stands, but as the team explain, the new analysis provides at least a clear timeline for why we breath the way we do today.

Presenter: Roland Pease
Producer: Alex Mansfield
Production Coordinator: Josie Hardy

(Image: People ride a scooter past the rubble of damaged Buddhist pagoda in Mandalay on April 3, 2025. Credit: Sai Aung MAIN / AFP via Getty Images)


MON 01:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs70bby)
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MON 01:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl03zmzqcb)
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MON 01:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcfhtppmb)
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MON 01:32 Discovery (w3ct6svp)
The Life Scientific: Dr Nira Chamberlain

When does a crowd of people become unsafe? How well will the football team Aston Villa do next season? When is it cost-effective to replace a kitchen? The answers may seem arbitrary but, to Nira Chamberlain, they lie in mathematics. You can use maths to model virtually anything.


MON 02:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs70g32)
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MON 02:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl03zmzv3g)
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MON 02:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcfhtptcg)
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MON 02:32 CrowdScience (w3ct6ssf)
How do you measure a mountain?

On the banks of the St Lawrence River in Quebec stands a 100-year-old lighthouse. While initially built to help boats navigate one of Canada’s most difficult waterways, the Point-de-Père site now also holds a different responsibility: it is a key reference for measuring sea levels around the entire North America continent.

But this is all set to change. With the development of new satellite technology, the tricky task of measuring sea levels is being updated - which could mean mountains around North America get brand new official heights.

In this episode we revisit a question from CrowdScience listener Beth, who wondered about the elevation signs she saw scattered along a mountainous road, indicating how high above sea level she was. As sea levels rise, will all the elevation signs need repainting? And how do you measure sea level, anyway?

The height of an enormous pile of rock like Ben Nevis, or Mount Everest feels unchangeable. But we measure them relative to the nearest patch of sea, which is where our story becomes complicated. Unlike water in a bath, sea level is not equal around the world. In fact, nothing on earth - not the sea, the shore or the mountains - is stable or constant, so the question of what you measure from and to becomes incredibly tricky. But that hasn’t stopped scientists risking life and fingers to use an ever-evolving array of technologies to find answers.

Join host Marnie Chesterton as she dives into the mechanics of the latest sea level technology, and how it could make a big difference to understanding our unpredictable world.

Presenter: Marnie Chesterton
Producer: Julia Ravey and Marnie Chesterton
Editor: Cathy Edwards
Production Co-ordinator: Ishmael Soriano and Jana Holesworth
Studio Manager: Emma Harth

(Image: Elevation Sign Post, Rocky Mountain National Park. Credit: Stephanie Beverungen via Getty Images.)


MON 03:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs70kv6)
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MON 03:06 People Fixing The World (w3ct6xx9)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:06 on Sunday]


MON 03:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcfhtpy3l)
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MON 03:32 Pick of the World (w3ct7z4j)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:32 on Saturday]


MON 03:50 Over to You (w3ct6xv1)
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MON 04:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs70plb)
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MON 04:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl03zn02lq)
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MON 04:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcfhtq1vq)
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MON 04:32 The Conversation (w3ct708f)
Challenging mainstream economics

An academic from India and writer from Denmark talk to Ella Al-Shamahi about how the way economies are measured influences policy and undervalues both unpaid and paid care work, and affects the lives of women on every level.

Emma Holten is a Danish feminist commentator whose book, Deficit: how feminist economics can change our world, became a best seller in her home country. It highlights how economics have shaped a world in which there is no value attached to care, happiness or quality of living. Emma says that by including only things that can be measured economics ignores many of the most important things in life.

Jayati Ghosh is professor of economics at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, in the US. In 2021 the United Nations named her to be on the High-level Advisory Board on Economic and Social Affairs. She presented a series of lectures on feminist economics for the International Association of Feminist Economics. She's written many books with a focus on informal workers in the Global South and has advised governments in India and other countries.

Produced by Jane Thurlow

(Image: (L) Emma Holten credit Claudia Vega. (R) Jayati Ghosh courtesy Jayati Ghosh/Aleph Book Company.)


MON 05:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs70tbg)
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MON 05:06 Newsday (w172zspjh7mz6c1)
Asian markets fall further amid tariff fallout

As stock markets in Asia plunge, US President Donald Trump says his tariffs are 'a beautiful thing to behold'. Our business reporter in Singapore is standing by. We'll also hear from one of the countries high up Trump's tariff list, Vietnam.

In the United States, a second child has died of measles in the state of Texas. We'll find out why.

We look at the levels of piracy in the waters off Somalia.

And in Myanmar, heavy rains have added to the misery, as the earthquake death toll continues to rise.

(Photo: Passersby stand before a stock market indicator board in Tokyo, Japan, 07 April 2025. Credit: Franck Robichon/ EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)


MON 06:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs70y2l)
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MON 06:06 Newsday (w172zspjh7mzb35)
EU trade ministers meet to discuss tariffs

Defiant Trump officials vow to stay the course over tariffs as EU trade ministers meet to come up with a response. We'll hear from Italy.

The US Health Secretary has belatedly recommended that Americans use the MMR vaccine to combat the worst outbreak of measles in years.

Hamas fires rockets into southern Israel as the Israeli prime minister calls for a strong response.

And South Sudan faces uncertainty as efforts continue to bring opposing sides to the table. We'll go live to Juba.

(Photo: (L-R) German Economy and Climate Minister Robert Habeck, Spanish Minister of Economy, Trade, and Business Carlos Cuerpo, and State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of Croatia Zdenko Lucic attend an EU Trade Ministers meeting, Luxembourg City. 07 April, 2025. Credit: Olivier Hoslet/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)


MON 07:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs711tq)
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MON 07:06 Newsday (w172zspjh7mzfv9)
Asian markets plunge after US tariffs

Stock markets plunge in Asia, as President Donald Trump's tariffs continue to send shockwaves around the world. We'll speak to our correspondent in Singapore.

Meanwhile, EU trade ministers are meeting today to discuss tariffs. We'll go to live to Estonia and hear from South Africa's international relations minister as the country is hit with 31% tariffs.

And Hamas fires rockets into southern Israel as the Israeli prime minister calls for a strong response.

(Photo: An electronic signboard at Hana Bank's dealing room, Seoul, South Korea, 7 April 2025; EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)


MON 08:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs715kv)
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MON 08:06 The Interview (w3ct7wzc)
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, President of Namibia: What challenges does she face?

Mpho Lakaje, presenter of the BBC’s Africa Daily podcast, speaks to Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, president of Namibia.

The former freedom fighter is the country’s first female head of state - and only the second ever directly elected female leader in Africa.

Namibia is celebrating thirty five years of independence this year - yet most of the country’s agricultural land remains in the hands of the white minority, and land reform is a key priority for President Nandi-Ndaitwah.

Namibia’s former colonial power Germany has apologised for the genocide committed under its rule at the start of the twentieth century, but it has yet to make good on the promise of reparations. Mrs Nandi-Ndaitwah remains confident the development funding will be provided - however, she is not able to give a clear time frame.

The Interview brings you conversations with people shaping our world, from all over the world. The best interviews from the BBC. You can listen on the BBC World Service, Mondays and Wednesdays at 0700 GMT. Or you can listen to The Interview as a podcast, out twice a week on BBC Sounds, Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Get in touch with us by emailing TheInterview@bbc.co.uk or using the hashtag #TheInterviewBBC on social media.


MON 08:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcfhtqjv7)
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MON 08:32 Business Daily (w3ct6rxc)
South Korea: How has it managed to reverse depopulation?

South Korea has grappled with an unprecedented decline in birth rate over the past nine years.

However the latest figures show a slight rise in the number of babies born. Although the number remains low, the news is being welcomed with cautious optimism.

The increase follows years of pro-parent policies and heavy investment by the government and businesses.

In the first of our three-part series looking at South Korea’s low birth rate and population decline, we look into the efforts it took to achieve this turnaround, and find out how the number got so low in the first place.

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

Presented and produced by David Cann

(Image: A mum and child in South Korea. Credit: Getty Images)


MON 08:50 Witness History (w3ct745v)
The UN retreat from Somalia

In 1991, a horrific civil war erupted between rival warlords in Somalia. A US-led United Nations mission tried to restore order and provide humanitarian aid. But, the mission ended in an embarrassing withdrawal in 1995 after US helicopters were shot down, as depicted in the film Black Hawk Down.

Halima Ismail Ibrahim risked her life to work for the UN mission. She speaks to Ben Henderson.

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 football in Brazil, the history of the ‘Indian Titanic’ and the invention of air fryers, to Public Enemy’s Fight The Power, subway art and the political crisis in Georgia. We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: visionary architect Antoni Gaudi and the design of the Sagrada Familia; Michael Jordan and his bespoke Nike trainers; Princess Diana at the Taj Mahal; and Görel Hanser, manager of legendary Swedish pop band Abba on the influence they’ve had on the music industry. You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, such as the time an Iraqi journalist hurled his shoes at the President of the United States in protest of America’s occupation of Iraq; the creation of the Hollywood commercial that changed advertising forever; and the ascent of the first Aboriginal MP.

(Photo: UN soldier in Mogadishu. Credit: Thielker/ullstein bild via Getty Images)


MON 09:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs7199z)
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MON 09:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl03zn0pbc)
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MON 09:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcfhtqnlc)
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MON 09:32 CrowdScience (w3ct6ssf)
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MON 10:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs71f23)
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MON 10:06 The History Hour (w3ct71vj)
The wonder woman of the comic world and Namibia's 'ghost town'

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

We hear from the first woman to lead DC Comics - the home of Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman. Jenette Kahn began turning the company around in the 1970s.

Our expert is Dr Mel Gibson, associate professor at Northumbria University. She has carried out extensive research into comics and graphic novels.

Next, Minda Dentler, the first female wheelchair athlete to complete the super-endurance Ironman World Championship in 2013, tells us about achieving her goal after contracting polio as a child.

Then, the invention of the life-size training dummy Resusci Anne in the 1960s, which was designed to teach mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.

The ghost town in Namibia that's slowly being buried by the desert after it was abandoned in the 1950s when the diamonds ran out.

Finally, the accidental invention of superglue in 1951, which only became a big hit following an appearance on a US tv show.

Contributors:
Jenette Kahn - former President of DC Comics.
Dr Mel Gibson - associate professor at Northumbria University.
Minda Dentler - wheelchair athlete.
Tore Lærdal - Executive Chairman of Lærdal Medical.
Dieter Huyssen - grandson of an emigree to Kolmanskop in Namibia.
Adam Paul - grandson of Dr Harry Coover, inventor of superglue.

