SATURDAY 12 APRIL 2025

SAT 00:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs7gq49)
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SAT 00:06 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


SAT 01:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs7gtwf)
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SAT 01:06 Business Matters (w172zrs058kgzcl)
Global markets continue to struggle after a difficult week

The White House has insisted that President Trump’s tariffs will make the United States richer, despite the falling value of the US dollar. We hear from Tomas Philipson, a former acting chairman of President Trump's Council of Economic Advisers.

Also, a global deal to tackle shipping emissions has been agreed after nearly ten years of negotiations. The UN's maritime agency (the IMO) brokered the accord, which requires ship owners to use less carbon-intensive fuels or face a penalty. Roger Hearing speaks to IMO's secretary general, Arsenio Dominguez, about how it would work.

And on Saturday, the UK is going to see an emergency recall of parliament when members had already departed for their Easter break, and they are recalled to discuss a law to take control of the Chinese-owned British Steel and save it from imminent closure.

Throughout the programme, we’ll be joined by two guests on opposite sides of the world – Peter Ryan, ABC's senior business correspondent, who's in Sydney, and Takara Small, national technology columnist for the CBC, who's in Toronto.


SAT 02:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs7gymk)
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SAT 02:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl03zngbmy)
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SAT 02:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcfhv59wy)
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SAT 02:32 Stumped (w3ct6zj0)
Should MS Dhoni retire from the IPL?

Alison Mitchell, Clint Wheeldon and Sunil Gupta take stock of the Indian Premier League and discuss whether MS Dhoni should retire at the end of this season. Dhoni had to deny that he was retiring midway through the season after his parents were pictured at his match for Chennai Super Kings against Delhi Capitals.

Plus we analyse the return of Jasprit Bumrah who has played his first match in 93 days after injuring his back and how big Virat Kohli’s achievement is of reaching 13,000 T20 runs.

Plus we go behind the scenes and hear what life is like for a cricket agent. We are joined by Cameron Richardson who manages a number of female Australian players including Ashes hero Alana King. He tells us that when he first saw her bowl at the age of 18, she reminded him of Shane Warne. He also shares with us the difference between managing male and female players and about balancing player burnout.

Photo: Chennai Super Kings' Mahendra Singh Dhoni looks on during the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Punjab Kings and Chennai Super Kings at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium on the outskirts of Chandigarh on April 8, 2025. (Photo by SHAMMI MEHRA/AFP via Getty Images)


SAT 03:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs7h2cp)
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SAT 03:06 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

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

(Photo: Cassette tape. Credit: Getty Images)


SAT 03:50 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.

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


SAT 04:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs7h63t)
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SAT 04:06 Unexpected Elements (w3ct72vt)
[Repeat of broadcast at 00:06 today]


SAT 05:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs7h9vy)
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SAT 05:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl03zngpwb)
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SAT 05:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcfhv5p4b)
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SAT 05:32 Dear Daughter (w3ct7xf0)
Kalki Koechlin: Bollywood and beauty standards

What should you do when your daughter tells you she doesn’t feel pretty?

Kalki Koechlin has acted in blockbuster Bollywood films, written and produced for stage, and penned a book about pregnancy and motherhood called The Elephant In The Womb. She is also the host of the BBC World Service podcast My Indian Life.

Kalki joins Namulanta to share the letter she wrote for her young daughter after she admitted that she didn’t feel pretty. She discusses the expectations on women to conform to a certain beauty standard, particularly as they age, and the pressures she has faced in her acting career to appear youthful. What advice can she give her daughter for navigating a world obsessed with appearance?

Kalki also shares her fears for the impact of social media on body image. How can parents teach their children that not all of what they see online is real?

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.

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SAT 05:50 More or Less (w3ct6vyn)
How much is a human life worth?

What is the cash value of a human life?

That’s the question at the heart of The Price of Life, a book by journalist Jenny Kleeman.

It turns out that there’s not just one price, there are many - depending on exactly how that life is being created, traded or destroyed.

Tim Harford talks to Jenny about what she discovered.

Presenter: Tim Harford
Producer: Tom Colls
Production co-ordinator: Brenda Brown
Sound mix: Neil Churchill
Editor: Richard Vadon


SAT 06:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs7hfm2)
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SAT 06:06 Weekend (w172zw80g0wr0b1)
US judge rules Palestinian student can be deported

A US immigration judge has ruled in favour of the US government and decided that a Mahmoud Khalil, a student who led pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University in New York last year, can be deported. His lawyers say they will appeal.

Also in the programme: The US dollar falls to its lowest level for three years as the trade wars continue and we speak to an opera singer lending her voice to a recycling awareness on the back of a garbage truck in the Colombian city of Medellin.

Joining presenter Rebecca Kesby to discuss these and other stories of the day are Joana Cook, an Assistant Professor of Terrorism and Political violence at Leiden University in The Hague and also a Senior Fellow at the International Center for Counterterrorism and Alan Posener a columnist from the German newspaper die Welt.

(Picture: Mahmoud Khalil speaks to members of media about the Revolt for Rafah encampment at Columbia University during the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas in Gaza, in New York City, U.S. on June 1, 2024. Credit: REUTERS/Jeenah Moon).


SAT 07:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs7hkc6)
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SAT 07:06 Weekend (w172zw80g0wr425)
US dollar plunges to lowest level in three years

The US dollar has fallen to its lowest level for 3 years as the trade wars continue. We look at the damage caused and how that is affecting traders in Europe.
Also in the programme: An analysis of Germany’s new coalition government and a look at the controversial issue of assisted dying currently being debated in many countries.

Joining presenter Rebecca Kesby to discuss these and other stories of the day are Joana Cook, an Assistant Professor of Terrorism and Political violence at Leiden University in The Hague and also a Senior Fellow at the International Center for Counterterrorism and Alan Posener a columnist from the German newspaper die Welt.

(Picture: U.S. President Donald Trump attends a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 10, 2025. Credit: REUTERS/Nathan Howard)


SAT 08:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs7hp3b)
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SAT 08:06 Weekend (w172zw80g0wr7t9)
US and Iran set to hold talks in Oman

Talks between the US and Iran are set to begin in Oman on limiting Tehran’s nuclear programme against a background of military threats by Donald Trump.

Also in programme: The US dollar has fallen to its lowest level for 3 years as the trade wars continue and we speak to a group representing Israeli veterans following the publication of a report detailing first-hand accounts of the war in Gaza since October 7, 2023.

Joining presenter Rebecca Kesby to discuss these and other stories of the day are Joana Cook, an Assistant Professor of Terrorism and Political violence at Leiden University in The Hague and also a Senior Fellow at the International Center for Counterterrorism and Alan Posener a columnist from the German newspaper die Welt.

(Picture: Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi speaks as he meets with his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein, in Baghdad, Iraq October 13, 2024. Credit: REUTERS/Ahmed Saad)


SAT 09:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs7hsvg)
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SAT 09:06 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)


SAT 09:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcfhv653v)
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SAT 09:32 Pick of the World (w3ct7z4k)
The Indonesian cave with a ‘tunnel’ to Mecca?

Hundreds of thousands of you watch our video about the pilgrims visiting Safarwadi Cave in West Java. Plus, the strange and twisty tale of the woman who called her abductor “mum” and how the Unabomber - who targeted US universities and airlines - was captured nearly 30 years ago.


SAT 09:50 Over to You (w3ct6xv2)
How to make a documentary on President Trump

The documentary Donald Trump’s New World Order set out to explain the reasons behind these turbulent times. Presenter Jamie Coomarasamy reveals how he overcame the problems of staying up to date when the Trump Administration seems to be announcing new policies day by day? We hear your views.

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


SAT 10:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs7hxll)
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SAT 10:06 Not by the Playbook (w3ct7z01)
Messing about on the river

We’re heading to the river as the University Boat Race makes its way down the Thames. Not by the Playbook’s Katie Smith chats to people who had the courage, bravery and fortitude to stay afloat when others would have floundered.

Lauren Rowles is just 26 years old but is already a three-time Paralympic champion, starting in Rio through Tokyo and to Paris. A history maker who has had to overcome countless injuries and battled anxiety. She is a vocal member of the LGBTQIA+ community and a mum, first and foremost. She tells us how one morning, aged 13, she woke up unable to move. She had contracted the rare neurological condition Transverse myelitis. Overnight her life had changed but with the help of sport she has thrived and talks us through the challenges and success, including many a trip to the Palace.

Rory Gibbs was part of nine men in a boat who won gold in the Olympic rowing regatta in Paris in August. It was a sharp contrast to the pain of failure he felt in Tokyo where he finished fourth and just outside the medals. He tells us what it took to comeback and climb to the top step of the podium. Since then, Rory has laid down his oar and picked up his pen. He gives us an exclusive reading of his new children's book, a fantastical set of stories all laced with lessons about how best to live your life.

And what exactly does it take to win the University Boat Race? Sophie Shapter knows, she was the cox of the winning Cambridge boat in 2018 she talks us through the training, tidal waves and the trophy lift.

Photo: (Left to right) Rat and Mole enjoy a picnic lunch as Badger, who dislikes socializing, watches in this scene from Dayton's holiday "Wind in the Willows" display in the eighth floor auditorium.(CREDIT: JOEY MCLEISTER/Star Tribune via Getty Images)


SAT 11:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs7j1bq)
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SAT 11:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl03znhfc3)
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SAT 11:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcfhv6dm3)
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SAT 11:32 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


SAT 12:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs7j52v)
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SAT 12:06 World Questions (w3ct74zz)
Canada

Sky-high tariffs, a federal election and US threats to annex their country: Canadians have a lot of issues to address.
Jonny Dymond hosts a debate with leading politicians and people putting questions from across six time zones. Should Canada have an independent nuclear deterrent? Can it join the EU? What about housing, immigration and the climate impact on Canada’s extraordinary environment?
It’s a deeply felt discussion as some Canadians voice a sense of betrayal from their closest ally.

The Panel:
Heather McPherson: Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, New Democratic Party
Stéphane Bergeron: Former Foreign Affairs and International Trade Spokesperson, Bloc Quebecois
Kate Harrison: Conservative Strategist and Vice Chair of Summa Strategies
Nathaniel Erskine-Smith: Minister of Housing, Liberal Party

Presenter: Jonny Dymond
Producer: Charlie Taylor

(Photo: Protest in Toronto against Donald Trump's rhetoric about Canada becoming the 51st state of the USA. Credit: Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images)


SAT 13:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs7j8tz)
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SAT 13:06 Newshour (w172zss05prnfdl)
Can a deal be done to contain Iran's nuclear programme?

High-level delegates from the US and Iran are in Oman for talks about Iran's nuclear programme. We'll hear a view from Tehran.

Also on the programme: after a week of uncertainty over Donald Trump's tariffs, we hear how the Ancient Romans used a similar policy; and in the Colombian city of Medellín, an unusual reminder to put out your garbage.

(Photo: Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian visits Iran's nuclear achievements exhibition in Tehran, Iran on April 9, 2025. Credit: REUTERS)


SAT 14:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs7jdl3)
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SAT 14:06 Sportsworld (w172ztqfh8j50yk)
Live Sporting Action

Sportsworld has live Premier League commentary of Champions League chasing Nottingham Forest against Everton. Lee James will be joined by former Forest manager Mark Warburton and former DR Congo captain Gabriel Zakuani to preview that game and the other Premier League action.

We’ll be in Bahrain ahead of F1 qualifying in race four of the season. There’s the semi-finals of the Monte Carlo Masters tennis and round three of the Women’s Six Nations rugby.

Plus, we’ll be at Augusta ahead of day three of The Masters golf for an extended chat about the action so far and who is contention to receive the famous Green Jacket.

Photo: Anthony Elanga of Nottingham Forest is under pressure from Beto of Everton and James Tarkowski of Everton during the Premier League match between Everton and Nottingham Forest at Goodison Park in Liverpool, England, on December 29, 2024. (Credit: NurPhoto via Getty Images)


SAT 18:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs7jwkm)
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SAT 18:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl03znj8l0)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


SAT 18:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcfhv77v0)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


SAT 18:32 Dear Daughter (w3ct7xf0)
[Repeat of broadcast at 05:32 today]


SAT 18:50 More or Less (w3ct6vyn)
[Repeat of broadcast at 05:50 today]


SAT 19:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs7k09r)
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SAT 19:06 The Inquiry (w3ct722b)
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


SAT 19:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcfhv7cl4)
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SAT 19:32 Happy News (w3ct6ty1)
The Happy Pod: Life-saving rat retires

Meet the rat with a life-saving sense of smell. Carolina has correctly identified thousands of cases of Tuberculosis. Also: the Malaria vaccine providing hope in Uganda and, what is the UK tea time alarm?

Presenter: Oliver Conway
Music: Iona Hampson

(Photo: Carolina the rat. Credit: Apopo)


SAT 20:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs7k41w)
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SAT 20:06 The Arts Hour (w3ct6zt1)
Oscar-winning French director Michel Hazanavicius

Nikki and cultural critic Guy Lodge discuss
German-Irish actor Michael Fassbender’s work with director Steven Soderbergh on Black Bag.
And the Australian director Natalie Bailey chats with Nikki about her dark comedy film, Audrey.
Nikki also talks with Oscar-winning French director Michel Hazanavicius about his beautiful and moving animated film, The Most Precious of Cargoes.
Oscar-nominated Native American actor Lily Gladstone explains why she’s thrilled to be starring in a comedy
And there’s music from the Scottish band, Mogwai.

(Image from: The Most Precious of Cargoes (La Plus précieuse des marchandises). Courtesy of StudioCanal.)


SAT 21:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs7k7t0)
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SAT 21:06 Newshour (w172zss05prpdcm)
Iran seeks 'fair agreement' in nuclear talks with US

Iran and the United States have concluded a first round of talks in Oman over Tehran's nuclear programme - the highest level meeting between the two nations since 2018.

We’ll speak to former United States Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman who negotiated the 2015 agreement with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

Also on the programme: US President Donald Trump's administration has exempted smartphones, computers and some other electronic devices from "reciprocal" tariffs; and a morris dancer who scored a new world record by dancing non-stop for 11 hours.

(Photo: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi speaks to the media in Beirut, Lebanon, October 4, 2024. Credit: Reuters)


SAT 22:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs7kck4)
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SAT 22:06 Not by the Playbook (w3ct7z01)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:06 today]


SAT 23:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs7kh98)
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SAT 23:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl03znjw9n)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


SAT 23:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcfhv7vkn)
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SAT 23:32 This Is Africa (w3ct72cp)
Ruger

Ruger is a Nigerian singer-songwriter known for his pink hair, black eyepatch and his signature Afrodancehall sound – an infectious blend of Afrobeats, pop, R'n'B and dancehall. He first shot to fame in 2021, and he’s been shaking up the local and global music scene ever since.

The Spotify Global Artist to Watch in 2025 has just dropped his much anticipated second album – BlownBoy Ru. Tracks include Dudu, featuring Jamaican dancehall singer Kranium, and Toma Toma with Tiwa Savage, which is already a massive hit.

Ruger has been criticised by some for his controversial lyrics – including the line "put her in a bin bag" on the track Jay Jay, which they say is irresponsible, given the extent of violence towards women.

SUNDAY 13 APRIL 2025

SUN 00:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs7km1d)
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SUN 00:06 BBC OS Conversations (w3ct6rmb)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:06 on Saturday]


SUN 00:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcfhv7z9s)
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SUN 00:32 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)


SUN 01:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs7kqsj)
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SUN 01:06 The Inquiry (w3ct722b)
[Repeat of broadcast at 19:06 on Saturday]


SUN 01:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcfhv831x)
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SUN 01:32 Dear Daughter (w3ct7xf0)
[Repeat of broadcast at 05:32 on Saturday]


SUN 01:50 Sporting Witness (w3ct6ykn)
Surfing the biggest waves in the world

The story of how the legendary surfer, Garrett McNamara, pioneered riding the colossal 100ft waves at Nazaré on the Portuguese coast.

At Nazaré in 2011 he broke the world record for the biggest wave ever surfed at the time, officially judged to be 78ft (23.8m). Nazaré has since become a centre of big wave surfing.

Garrett McNamara spoke to Alex Last in 2020 about how he first came to surf at Nazaré and why he risks his life to ride giant waves.

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.

(Photo: Garrett McNamara riding his record breaking wave at Nazaré in November 2011 - recognised at the 2012 WSL Big Wave Awards (Credit:WSL/Ribiero)


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SUN 02:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl03znk7k1)
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SUN 02:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcfhv86t1)
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SUN 02:32 Health Check (w3ct6vj3)
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SUN 03:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs7kz8s)
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SUN 03:06 World Questions (w3ct74zz)
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SUN 04:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs7l30x)
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SUN 04:06 From Our Own Correspondent (w3ct6tr7)
Undercover in Myanmar

Pascale Harter introduces dispatches from inside Myanmar, the US rust belt, Afghanistan and Greece.

In Myanmar the military junta has restricted foreign rescue teams’ access to areas damaged by the recent earthquake - not to mention international media. After entering the country undercover, Yogita Limaye reports from the city of Mandalay, close to the earthquake’s epicentre.

President Trump’s decision to impose huge tariffs across the world threw global financial markets into a frenzy this week. But what do his supporters in small-town America think? Mike Wendling travelled to Delta, Ohio, in America's postindustrial midwest, where local people have other concerns.

Since returning to power in Afghanistan in 2021, the Taliban have steadily increased restrictions on the country’s citizens. Now the introduction of a huge CCTV network overseeing the capital, Kabul, has alarmed human rights groups. The Taliban argue it's meant to fight crime and prevent terror attacks - but Mahjooba Nowrouzi detected unease over what else might be under surveillance.

Across the world companies are battling for dominance in the electric car market. But the EV revolution has been a long time in the making, as Sara Wheeler discovered when she stumbled across one of the world’s first mass-produced models on the Greek island of Syros. The Enfield-Neorion 8000, a tangerine-orange two-seater, first rolled out onto its roads back in 1973.

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

Image: A destroyed Buddhist monastery in Inn Wa on the outskirts of Mandalay following the devastating March 28th earthquake that flattened buildings across Myanmar. (Photo by STR/AFP via Getty Images)


SUN 04:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcfhv8g99)
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SUN 04:32 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


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SUN 05:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl03znklsf)
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SUN 05:32 The Documentary (w3ct7yrd)
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SUN 06:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs7lbj5)
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SUN 06:06 Weekend (w172zw80g0wtx74)
Iran and US agree to follow-up nuclear talks

The two nations have concluded a first round of talks in Oman over Tehran’s nuclear programme and describe it as “constructive”, and confirmed a second round of discussions will take place next week.

Also in the programme: An identity crisis in Russian occupied Eastern Ukraine; and we find out why New Zealand parliamentarians broke into a Māori folk song in celebration that a controversial bill was defeated.

Joining presenter Rebecca Kesby to discuss these and other stories of the day are Nitasha Kaul, Professor of Politics, International Relations, and Critical Interdisciplinary Studies at the University of Westminster; and Alistair Burt, a distinguished fellow of the Royal United Services Institute, who is also a former long serving British MP for the Conservative party and a former Foreign Office Minister.

(Photo: An Iranian woman walks next to an anti-US mural depicting a negotiation table next to the former US embassy in Tehran. Credit: ABEDIN TAHERKENAREH/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)


SUN 07:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs7lg89)
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SUN 07:06 Weekend (w172zw80g0wv0z8)
Gaza: hospital hit by Israeli strike

Witnesses say Israeli missiles have destroyed the intensive care and surgery departments of the only hospital still functioning in Gaza City as Israel intensifies military operations.

Also in the programme: Can the cultural exchange between the US and China survive the tariff wars? And stunt men and women are finally going to be recognised at the Oscars, we speak to a stunt artist.

Joining presenter Rebecca Kesby to discuss these and other stories of the day are Nitasha Kaul, Professor of Politics, International Relations, and Critical Interdisciplinary Studies at the University of Westminster; and Alistair Burt, a distinguished fellow of the Royal United Services Institute, who is also a former long serving British MP for the Conservative party and a former Foreign Office Minister.

(Photo: Palestinians walk as smoke rises following an Israeli strike in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip. Credit: REUTERS/Hatem Khaled)


SUN 08:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs7ll0f)
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SUN 08:06 Weekend (w172zw80g0wv4qd)
Trump makes tariffs concession

It's emerged that smartphones and computers have been exempted from the biggest of Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs -- a move that will work to China's advantage.

Also in the programme: A race of mankind v. machine as China plans a half-marathon involving humanoid robots; and we speak to an Afghan scientist who finds herself the inspiration behind a new film "Rule Breakers".

Joining presenter Rebecca Kesby to discuss these and other stories of the day are Nitasha Kaul, Professor of Politics, International Relations, and Critical Interdisciplinary Studies at the University of Westminster; and Alistair Burt, a distinguished fellow of the Royal United Services Institute, who is also a former long serving British MP for the Conservative party and a former Foreign Office Minister.

(Photo: A 3D-printed figure of U.S. President Donald Trump, a U.S. flag and a "tariffs" label. Credit: REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration)


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SUN 09:06 From Our Own Correspondent (w3ct6tr7)
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SUN 09:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcfhv920y)
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SUN 09:32 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.


SUN 10:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs7lthp)
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SUN 10:06 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)


SUN 10:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcfhv95s2)
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SUN 10:32 The Fifth Floor (w3ct70sq)
Stranded in Panama

On his first day as president, Donald Trump signed an executive order shutting down the asylum system at the US-Mexico border. He also promised huge changes to the US immigration system, including arrests and mass deportations of undocumented migrants.
Santiago Vanegas from BBC Mundo has been following a group of Venezuelans who are trying to go back to their home country, undertaking a dangerous journey through Central America. Plus, Gopal Kateshiya visits some Kutchi bhungas, traditional mud houses that not only help people stay cool, they can also save lives during an earthquake. His piece was published on BBC Gujarati.

Presented by Faranak Amidi
Produced by Alice Gioia and Hannah Dean

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


SUN 11:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs7ly7t)
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SUN 11:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl03znlb86)
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SUN 11:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcfhv99j6)
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SUN 11:32 Dear Daughter (w3ct7xf0)
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SUN 11:50 More or Less (w3ct6vyn)
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SUN 12:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs7m1zy)
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SUN 12:06 BBC OS Conversations (w3ct6rmb)
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SUN 12:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcfhv9f8b)
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SUN 12:32 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)


SUN 13:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs7m5r2)
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SUN 13:06 Newshour (w172zss05prrb9p)
'Death is everywhere': Sudan camp residents shelter from attacks

Devastating attacks on a camp hosting hundreds of thousands of people who had fled Sudan's civil war have continued for a third day, residents say. One person in the Zamzam camp described the situation as "extremely catastrophic" while another said things were "dire".

Also in the programme: A Russian ballistic missile strike in the northeast Ukrainian city of Sumy; and what happened to Gaza's last hospital?

(Photo: Zamzam camp near el-Fasher hosts hundreds of thousands of people, who are living in famine-like condition. Credit: AFP)


SUN 14:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs7m9h6)
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SUN 14:06 The Climate Question (w3ct701n)
How can we cut the world’s shipping emissions?

As the UN's shipping body, the International Maritime Organization, meets to decide on a pivotal levy that will tax ships for using polluting fuels, host Graihagh Jackson and BBC Climate Reporter Esme Stallard discuss whether this will be enough to cut the industry's significant carbon emissions. From the Port of Rotterdam, we find out how the industry is already trying to reduce its carbon footprint. And are alternative shipping fuels really as green as it's claimed.

We dive into the issue, along with more of April's climate news. The BBC’s Climate Editor Justin Rowlatt speaks to one of COP30’s top officials, a new study on carbon-gobbling forests in China and the latest on India’s heatwave.

Presenters: Graihagh Jackson and Esme Stallard
Producer: Beth Timmins
Editor: Sophie Eastaugh
Sound mixing: Tom Brignell
Production Coordinator: Brenda Brown


SUN 14:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcfhv9nrl)
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SUN 14:32 Happy News (w3ct6ty1)
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SUN 15:06 Sportsworld (w172ztqfh8j81ls)
Live Sporting Action

Sportsworld has Premier League commentary from St James’ Park as Newcastle United take on Manchester United. There'll be updates and reaction from the day’s three other Premier League games.