(Photo: Cover illustration for Action Comics with Superman, June 1938. Credit: Hulton Archive/Getty Images)


MON 11:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs71jt7)
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MON 11:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl03zn0xtm)
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MON 11:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcfhtqx2m)
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MON 11:32 The Conversation (w3ct708f)
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MON 12:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs71nkc)
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MON 12:06 Outlook (w3ct6wpd)
Iraq's teenage war reporter

Iraqi journalist Meethak al-Khatib has spent most of his life surrounded by war. His first memories are of invading American soldiers arriving in his home town of Ramadi in 2003, and he wouldn't experience peace again for the rest of his childhood. Having survived the Iraq War and the insurgency that followed, Ramadi was taken by the Islamic State group. Meethak decided to experience this conflict on his own terms, as a teenage reporter working on the frontlines. But soon he became desperate for a life away from conflict.

Presenter: Harry Graham
Producer: Sarah Kendal

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

(Photo: Meethak al-Khatib during the battle of Mosul. Credit: Meethak al-Khatib)


MON 12:50 Witness History (w3ct745v)
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MON 13:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs71s9h)
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MON 13:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl03zn159w)
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MON 13:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcfhtr4kw)
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MON 13:32 CrowdScience (w3ct6ssf)
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MON 14:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs71x1m)
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MON 14:06 Newshour (w172zss05pr61m7)
Global shares plunge again as tariff turmoil continues

Global stock markets have fallen sharply on opening, continuing a global sell-off driven by fears that President Trump's tariffs will cause a recession.

Also on the programme: the Israeli prime minister is in Washington to discuss peace for Gaza as deadly attacks continue; and the scientific breakthrough in Europe that could protect vital honeybees from their worst predator.

(Photo: South Korean dealers work in front of monitors at the Hana Bank in Seoul, South Korea, 07 April 2025. Credit: JEON HEON-KYUN/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)


MON 15:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs720sr)
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MON 15:06 The Interview (w3ct7wzc)
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MON 15:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcfhtrd24)
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MON 15:32 World Business Report (w3ct76q8)
Wild stock market swings

Stock markets are the world are hugely volatile after the imposition of US tariffs
EU Trade Ministers have met in Luxembourg to discuss Trumps tariffs. Sam Fenwick speaks to Spain’s Finance Minister, Carlos Cuerpo.
Asian markets led the way with big selloffs. We speak to Yeo Han-koo, South Korea's former finance minister.


MON 16:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs724jw)
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MON 16:06 BBC OS (w172zt8gyw80lmd)
US stock markets drop sharply on opening

US stock markets have fallen more than 3% on opening, following steep declines in Europe and Asia. Investors are concerned that President Trump's new tariffs will plunge the global economy into recession. Our North America Business Correspondent Erin Delmore answers audience questions about stock markets and what could be the impact on people's lives around the world.

We speak to our correspondent who has spoken to Americans on Ohio who voted for President Trump and still overwhelmingly back their president's plans.

The White Lotus season finale has been released. We hear a discussion with people in Thailand about how the series has sparked a global interest in Thai culture but has also been accused of perpetuating orientalist stereotypes.

We speak to two people who have been taking part in The Soccer Grannies World Cup held in Limpopo, in northeastern South Africa. Twenty teams with women aged between 55 and 85 from seven countries compete in the tournament.

Presenter: Mark Lowen.

(Photo: NYSE opens as global markets continue to plunge in wake of Trump's tariffs, New York, USA - 07 Apr 2025. Credit: JUSTIN LANE/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)


MON 17:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs72890)
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MON 17:06 BBC OS (w172zt8gyw80qcj)
Trump threatens extra 50% tariff on China

US President Donald Trump says he will impose additional tariffs on China, from tomorrow, if Beijing does not withdraw its 34% retaliatory tariffs on the US. US stock markets have tumbled on opening as President Trump's worldwide tariffs strike fear into the markets. Although stocks have slightly recovered concerns are growing over a potential global recession. We speak to our reporter who was among journalists Mr Trump was speaking to aboard Air Force One. We also speak to financial journalists around the world about the developments.

Palestinian detainees released back to Gaza have told the BBC they were subjected to mistreatment and torture at the hands of Israeli military and prison staff. We get details from our reporter.

We speak to parents about raising their autistic children after one mum’s video about her non-verbal daughter went viral with 14 million views.

Presenter: Mark Lowen.

(Photo: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a ceremony honoring the members of the 2024 World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers in the East Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 7, 2025. Credit: Leah Millis/Reuters)


MON 18:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs72d14)
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MON 18:06 Outlook (w3ct6wpd)
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MON 18:50 Witness History (w3ct745v)
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MON 19:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs72hs8)
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MON 19:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl03zn1wsn)
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MON 19:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcfhtrw1n)
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MON 19:32 Sport Today (w3ct6z4q)
2025/04/07 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 (w172zwwjzs72mjd)
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MON 20:06 From Our Own Correspondent (w3ct6tr6)
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MON 20:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcfhtrzss)
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MON 20:32 Discovery (w3ct6svq)
Unstoppable: Purnima Devi Barman

Dr Julia Ravey and Dr Ella Hubber are both scientists, but it turns out there’s a lot they don’t know about the women that came before them. In Unstoppable, Julia and Ella tell each other the hidden, world-shaping stories of the scientists, engineers and innovators that they wish they’d known about when they were starting out in science. This week, the story of an Indian conservationist who combines stork preservation with female empowerment.

On the banks of the Brahmaputra River in the Indian state of Assam, a young Purnima Barman discovers a love of storks whilst singing songs with her farmer grandmother. Fast forward decades later, she has created a community like no other by recruiting an army of over 20,000 village women to bring the Hargila storks from her childhood back from the brink of extinction. With their shared goal of restoring the relationship between the people and the wildlife, discover how Purnima is empowering women in the face of gender inequality.

Presenters: Ella Hubber and Julia Ravey
Guest Speaker: Dr Purnima Devi Barman
Producers: Ella Hubber and Julia Ravey
Assistant producers: Sophie Ormiston, Anna Charalambou and Josie Hardy
Sound Designer: Ella Roberts
Production Coordinator: Ishmael Soriano
Editor: Holly Squire

(Image: Purnima Devi Barman. Credit: Purnima Devi Barman)


MON 21:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs72r8j)
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MON 21:06 Newshour (w172zss05pr6wv4)
Trump threatens extra 50% tariff on China

Donald Trump threatens China with additional 50% tariffs if Beijing does not withdraw its 34% retaliatory tariffs on Washington. If imposed, it could leave some US companies bringing in certain goods from China facing a 104% tax. It comes as US markets drop sharply again on opening, while Europe's biggest stock markets - including London's FTSE 100 - have all closed over 4% down.

Also in the programme: President Trump has been able to count on the support of Republicans in Congress since his inauguration. But are there signs of growing unease as the markets continue to tumble? And we go to South Africa for the Soccer Grannies World Cup, where the oldest player is over 80.

(Photo: US President Trump meets 2024 World Series Champions - Los Angeles Dodgers, Washington, USA - 07 Apr 2025. Credit: Shawn Thew /EPA-EFE/REX)


MON 22:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs72w0n)
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MON 22:06 The Interview (w3ct7wzc)
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MON 22:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcfhts791)
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MON 22:32 The Conversation (w3ct708f)
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MON 23:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs72zrs)
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MON 23:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl03zn2cs5)
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MON 23:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcfhtsc15)
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MON 23:32 World Business Report (w3ct76sj)
A rollercoaster ride for the markets

The US stock markets ended on a fall to complete a volatile day for economies around the World.

President Donald Trump's tariffs have been felt in markets across the globe, with the Americas, Europe and Asia all shaken after a volatile day.

Rahul Tandon speaks to an small manufacturer in California on how the impact of any tariff battle will affect their business.

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

TUESDAY 08 APRIL 2025

TUE 00:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs733hx)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 00:06 The History Hour (w3ct71vj)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:06 on Monday]


TUE 01:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs73781)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 01:06 Business Matters (w172zrs058k3cr6)
Making sense of a turbulent time for the markets

We speak to experts in the world's two largest economies - the USA and China - about the impact of a tariff war, and whether stock markets around the globe will continue to fall as we saw on Monday.

Rahul Tandon speaks to a footwear designer in California on how any international tariff battle will affect their business.

And we find out about the housing crisis in Spain that led to hundreds of thousands of demonstrators take to streets across the country over the weekend.

Global business news, with live guests and contributions from Asia and the USA.


TUE 02:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs73c05)
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TUE 02:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl03zn2r0k)
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TUE 02:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcfhtsq8k)
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TUE 02:32 Assignment (w3ct6rb9)
Unidentified flying drones in Denmark

When mysterious orb-like lights were recorded in the sky above Koge, a small port town in Denmark, the UFO scene took notice. But it wasn't just believers who wanted to know what these unidentified flying objects were.

Danish police and the Danish security services describe the objects as large drones - similar to the ones seen on the USA's East Coast before Christmas. But no-one can say who is flying them, or why. Could it be the Russians?

Lucy Proctor meets the people involved in Denmark's unique UFO scene and tries to find out what these drone sightings mean.

Produced and presented by Lucy Proctor
Mixed by James Beard
Edited by Penny Murphy
Production support by Gemma Ashman

(Image: Glowing lights in the sky. Credit: Getty/Zhengshun Tang)


TUE 03:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs73gr9)
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TUE 03:06 Outlook (w3ct6wpd)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:06 on Monday]


TUE 03:50 Witness History (w3ct745v)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:50 on Monday]


TUE 04:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs73lhf)
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TUE 04:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl03zn2zht)
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TUE 04:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcfhtsyrt)
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TUE 04:32 In the Studio (w3ct6vt4)
Anna Clyne and Jody Elff: Creating a sonic palette

Contemporary classical music composer Anna Clyne is one of the most performed and in demand composers in the world.

For her next commission, she is working on a new concerto for the St Louis Symphony Orchestra in Missouri, US. The piece is called PALETTE, and will feature seven movements related to seven colours: plum, amber, lava, ebony, teal, tangerine and emerald green.

Anna will be working with her Grammy-winning audio engineer, sound artist and designer husband Jody Elff on the composition, using their Augmented Orchestra to electronically manipulate the sound of the orchestra in real time during live performances. It's part of their challenge to expand the sound of the acoustic orchestral world while pushing the boundaries of contemporary classical music. Anna will also be painting seven pictures as part of the creative process, inspired by her music, to add to the audience's experience of the work.