On this week’s EuroStars, the team look at the Champions League quarter-finals, which are at the halfway stage, and also delve into the stories in the Bundesliga.

There will also be the latest from the final round of The Masters golf, reaction to Formula One’s Bahrain Grand Prix, and the latest round of games in rugby union’s Women’s Six Nations.

Photo: Anthony Gordon of Newcastle United battles with Casemiro and Sofyan Amrabat of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Newcastle United at Old Trafford. (Credit: Offside/Offside via Getty Images)


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SUN 19:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl03znm977)
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SUN 19:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcfhvb8h7)
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SUN 19:32 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)


SUN 20:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs7n0yz)
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SUN 20:06 Unexpected Elements (w3ct72vt)
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SUN 21:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs7n4q3)
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SUN 21:06 Newshour (w172zss05prs98q)
Russia carries out deadly missile strike on Sumy

Moscow's attack on the north-eastern Ukrainian city of Sumy marked the bloodiest day for Ukrainian civilians in 2025 so far, with at least 34 people killed. A Sumy resident tells us the area struck was busy with people leaving church.

Also on the programme: Hong Kong's once-thriving Democratic Party votes to begin its own dissolution; and scientists in London say they have successfully grown human teeth in a lab for the first time.

(Photo: A Ukrainian serviceman walks at the site of a Russian missile strike amid Russia's attack on Ukraine in Sumy. Credit: Reuters)


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SUN 22:06 The Climate Question (w3ct701n)
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SUN 22:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcfhvbmqm)
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SUN 22:32 Pick of the World (w3ct7z4k)
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SUN 22:50 Over to You (w3ct6xv2)
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SUN 23:00 BBC News (w172zwwjzs7nd6c)
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SUN 23:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl03znms6r)
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SUN 23:32 The Fifth Floor (w3ct70sq)
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MONDAY 14 APRIL 2025

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MON 00:06 From Our Own Correspondent (w3ct6tr7)
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MON 00:32 Science In Action (w3ct6yf4)
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MON 01:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1jsgys)
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MON 01:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl0h7yrvz5)
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MON 01:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcss4gv75)
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MON 01:32 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 02:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1jslpx)
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MON 02:32 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


MON 03:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1jsqg1)
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MON 03:06 People Fixing The World (w3ct6xxb)
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MON 03:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcss4h2qf)
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MON 03:32 Pick of the World (w3ct7z4k)
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MON 03:50 Over to You (w3ct6xv2)
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MON 04:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1jsv65)
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MON 04:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl0h7ys76k)
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MON 04:32 The Conversation (w3ct708g)
Digging up dinosaurs

A Mongolian and a South African palaeontologist speak to Ella Al-Shamahi about dinosaurs and education, as well as the fight to preserve their prehistoric legacy and stop illegal fossil trade.

Dr Bolortsetseg Minjin from Mongolia is the director of the Institute for the Study of Mongolian Dinosaurs. She is renowned for her discovery of 67 dinosaur fossils in the Gobi Desert within just one week. Bolorsetseg founded Mongolia’s first moveable dinosaur museum, bringing fossils and hands-on education to remote communities. She is a leading advocate against the illegal fossil trade and has played a key role in repatriating around 70 stolen Mongolian dinosaur fossils.

Dr Anusuya Chinsamy-Turan is a South African vertebrate palaeontologist best known for her pioneering work in the study of fossil bone and tooth microstructure. Despite the challenges of pursuing higher education as an Indian South African during apartheid, Anusuya became a leading figure in her field and a role model for women in science.

Produced by Emily Naylor

(Image: (L) Bolortsetseg Minjin courtesy Bolortsetseg Minjin. (R) Anusuya Chinsamy-Turan courtesy Anusuya Chinsamy-Turan.)


MON 05:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1jsyy9)
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MON 05:06 Newsday (w172zspjvhyrbyw)
Ecuador's president wins re-election

Ecuador's incumbent president Daniel Noboa, known for his tough military crackdown on violent criminal gangs, has won re-election, but his challenger has said she does not accept the result and has claimed fraud. We'll get the latest.

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy has urged Donald Trump to visit Ukraine to witness the devastation caused by Russia's invasion, just hours after a missile attack on the city of Sumy killed thirty-four people and injured more than a hundred. We'll speak to someone caught up in the attack.

The Sudanese paramilitary Rapid Support Forces says it has taken control of a major camp for displaced people. At least a hundred people were killed during the four day assault. We'll speak to an aid group in the country.

And there's more confusion over Donald Trump's trade war, with the president suggesting there'll be new tariffs on computer chips this week.

(Photo: President Daniel Noboa speaking in Santa Elena, Ecuador, 13 April 2025; Credit: Reuters)


MON 06:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1jt2pf)
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MON 06:06 Newsday (w172zspjvhyrgq0)
Daniel Noboa wins Ecuador's presidential run-off

Ecuador's incumbent president Daniel Noboa has won the presidential run-off election, with about fifty-six per cent of the vote. His left-wing challenger, Luisa Gonzalez, has claimed fraud.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Vietnam today as part of a trip to major economies in South East Asia amid trade tensions with the US president's tariffs.

Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged his American counterpart Donald Trump to come to Ukraine to witness the devastation caused by Russia's invasion. The plea came after thirty-four people were killed in a ballistic missile attack in Sumy.

Tanzania's main opposition party, CHADEMA, has been disqualified from the upcoming elections set for October.

And the all-female space flight, which includes pop singer Katy Perry is nearing take-off. We'll speak to a former astronaut.

(Photo: Supporters of Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa in Quito, Ecuador, 13 April 2025; Credit: Reuters)


MON 07:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1jt6fk)
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MON 07:06 Newsday (w172zspjvhyrlg4)
Zelensky urges Trump to visit Ukraine

Ukraine's President Zelensky has urged Donald Trump to visit Ukraine to witness the devastation caused by Russia's invasion, just hours after a missile attack on the city of Sumy killed thirty-four people and injured more than a hundred.

President Xi Jinping will meet Vietnam's leaders in Hanoi as he begins a three-nation trip to Southeast Asia, aiming to cement ties with
some of China's closest neighbours amid mounting trade tensions with the United States.

Today, social media giant Meta, will face off against the United States federal government in a landmark antitrust trial over claims that it illegally squashed competition by buying Instagram and Whatsapp.

(Photo: A Ukrainian serviceman walks at the site of a Russian missile strike in Sumy, Ukraine, 13 April 2025; Credit: Reuters)


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MON 08:06 The Interview (w3ct7wzd)
Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank: Mission accomplished?

Audrey Brown, Host of Focus on Africa, speaks to Akinwumi Adesina, the President of the African Development Bank, as he reflects on the achievements and challenges of the past 10 years in office.

In his two terms he’s focused much of his time on advocacy, strategic positioning, and amplifying the continent’s voice on the global stage. We hear about his ‘High Fives’ framework, which includes getting power to the millions without electricity and improving the quality of life for African people.

He also tells us about his vision, the challenges facing the continent and how he draws on his faith and his personal experiences in his work.

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: Audrey Brown
Producer: Clare Williamson and Gabriel May
Editor: Sam Bonham

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


MON 08:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcss4hpg2)
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MON 08:32 Business Daily (w3ct6rxd)
Start-ups: from campus to commerce

Thousands of businesses have 'spun-out' from universities - so is this an opportunity for further growth?

The model has seen great success in the US, leading to booming commercial ventures such as Dropbox, iRobot, and Boston Dynamics.

And now the UK government has plans for further investment in spin-outs from Oxford and Cambridge.

But what evidence exists that this approach can be as effective in other parts of the world? And as global economies strive for growth, will there be competition for talent and investment?

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

Presented and produced by Sam Fenwick

(Image: Oxford University in the UK)


MON 08:50 Witness History (w3ct745w)
The Bali Nine drug smuggling case

In April 2005, nine young Australians were caught trying to smuggle 8.3kg of heroin out of Indonesia.

The Bali Nine, as they became known, faced a maximum sentence of death by firing squad under Indonesia's strict drug laws.

Bishop Tim Harris, who formed a close relationship with one of the Bali Nine families, and visited members of the group in prison has been speaking to Dan Hardoon.

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: Scott Rush of Brisbane and Andrew Chan of Sydney are walked into the Denpasar District Court on October 13, 2005 in Denpasar, Indonesia. Credit:(Photo by Jason Childs/Getty Images)


MON 09:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1jtfxt)
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MON 09:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl0h7ysty6)
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MON 09:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcss4ht66)
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MON 09:32 CrowdScience (w3ct6ssg)
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MON 10:06 The History Hour (w3ct71vk)
Nazis and sex strikes

Max Pearson presents a collection of the week's Witness History interviews from the BBC World Service. Our guest is Dr Katrin Paehler, Professor of modern European history at Illinois State University.

First, a journalist describes how he accompanied Hitler through the embers of the Reichstag fire in 1933.

Then, the harrowing recollections of a doctor who saved survivors of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing.

Next, a woman describes how she was caught between her job and her clan during the UN's disastrous Somalia mission in the 1990s.

A Liberian woman explains how she helped end the country's civil war.

Finally, how Germany's 'death zone' became a natural paradise.

Contributors:

Sefton Delmer - British journalist at the Reichstag fire.
Dr David Tuggle - surgeon at the Oklahoma City bombing.
Halima Ismail Ibrahim - former UN worker in Somalia.
Leymah Gbowee - Women of Liberia Mass Action for Peace.
Professor Kai Frobel - co-founder of Germany's 'Green Belt'.

(Photo: Reichstag building on fire. Credit: Corbis via Getty Images)


MON 11:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1jtpf2)
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MON 11:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl0h7yt2fg)
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MON 11:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcss4j1pg)
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MON 11:32 The Conversation (w3ct708g)
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MON 12:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1jtt56)
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MON 12:06 Outlook (w3ct6wpf)
Undercover in Mumbai: The 'Lady James Bond' of India

Growing up in Mumbai in the 1960s, Rajani Pandit was always fascinated with finding out the 'truth behind the surface' of the world around her. Although this natural curiosity would often land her in trouble as a young woman in a traditional society, Rajani wouldn't be deterred, defying social norms to forge a career as India's first female private detective. From marital problems to murder, Rajani's Investigative Bureau has cracked thousands of cases across Mumbai, earning her the nickname the 'Lady James Bond' of India.

When Hussain Zaidi started his journalistic career, his home city of Mumbai was caught up in a vicious mafia war. The men who ran the gangs wielded huge power over business, smuggling and the entertainment industry. As they fought for dominance the body count rose. Hussain was a crime reporter and he wanted to get the whole story, and so he embarked on a high risk mission to track down and interview the most dangerous criminals in the city. Eventually, his work would lead him to the most famous don of them all, Dawood Ibrahim. (This interview was first broadcast in 2019)

Presenter: Mobeen Azhar
Producer: Zoe Gelber

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

(Photo: Rajani Pandit. Credit: Indranil Mukherjee / Getty)


MON 12:50 Witness History (w3ct745w)
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MON 13:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1jtxxb)
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MON 13:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl0h7yt9xq)
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MON 13:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcss4j95q)
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MON 13:32 CrowdScience (w3ct6ssg)
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MON 14:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1jv1ng)
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MON 14:06 Newshour (w172zss0jz1z672)
European allies' outrage at Russia's attack on Sumy

Ukraine's European allies express outrage at Russia's missile attack on the Ukrainian city of Sumy which left 34 civilians dead. We hear from two of the survivors - a mother and her 13-year-old son.

Also in the programme: Sudan's civil war forces another mass displacement of people; Colombian author Juan Gabriel Vasquez remembers his Peruvian friend Mario Vargas Llosa, one of Latin America’s literary greats; and the story of skill and resilience that led Rory McIlroy to sporting immortality.

(IMAGE: Ukrainian rescuers at the site of a rocket strike in downtown Sumy, Ukraine, which killed at least 32 people including two children, and injured 84 people including 10 children,13 April 2025 / CREDIT: Photo by UKRAINE STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE HANDOUT/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)


MON 15:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1jv5dl)
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MON 15:06 The Interview (w3ct7wzd)
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MON 15:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcss4jjnz)
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MON 15:32 World Business Report (w3ct76q9)
Xi Jingping hits back at US tariffs

Chinese leader Xi Jingping hits back at US tariffs as he starts his tour of East Asia, stating ‘The Trade war and tariff war will produce no winner’
OPEC - the cartel of oil producing countries - has cut its forecast for growth in oil demand for 2025- in part because of US tariffs
And entertainment giant Sony will charge more for its Playstation 5 gaming console in response to the threat of US tariffs


MON 16:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1jv94q)
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MON 16:06 BBC OS (w173067ps1xx58p)
Hungary set to ban LGBTQ+ gatherings

We speak to people from Hungary's LGBTQ+ community about their everyday life and the consitutional amendment that would allow authorities to ban public gatherings seen as promoting homosexuality or gender reassignment.

We hear a mix of views on whether space flights, like today’s Blue Origin rocket one with six women onboard, are vanity projects without value or justification. We speak to a space expert and hear from our listeners around the world.

The White Lotus star Aimee Lou Wood has condemned a sketch that impersonated her using exaggerated prosthetic teeth. We speak to comedians about making fun of someone’s appearance.

Presenter: Luke Jones.

(Photo: Hungarian Prime Minister Victor Orban votes on constitutional amendments targeting LGBTQ community at the Hungarian parliament in Budapest, Hungary, April 14, 2025. Credit: Marton Monus/Reuters)


MON 17:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1jvdwv)
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MON 17:06 BBC OS (w173067ps1xx90t)
Ukraine war: Russian missile attack on Sumy

The European Union's foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, has called for Ukraine's allies to put Russia under maximum pressure to end the war. It comes amid widespread outrage over the deadliest Russian attack on civilians this year, when missiles struck the northeastern Ukrainian town of Sumy on Sunday. We hear from our correspondent in Sumy and speak to BBC Verify about what is known about the attack.

Lawmakers in Hungary have backed the consitutional amendment that would allow authorities to ban public gatherings seen as promoting homosexuality or gender reassignment. We speak to people from Hungary's LGBTQ+ community.

We have the latest on the landmark antitrust case against social media giant Meta that kicks off in Washington today.

The White Lotus star Aimee Lou Wood has condemned a sketch that impersonated her using exaggerated prosthetic teeth. We speak to comedians about making fun of someone’s appearance.

Presenter: Luke Jones.

(Photo: A Ukrainian serviceman walks at the site of a Russian missile strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Sumy, Ukraine April 13, 2025. Credit: Sofiia Gatilova/Reuters)


MON 18:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1jvjmz)
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MON 18:06 Outlook (w3ct6wpf)
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MON 18:50 Witness History (w3ct745w)
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MON 19:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1jvnd3)
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MON 19:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl0h7yv1dh)
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MON 19:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcss4k0nh)
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MON 19:32 Sport Today (w3ct6z4r)
2025/04/14 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 (w172zwwkc1jvs47)
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MON 20:06 From Our Own Correspondent (w3ct6tr7)
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MON 20:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcss4k4dm)
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MON 20:32 Discovery (w3ct6svr)
Unstoppable: Tu Youyou

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, a Chinese malariologist who hunted for clues in ancient medical texts to find a cure for one of the world’s deadliest diseases.


During a time of global political tension, the Chinese government set up a top-secret project to help communist troops in North Vietnam struggling with malaria. And tasked with this mission was young scientist, Tu Youyou. With a drive to help people after falling ill as a teenager and seeing the horrors of malaria firsthand, Tu turned to traditional Chinese medicine to look for potential treatments. And, after finding a hit, decided she should be the one to trial it...


Named as arguably the most important pharmaceutical discovery in the last half-century, winning the 2015 Nobel Prize, discover how one woman used an overlooked herb combined with modern science to ultimately save millions of lives.

Clip credit: Vietnam Special: War Without End, 1966 (BBC Archive)

(Image: Chief Professor Tu Youyou, laureate of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine acknowledges applause after she received her Nobel Prize from King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden during the Nobel Prize Awards Ceremony at Concert Hall on December 10, 2015 in Stockholm, Sweden. Credit: Pascal Le Segretain/WireImage via GettyImages)

Presenters: Ella Hubber and Julia Ravey
Guest Speaker: Dr Xun Zhou, University of Essex
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


MON 21:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1jvwwc)
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MON 21:06 Newshour (w172zss0jz201fz)
Tens of thousands flee Sudan’s largest refugee camp after attacks

It's estimated that half-a-million people have been living in Zamzam - Sudan's largest refugee camp for people trying to escape the chaos of the country’s civil war. Now, tens of thousands are said to have fled the site after continued attacks from the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary. Ahead of a London-held conference that will discuss a potential ceasefire, we speak to a former UN envoy to Sudan.

Also in the programme: US President Donald Trump, alongside the leader of El Salvador, defends the American deportation of Venezuelans accused of gang violence to Salvadoran prisons; and an all-female group of celebrities, including pop star Katy Perry, head to space.

(Photo: Women and babies at the Zamzam displacement camp, close to al-Fashir in North Darfur, Sudan, January 2024. Credit: MSF/Mohamed Zakaria/Handout via REUTERS)


MON 22:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1jw0mh)
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MON 22:06 The Interview (w3ct7wzd)
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MON 22:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcss4kcww)
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MON 22:32 The Conversation (w3ct708g)
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MON 23:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1jw4cm)
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MON 23:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl0h7yvjd0)
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MON 23:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcss4khn0)
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MON 23:32 World Business Report (w3ct76sk)
Why is tech giant, Meta, in court?

Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, faces a legal battle that could lead to its break-up. The landmark antitrust case kicked off in Washington today.

Also in the US, consumer sentiment has taken a sharp downturn and inflation expectations have surged. What will this mean for everyday shoppers? And why are kids toys like Barbie going to take a hit?

What does a Masters Championship win mean for the economy? Sam Fenwick speaks to a sports business expert about Rory McIlroy's grand slam win.

TUESDAY 15 APRIL 2025

TUE 00:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1jw83r)
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TUE 00:06 The History Hour (w3ct71vk)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:06 on Monday]


TUE 01:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1jwcvw)
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TUE 01:06 Business Matters (w172zrs0jjvwjc1)
"No winners" in a trade war, says China's President

Sam Fenwick is joined by Emily Feng, International correspondent for NPR in Washington DC and Peter Landers, Asia Business and Finance Editor at Wall Street Journal in Singapore.

China's president declared their will be no winners in the trade war as he tours Southeast Asia, aiming to strengthen ties with neighbouring nations.

We hear how tariffs are shaping US consumer confidence and leading to potential drug shortages.

Also in the programme, how do University Spin-Out Businesses boost the economy?


TUE 02:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1jwhm0)
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TUE 02:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl0h7yvwmd)
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TUE 02:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcss4kvwd)
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TUE 02:32 Assignment (w3ct6rbb)
New Zealand: What counts as Māori equality

Māori in New Zealand have been resisting moves by the current right-of-centre government to abolish certain indigenous-specific rights aimed at combatting disadvantage.

In a 9-day hikoi or march of defiance they walked from the top of New Zealand down to the capital Wellington, joined by non-Māori supporters - all opposed to the changes.

A separate Māori Health Authority has been dismantled, for example. It was set up by the previous centre-left government to tackle health inequalities that mean indigenous people live seven years less than other New Zealanders. Māori also come bottom in statistics for employment, housing and education, and are highly overrepresented in prison.

Most divisive though, a new law proposal about the principles of the 1840 Treaty of Waitangi - New Zealand’s founding document, sought to do away with what has been a form of affirmative action, and instead treat everyone the same, regardless of heritage.

Some feel this is all necessary to achieve proper equality. Others feel that Māori progress will be undone and inequality or inequity entrenched.

Presenter and producer in New Zealand: Alex van Wel
Producers: Arlene Gregorius and John Murphy
Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith
Sound mix: Eloise Whitmore
Production Coordinator: Gemma Ashman
Series Editor: Penny Murphy

(Image: Māori protester with traditional Māori face tattoos. Credit: Dee van Wel)


TUE 03:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1jwmc4)
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TUE 03:06 Outlook (w3ct6wpf)
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TUE 03:50 Witness History (w3ct745w)
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TUE 04:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl0h7yw43n)
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TUE 04:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcss4l3cn)
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TUE 04:32 In the Studio (w3ct6vt5)
Composer Steve Reich: Shaping 20th Century music

For 60 years, New York composer Steve Reich has been one of classical music’s most celebrated revolutionaries. Pioneering minimalism in the 1960s, a musical style based on repetition and shifting rhythms, his strange experiments with cassette tape led to orchestral masterpieces–now performed around the world. His career has not only helped define the latest era of classical music, but had an enormous influence on pop, rock and electronica–talked about by giants of contemporary music including Bjork, Brian Eno, Aphex Twin and Radiohead. He has, in short, helped shape 20th century music in a way few can claim to match.
To mark 60 years since his first major piece,1965’s It’s Gonna Rain, he takes Alastair Shuttleworth through the process and stories behind some of his greatest works, including Clapping Music, Different Trains and City Life.

He also reflects on his legacy, his plans for the future and what, at the age of 88, still inspires him to compose

Image: Steve Reich (Credit: Michael Wilson)


TUE 05:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1jwvvd)
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TUE 05:06 Newsday (w172zspjvhyv7vz)
London hosts Sudan peace conference

Officials from various nations are gathering in London to try to find a way to bring peace to Sudan, on the second anniversary of the start of the brutal civil war, in which tens of thousands of people have been killed. We'll look at what could be achieved.

The US government is freezing more than two billion dollars of funding to Harvard University, after it refused various demands from the Trump administration, including shutting down its diversity, equity and inclusion programmes. We'll get the latest on this showdown between the White House and America's richest university.

China’s leader Xi Jinping is continuing his week-long tour of South East Asia, which some have called a 'charm offensive' from Beijing during its unprecedented trade war with the United States. We'll hear from Malaysia's Minister of Trade.

(Photo: Sudanese refugees in Egypt, Cairo, 12 April 2025; Credit: EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)


TUE 06:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1jwzlj)
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TUE 06:06 Newsday (w172zspjvhyvcm3)
Trump freezes $2bn in Harvard funding

The Trump administration freezes more than two-billion dollars of federal aid to Harvard University, hours after the college rejected a list of demands from the White House. We'll be speaking to a professor at the prestigious institution.

European Union foreign ministers have been meeting to discuss how to respond to the deadly Russian strikes on the Ukrainian city of Sumy. We'll speak to the Finnish foreign minister who was at the summit.

A major summit on Sudan is taking place later today here in London. It comes on the second anniversary of the war that has left millions displaced and hundreds of thousands killed.

(Photo: The Harvard flag, Massachusetts, USA, 2 April 2025; Credit: EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)


TUE 07:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1jx3bn)
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TUE 07:06 Newsday (w172zspjvhyvhc7)
Civil war in Sudan enters third year

This morning we've been focusing on the war in Sudan, as officials from various nations are gathering in London to try to find a way to bring peace to the country, on the second anniversary of the start of the brutal civil war, in which tens of thousands of people have been killed. We'll speak to Kenya's foreign minister, who is attending the conference.

Mark Zuckerberg, the boss of social media giant, Meta, has testified at a trial in Washington, as he looks to defend his company against allegations that it holds a monopoly on social media.

And we have a report on Afghan girls who have turned to low-paid carpet weaving after they were banned from school.

(Photo: A burnt vehicle in Omdurman, Sudan, 1 November 2024; Credit: EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)


TUE 08:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1jx72s)
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TUE 08:06 People Fixing The World (w3ct6xxc)
How sport can bring outsiders in

This week we look at two projects that show how sport can be a powerful tool for social inclusion. We go rowing with some refugees in Seville, Spain, and discover how being part of a crew has helped both adults and kids feel part of their new community. And we join a special scheme in southern England that uses football coaching to break down barriers between police officers and local young people. The project is run by Brighton and Hove Albion Foundation in partnership with Sussex Police.