Anna Bailey follows Anna and Jody on their sonic and visual journeys, from Anna's music studio in upstate New York to a workshop with the Juilliard School in Manhattan, before the world premiere in St Louis.

Presenter and producer: Anna Bailey
Executive producer: Andrea Kidd


TUE 05:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs73q7k)
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TUE 05:06 Newsday (w172zspjh7n2384)
Trump not considering pausing tariffs

President Trump says he is not considering a pause on his sweeping new tariffs to allow for negotiations with other countries. Taiwan's leader is one of the many attempting to talk to the White House to get the tariffs removed. We'll go live to Taiwan to find out more.

Most major Asia-Pacific markets make gains after Monday's slump but in Indonesia stocks plunge and trading is suspended.

The US and Iran will have direct nuclear talks this week. We'll look at what these talks could achieve.

And we'll hear from Palestinians arrested and detained by Israel after the Hamas attack of October 2023.

(Photo: President Trump speaking in Washington, 07 April 2025; Credit: EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)


TUE 06:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs73tzp)
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TUE 06:06 Newsday (w172zspjh7n2708)
China vows to fight 'till the end'

President Trump threatens China with an additional tariff of 50% on its imports to the US. Beijing responds by saying it will not be threatened. We'll bring you reactions from the US, China, and Singapore.

Meanwhile, Japanese and South Korean stock markets have opened higher after sinking yesterday.

Iran and the United States will meet in Oman on Saturday for indirect high-level talks. We'll hear from a former American ambassador.

And the Champions League is back tonight. Arsenal will face reigning champions Real Madrid while Inter Milan play Bayern Munich.

(Photo: China's President Xi Jinping, Beijing, 28 March 2025; Credit: EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)


TUE 07:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs73yqt)
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TUE 07:06 Newsday (w172zspjh7n2brd)
Trump warns China of extra 50% tariff

President Trump says he is not considering a pause on new tariffs to allow for negotiations with other countries.

As countries try to find ways to respond or hold talks, we'll head to Germany to get reaction from there. We'll get an American businesses perspective too.

Meanwhile, Asian markets have opened higher this morning despite the US threatening more tariffs on China.

And President Trump says the US and Iran will have nuclear talks this week. We'll head to Iran to look at what these talks could achieve.

(Photo: President Donald Trump meets with President Xi Jinping, 29 June 2019; Credit: Reuters)


TUE 08:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs742gy)
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TUE 08:06 People Fixing The World (w3ct6xxb)
Recovery for all

There are more people alive and living for longer - but with that comes more people experiencing failing health. While some of this is inevitable, some can be reversible through rehabilitation.

The WHO says 2.6 billion people could benefit from rehabilitation services but in low and middle income countries fewer than half receive these services. We’ve found three projects which help promote independence and a better quality of life.

We hear how training doctors and nurses in basic rehabilitation skills is changing lives and communities in rural areas in countries as diverse as Uganda, China and Fiji.

We find out how art and science are coming together to create a bracelet which could heal. It’s being developed at London’s Royal College of Art and looks set to reverse some effects of Stroke and open the door to recovery.

And we meet the online community of physiotherapists who are helping mentor new physios around the world.

People Fixing The World from the BBC is about brilliant solutions to the world's problems. 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/reporter: Claire Bowes
Editor: Jon Bithrey
Sound mix: Andrew Mills

(Image: Azizova Mizhgona is given advice by physiotherapist Parvona Sheraeva,WHO/Tajikstan)


TUE 08:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcfhttfrb)
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TUE 08:32 Business Daily (w3ct6s6d)
South Korea: Can immigration grow its workforce?

The country is facing a labour shortage following decades of low birth rate and depopulation.

By the year 2032, it’s estimated South Korea will need more than 890,000 additional workers to maintain the country’s long term economic growth goal of 2%.

But with 95% of the country’s population identifying as ethnically Korean, the public opinion on immigration is mixed.

In the second of our three-part series looking at South Korea’s low birth rate and population decline, we ask if the immigration can fill the gap in labour, and what the challenges are.

Produced and presented by David Cann.

(Image: A worker from the Philippines holding a baby in South Korea. Credit: Getty Images)


TUE 08:50 Witness History (w3ct74mf)
The Reichstag fire

On 27 February 1933, the Reichstag building in Berlin, which was home to the German Parliament, was burned down.

This was a key event in the establishment of the Nazi dictatorship.

Berlin-born journalist, Sefton Delmer, told his story to the BBC World Service in 1967.

He grew up in the city so knew people involved with the Nazi party. This meant he was able to get close to the main people on the night.

Delmer walked around the burning building with Hitler and Goring. He recalls their conversations and describes the scene in this fascinating account.

Produced and presented by Gill Kearsley.


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 football in Brazil, the history of the ‘Indian Titanic’ and the invention of air fryers, to Public Enemy’s Fight The Power, subway art and the political crisis in Georgia. We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: visionary architect Antoni Gaudi and the design of the Sagrada Familia; Michael Jordan and his bespoke Nike trainers; Princess Diana at the Taj Mahal; and Görel Hanser, manager of legendary Swedish pop band Abba on the influence they’ve had on the music industry. You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, such as the time an Iraqi journalist hurled his shoes at the President of the United States in protest of America’s occupation of Iraq; the creation of the Hollywood commercial that changed advertising forever; and the ascent of the first Aboriginal MP.

(Photo: The Reichstag fire in 1933. Credit: Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)


TUE 09:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs74672)
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TUE 09:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl03zn3l7g)
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TUE 09:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcfhttkhg)
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TUE 09:32 Assignment (w3ct6rb9)
[Repeat of broadcast at 02:32 today]


TUE 10:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs749z6)
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TUE 10:06 The Arts Hour (w3ct6zt0)
[Repeat of broadcast at 20:06 on Saturday]


TUE 11:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs74fqb)
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TUE 11:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl03zn3tqq)
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TUE 11:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcfhttszq)
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TUE 11:32 In the Studio (w3ct6vt4)
[Repeat of broadcast at 04:32 today]


TUE 12:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs74kgg)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 12:06 Outlook (w3ct6x42)
Our forbidden language became a weapon in WW2

Did you know a group of Native American Navajo men played a pivotal role in World War Two? For decades it was classified, but slowly their stories are coming out.

That's in part thanks to Laura Tohe. She is a Native American poet who spent her childhood in the Chuska Mountains of New Mexico. She went to a school for indigenous kids, who faced punishment if they spoke their native language of Navajo. For years Laura didn't know how their forbidden language had actually shaped her father Benson's life.

When he was just 16 years old, Benson had enlisted as a marine and joined the ranks of the Navajo Code Talkers. The Code Talkers was a group created by the US military as part of wartime strategy where the Navajo language formed the basis of an unbreakable code, credited with having saved countless lives. It was key to America's success in the South Pacific.

Laura Tohe loved stories, and became a renowned poet but the story she really wanted to hear was her dad's - but he wouldn't say much. Laura slowly pieced together the role he played in the war, together with 400 other Native American Navajo men, collecting their testimonies in her book 'Code Talker Stories'.

Audio clip of Alfred Peaches, courtesy of Laura Tohe

Presenter: Asya Fouks
Producer: Sarah Kendal

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

(Image: Benson Tohe and fellow U.S. Marine. Credit: Benson Tohe)


TUE 12:50 Witness History (w3ct74mf)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:50 today]


TUE 13:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs74p6l)
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TUE 13:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl03zn426z)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


TUE 13:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcfhtv1gz)
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TUE 13:32 Discovery (w3ct6svq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 20:32 on Monday]


TUE 14:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs74syq)
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TUE 14:06 Newshour (w172zss05pr8yjb)
China accuses US of 'blackmail' after Trump threat

China has accused the United States of "blackmail" after President Trump threatened to slap an extra 50% tariff on Chinese imports.

On Monday, Trump gave China until Tuesday to scrap its 34% counter tariff or face an additional 50% tax on goods imported into the US, meaning US companies could face a total rate of 104% on Chinese imports. China has said it will "fight to the end" as it called Trump's moves "bullying".

Also in the programme: Is a new 'Iran Deal' possible as talks between the US and Iran are announced?; and how Madonna and Elton John have apparently 'buried the hatchet'.

(Photo shows China's president Xi Jinping speaks during a meeting in Beijing, China on 28 March 2025. Credit: Ken Ishii/EPA)


TUE 15:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs74xpv)
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TUE 15:06 People Fixing The World (w3ct6xxb)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:06 today]


TUE 15:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcfhtv8z7)
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TUE 15:32 World Business Report (w3ct766f)
China fights back

China says it will “fight to the end” amid fears of a tariff war with the US. Devina Gupta presents from Delhi and looks at the reaction to President Trump threatening fresh tariffs on China.

Can China look to the EU instead? We talk to the European Commission to ask if trade relations between the two could now thaw.

Plus, with a declining fertility rate, South Korea’s government is looking to increase immigration, despite it being a widely unpopular policy.


TUE 16:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs751fz)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 16:06 BBC OS (w172zt8gyw83hjh)
Tariffs: China vows to 'fight to the end'

The trade war between the world's two biggest economies shows no signs of slowing down - Beijing has vowed to "fight to the end" hours after US President Donald Trump threatened to nearly double the tariffs on China. That could leave most Chinese imports facing a staggering 104% tax - a sharp escalation between the two sides. We speak to our correspondents covering the US and China and answer listener questions from around the world. We also discuss the potential impact on the climate and speak to stockbrokers about what the past three days have been like on the trading floor.

Madonna has said she and Elton John have "buried the hatchet" and put an end to their decades-long feud. Elton has repeatedly accused Madonna of lip syncing over the years. We discuss the biggest feuds in music history.

The 21st British Academy Games Awards are being held in London, our reporter is there to bring us the latest on the year's biggest games.

Presenter: Mark Lowen

Photo: U.S. President Donald Trump meets with China's President Xi Jinping at the start of their bilateral meeting at the G20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan, June 29, 2019.

Photo credit: Reuters/Kevin Lamarque


TUE 17:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs75563)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 17:06 BBC OS (w172zt8gyw83m8m)
Tariffs: Your questions answered

The trade war between the world's two biggest economies shows no signs of slowing down - Beijing has vowed to "fight to the end" hours after US President Donald Trump threatened to nearly double the tariffs on China. That could leave most Chinese imports facing a staggering 104% tax - a sharp escalation between the two sides. We answer questions from around the world about tariffs and what they mean for everyone.

Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed on the text of a peace treaty to end decades of conflict between the neighbouring nations. But the families of Armenian prisoners held in Azerbaijan say their loved ones are missing from the deal. Our correspondent has been there to meet the families.

A "miracle" baby girl has become the first child in the UK to be born to a mother using a donated womb. The baby's mum, Grace Davidson, 36, was born without a functioning uterus, and received her sister's womb in 2023 – in what was then the UK's only successful womb transplant. We speak to other mothers who have overcome huge challenges to give birth.

Presenter: Mark Lowen

Photo: People buy vegetables at a traditional market in Taipei, Taiwan, 08 April 2025.

Photo credit: RITCHIE B TONGO/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock


TUE 18:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs758y7)
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TUE 18:06 Outlook (w3ct6x42)
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TUE 18:50 Witness History (w3ct74mf)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:50 today]


TUE 19:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs75dpc)
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TUE 19:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl03zn4spr)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


TUE 19:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcfhtvryr)
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TUE 19:32 Sport Today (w3ct6z97)
2025/04/08 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 (w172zwwjzs75jfh)
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TUE 20:06 Assignment (w3ct6rb9)
[Repeat of broadcast at 02:32 today]


TUE 20:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcfhtvwpw)
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TUE 20:32 Tech Life (w3ct6znj)
Beyond the tip of the iceberg

Tech Life looks at icebergs. Climate change means there are more of them in our oceans, breaking away and slowly melting. Scientists need to study them - but how ? We speak to an expert about robotic gliders, which are opening up new research opportunities.

Also in this edition, can we trust artificial intelligence ? One of its problems is that it hallucinates, so we find out more about it.

How can tech help people who are blind or partially sighted watch TV ?

And our reporter gets his hands dirty examining rhino poo!

You can tell us about the one item of tech that you use in your life everyday – please get in touch by emailing techlife@bbc.co.uk or send us a Whatsapp message or voice memo on +44 330 1230 320.

Presenter: Imran Rahman-Jones
Producer: Tom Quinn
Editor: Monica Soriano

(Image: A photograph of a robotic glider suspended above the water. Credit: Doctor Natasha Lucas)


TUE 21:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs75n5m)
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TUE 21:06 Newshour (w172zss05pr9sr7)
White House defends tariffs on China

The White House has confirmed that a 104% tariff on goods imported from China will come into force on Wednesday. China has accused the United States of "blackmail" and Washington says that the tax levies announced were bringing many countries to the negotiating table. We hear from a former US ambassador to China, Gary Locke.

Also in the programme: at least forty-four people have died after a roof collapsed at a music venue in the Dominican Republic; and a full-sized digital scan of the Titanic has given experts new insight into the ship.

(Photo: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt (C) speaks to reporters during a press briefing in the Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, DC, 08 April 2025. Credit: JIM LO SCALZO/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)


TUE 22:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs75rxr)
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TUE 22:06 People Fixing The World (w3ct6xxb)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:06 today]


TUE 22:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcfhtw464)
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TUE 22:32 In the Studio (w3ct6vt4)
[Repeat of broadcast at 04:32 today]


TUE 23:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs75wnw)
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TUE 23:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl03zn58p8)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


TUE 23:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcfhtw7y8)
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TUE 23:32 World Business Report (w3ct769t)
Will tariffs lead to a global recession?

A former chief economist at the World Bank believes that the USA's tariffs on its largest trading partners could lead to many countries being pushed into recession.

Rahul Tandon speaks to a shrimp and seafood harvester based off the US Gulf Coast who feels President Trump’s policies is a positive for their sector.

Elsewhere we hear from a Canadian auto worker and a fashion business owner in Indiana on what any US-China tariff war might mean for them.

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

WEDNESDAY 09 APRIL 2025

WED 00:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs760f0)
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WED 00:06 The Arts Hour (w3ct6zt0)
[Repeat of broadcast at 20:06 on Saturday]


WED 01:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs76454)
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WED 01:06 Business Matters (w172zrs058k68n9)
Traders on tenterhooks over new tariffs

As some of the World's largest economies get ready to face new tariffs, we find out what a battle on levy's could mean for the global economy.

We hear from a Gulf Coast business feeling positive about the charges, and the predicament of a Californian retailer reliant on imports.

Elsewhere Rahul Tandon speaks to a Malaysian economist and a garment manufacturer in Bangladesh to find out how the tariffs implemented by US President Donald Trump are being felt around the World.

Global business news, with live guests and contributions from Asia and the USA.


WED 02:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs767x8)
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WED 02:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl03zn5mxn)
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WED 02:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcfhtwm5n)
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WED 02:32 The Climate Question (w3ct701m)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:06 on Sunday]


WED 03:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs76cnd)
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WED 03:06 Outlook (w3ct6x42)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:06 on Tuesday]


WED 03:50 Witness History (w3ct74mf)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:50 on Tuesday]


WED 04:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs76hdj)
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WED 04:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl03zn5wdx)
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WED 04:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcfhtwvnx)
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WED 04:32 World Of Secrets (w3ct7y43)
The Six Billion Dollar Gold Scam

The Six Billion Dollar Gold Scam: 3. The battle for Busang

As the value of the Indonesian gold discovery skyrockets, it’s not just everyday investors who want in. Powerful players are drawn into the fight for the gold in Busang. But Bre-X, a small company, has only ever traded as a penny stock. Can it stand up to powerful rivals and play in the big leagues?

The Six Billion Dollar Gold Scam was first published in May 2024.


WED 05:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs76m4n)
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WED 05:06 Newsday (w172zspjh7n5057)
Trump's global tariffs

President Donald Trump praises his "explosive" tariffs, which have now come into effect. China is worst hit - with a tax of 104% on exports to the US. So how will Beijing respond? And what does it all mean for the global economy? We'll get a perspective from China.

President Trump also introduces new measures to boost coal production in the US, despite concerns over the enviromental impact. We hear from a union representative.

And the Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebel group are set to hold their first direct talks today in Doha.

Presenters: James Copnall and Lukwesa Burak

(Photo: U.S. President Donald Trump attends the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) dinner at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. Credit:Nathan Howard/Reuters)


WED 06:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs76qws)
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WED 06:06 Newsday (w172zspjh7n53xc)
US tariffs come into effect

The latest phase of Donald Trump's trade tariffs have come into effect. Washington is set to impose 104% tariffs on some Chinese goods, President Trump has praised what's been achieved so far. Beijing refused to meet the US deadline to withdraw its own retaliatory levy. We'll get reaction from Europe.

At least 80 people have died in the Dominican Republic after a roof collapse at a popular music venue in the capital. We'll bring you the latest.

And we've got a report from Ecuador on how cocaine exports hit a record high last year.

Presenters: James Copnall and Lukwesa Burak

(Photo: U.S. President Donald Trump attends the National Republican Congressional Committee dinner at the National Building Museum in Washington. Credit: Nathan Howard/Reuters)


WED 07:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs76vmx)
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WED 07:06 Newsday (w172zspjh7n57nh)
Trump's 'explosive tariffs' take effect

President Donald Trump praises his "explosive" tariffs, saying they are vital for his vision of the US. As the next phase of tariffs comes into force, we look at how China will respond to a new levy of 104 per cent.

Rescuers search for survivors after a roof collapsed at a music venue in the Dominican Republic, killing at least 98 people.

The UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, has strongly condemned Israel's ongoing blockade of Gaza, saying "the floodgates of horror have re-opened".

Presenters: Lukwesa Burak and James Copnall

(Photo: President Trump threatens further tariffs against China if Beijing doesn't lift tariffs on US products. 8th April 2025. Allison Diner/ EPA)


WED 08:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs76zd1)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


WED 08:06 The Interview (w3ct7x64)
David van Weel, Dutch Minister of Justice: Preparing for disaster

BBC foreign correspondent in the Netherlands, Anna Holligan, speaks to David Van Weel, the Dutch justice minister as he calls on citizens to prepare a 72-hour emergency kit - to enable people to be self-sufficient for three days in case of a disaster.

The kits should include enough food and water to survive for 72 hours - in case of war and other catastrophes. It's part of a European-wide strategy as geopolitical uncertainty spreads globally.

He tells us the nature of the risks and where they’re coming from and whether Europe should still feel reassured about NATO defence.

The Interview brings you conversations with people shaping our world, from all over the world. The best interviews from the BBC. You can listen on the BBC World Service, Mondays and Wednesdays at 0700 GMT. Or you can listen to The Interview as a podcast, out twice a week on BBC Sounds, Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

Presenter: Anna Holligan
Producer: Clare Williamson
Editor: Sam Bonham

Get in touch with us on email TheInterview@bbc.co.uk and use the hashtag #TheInterviewBBC on social media.

Image: David van Weel (Credit: Patrick van Katwijk/Getty Images)


WED 08:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcfhtxbnf)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


WED 08:32 Business Daily (w3ct6sbx)
South Korea: Why are more stores going staff-free?

A shortage of workers is leading some retailers to forgo hiring altogether. The number of unmanned, or staff-less stores in South Korea has grown rapidly in recent years - from ice cream shops to bustling cafes and bars.

We explore how these unmanned stores operate and if they can offer a solution to the country’s demographic problems. Is this the answer for business to keep things running when there aren’t enough people to work?

Producer/presenter: David Cann

(Image: An unmanned bar in Seoul, South Korea)


WED 08:50 Witness History (w3ct74pp)
Liberia’s women in white who helped end civil war

In December 2011, Leymah Gbowee was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her role in helping to end the devastating civil war in Liberia.

She had mobilised thousands of women to take part in daily, non-violent public protests calling for peace – which pressurised ruthless President Charles Taylor into meeting them.

When he agreed to peace talks, a delegation from The Women of Liberia Mass Action for Peace followed Taylor to Ghana. When talks stalled, they barricaded the room, refusing to let anyone leave until a peace deal was reached.

Within weeks, after continued pressure from the US and other West African nations, the former warlord had resigned and gone into exile.

Jacqueline Paine speaks to Leymah about her pivotal role in securing peace for Liberia.

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 football in Brazil, the history of the ‘Indian Titanic’ and the invention of air fryers, to Public Enemy’s Fight The Power, subway art and the political crisis in Georgia. We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: visionary architect Antoni Gaudi and the design of the Sagrada Familia; Michael Jordan and his bespoke Nike trainers; Princess Diana at the Taj Mahal; and Görel Hanser, manager of legendary Swedish pop band Abba on the influence they’ve had on the music industry. You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, such as the time an Iraqi journalist hurled his shoes at the President of the United States in protest of America’s occupation of Iraq; the creation of the Hollywood commercial that changed advertising forever; and the ascent of the first Aboriginal MP.