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: Claire Bates
Reporter/producer: Craig Langran
Editor: Jon Bithrey
Sound mix: Hal Haines

(Image: Rowers on the Guadalquivir river, Seville/BBC)


TUE 08:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcss4llc5)
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TUE 08:32 Business Daily (w3ct6s6f)
Can Finland compete as Europe’s start-up capital?

We’re in Helsinki where Europe’s biggest campus for startup companies is being built. What role could it play as Finland strives to create the continent’s most supportive environment for new businesses?

We’ll look at some of the challenges the country’s facing as it competes for global investment and tech talent.

And hear from Sweden - does it see Finland taking its start-up crown anytime soon?

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

Presented and produced by Maddy Savage

(Picture: Turkish entrepreneur Lalin Keyvan, who's founded a startup in Finland. Credit: BBC)


TUE 08:50 Witness History (w3ct74mg)
The invention of the white LED lightbulb

In 1993, a literal lightbulb moment led to the invention of the first white light emitting diode (LED).

These LEDs are now used to light up everything from our streets to our homes to this screen you’re looking at.

Along with two other Japanese engineers, Professor Shuji Nakamura, was behind this illuminating invention.

But Shuji’s journey to this point is one of resilience and perseverance. In his pursuit to discover the first commercial white LED, he had to overcome many obstacles along the way.

With less funding than his counterparts and one of the only inventors without a PhD degree, Shuji stood out from the crowd.

He set out to get his PhD degree and found one of the most sought-after inventions along the way.

Professor Shuji Nakamura speaks to Natasha Fernandes about finding the light and how it might not be what you would expect.

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: Shuji Nakamura speaks during a news conference with LED lights on display. Credit: Kevork Djansezian via Getty Images)


TUE 09:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1jxbtx)
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TUE 09:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl0h7ywqv9)
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TUE 09:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcss4lq39)
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TUE 09:32 Assignment (w3ct6rbb)
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TUE 10:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1jxgl1)
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TUE 10:06 The Arts Hour (w3ct6zt1)
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TUE 11:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1jxlb5)
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TUE 11:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl0h7ywzbk)
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TUE 11:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcss4lylk)
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TUE 11:32 In the Studio (w3ct6vt5)
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TUE 12:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1jxq29)
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TUE 12:06 Outlook (w3ct6x43)
The spy who wanted to bring down apartheid, part 1

Sue Dobson was a white South African who risked her life as an ANC secret agent

Sue was a student when she was first recruited as a spy for the African National Congress liberation movement in the 1980s, and she knew that if she was caught she'd face prison, torture or death. Sue's mission would require her to infiltrate the pro-apartheid media establishment, but first she needed to learn spycraft and weapons handling. Her training would take place in Soviet Russia. (Episode first broadcast in 2023)

Presenter: India Rakusen
Producer: Harry Graham

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

(Photo: Sue Dobson. Credit: Sue Dobson)


TUE 12:50 Witness History (w3ct74mg)
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TUE 13:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1jxttf)
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TUE 13:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl0h7yx6tt)
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TUE 13:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcss4m62t)
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TUE 13:32 Discovery (w3ct6svr)
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TUE 14:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1jxykk)
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TUE 14:06 Newshour (w172zss0jz22345)
Two years of civil war in Sudan: how can the fighting end?

The civil war in Sudan, which broke out two years ago, has been described by aid agencies as the "worst humanitarian crisis in the world." Today, at a conference in London, delegations from European countries, the African Union, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt pledged to increased aid to Sudan, as well as try to find a pathway to peace.

Also in the programme: the US Department of Education says it's freezing around $2.5 billion of federal funding to Harvard University, accusing the institution of fighting White House demands to combat left-wing bias at universities; and a 16th century book about cheese reveals details of Britain's long love affair with the dairy product.

(Photo: A woman sits by the roadside after paramilitary Rapid Support Forces attacks on the Zamzam and Abu Shouk refugee camps, near the city of El-Fasher in Darfur. Credit: BBC)


TUE 15:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1jy29p)
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TUE 15:06 People Fixing The World (w3ct6xxc)
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TUE 15:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcss4mfl2)
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TUE 15:32 World Business Report (w3ct766g)
Luxury goods company LVMH shares take a tumble

Luxury goods company LVMH shares take a tumble as the company suffers a 3% decline in first quarter sales
China's president Xi Jinping is heading to Malaysia in an attempt by Beijing to portray itself as a stable trading partner in contrast to the US
And Boeing shares have taken a dive - down over 3% on Wall Street, amid reports that President Trump's tariff policies could hit its future sales


TUE 16:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1jy61t)
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TUE 16:06 BBC OS (w173067ps1y025s)
Sudan: Two years of civil war

Today marks two years since the start of the devastating civil war in Sudan, with fierce fighting continuing and a growing humanitarian crisis. The European Union and Britain have announced they've increased aid to Sudan at a conference in London today. We hear from people in Sudan about their lives two years into the war and speak to the BBC reporter behind a months long investigation into the conditions in the country.

We speak to BBC journalists from France and Turkey about two crime stories they are covering today. The French authorities say several prisons have been targeted during the night in what appears to be coordinated attacks, whilst the Turkish interior minister says simultaneous raids have been carried out against organised crime groups in Turkey, the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium and Spain.

On OS over the last few weeks we've been speaking about colourism - a form of discrimination that favours light-skinned members of the same ethnic group. Today we speak to black women about their experiences of this issue.

(Photo: People gather to protest against the conflict in Sudan, on the day of the two-year anniversary of the conflict, as the London Sudan conference takes place. Credit: REUTERS/Isabel Infantes)


TUE 17:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1jy9sy)
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TUE 17:06 BBC OS (w173067ps1y05xx)
Trump freezes $2bn in Harvard funding

The Trump administration has said it is freezing more than $2bn in federal funds for Harvard University after the elite college rejected the White House's demands. We explain the story with our reporter in the US and speak to Harvard students to get their reaction.

We speak to our Russia Editor Steve Rosenberg about a Russian hairdresser who has been sentenced to five years in jail for spreading false information about the war in Ukraine, in a case brought after she was denounced by a neighbour.

And today marks two years since the start of the devastating civil war in Sudan, with fierce fighting continuing and a growing humanitarian crisis. We hear from people in Sudan about their lives two years into the war.

(Photo: Demonstrators rally on Cambridge Common in a protest organized by the City of Cambridge calling on Harvard leadership to resist interference at the university by the federal government in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Credit: REUTERS/Nicholas Pfosi)


TUE 18:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1jyfk2)
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TUE 18:06 Outlook (w3ct6x43)
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TUE 18:50 Witness History (w3ct74mg)
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TUE 19:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1jyk96)
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TUE 19:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl0h7yxy9l)
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TUE 19:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcss4mxkl)
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TUE 19:32 Sport Today (w3ct6z98)
2025/04/15 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 (w172zwwkc1jyp1b)
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TUE 20:06 Assignment (w3ct6rbb)
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TUE 20:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcss4n19q)
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TUE 20:32 Tech Life (w3ct6znk)
AI discrimination

This week we're looking at artificial intelligence and how it can discriminate against us, affecting our chances of getting work or being approved for a loan. What causes it ?

On the flip side - could it be AI to the rescue ? We learn about a computer model that predicts the behaviour of people who go missing. Could it help emergency services find those lost in the wilderness ?

And Tech Life's gaming expert gets hands-on with the new Nintendo Switch 2.

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: Chris Vallance
Producer: Tom Quinn
Editor: Monica Soriano

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TUE 21:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1jyssg)
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TUE 21:06 Newshour (w172zss0jz22yc2)
Two years of war in Sudan

Tens of thousands of people have been killed. Millions have been displaced and brutalized, and sexual violence is widespread.. But there's still no sign of peace.

Also on the programme: Harvard University has federal funding removed after it refuses to accede to demands from the Trump administration. And we hear from the Chinese factories hit by US tariffs.

(Picture: Armed RSF units patrol the streets of el-Geneina Credit: BBC)


TUE 22:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1jyxjl)
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TUE 22:06 People Fixing The World (w3ct6xxc)
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TUE 22:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcss4n8sz)
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TUE 22:32 In the Studio (w3ct6vt5)
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TUE 23:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1jz18q)
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TUE 23:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl0h7yyf93)
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TUE 23:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcss4ndk3)
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TUE 23:32 World Business Report (w3ct769v)
Sudan's civil war is devastating lives and its economy

Two years into a civil war, Sudan is home to the world's largest humanitarian crisis. The International Red Cross is urging all sides to stop attacks on civilian infrastructure.

Also, President Trump claims China has withdrawn from a contract with the American aircraft manufacturer, Boeing.

As Peru’s economy grows more slowly than expected, Sam Fenwick asks if it and other emerging economies could gain from a weaker dollar?

WEDNESDAY 16 APRIL 2025

WED 00:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1jz50v)
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WED 00:06 The Arts Hour (w3ct6zt1)
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WED 01:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1jz8rz)
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WED 01:06 Business Matters (w172zrs0jjvzf84)
Sudan’s civil war devastates both lives and the economy

Sam Fenwick is joined by Erin Mc Laughlin, senior economist at the Conference Board in New York and Simon Littlewood, a business consultant based in Singapore.

Two years into a civil war, Sudan is home to the world's largest humanitarian crisis. The International Red Cross is urging all sides to stop attacks on civilian infrastructure.

We hear about Chinese president Xi Jinping's tour around Southeast Asia and what Malaysia stands to gain from new trade deals with China.

Also in the programme, why are Chinese influencers going viral on TikTok over tariffs?


WED 02:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1jzdj3)
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WED 02:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl0h7yysjh)
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WED 02:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcss4nrsh)
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WED 02:32 The Climate Question (w3ct701n)
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WED 03:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1jzj87)
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WED 03:06 Outlook (w3ct6x43)
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WED 03:50 Witness History (w3ct74mg)
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WED 04:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1jzn0c)
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WED 04:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl0h7yz10r)
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WED 04:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcss4p08r)
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WED 04:32 World Of Secrets (w3ct7y44)
The Six Billion Dollar Gold Scam

The Six Billion Dollar Gold Scam: 4. Prospector of the year

World of Secrets presents, The Six Billion Dollar Gold Scam. Bre-X’s new partners visit the Indonesian gold exploration site and make a shocking discovery. It will result in a reckoning half a world away at the mining industry’s party of the year — the Prospector and Developers Association Convention. Is the dream of a billion-dollar gold mine about to shatter?

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


WED 05:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1jzrrh)
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WED 05:06 Newsday (w172zspjvhyy4s2)
China's economy grows by 5.4% in first quarter

China's economy grew at a healthy rate in the first three months of the year, according to official data, as exporters tried to get ahead of Donald Trump's trade tariffs. We'll get the latest on the state of the world's second biggest economy.

Meanwhile, trade is the focus of Chinese President Xi Jinping's regional tour as he stops off in Malaysia. We'll speak to our reporter in the capital Kuala Lumpur.

In Sudan, the Rapid Support Forces militia have launched an all-out ground assault on El Fasher, the last city in Darfur which is still controlled by the Sudanese armed Forces. We'll speak to an aid agency in the area.

And a judge has criticised the Trump administration for doing "nothing" to try to bring back a man sent by mistake to a prison in El Salvador. We'll speak to the man's lawyer.

(Photo: A screen on a pedestrian bridge showing the latest stock exchange and economy data in Shanghai, China, 9 April 2025; Credit: EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)


WED 06:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1jzwhm)
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WED 06:06 Newsday (w172zspjvhyy8j6)
Paramilitaries declare rival government in Sudan

The US has strongly condemned mounting paramilitary violence and the targeting of displacement camps in western Sudan. This criticism comes as paramilitaries declare they've formed a rival government to the country's armed forces.

First came the freeze of more than two billion dollars in funding, now President Trump has threatened to strip Harvard, America's oldest university,of its tax-exempt status. We'll be speaking to a lecturer at the university.

China says its economy grew by more than five percent in the first quarter, exceeding analysts' forecasts.

We'll get rare access to a detention centre in Bangladesh where those held captive there say they were tortured during former prime minister Sheikh Hassina's rule.