(Photo: Leymah Gbowee with fellow activists. Credit: Issouf Sanogo/AFP via Getty Images)


WED 09:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs77345)
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WED 09:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl03zn6h4k)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


WED 09:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcfhtxgdk)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


WED 09:32 The Climate Question (w3ct701m)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:06 on Sunday]


WED 10:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs776w9)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


WED 10:06 World Book Club (w3ct74ry)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:06 on Saturday]


WED 11:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs77bmf)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


WED 11:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl03zn6qmt)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


WED 11:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcfhtxpwt)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


WED 11:32 World Of Secrets (w3ct7y43)
[Repeat of broadcast at 04:32 today]


WED 12:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs77gck)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


WED 12:06 Outlook (w3ct6xbz)
Dances with Diana: My secret lessons with the princess

Scottish ballerina, Anne Allan first fell in love with dancing when she was eight-years-old. She earnt a scholarship at the prestigious Royal Ballet School in London and by 1981 was working as a professional dancer and mistress at the London City Ballet.

In September of that year, a few months after Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer's royal wedding, Anne was putting her daughter to bed when she received a phone call. The voice on the other end had an unusual request for Anne - could she give Diana, the Princess of Wales dance classes?

It was to be the beginning of almost a decade of secret dance lessons between the pair and what started out as private weekly classes, soon turned into a special friendship, with the dance studio becoming a sanctuary for the young princess.

Presenter: Asya Fouks
Producer: Thomas Harding Assinder

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

(Main Image: Princess Diana dancing with John Travolta at the White House, 9 November 1985. Photo by Pete Souza / The White House via Getty Images)


WED 12:50 Witness History (w3ct74pp)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:50 today]


WED 13:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs77l3p)
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WED 13:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl03zn6z42)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


WED 13:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcfhtxyd2)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


WED 13:32 Tech Life (w3ct6znj)
[Repeat of broadcast at 20:32 on Tuesday]


WED 14:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs77pvt)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


WED 14:06 Newshour (w172zss05prcvff)
China retaliates against Trump with 84% tariff on US imports

China announces an 84% tariff on US imports, to take effect on Thursday, after Donald Trump imposed a 104% tariff on Chinese goods entering the US. We'll hear from South Korea and from Germany on what they can do to protect themselves.

Also on the programme: The people of Myanmar, ignored and desperate after the earthquake; as the BBC puts a restored sculpture back on display, can you separate great art from appalling artists? And we'll hear from a British woman who has been reunited with a "talking postcard" - also known as a "voice-o-graph" - she recorded in New York 70 years ago.

(Photo: American company Basic Fun!, which is known for its popular Care Bear toys, said it had to put out a notice earlier this week to halt shipments from China to the US. Credit: Gettty Images)


WED 15:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs77tly)
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WED 15:06 The Interview (w3ct7x64)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:06 today]


WED 15:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcfhty5wb)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


WED 15:32 World Business Report (w3ct76f7)
China retaliates to US tariffs

China retaliated to US tariffs with a 84% levy on American goods
How has the US bond market been reacting to the news of Chinese tariffs? Russ Mould from investment firm AJ Bell joins us to tell us more
And Vietnam is facing a 46% tariff on its major exports to the US. Textiles is one of the country’s biggest exports. We hear from garment manufacturer Pham Quang Anh


WED 16:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs77yc2)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


WED 16:06 BBC OS (w172zt8gyw86dfl)
Tariffs: China retaliates with 84% tariffs

China is raising tariffs on US imports to 84% -- the latest tit-for-tat move that threatens billions of dollars of trade between the world's two biggest economies. Member states of the European Union have also voted to impose reciprocal tariffs againt the United States. We speak to our China specialist and to our North America business correspondent who explains the impact on financial markets and to US government bonds.

We also bring together Republican voters to find out what they think about the tariffs President Trump has announced.

We hear from eyewitnesses and survivors in the Dominican Republic where at least 124 people have been killed in a night club roof collapse.

Cocaine exports from Ecuador hit a record high last year, making it the world's largest exporter despite not producing the drug. Our South America correspondent has been investigating.

Presenter: Mark Lowen.

(Photo: China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian holds a press conference in Beijing, China, 09 April 2025. Credit: JESSICA LEE/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)


WED 17:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs78236)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


WED 17:06 BBC OS (w172zt8gyw86j5q)
Tariffs: Retaliatory tariffs on US goods

China is raising tariffs on US imports to 84% as a trade war deepens between the world's two biggest economies. Member states of the European Union have also voted to impose reciprocal tariffs againt the United States. We speak to our correspondent in Thailand about the impact of the tariffs in the region.

We also bring together American business owners who rely on manufacturing or components from Asian countries and now face uncertain future.

Emergency workers in the Dominican Republic are still searching the ruins of a night club in which 124 people are now confirmed to have died after a roof collapsed on Tuesday. We hear from a journalist who has been speaking to eyewitnesses in Santo Domingo and from a man who is looking for his childhood friend who was inside the club.

Presenter: Mark Lowen.

(Photo: Peanuts made in the USA are seen for sale at a market in Los Angeles, California, USA, 07 April 2025. Credit: ALLISON DINNER/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)


WED 18:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs785vb)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


WED 18:06 Outlook (w3ct6xbz)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:06 today]


WED 18:50 Witness History (w3ct74pp)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:50 today]


WED 19:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs789lg)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


WED 19:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl03zn7plv)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


WED 19:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcfhtynvv)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


WED 19:32 Sport Today (w3ct6zch)
2025/04/09 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 (w172zwwjzs78fbl)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


WED 20:06 The Climate Question (w3ct701m)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:06 on Sunday]


WED 20:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcfhtyslz)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


WED 20:32 Health Check (w3ct6vj3)
The Kidney Waiting Game

What would you do if you have always considered yourself healthy and one day you find out that not only is this not the case, but you in fact need a new organ? We follow BBC journalist Mike Powell on his journey to receive a life-changing kidney transplant and talk to his donor who made it all possible.

With a growing global need for kidneys, we hear from others around the world that are on long transplant waiting lists and from Professor Elmi Muller who shares what we can do to reduce the wait time.

Presenter: Claudia Hammond
Producer: Katie Tomsett
Studio Managers: Jackie Margerum and Gwynfor Jones


WED 21:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs78k2q)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


WED 21:06 Newshour (w172zss05prdpnb)
Markets soar as Trump pauses some tariffs

In a dramatic change of policy, Donald Trump has paused higher tariffs on goods entering the United States from every country except China. In a post on social media, the President said levies would be lowered to ten percent, but taxes on Chinese imports would rise to 125%. We get reaction to the turmoil from Republican congressman Pete Sessions and French Member of Parliament Éléonore Caroit.

Also in the programme: We've live in the Dominican Republic after that nightclub roof collapse; and the new London exhibition of Cartier - jeweller to the rich and famous.

(Photo: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt speak with the media about tariffs at the White House in Washington DC, April 9, 2025. Credit: Reuters Nathan Howard)


WED 22:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs78ntv)
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WED 22:06 The Interview (w3ct7x64)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:06 today]


WED 22:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcfhtz137)
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WED 22:32 World Of Secrets (w3ct7y43)
[Repeat of broadcast at 04:32 today]


WED 23:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs78skz)
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WED 23:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl03zn85lc)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


WED 23:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcfhtz4vc)
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WED 23:32 World Business Report (w3ct76hh)
China now faces 125% US tariffs in trade war

In a dramatic change of policy, US President Donald Trump hikes China tariffs to 125% on goods entering the United States. Most other countries will now see a 90-day pause on higher import taxes.

We hear from Everett Eissenstat, an international economics adviser in the first Trump White House, and Natasha Sarin, who advised Janet Yellen when she was Treasury Secretary.

Also, Graham Allison from Harvard Business School shares his analysis after recent meetings with President Xi Jinping in Beijing.

And, Karin Karlsbro, vice-chair of the European Parliament’s Committee on International Trade warns tensions between the EU and US are far from over.

THURSDAY 10 APRIL 2025

THU 00:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs78xb3)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 00:06 World Book Club (w3ct74ry)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:06 on Saturday]


THU 01:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs79127)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 01:06 Business Matters (w172zrs058k95kd)
China now faces 125% US tariffs in trade war

In a dramatic change of policy, US President Donald Trump hikes China tariffs to 125% on goods entering the United States. Most other countries will now see a 90-day pause on higher import taxes.

The pause means a "universal 10%" tariff will be in place for all countries, other than China, the White House said.

Markets soared following the announcement with all three main US indices closing up more than 6%.

Throughout the program, Rahul Tandon will be joined by two guests: Emily Peck, Axios US Markets correspondent in New York, and Han Lin, The Asia Group China Country Director in Shanghai.


THU 02:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs794tc)
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THU 02:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl03zn8jtr)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


THU 02:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcfhtzj2r)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


THU 02:32 The Documentary (w3ct7yrd)
Living in a bubble: The headphone revolution

Headphones and earbuds have experienced a phenomenal rise in popularity worldwide, transforming how people consume audio content and impacting various aspects of daily life.

Per Sennström, one of the creators of Swedish company Earin, shares insights into how wireless earbuds first came about and how the revolution in listening took hold so quickly.

From music, radio and podcasts to virtual meetings and workouts, headphones cater to a multitude of activities. The allure of high-quality sound, sleek designs, and wireless connectivity has led to their status as fashion accessories, often seen as a statement of personal style.

But increasing headphone use comes with its downsides. Social interactions and personal relationships are affected, as people often wear headphones throughout the day, creating a barrier to communication.

Meanwhile, there are safety concerns - from accidents in the street and transport to worries over the impact on our hearing and our capacity to experience boredom, which is essential for creativity and mental well-being.

Producer: Ashley Byrne
A Made in Manchester production for BBC World Service

(Photo: Henrique sits on a chair on Copacabana Beach, in Rio de Janeiro, wearing headphones. Credit: Constance Mallerat/Made in Manchester)


THU 03:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs798kh)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 03:06 Outlook (w3ct6xbz)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:06 on Wednesday]


THU 03:50 Witness History (w3ct74pp)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:50 on Wednesday]


THU 04:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs79d9m)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 04:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl03zn8sb0)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


THU 04:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcfhtzrl0)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


THU 04:32 The Food Chain (w3ct70y7)
The packaging problem

As plastic waste continues to pile up, Ruth Alexander explores how manufacturers, retailers, and designers are rethinking the way our food is packaged.

We hear how shoppers are responding to eco-conscious packaging in Finland, from supermarket manager Markku Hautala. And is plastic really the enemy? Paul Jenkins, founder of a leading packaging consultancy, shares the latest innovations in sustainable design, and why some materials aren’t always what they seem.

Rhea Singhal, CEO of India’s first fully compostable packaging company, discusses the realities of creating truly sustainable alternatives—and whether they’re enough. And the head of a German frozen food company, Felix Ahlers, explains why his company ditched all additives – packaging included – for the sake of the environment.


THU 05:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs79j1r)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 05:06 Newsday (w172zspjh7n7x2b)
Donald Trump announces 90 day tariff pause

Donald Trump has paused higher tariffs on goods entering the United States from every country except China. In a post on social media, the president said levies would be lowered to ten percent, but taxes on Chinese imports would rise to 125 percent. We'll look at what caused this turnaround.

Hundreds of rescue workers in the Dominican Republic continue to search for surviviros of a roof collapse at a night club in the capital. The death toll has reached 184. A well-known local meregue singer Rubby Perez, who was playing, lost his life during the incident. We hear from people who rushed to the scene of the accident.

And we look at the broadway debut of Hollywood actor George Clooney. The play is a cautionary tale warning of what could happen to press freedom in President Trump's America.


(Photo:A screen displays a trading chart on the New York Stock Exchange in New York City after the White House announced a 90-day pause & lowered 10% reciprocal tariff for other countries. Credit: Brendan McDermid/Reuters)


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THU 06:06 Newsday (w172zspjh7n80tg)
Trump's 90 pause on tariffs

Financial markets have performed well across Asia hours after President Donald Trump announced he'd be suspending his extra tariffs on most countries for 90 days. But the higher tariff rates on China remain in place, with the American President laying more levies on Chinese goods of 125 per cent. We'll look at Donald Trump's objectives and how this has impacted markets.

The authorities in the Dominican Republic say 189 bodies have now been recovered from a music venue where a roof collapsed during a concert.

The main opposition group in South Sudan appears to have split, deepening a political crisis in the country. This follows the house arrest of the leader of the SPLM-In Opposition party, Riek Machar. We'll look at where this leaves the fragile peace agreement.

Presenters; James Copnall and Victoria Uwonkunda

(Photo: Boxes of toys from China on sale in Los Angeles, Calfornia. Credit: ALLISON DINNER/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)


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THU 07:06 Newsday (w172zspjh7n84kl)
Donald Trump puts pause on import tariffs

American President, Donald Trump, has frozen import tariffs on all countries to 10% for 90 days. But he said he would raise tariffs on Chinese imports to 125% immediately. Financial markets around the world are performing well following the announcement. Meanwhile China has slapped retaliatory tariffs of 84% on all US imports this morning. We look at this deepening trade war.

Rescue workers in the Dominican Republic are continuing their search for survivors after a roof collapsed at a nightclub in the capital Santo Domingo. At least 184 people are now confirmed dead after the incident at the Jet Set Club.

And British researchers say a new saliva test could identify which men are born with the greatest risk of developing prostate cancer. They say it could help "turn the tide" on this cancer.

Presenter: James Copnall and Victoria Uwonkunda

(Photo: President Donald Trump speaks to journalists as he signs executive orders and proclamations in the Oval Office at the White House, 9 April, 2025. Nathan Howard/Reuters)


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What is filling the USAID funding gap?

On the first day of his second term in office, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that paused funding for USAID, the US government’s main foreign aid agency, for a 90-day review.

While the long-term effects remain unclear, the order has already frozen vital programs relied on by millions of people globally, forced the closure of USAID’s overseas offices, and jeopardised thousands of jobs.

As one of the world’s largest foreign aid providers, the US plays an essential role with no other country or organisation fully able to fill the gap. But some recipient countries see this move as an opportunity to seek solutions closer to home.

This week on The Inquiry, Charmaine Cozier explores the consequences of this shift in US foreign policy, asking “What is filling the USAID funding gap?”

Presenter: Charmaine Cozier
Producer: Matt Toulson
Researcher: Katie Morgan
Editor: Tara McDermott
Production Co-ordinator: Liam Morrey
Technical Producer: Richard Hannaford

Contributors to this programme:

Fatema Sumar, Executive Director of the Harvard Center for International Development (CID) and an Adjunct Lecturer in Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School, US

Michael Jennings, Professor of Global Development at SOAS University London, UK

Francisca Mutapi, Professor of Global Health Infection and Immunity and Deputy Director TIBA Partnership at the University of Edinburgh, UK

George Ingram, Senior fellow in the Center for Sustainable Development at Brookings Institution, US


THU 08:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcfhv07kj)
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THU 08:32 Business Daily (w3ct6s1w)
Is Colombia’s flower power under threat?

Colombia has emerged as the world's second-biggest exporter of cut flowers, and the largest supplier to the United States.

Local growers suffered a scare this year when US president Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs of 50% on imports from Colombia. The dispute was quickly resolved but, even so, the threat of tariffs remains.

And the sector faces other challenges, particularly around sustainability. We visit a flower farm in Colombia and go to Bogota airport to see how the country exports this most delicate and perishable of goods.

We also talk to an academic who says the industry is changing rapidly, with an emphasis on growing flowers locally rather than flying them around the world.

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

Presented and produced by Gideon Long

(Picture: A female employee handling roses at a flower farm, Flores de los Andes, near Bogotá, Colombia. Credit: BBC)


THU 08:50 Witness History (w3ct74j0)
Oklahoma City bombing

On 19 April 1995, a huge truck bomb killed 168 people in a government building in Oklahoma City, US. There were 19 children among the dead and more than 500 people were injured. One of the perpetrators, Timothy McVeigh, was executed in 2001.

Dr David Tuggle was a paediatric surgeon who helped find survivors. He spoke to Golnoosh Golshani in 2015.

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 football in Brazil, the history of the ‘Indian Titanic’ and the invention of air fryers, to Public Enemy’s Fight The Power, subway art and the political crisis in Georgia. We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: visionary architect Antoni Gaudi and the design of the Sagrada Familia; Michael Jordan and his bespoke Nike trainers; Princess Diana at the Taj Mahal; and Görel Hanser, manager of legendary Swedish pop band Abba on the influence they’ve had on the music industry. You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, such as the time an Iraqi journalist hurled his shoes at the President of the United States in protest of America’s occupation of Iraq; the creation of the Hollywood commercial that changed advertising forever; and the ascent of the first Aboriginal MP.

(Photo: Albert P. Murrah Federal Building after the bombing. Credit: Bob Daemmrich/AFP via Getty Images)


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THU 09:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl03zn9d1n)
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THU 09:32 The Documentary (w3ct7yrd)
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THU 10:06 The Explanation (w3ct7yrs)
The Media Show: Trade wars, tariffs, and Trump’s media strategy

Donald Trump’s announcement of new tariffs has disrupted global markets and challenged journalists tasked with explaining complex financial implications. Dharshini David, Deputy Economics Editor at BBC News, outlines how media coverage has responded to the fast-moving story, including social media misinformation and the difficulties of making the topic accessible to the public. Max Goldbart, International TV Co-Editor at Deadline, assesses what tariffs could mean for the media industry itself.
The Indian Premier League has become one of the world’s most commercially successful sporting competitions. Tim Wigmore, Deputy Cricket Correspondent at The Telegraph, explains how the IPL’s format, celebrity involvement, and Indian economic growth helped transform it into a media powerhouse. Tymal Mills, England T20 international and BBC commentator, provides a player’s view of the competition.
Jensen Huang, founder of Nvidia, has overseen the company’s transformation into a leader in AI chip development. A new biography by Stephen Witt discusses Huang’s background, the company's pivot to artificial intelligence, and its rise in value to over $2 trillion.

Presenter: Katie Razzall
Producer: Lisa Jenkinson
Assistant producer: Lucy Wai


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THU 10:32 The Cultural Frontline (w3ct7yrf)
South East Asian cinema: A love story

In South East Asia, cinema attendances are growing, thanks to a renewed interest in local product. For instance, the Thai movie How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies broke box office records this year. We hear from director Pat Boonnitipat about the reasons why he believes his film touched the hearts of so many people.

The same is true in Vietnam. Last year the country produced its biggest national and international hit Mai, which also became a social media sensation. Historian Tuyet Van Huynh explains why the film’s star and director Tran Thanh is a phenomenon in his own right.

Indonesian director Eugene Panji reveals why his country’s movie industry is also booming, so much so that they are running out of studio space to keep up with the demand.

Producer: Stephen Hughes

This edition of The Cultural Frontline was recorded before the Myanmar earthquake that also affected parts of Thailand

(Photo: Usha Seamkhum and Pat Boonnitipat seen at a How To Make Millions Before Grandma Dies screening, 20 November 2024, Los Angeles, California. Credit: Dan Steinberg/Getty Images)


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THU 11:32 The Food Chain (w3ct70y7)
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THU 12:06 Outlook (w3ct6wx5)
Caleb versus the Criminal Code

Section 53 of Belize’s Criminal Code declared that “every person who has carnal intercourse against the order of nature with any person or animal shall be liable to imprisonment for 10 years.” In other words, if you were a man in a consensual same-sex relationship, you could be sent to prison for a decade for being intimate with your partner.

LGBTQ advocate Caleb Orozco knew about this law. But it was only when he met a team of lawyers at a conference that he thought he could do something about overturning it. The idea was to challenge this part of Belize’s legislation by arguing that it was unconstitutional.

This law was essentially a leftover of British colonial rule in Belize, which was formerly British Honduras. Britain has a long history of criminalising “sodomy.” It first became an offence during the reign of Henry VIII in the 16th Century. The statute rendered the quote “detestable and abominable Vice of Buggery committed with mankind or beast” punishable by death. Many of the countries around the world that still criminalise sodomy do so as artefacts of British rule. Despite the fact that it was rare for anyone to be arrested under Section 53 in Belize, Caleb said it would be used to blackmail gay men and extort them.

After the case was filed in 2010, Caleb was catapulted into the media spotlight. Thousands of people poured onto the streets to protest against the move. One rally even included an effigy of a hanged man bearing the name of Caleb’s organisation, United Belize Advocacy Movement. Churches across the country united in order to form an “interested party”, meaning they could argue against Caleb’s challenge in court.

But things took an even darker turn when Caleb was running some errands in February 2012. He was accustomed to harassment and death threats, but that day when he was walking the streets of Belize City he was hit with a beer bottle. Caleb was struck to the floor and lost two teeth in the attack.

Eventually, in May 2013, Caleb went to court. There were four days of arguments about whether or not Section 53 violated the criminal code. After that, Caleb waited.