(Photo: Sudan's RSF soldiers, Khartoum, Sudan, 18 June 2019; Credit: Reuters)


WED 07:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1k007r)
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WED 07:06 Newsday (w172zspjvhyyd8b)
RSF militia launches El Fasher ground assault

In Sudan, the Rapid Support Forces militia have launched an all-out ground assault on El Fasher, the last city in Darfur which still controlled by the Sudanese Armed Forces. We'll speak to a civil society activist from the area.

A judge has criticised the Trump administration for doing 'nothing' to try to bring back a man sent by mistake to a prison in El Salvador. We'll speak to the man's lawyer.


Trade is the focus of Chinese President Xi Jinping's regional tour as he stops off in Malaysia. We'll speak to our reporter in the capital Kuala Lumpur.


Meanwhile, China has appointed a new top international trade negotiator, amid tariff tensions with the United States

(Photo: A member of the Rapid Support Forces, Sudan, 25 September 2019; Credit: Reuters)


WED 08:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1k03zw)
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WED 08:06 The Interview (w3ct7x65)
Lady Gaga, music legend and film star: Inside the chaos

Mark Savage, the BBC’s music correspondent, speaks to Lady Gaga, American singer-songwriter and actress, as she reflects on the making of her new album, the joy of attracting a younger audience and finding happiness in love.

Born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta in 1986, Lady Gaga has spent 18 years in the music industry and sold over 170 million records. She’s an actress as well as a musician and even has her own vegan cosmetic brand.

In 2019, Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world.

Known for her flamboyant fashion and bold public image, Lady Gaga has often found herself in the glare of the media spotlight - and her latest work touches on the complex relationship she has with fame.

In this interview, you’ll hear her thoughts on art and identity, being a super-fan of Elton John, and the lack of female role models in the music industry,

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: Mark Savage
Producers: Clare Williamson, Mantej Deol & Gabriel May
Editor: Sam Bonham

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


WED 08:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcss4ph88)
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WED 08:32 Business Daily (w3ct6sby)
India’s frugal start-ups

In India’s villages, innovation is being born from necessity.

From a fridge made of clay, to silk fashioned from lotus stems, to smart devices helping blind farmers manage their land, we meet the country’s grassroots innovators.

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

Presented and produced by Devina Gupta

(Picture: A lotus flower, on top of some fabric, next to a small handloom machine. Credit: BBC)


WED 08:50 Witness History (w3ct74pq)
The Khmer Rouge take power in Cambodia

In April 1975 the four-year rule of the brutal Khmer Rouge began in Cambodia.

Up to two million people are thought to have died - many summarily executed, or starved to death in the communist regime.

In 2013, Mike Lanchin spoke to Youk Chhang, who was just 14-years-old when the Khmer Rouge swept to power.

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 Khmer Rouge in Cambodia, Credit: PRESSENS BILD/AFP via Getty Images)


WED 09:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1k07r0)
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WED 09:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl0h7yzmrd)
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WED 09:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcss4pm0d)
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WED 09:32 The Climate Question (w3ct701n)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:06 on Sunday]


WED 10:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1k0ch4)
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WED 10:06 World Questions (w3ct74zz)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:06 on Saturday]


WED 11:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1k0h78)
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WED 11:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl0h7yzw7n)
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WED 11:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcss4pvhn)
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WED 11:32 World Of Secrets (w3ct7y44)
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WED 12:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1k0lzd)
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WED 12:06 Outlook (w3ct6xc0)
The spy who wanted to bring down apartheid, part 2

ANC spy Sue Dobson infiltrated the South African government. Then her cover was blown.

After training, Sue had got a job within the government's propaganda unit, and she was feeding back good intelligence to her ANC handlers. Then she got a phone call. The security services were after her, and she was a long way from safety. (Episode first broadcast in 2023)

Presenter: India Rakusen
Producer: Harry Graham

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

(Photo: Sue Dobson. Credit: Sue Dobson)


WED 12:50 Witness History (w3ct74pq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:50 today]


WED 13:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1k0qqj)
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WED 13:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl0h7z03qx)
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WED 13:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcss4q2zx)
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WED 13:32 Tech Life (w3ct6znk)
[Repeat of broadcast at 20:32 on Tuesday]


WED 14:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1k0vgn)
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WED 14:06 Newshour (w172zss0jz25018)
Beijing admits feeling pressure of US trade war

Just weeks into a vicious trade war between the world's two largest economies, Beijing admits it's feeling the pressure; we look at China’s strategy moving forward.

Also in the programme: we report from newly uncovered secret prisons in Bangladesh; and nature as you've never heard it before – Stewart Copeland of The Police collaborates with 'the David Attenborough of sound'.

(IMAGE: Chinese President Xi Jinping visits Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur on what has been termed an 'economic charm offensive tour' in the context of the trade war with the US - 16 Apr 2025 / CREDIT: Fazry Ismail/POOL/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)


WED 15:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1k0z6s)
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WED 15:06 The Interview (w3ct7x65)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:06 today]


WED 15:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcss4qbh5)
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WED 15:32 World Business Report (w3ct76f8)
WTO says exports from North America will slump 12%

The World Trade Organisation says exports from North America will slump 12%. The WTO also said global trade output will decline 0.2% this year
Farmers in India are worried the price of saffron is being driven up by porcupines guzzling down the bulbs and damaging the land. We speak to one farmer in the Indian administered Kashmir
And the remote Pacific island Tuvalu has unveiled its first cash machine


WED 16:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1k12yx)
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WED 16:06 BBC OS (w173067ps1y2z2w)
Global trade to fall after Trump tariffs

The World Trade Organisation has forecast that global trade will fall this year, hit by the trade tariffs imposed by the United States. Meanwhile, China has admitted that President Trump's tariffs will put pressure on its economy, but says the long-term outlook is strong. We explain what the World Trade Organisation forecast means, plus speak to our BBC Verify team to factcheck claims on luxury goods.

We explain a landmark ruling by the UK Supreme Court that says the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex.

And why are millions of people in Sweden watching 'The Great Moose Migration'? We speak to the people who make the show and hear from fans.

(Photo: Souvenirs, one shaped as US dollar bill, are on display on a market in Shanghai, China. Credit: LEX PLAVEVSKI/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)


WED 17:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1k16q1)
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WED 17:06 BBC OS (w173067ps1y32v0)
How are US tariffs affecting China's economy?

China has admitted that President Trump's tariffs will put pressure on its economy, but says the long-term outlook is strong. Meanwhile, the World Trade Organisation has forecast that global trade will fall this year, hit by the trade tariffs. We speak to an expert on China's economy about the impacts of the trade war.

US President Trump has frozen federal funds to Harvard University, who have refused to back down to his demands. We'll speak to two professors about the state of American universities.

And why are millions of people in Sweden watching 'The Great Moose Migration'? We speak to the people who make the show and hear from fans.

(Photo: Souvenirs shaped as US dollar bills are on display on a market in Shanghai, China. Credit: Photo by ALEX PLAVEVSKI/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)


WED 18:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1k1bg5)
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WED 18:06 Outlook (w3ct6xc0)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:06 today]


WED 18:50 Witness History (w3ct74pq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:50 today]


WED 19:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1k1g69)
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WED 19:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl0h7z0v6p)
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WED 19:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcss4qtgp)
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WED 19:32 Sport Today (w3ct6zcj)
2025/04/16 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 (w172zwwkc1k1kyf)
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WED 20:06 The Climate Question (w3ct701n)
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WED 20:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcss4qy6t)
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WED 20:32 Health Check (w3ct6vj4)
Have we found an animal reservoir of mpox?

Has the long-standing mystery of which wild animals form a reservoir of mpox in the wild finally been solved? Some scientists think they have cracked the case, pinpointing the fire-footed rope squirrel as the culprit, but questions remain before we can definitively say this species is to blame.

Reporter Chhavi Sachdev in Mumbai has some good news – an indigenous antibiotic breakthrough has been found to be effective at treating antibiotic resistant pneumonia. We hear what it takes to develop a new antibiotic and what makes Nafithromycin such a ground-breaking discovery.

Also on the show, the biological mechanism that drives apathy and lack of motivation in late-stage cancer patients and how nature-based interventions, such as agroforestry, have unintended health benefits.

Plus, have you ever wondered why humans can’t regenerate our teeth? We hear how some scientists are growing teeth in a lab to transform dental regeneration in the future.

Presenter: Claudia Hammond
Producer: Katie Tomsett
Studio Managers: Searle Whittney and Jackie Margerum


WED 21:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1k1ppk)
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WED 21:06 Newshour (w172zss0jz25v85)
US judge rules he could hold Trump administration in contempt

A US judge has ruled there is "probable cause" to find the Trump administration in contempt of court, after it violated an order against deporting Venezuelan migrants under an obscure wartime law. Judge James Boasberg said the government had shown "willful disregard" of his verbal order to turn around the deportation flights.

Also in the programme: The UN's top non-proliferation official says Iran is not far from developing a nuclear weapon; our BBC correspondent visits newly uncovered secret prisons in Bangladesh; and a pioneering album fuses orchestral music with authentic animal sounds recorded in the wild.


(Phot credit: Getty Images)


WED 22:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1k1tfp)
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WED 22:06 The Interview (w3ct7x65)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:06 today]


WED 22:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcss4r5q2)
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WED 22:32 World Of Secrets (w3ct7y44)
[Repeat of broadcast at 04:32 today]


WED 23:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1k1y5t)
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WED 23:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl0h7z1b66)
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WED 23:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcss4r9g6)
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WED 23:32 World Business Report (w3ct76hj)
Warning issued over any US-China trade war

The World Trade Organisation's director general, Ngozi Okonjo- Iweala, has warned that a trade war between the World's two largest economies could affect all countries globally.

Rahul Tandon speaks to a boat building business in Michigan who fear the US-China tariff war could force it to shut down.

And we hear about the latest developments in both Japan and Bangladesh's trade negotiations with the US.

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

THURSDAY 17 APRIL 2025

THU 00:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1k21xy)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 00:06 World Questions (w3ct74zz)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:06 on Saturday]


THU 01:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1k25p2)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 01:06 Business Matters (w172zrs0jjw2b57)
WTO says global trade will fall this year

Key figures in the global economy have been speaking about the potential impact of a trade war between the World's two largest economies, initiated by President Donald Trump's tariffs.

The World Trade Organisation is forecasting that global trade will fall this year, and its director general, Ngozi Okonjo- Iweala, warned that a trade war between the US and China could affect all countries worldwide.

Rahul Tandon finds out how Chinese manufacturers are concerned about tariffs, and speaks to an aviation specialist about why a bathroom problem is set to cost Boeing millions of dollars.

And we hear how the remote Pacific island nation of Tuvalu celebrated the unveiling of its first cash machine.


THU 02:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1k29f6)
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THU 02:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl0h7z1pfl)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


THU 02:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcss4rnpl)
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THU 02:32 The Documentary (w3ct7yv0)
Braille and me

Built around a game of Braille Scrabble, Emma Tracey presents a celebration of Braille, 200 years after it was invented. Emma, who’s been blind since birth, talks to others who love the six tiny dots: Geerat Vermeij, one of the world’s leading experts in molluscs; Yetnebersh Nigussie, an Ethiopian lawyer, who describes her blindness as ‘a lottery I won at the age of 5’; Sheri Wells-Jensen, a linguistics professor who’s been a linguistic consultant on Star Trek and is on the US advisory board for messaging extra-terrestrial intelligence; Japanese concert pianist, Nobuyuki Tsujii, who learnt to play using Braille music; and Emma's friend and Scrabble partner, Ellie. And there’s a chance encounter with the most famous Braille user of them all, Stevie Wonder.
But can Braille survive with the ever-increasing supply of tech that allows blind people to listen to, rather than feel, information?

Presenter: Emma Tracey
Producer: Adele Armstrong
Sound design: Steve Brooke
Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith


THU 03:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1k2f5b)
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THU 03:06 Outlook (w3ct6xc0)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:06 on Wednesday]


THU 03:50 Witness History (w3ct74pq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:50 on Wednesday]


THU 04:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1k2jxg)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 04:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl0h7z1xxv)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


THU 04:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcss4rx5v)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


THU 04:32 The Food Chain (w3ct70y8)
What’s the future for Indigenous food?