It took another three years for the judge to make their ruling. And his decision was that the following sentence be added to the end of Section 53: ’This section shall not apply to consensual sexual acts between adults in private.’ Caleb had won.

Years later, with the fight in the rear view mirror of Caleb‘s life, he struggles to disentangle his identity as an activist with his identity as a human.

Presented and produced by Saskia Collette

All the archive used in this episode is from Channel 5 Belize.

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

(Photo: Caleb Orozco in front of the court where his challenge of the criminal code played out. Credit: Saskia Collette.)


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THU 13:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl03zn9w15)
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THU 13:32 Health Check (w3ct6vj3)
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THU 14:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs7blrx)
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THU 14:06 Newshour (w172zss05prgrbj)
Europe and Asia markets rally after tariffs pause

Financial markets in Europe and Asia rally after Donald Trump pauses his extra tariffs on all countries except China. How do businesses plan amid the turmoil? And is this a major re-set for global trade?

Also in the programme: Sudan brings a genocide case against the United Arab Emirates to the UN's highest court; and the Cartier exhibition about to open in London.

(IMAGE: A stock market indicator in the operations room at the Euronext stock exchange headquarters in Paris shows France's CAC 40 rally over 5 percent as US eases tariffs, 10 Apr 2025 / CREDIT: Mandatory Credit: Photo by YOAN VALAT/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)


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THU 15:32 World Business Report (w3ct75v4)
EU pauses retaliation tariffs against US

The EU has paused retaliation tariffs against US. Spokesman for European Commission, Olof Gill, said the EU was ready to negotiate
President Trump has hiked tariffs on Chinese goods by 125%, and the WTO is warning that trade between the U.S. and China could plunge by as much as 80%. We hear from the Asia Development Bank.
And how are businesses and economies there coping as global trade routes shift and uncertainty grows? We speak to Dr Stavros Nicolaou, who sits on the executive committee of the Aspen pharmaceutical company in South Africa

Davina Gupta presents


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THU 16:06 BBC OS (w172zt8gyw899bp)
Markets react to Trump's tariffs pause

Stock markets across Europe and Asia have surged in response to Donald Trump's decision to suspend many tariffs on countries other than China. But the main indices on Wall Street have opened down, reflecting continued uncertainty after huge gains on Wednesday. We get the latest from our correspondent in Washington and from our China media analyst.

We also bring together two Chinese people to discuss the threat of a full-scale trade war between China and the United States.

Emergency teams in the Dominican Republic are continuing to pull bodies from the rubble of a night club, more than 48 after the roof caved in. We speak to local journalists who have been covering the story.

A UN report says Taliban morality police in Afghanistan have been detaining men and their barbers over hair styles and beard lengths. Our newsroom reporter explains.



Presenter: Mark Lowen.

(Photo: France's CAC 40 rallies over 5 percent as US eases tariffs, Paris - 10 Apr 2025. Credit: YOAN VALAT/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)


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THU 17:06 BBC OS (w172zt8gyw89f2t)
Tariffs: US stock markets fall back

China has insisted it won't give in to pressure from President Trump over tariffs -- but says it's willing to negotiate. US stocks opened down after earlier gains in the European and Asian markets. The EU has put retaliatory tariffs against the US on hold, after Donald Trump paused tariff hikes for 90 days. We get reaction from Republican voters.

Our colleague from BBC Verify has been looking into some of the claims by President Trump about global trade.

Defence ministers from Ukraine's allies are meeting in Brussels to continue discussions about how to support Kyiv in the event of a peace deal with Russia. We speak to our Ukraine correspondent about expectations and the mood in the country.

We speak to a couple about a long-distance relationship after a video showing their first ever hug went viral.

Presenter: Mark Lowen.

(Photo: US President Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office, Washington, USA - 09 Apr 2025. Credit: CHRIS KLEPONIS/POOL/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)


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THU 18:50 Witness History (w3ct74j0)
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THU 19:32 Sport Today (w3ct6z6z)
2025/04/10 GMT

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


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THU 20:32 Science In Action (w3ct6yf4)
Researching pain, painlessly

Pain, particularly chronic pain, is hard to research. New therapeutics are hard to screen for. Patients are not all the same. Sergui Pascu and colleagues at Stanford university have been growing brain samples from stem cells. Then they began connecting different samples, specialised to represent different brain regions. This week they announce their most complex “assembloid” yet, one that even reacts to hot chilli, passing a signal from the sensory neurons through to the thinking bits. The hope is that it can provide insights on how pain, and potential painkillers, work.

Human brains are notoriously large, particularly infants. Whilst for primates the human pelvis is quite narrow, to allow us to walk and run on two legs. This notoriously makes childbirth, well, not as straightforward as most other species. This evolutionary “obstetric dilemma” has been debated for decades. Marianne Brasil, of Western Washington University, and colleagues, have published this week a huge study of contemporary human genes and anatomies available from the UK Biobank to shed some more light on this ongoing compromise.

Malta is an island in the Mediterranean no less than 80km from land. So how come Eleanor Scerri and colleagues have discovered archaeological evidence of hunter-gatherers living there from 8,500 years ago? And they didn’t just visit and leave. They stayed for perhaps a millennium before farming arrived. Maybe a rethink of what nautical capabilities our ancestors had in the deep past is needed?

A year ago, Science in Action gate-crashed a conference looking at plans for meeting the forthcoming arrival of asteroid Apophis in 2029. This year the meeting is in Tokyo, and Richard Binzel, emeritus professor of Astronomy at MIT, gives us an update on how the space agencies are hoping to collaborate to maximise the scientific value from what will be a global, visible, phenomenon in just 4 years. Is there enough time to get our collective wits together?


(Image: 3D illustration of Interconnected neurons with electrical pulses. Credit: Getty Images)

Presenter: Roland Pease
Producer: Alex Mansfield
Production co-ordinator: Josie Hardy


THU 21:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs7cfzt)
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THU 21:06 Newshour (w172zss05prhlkf)
Trump recognises tariff 'transition difficulty'

There's continuing turmoil on Wall Street as uncertainty continues over US trade policy. The Dow Jones is down by more than five percent. The fall contrasts with the huge gains made on Wednesday in response to Donald Trump's suspension of many tariffs on countries other than China. The dollar has slipped against European currencies and the price of oil is down.

Also on the programme: Why one Russian Priest continues to speak out against the war in Ukraine in spite of the risks of doing so; and George Clooney swaps the screen for the stage.

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THU 22:06 The Inquiry (w3ct722b)
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THU 22:32 The Food Chain (w3ct70y7)
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THU 23:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl03znc2hg)
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THU 23:32 World Business Report (w3ct75xd)
Donald Trump recognises tariff 'transition difficulty' as US stock market falls again

President Donald Trump admits a period of difficult transition is inevitable as his trade policies continue to cause upheaval in international markets.

And after the end of the Cold War, the world economy became integrated, and globalisation began, but is that at risk now because of the tariffs, trade war and protectionism? Presenter Roger Hearing speaks to Mohamed El Erian, former IMF Deputy Director who is now President of Queens' College, Cambridge, and chief.

Also, a general strike against public spending cuts in Argentina has severely disrupted transport systems in the country. All domestic flights have been cancelled; trains and metro services have been suspended in Buenos Aires and other parts of the country.

FRIDAY 11 APRIL 2025

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FRI 01:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs7cxzb)
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FRI 01:06 Business Matters (w172zrs058kd2gh)
Donald Trump recognises tariff 'transition difficulty' as US stock market falls again

President Donald Trump admits a period of difficult transition is inevitable as his trade policies continue to cause upheaval in international markets.

And after the end of the Cold War, the world economy became integrated, and globalisation began, but is that at risk now because of the tariffs, trade war and protectionism? Presenter Roger Hearing speaks to Mohamed El Erian, former IMF Deputy Director who is now President of Queens' College, Cambridge, and chief.

Also, a general strike against public spending cuts in Argentina has severely disrupted transport systems in the country. All domestic flights have been cancelled; trains and metro services have been suspended in Buenos Aires and other parts of the country.

Throughout the program, Roger will be joined by two guests on opposite sides of the world – Yoko Ishikura, a professor emeritus at Hitotsubashi University in Japan, and Tony Nash, CEO and founder of Complete Intelligence, an AI-based financial forecasting firm in Houston.


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FRI 04:32 Heart and Soul (w3ct6vnm)
Guns, grief and god: Part 2

On 4 September 2024, the town of Winder in the US state of Georgia became the latest scene of a school mass shooting. Two students and two teachers were killed. The suspect was 14 years old. The deadly attack at Apalachee High School left a community torn apart by guns and brought together in grief. In each of the previous four years there have been more than 600 mass shootings in the United States - almost two a day on average.

Edward Stourton has been to Georgia to visit the church community attached to the high school, as they try to make sense of the senseless violence in their hometown. He meets Pastor Frank Burnat and his pastoral team, who are ministering to a community in which both God and guns are a part of everyday life. Where is God in such a tragedy and its aftermath?


Producer: Dan Tierney
Presenter: Edward Stourton
Executive producer: Rajeev Gupta
Editor: Chloe Walker
Production co-ordinator: Mica Nepomuceno

(Photo: From left to right, Edward Stourton, Megan Gomez, Matthew Brown, Frank Burnat. Credit: Dan Tierney)


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FRI 05:06 Newsday (w172zspjh7nbszf)
Asian markets fall

Shares on most of the main Asian markets have fallen as uncertainty continues over Donald Trump's drastic tariff policies.

We'll speak to a Democratic Congressman who had a spirited exchange with Mr Trump's trade representative on the tariffs, the strategy behind them, and their impact.

We'll hear about a US Supreme Court decision ordering the US government to facilitate the return of a man wrongly deported to El Salvador.

And we'll speak to the former President of Costa Rica, who has his US visa revoked last week.

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Asian markets open lower

Shares on most of the main Asian markets have fallen as uncertainty continues over Donald Trump's drastic tariff policies, making investors move their money to what's known as safe haven assets.

On Thursday the white house announced that China would face a new tariff hike to 145 percent. What impact will this have on the global economy?

A general strike against public spending cuts in Argentina has severely disrupted many factors, including transport, domestic flights have been cancelled

And we'll spend time in lab looking at exactly how babies and toddlers develop key skills that enable them to focus.


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FRI 07:06 Newsday (w172zspjh7nc1gp)
Trump hikes China tariffs to 145%

Asian markets are lower once again as investors closely watch the escalating tension between the US and China. President Trump has increased the tariffs on Chinese goods. We'll speak live to our correspondent in Beijing. And we'll hear from a Democratic Congressman, who had a spirited exchange with Mr Trump's trade representative on the tariffs, the strategy behind them, and their impact.