Indigenous food is experiencing a revival in Canada, with growing awareness of First Nations culture, and Indigenous run community farms and restaurants opening.

While many are hopeful, there remains challenges to food security, including the realities of living in remote areas, the legacy of historic government schemes and climate change.

Megan Lawton speaks to First Nation farmers, restauranteurs and chefs.

Presented by Megan Lawton

Produced by Sam Gruet


THU 05:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1k2nnl)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 05:06 Newsday (w172zspjvhz11p5)
US judge threatens to hold Trump officials in contempt

A month-long confrontation between the US judiciary and the government over the deportation of alleged gang members has deepened. A judge has warned of possible contempt of court charges against officials. We'll brief you on the significance of the clash.

Puerto Rico has been hit with a massive power outage after energy plants across the island unexpectedly shut down. We'll speak to somebody who's there.

President Trump has hailed what he called 'big progress' after talks start with Japan on trade tariffs.

And Real Madrid are out of the Champions League after losing to Arsenal in a night that Arsenal fans may never forget.


(Photo: Activists protest the deportation of Maryland resident, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, in front of the White House,15 April 2025; Credit:
EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)


THU 06:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1k2sdq)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 06:06 Newsday (w172zspjvhz15f9)
Trump officials may face contempt charges

The Trump administration could be held in contempt of court in the case of Venezuelans deported to El Salvador. The White House says they will appeal. We'll look at what El Salvador is doing on the matter.

As a camp housing displaced Sudanese is flattened by RSF forces, the paramilitaries declare a rival government in Sudan. The UN expresses concern that the country appears to be splitting up.

Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni heads to Washington. Will she be able to heal the EU-US relationship?


(Photo: Deportees wait to be processed at an immigration facility San Salvador, El Salvador, 22 June 2018; Credit: Reuters)


THU 07:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1k2x4v)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 07:06 Newsday (w172zspjvhz195f)
US to hold talks on Ukraine with European allies

The highest level talks for weeks between Europe and the United States are due to take place in Paris about the war in Ukraine.

Women's rights activists say the RSF paramilitaries committed mass rape during an attack on Zamzam camp sheltering thousands of displaced Sudanese. We'll hear from a witness.

And President Donald Trump says 'big progress' has been made in talks with Japan when it comes to trade agreements.

(Photo: Burned cars in Dnipro, Ukraine, 17 April 2025; Credit: Reuters)


THU 08:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1k30wz)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 08:06 The Inquiry (w3ct722c)
What does President Putin want now?

For Russia’s President Putin, the return of President Donald Trump to the White House ushered in a new world order. This has created new diplomatic space for Russia, as Trump’s world view seems more closely aligned with Moscow’s ambitions. Support for Ukraine has diminished, peace talks have been floated, and speculation has grown about a lasting ceasefire.

While the relationship between Washington and Moscow appears to be warming, recent tensions show how unpredictable diplomacy between the two leaders can be.

Putin’s ambition for Russia as an influential superpower remains but with shifting global alliances how much potential leverage does Putin have to reshape the international order?

Contributors:
• Kadri Liik, Senior Policy Fellow, European Council on Foreign Relations
• Maria Snegovaya, Senior Fellow, Center for Strategic and International Studies
• Ivan Klyszcz, Research Fellow, International Centre for Defence and Security
• Mark Galeotti, Director, Mayak Intelligence; Honorary Professor, University College London

Presented by Victoria Uwonkunda
Produced by Louise Clarke
Researched by Katie Morgan
Technical producer James Bradshaw
Production Co-ordinator Liam Morrey
Editor Tara McDermott


THU 08:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcss4sd5c)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


THU 08:32 Business Daily (w3ct6s1x)
Armenia: Silicon Valley of the Caucasus?

The small country of Armenia in the South Caucasus has long been positioning itself as an emerging technology hub. Hundreds of tech start-ups with strong ties to the US market through the Armenian diaspora are now based there. From 2020 to 2022, investments in small Armenian tech companies reached $48 million.

The industry has been partly fuelled by the arrival of hundreds of Russian IT specialists following the invasion of Ukraine.

We hear how the government wants the IT sector to develop the economy, talk to tech start-up founders, and find out how tech education for children is being prioritised.

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

(Picture: Staff in the offices of Doctor Yan, a health care assistant app in Armenia. Credit: BBC)

Presented and produced by Rayhan Demytrie


THU 08:50 Witness History (w3ct74j1)
Clearing landmines in Cambodia

Fifty years after the start of the genocide that wiped out a quarter of its eight million population, Cambodia remains one of the most heavily landmined countries in the world.

More than 65,000 people have been killed or injured by explosive devices since the end of the conflict – and almost one million still live in areas affected by the remnants of war.

Aki Ra was one of thousands of child soldiers ordered to lay landmines by the Khmer Rouge after taking control of Cambodia on 17 April 1975.

He speaks to Jacqueline Paine about living under the regime and then risking his life to clear unexploded mines.


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: A display of anti-tank and anti-personnel mines in Cambodia. Credit: Getty Images/Peter Charlesworth)


THU 09:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1k34n3)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 09:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl0h7z2jnh)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


THU 09:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcss4shxh)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


THU 09:32 The Documentary (w3ct7yv0)
[Repeat of broadcast at 02:32 today]


THU 10:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1k38d7)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 10:06 The Explanation (w3ct7yrt)
The Media Show: Britain's steel crisis and SNL’s leap across the Atlantic

A critical moment emerged in northern England as the UK government intervened to prevent the closure of a major steelworks, one of the last of its kind in the country. The intervention followed the discovery that blast furnaces were on the brink of shutdown due to the site's Chinese owners halting essential raw material orders. Ed Conway, Economics Editor at Sky News, and Jo Makel, Senior Reporter for BBC regional television, explain their approach to reporting the story.
Also on the show, how a call by tech leaders to abolish intellectual property laws has reignited debate over copyright in the digital age. Dr Hayleigh Bosher, a legal expert from Brunel University London, outlines the implications of such proposals. And Saturday Night Live, the iconic American comedy sketch show known for launching global stars and sharp political satire, is being adapted for the UK. Journalist Caroline Frost and comedian Tamar Broadbent discuss whether the format will be a success.
Presenter: Katie Razzall
Producer: Lisa Jenkinson
Assistant Producer: Lucy Wai


THU 10:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcss4smnm)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


THU 10:32 The Global Jigsaw (w3ct7yv2)
The Kurdish issue: Part one

Will the call for the PKK to disarm end in a new era of peace for the Kurds, or is this just another turn in a tortured history? In February, Abdullah Ocalan, the imprisoned leader of the Kurdistan Workers Party, known as the PKK, released a jaw-dropping written message to his followers from his jail cell, calling for the group to lay down arms and disband. In this series we explore the Kurdish issue - the persecution, the resistance and their attempts to form a state. We ask what the future holds for one of the largest stateless ethnic groups in the world scattered across Turkey, Syria, Iraq and Iran.


THU 11:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1k3d4c)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 11:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl0h7z2s4r)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


THU 11:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcss4srdr)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


THU 11:32 The Food Chain (w3ct70y8)
[Repeat of broadcast at 04:32 today]


THU 12:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1k3hwh)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 12:06 Outlook (w3ct6wx6)
The penguin that followed a teacher home

While visiting friends in Uruguay, British teacher Tom Michell saw a penguin covered in oil and tar on a beach. Tom cleaned the bird as best he could and then tried to release it. The penguin refused to return to the wild, it just followed Tom around. So he took it home, smuggling the animal across the border into Argentina where he lived and worked at a boarding school. The penguin became a part of his life, and the school's life - with a remarkable influence on everyone who came into contact with it.

Later Tom entertained his children, friends and family with tales of the penguin. He put those stories into a bestselling book, The Penguin Lessons, now the subject of a film starring British comedian Steve Coogan.

Presenter: Asya Fouks
Producer: Hetal Bapodra

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

(Photo: Tom Michell looks out to sea, and a Magellanic penguin. Credit: @charlesfrancis.photos and Getty Images)


THU 12:50 Witness History (w3ct74j1)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:50 today]


THU 13:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1k3mmm)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 13:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl0h7z30n0)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


THU 13:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcss4szx0)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


THU 13:32 Health Check (w3ct6vj4)
[Repeat of broadcast at 20:32 on Wednesday]


THU 14:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1k3rcr)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 14:06 Newshour (w172zss0jz27wyc)
US holds talks on Ukraine with European allies

Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and top diplomat Marco Rubio hold talks with European counterparts in Paris. Will Washington take a tougher line with Moscow?

Also on the programme: Palestinian officials in Gaza say Israeli airstrikes overnight hit camps for displaced people, killing dozens; and scientists have found new but tentative evidence that a faraway world orbiting another star may be home to life.

(Photo: France's President Emmanuel Macron (L) shakes hands with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (R) next to US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff before a meeting at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris. Credit: EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)


THU 15:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1k3w3w)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 15:06 The Inquiry (w3ct722c)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:06 today]


THU 15:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcss4t7d8)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


THU 15:32 World Business Report (w3ct75v5)
European Central Bank cuts rates warning of "exceptional uncertainty"

As the ECB cuts interest rates again, it would take a “wait and see” approach on whether planned tariffs trigger inflation across the Eurozone.

With gold prices hitting a new record high — how do you actually go about buying the precious metal?

And in the age of AI, could the person you’re interviewing for a job not be real? Roger Hearing explores the growing threat of deepfake job applicants.


THU 16:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1k3zw0)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 16:06 BBC OS (w173067ps1y5vzz)
Ukraine: US hold talks with European allies

Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and top diplomat Marco Rubio are in Paris holding talks with their European counterparts to discuss efforts to end the war in Ukraine. European diplomats have said they will urge the US to put more pressure on Russia to agree an unconditional ceasefire. We speak to our correspondent there and hear what Ukrainians want from the talks.

The US government has threatened to ban Harvard University from enrolling foreign students - after the institution said it would not bow to demands from President Donald Trump's administration and was hit with a funding freeze. There's now big division on some campuses in the US. We speak to students to hear their thoughts.

Scientists have found new but tentative evidence that a faraway world orbiting another star may be home to life. We speak to space experts and enthusiasts to find out more.

Presenter: Luke Jones

Photo: France's President Emmanuel Macron shakes hands with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio next to US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and France's Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot before a meeting at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris on April 17, 2025.

Photo credit: LUDOVIC MARIN/REUTERS


THU 17:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1k43m4)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 17:06 BBC OS (w173067ps1y5zr3)
Italy's Meloni meets Donald Trump

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is in Washington to meet Donald Trump – a visit that will see her walk a tightrope between representing the interests of the EU and remaining in the US president's good books. Trump and Meloni famously enjoy a good relationship and have lavished praise on one another in the past. We speak to our correspondent there.

A man who officials have acknowledged was wrongly deported to a prison in El Salvador "will never live" in the US again, the White House has said. Salvadoran national Kilmar Ábrego García was deported to Central America from Maryland after he was accused of being a member of the banned MS-13 gang, which his lawyer has denied. MS-13 and El Salvador has repeatedly come up in the President's speech. So how does it feel to be a Salvadoran in the US at the moment? We speak to a few to find out.

An investigation by the BBC World Service and BBC Verify has traced the boxes of arms, showing how weapons from the US reach Haiti. It reveals a chain of lax laws, absent checks and suspected corruption used by traffickers to bypass a UN embargo. We speak to the journalists involved.

Presenter: Luke Jones

Photo: Italy’s Prime Minster Giorgia Meloni attends Donald Trump’s inauguration as president of the United States in the rotunda of the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025.

Photo credit: SHAWN THEW/REUTERS


THU 18:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1k47c8)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 18:06 Outlook (w3ct6wx6)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:06 today]


THU 18:50 Witness History (w3ct74j1)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:50 today]


THU 19:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1k4c3d)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 19:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl0h7z3r3s)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


THU 19:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcss4tqcs)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


THU 19:32 Sport Today (w3ct6z70)
2025/04/17 GMT

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


THU 20:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1k4gvj)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 20:06 The Documentary (w3ct7yv0)
[Repeat of broadcast at 02:32 today]


THU 20:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcss4tv3x)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


THU 20:32 Science In Action (w3ct6yf5)
Any more for Moore’s Law?