We'll speak to the former president of Costa Rica, who had his US visa revoked last week.

We'll also speak to the head of the UN refugee agency, Filippo Grandi, about the challenges facing refugees in Chad and elsewhere.

And we'll hear about a US Supreme Court decision ordering the US government to facilitate the return of a man wrongly deported to El Salvador.

(Photo: A China Shipping container at the port of Oakland, California, 10 April 2025; Credit: Reuters)


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FRI 08:06 Americast (w3ct7t56)
Trump Tariffs... chaos, or a cunning plan?

To listen to this episode just search 'Americast', wherever you get your BBC podcasts.

Everything has changed…again! Or has it? The team assemble after President Trump scrapped his tariff plans (for 90 days at least) and reverted for a 10% levy across the board. Except for China, that is, who now face a rate of 125%.

So what is really going on? The Democrats are crying market manipulation, the markets remain chaotic, and MAGA Republicans are saying the country should trust the president. We try to separate the fact from fiction.

Plus the search for the youngest, and oldest, Americasters continue.

HOSTS:

- Justin Webb, Radio 4 presenter
- Anthony Zurcher, North America Correspondent
- Marianna Spring, Social Media Investigations Correspondent

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This episode was made by George Dabby with Rufus Gray, Claire Betzer and Grace Reeve. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The series producer is Purvee Pattni. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.


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FRI 08:32 Business Daily (w3ct6rrv)
Business Daily meets: Julia Hartz

From noticing a gap in the market, to launching a start-up with her husband, CEO Julia Hartz tells us how she's built Eventbrite to become one of the biggest event ticketing platforms in the world, distributing 272 million tickets to more than 1.7 million global events in 2024.

The online site enables users to buy tickets to all kinds of community gatherings; with almost one-million creators publishing get-togethers like, cooking classes, yoga sessions and cold-water plunging.

Julia shares how the company has dealt with challenging economic climates, the scourge of surge pricing, and how it's adapting to new ways of bringing the world together offline.

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

Presenter: Ed Butler
Producer: Amber Mehmood

(Picture: Julia Hartz. Credit: Getty Images)


FRI 08:50 Witness History (w3ct743l)
Germany’s ‘Green Belt’

In December 1989, Germany’s ‘Green Belt’ was born.

For more than 40 years, the country had been split by a 1,400km border and, in the decades the so-called ‘death zone’ had existed, life flourished everywhere.

In 1989, communism crumbled and, as soon as the borders opened, Kai Frobel knew he needed to act fast to stop farmers and developers.
He called a meeting on 9 December, hoping a few people might come along.

Around 400 people from both sides of the border joined Kai to help create what would become known as Germany’s ‘Green Belt’, securing life in a place which had been associated with death for decades.

Professor Kai Frobel tells Laura Jones about growing up near the fortified GDR border and why it’s such a special place for rare species of birds and animals.

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.

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(Photo: Kai Frobel on the former border between East and West Germany. Credit: BUND Kompetenzzentrum)


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FRI 10:06 Unexpected Elements (w3ct72vt)
Navigating northward

The Aurora Borealis – also known as the Northern Lights – won’t be at their peak activity much longer, and the Unexpected Elements team dreams of going north to see them. And that has got us looking at the science of navigating our way north!

We hear about how humans have been using the sky to navigate for millennia, and we learn about how relying on GPS may be impacting our memory ability.

And while humans use maps to get around, how do animals know where to go on their long migrations? To find the answer, we speak to Dr Kayla Goforth at Texas A&M University who studies exactly how sea turtles and monarch butterflies innately know how to navigate the world around them.

We also learn why polar bears keep themselves ice-free, and we hear old records of the first men to reach the North Pole.

All that, plus many more Unexpected Elements.

Presenter: Caroline Steel, with Andrada Fiscutean and Phillys Mwatee
Producer: Imaan Moin, with Alice Lipscombe-Southwell, Noa Dowling and William Hornbrook


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FRI 12:06 Outlook (w3ct6wgm)
Outlook Mixtape: The show must go on

First, the band that drowned out the bombs. By 1994, the Bosnian capital of Sarajevo had been under siege for two years. A group of firefighters and UN peacekeepers, decided that the city needed a morale boost, something to be excited about, and their solution was a concert. Only one rock star was willing to do it, Bruce Dickinson, the frontman of Iron Maiden; but how do you get a heavy metal giant into a city surrounded by warring armies?

In 1975, in her mum's fur coat and big glasses, German teenager Vera Brandes was organising the now legendary Keith Jarrett, Köln Concert. The venue was booked, tickets were sold out, Keith had arrived and then – calamity.

In 1974, Australian concert producer Robert Raymond got the gig of his life – organising the comeback tour of his musical idol, Frank Sinatra. The anticipation in Australia was huge but when his opening night performance caused a scandal, Sinatra found himself caught in a stand-off… and Robert Raymond had the biggest test of his career – how to get Sinatra back on stage?

Fabio Zaffagnini is obsessed with the band Foo Fighters. He knew they wouldn't perform in his small Italian city so instead he organised a concert where 1,000 musicians played one of their songs. This attracted the attention of the band’s frontman Dave Grohl, who went on to make Fabio’s dreams come true.

Presenter: Saskia Collette
Producer: Andrea Kennedy

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(Photo: Cassette tape. Credit: Getty Images)


FRI 12:50 Witness History (w3ct743l)
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Trump envoy to meet with Putin in Russia

US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff has arrived in Russia to meet with the country’s leader Vladimir Putin, marking his third official visit to the nation. But with the Ukrainian military chief saying Russia has begun its spring offensive, how is Ukraine currently doing on the battlefield? We speak to a war analyst to get a clearer picture.

Also in the programme: China raises tariffs on the US to 125% amid ongoing trade tensions; and evidence that anti-anxiety medications, known to get into the oceans, increase risky behaviour in salmon.

(Photo: Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow, 9th April, 2025. Credit: Vyacheslav Prokofyev/SPUTNIK/KREMLIN POOL/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)


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FRI 15:32 World Business Report (w3ct76kr)
China US trade fight intensifies

The US -China trade fight has just intensified as China has upped tariffs on US imports to 125%
We look at the US agriculture sector which accounts for over 20% of US exports to China and valued at $36 billion in 2022.
And what does tariffs mean for consumer sentiment? We hear from shoppers in New York


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FRI 16:06 BBC OS (w172zt8gyw8d67s)
Tariffs: Trade war ramps up

China has raised import taxes on US goods to 125% as the trade war with the US over Donald Trump's global tariffs escalates. The dollar has fallen on global money markets as uncertainty over Donald Trump's trade policy continues to unnerve investors. We answer more audience questions about this week's developments.

We speak to stuntwomen about the announcement that the Best Stunt Design category will be introduced at the Oscars.

Former France forward Sebastien Chabal has been talking about his memory loss after his rugby career. We hear from a former player who has dementia.

The Taliban authorities in Afghanistan have carried out four public executions in different parts of the country. The four men had been found guilty of murder. We get more details from our regional expert.

Talks around Ukraine's future are taking place in both Brussels between its allies and in Russia between the US special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Putin. We get an insight from the BBC's Russia editor.

Presenter: Mark Lowen.

(Photo: China Shipping container is seen at the port of Oakland, as trade tensions escalate over U.S. tariffs with China, in Oakland, California, U.S., April 10, 2025. Credit: Carlos Barria/Reuters)


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Ukraine's allies pledge $24bn in new aid

The German defence minister has told a meeting of Ukraine's allies that peace is out of reach because of continued Russian aggression, despite US efforts to reach a deal. Ukraine's allies have pledged $24bn in new military support for Kyiv. It comes as President Trump's special envoy is holding talks with President Putin in Russia. We have the latest on today's meetings.

The price of gold reached a record high, with traders searching for assets that usually provide safety during stock market turbulence. We speak to business owners who deal with gold.

Former France forward Sebastien Chabal has been talking about his memory loss after his rugby career. We hear from a former player who has dementia.

We speak to stuntwomen about the announcement that the Best Stunt Design category will be introduced at the Oscars.

Presenter: Mark Lowen.

(Photo: British Secretary of State for Defence John Healey (L) and Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov shake hands during the Ukraine Defence Contact Group meeting at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, 11 April 2025. Credit: OLIVIER HOSLET/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)


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FRI 19:32 Sport Today (w3ct6z2g)
2025/04/11 GMT

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FRI 20:06 BBC OS Conversations (w3ct6rmb)
The impact of Trump's tariffs

Donald Trump’s decision to slap tariffs on global trade has sent the world reeling. Stock markets have tanked. Gloomy economists have hit the airwaves. Governments, their backs against the wall, have responded with either stoic resignation or threats of revenge.

But it’s business owners who find themselves at the centre of the storm.

Steve in Boston, USA, runs a company whose flagship product contains three Chinese parts. He’s concerned about the effect tariffs will have on his business and others at home.

“There are manufacturers all over the United States that are going to get hit really hard, even if their products are made in the USA,” says Steve, “because often the electronics or some of the small components within the products are made overseas.”

We’ll also hear from business owners in Lesotho, India, Italy and Germany covering industries ranging from steel and spices to cheese and beer. Plus, two Republicans who voted for Trump disagree on whether his tariff policies are working for the American people.

“The atmosphere is not one that is fostering cooperation,” says Barry in California. “If anything the international community hates us right now and I don’t see how that’s going to keep my grocery bill down.”

Hosted by Mark Lowen.

A Boffin Media production with producer Sue Nelson in partnership with the BBC OS team and producers Iqra Farooq, Ben Davis and Kira Fomenko.

(Credit: Florian in Germany. Credit: Florian)


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FRI 20:32 CrowdScience (w3ct6ssg)
Why do animals swallow rocks?

What would you discover inside the stomach of a sea lion? CrowdScience listener Robyn found out first-hand when she volunteered at her local museum in Adelaide, Australia. The team dissecting the specimen removed around 30 rocks from the animal’s stomach, and Robyn wants the Crowdscience team to find out how and why they got there.

Presenter Anand Jagatia uncovers a whole world of rock-munching creatures, from ostriches to ichthyosaurs. In search of answers we investigate Canadian sea lion research, and rummage through the vaults at the Natural History Museum in Bamberg, Germany.

Presented by Anand Jagatia
Produced by Emily Bird

Image: Australian Sea Lion (Neophoca cinerea), Hopkins Island, South Australia
Credit: Stephen Frink via Getty Images


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FRI 23:32 World Business Report (w3ct76n0)
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