After 60 years of doubling computer complexity every two years, can Moore’s law still predict the future power of the devices we use?

In 1965, electronics pioneer Gordon Moore was asked to predict the next ten years of progress with the then new-fangled silicon integrated circuits. He estimated, based on physics and manufacturing technologies then available what seemed remarkable: that every two years they would double in complexity, and halve in price, until 1975.

60 years on, perhaps the even more remarkable thing is that they just kept doubling.

Can Moore’s law hold into future decades? What are the next technological innovations that might keep it running?

Sri Samavedam is the vice president for silicon technologies at imec in Belgium, whose job it is to think about the practicalities of manufacturing the next generations of chips years before they become real.

Scott Aaronsen of the University of Texas is a thinker in the field of Quantum Computing – could quantum computing keep the rate of growth going? Or does it need to be thought of differently?

One of the limitations on chip miniaturisation is the dissipation of heat from conventional electronic flow. Nick Harris of Lightmatter is looking at using photons rather than electrons to carry info and logic around a circuit with lower power losses.

Stan Williams has spent much of his career thinking about new devices that could be fabricated into integrated circuits to give it all a push forward. And he tells Roland how the memristor could effectively bring the power of analogue computing to bear as we reach some of the limits of the digital age we have been living in.

Presenter: Roland Pease
Producer: Alex Mansfield and Gareth Nelson-Davies


THU 21:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1k4lln)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 21:06 Newshour (w172zss0jz28r58)
Trump attacks Fed boss for not cutting interest rates

President Trump has attacked the head of the US central bank Jerome Powell for refusing to cut interest rates, saying he should be terminated from his position. We speak to economists for and against sacking the president's latest critic.

Also on the programme: The French President Emmanuel Macron has spoken positively about a day of talks on Ukraine in Paris, involving both US and European representatives; and the astronomers searching for life on a distant planet might have found an indication.

(Photo: A trader works, as a screen broadcasts a live interview with US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) April 16, 2025. Credit: Reuters/Brendan McDermid)


THU 22:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1k4qbs)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 22:06 The Inquiry (w3ct722c)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:06 today]


THU 22:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcss4v2m5)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


THU 22:32 The Food Chain (w3ct70y8)
[Repeat of broadcast at 04:32 today]


THU 23:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1k4v2x)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 23:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl0h7z4739)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


THU 23:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcss4v6c9)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


THU 23:32 World Business Report (w3ct75xf)
Global trade uncertainty 'is off the charts'

The head of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, has warned that economic growth will suffer due to global trade uncertainty that is "off the charts" due to the growing US-China trade war.

Meanwhile President Donald Trump says he's one-hundred per cent sure of a US-EU trade deal, and China's President Xi Jinping is in Cambodia to forge closer ties.

We hear from the CEO of the Port of Long Beach on how tariffs are affecting what had been a record-breaking year for the United States' busiest port.

And Rahul Tandon finds out why a judge ruled that Google's wilfully engaged in a series of anticompetitive acts.

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

FRIDAY 18 APRIL 2025

FRI 00:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1k4yv1)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


FRI 00:06 The Explanation (w3ct7yrt)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:06 on Thursday]


FRI 00:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcss4vb3f)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


FRI 00:32 Happy News (w3ct6ty1)
[Repeat of broadcast at 19:32 on Saturday]


FRI 01:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1k52l5)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


FRI 01:06 Business Matters (w172zrs0jjw572b)
Could President Trump fire the head of the US Federal Reserve?

The American President Donald Trump has criticised Jerome Powell after the Chair of the US Federal Reserve stated that tariffs are likely to push up inflation and unemployment, while President Trump says he's "one-hundred per cent sure" of a US-EU trade deal.

We hear from the CEO of the Port of Long Beach - the busiest port in the US - on how they're already feeling the effects of US-China tariffs.

Elsewhere the head of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, has warned that economic growth will suffer due to global trade uncertainty being "off the charts".

And Rahul Tandon speaks to a former Netflix director after the streaming service reported quarterly profits of $2.9bn.

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


FRI 02:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1k56b9)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


FRI 02:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl0h7z4lbp)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


FRI 02:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcss4vklp)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


FRI 02:32 Tech Life (w3ct6znk)
[Repeat of broadcast at 20:32 on Tuesday]


FRI 03:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1k5b2f)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


FRI 03:06 Outlook (w3ct6wx6)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:06 on Thursday]


FRI 03:50 Witness History (w3ct74j1)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:50 on Thursday]


FRI 04:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1k5ftk)
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FRI 04:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl0h7z4tty)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


FRI 04:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcss4vt2y)
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FRI 04:32 Heart and Soul (w3ct6vnn)
Violence, children and Cambodia's monks

Fifty years ago the fall of Cambodia’s capital, Phnom Penh, to the Khmer Rouge sparked a modern-day genocide that saw millions murdered in just four years. Today, a group that was almost entirely destroyed in the bloodshed is working both in person and online to heal the wounds that are still keenly felt. Religious practice was effectively outlawed under the Khmer Rouge and Buddhist monks were viciously targeted by the regime. By the time the genocide came to an end all but 3,000, of the country's 60,000 monks had been murdered.

Now, still seen as the heart of Cambodian society, they're being mobilised to spread a message of non-violence across the country. This Heart & Soul follows them through towns, in temples and on TikTok as they reach out to all generations, changing behaviour born out of horrific violence. The “Pagoda Program” developed by The Ministry of Cults and Religions and UNICEF, has mobilised more than 1500 monks across 5 provinces.

They are passing on their knowledge to grandparents, parents and children themselves, disseminating the peace-giving words of Dharma and a message of compassion on TikTok. The programme is providing monks an opportunity to talk to people about sensitive issues and address the harmful social norms of violence against children. In a country where 1 in every 2 children have experienced violence, the work of Cambodia’s monks in the temples and on TikTok to change a culture born out of genocide is crucial.

This programme contains descriptions of genocide and violence against children.

Sound design: Rowan Bishop
Producer: Alex Baxter
Presenter: Phatry Derek Pan
A 2 Degrees West production

(Photo: Ven. Monk Sator Toch. Credit: Sengly An)


FRI 05:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1k5kkp)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


FRI 05:06 Newsday (w172zspjvhz3yl8)
Ukraine – US sign outline of minerals deal

The White House says a minerals deal with Ukraine will be signed next week.

In Sudan, the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces have attacked two camps of displaced people. We'll have more details.

President Trump's tariffs leave China's neighbours with an impossible choice as Xi Jinping tours South Asia. But what will the future hold?

And Manchester United score three goals in six minutes to reach the Europa League semi-finals, on a night at Old Trafford fans won't forget.

(Photo: An open pit mine of Ukraine's natural graphite mining company Zavalivsky Graphite, 28 February 2025; Credit:
EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)


FRI 06:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1k5p9t)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


FRI 06:06 Newsday (w172zspjvhz42bd)
US and Ukraine sign memorandum on minerals deal

Ukraine says it's signed an outline of a minerals deal with the United States. President Trump says the full deal will be signed next week.
The United States has announced new fees on Chinese-built or operated ships calling at US ports.
We will also bring you a report from Pakistan on forcibly expelling thousands of Afghan refugees from the country.

(Photo: Podiums and a table set up for an intended Trump and Zelensky press conference, Washington, 28 February 2025; Credit:
EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)


FRI 07:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1k5t1y)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


FRI 07:06 Newsday (w172zspjvhz462j)
US and Ukraine to sign minerals deal next week

The White House says a Ukraine minerals deal will be signed next week. We'll talk to a former American ambassador to Ukraine and go live to Ukraine and get reactions from there.

As Hamas refuses to accept Israel's latest ceasefire, we hear from a doctor in Gaza.

Why Netflix is not being affected by tariffs.

And Manchester United are through to the next round of the Europa league after a last minute goal.

(Photo: Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, Kyiv, Ukraine,4 April 2025; Credit:
Reuters)


FRI 08:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1k5xt2)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


FRI 08:06 Americast (w3ct7t57)
Americast

Join Americast for insights and analysis on what's happening inside Trump's White House.


FRI 08:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcss4w92g)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


FRI 08:32 Business Daily (w3ct6rrw)
Argentina's 'agri-tech' innovators

Argentina, a country often associated with economic turbulence, is emerging as a frontrunner in agricultural biotechnology and home to a third of Latin America's start-ups.

From shrimp shells to super crops, we explore how a blend of scientific talent, venture capital and cutting-edge research is starting to transform farming - one of the country's most important sectors.

While Argentina is becoming a global player in this area, can this boom be sustained amid economic and political challenges in the country?

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

Presented and produced by Natalio Cosoy

(Picture: Engineer Mario Nejamkin, and Claudia Casalongue, cofounder and scientific lead at agri-tech start-up Unibaio, standing in a potato field in Argentina. Credit: BBC)


FRI 08:50 Witness History (w3ct743m)
The origin of World Book Day

In November 1995, a proposal of having an annual day focused on celebrating books was put forward at the UNESCO conference in Paris.

The idea came from a long-established Spanish celebration ‘The Day of Books and Roses’.

The first World Book Day was on 23 April 1996.

Although some countries now celebrate World Book Day on different dates, it’s marked on 23 April in the majority of countries.

Pere Vicens is a book publisher from Barcelona in Spain and one of the creators of World Book Day. He tells Gill Kearsley the origins of this now annual event.


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: World Book Day in Spain. Credit: John MIlner/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)


FRI 09:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1k61k6)
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FRI 09:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl0h7z5fkl)
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FRI 09:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcss4wdtl)
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FRI 09:32 Science In Action (w3ct6yf5)
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FRI 10:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1k659b)
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FRI 10:06 Unexpected Elements (w3ct72vv)
An eggciting episode

This week is the Christian celebration of Easter, which sent the Unexpected Elements team scrambling for egg-related stories.

First up, we find out about the rise of a vegan egg substitute.

Next, we discover how to cook the perfect boiled egg, according to science.

We then turn our attention to climate change, and find out how it is affecting the breeding patterns and nesting behaviour of sea turtles.

Plus, we are joined by Dr Luis Welbanks, who tells us about a nearby exoplanet that reeks of rotten eggs.

Finally, we delve into the science behind IVF.

All that, plus many more Unexpected Elements.

Presenter: Marnie Chesterton, with Chhavi Sachdev and Sandy Ong
Producer: Alice Lipscombe-Southwell, with Debbie Kilbride, Robbie Wojciechowski and William Hornbrook


FRI 11:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1k691g)
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FRI 11:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl0h7z5p1v)
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FRI 11:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcss4wn9v)
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FRI 11:32 Heart and Soul (w3ct6vnn)
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FRI 12:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1k6dsl)
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FRI 12:06 Outlook (w3ct6wgn)
Outlook Mixtape: Books Changing Lives

As a boy growing up in Sudan, Abdelaziz Baraka Sakin stole a book of horror stories by Edgar Allan Poe from under his brother's pillow. Those stories made him want to be a writer.

Mohamed Barud was losing hope in a Somali prison, when an inmate in a neighbouring cell devised a secret language and tapped out the Russian novel Anna Karenina through his wall...

Baby Halder grew up loving books, but by the age of only 12, she was married and no longer at school. After fleeing in search of a better life with her children, she found employment in the home of an academic with a library, and he encouraged her to read. Her encounter with Taslima Nasreen's book My Girlhood changed the way she thought about her life, and her future.

From a young age, Julie Powell had been enthralled by a book in her mother's pantry: Mastering the Art of French Cooking. It was co-authored by one of America's culinary titans - the eccentric but pioneering TV chef, Julia Child. Years later when Julie was working as a secretary and suffering from depression, she returned to Julia Child's book, but this time she decided she was going to master its recipes - all 524 of them, and she would do it in a single year.
The books mentioned in this edition of Outlook are: Tales of Mystery and Terror by Edgar Allen Poe; Anna Karenina, by Leo Tolstoy; My Girlhood or Amar Meyebela by Taslima Nasreen; Mastering the Art of French Cooking, by Julia Child, Simone Beck and Louisette Bertholle.

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

Presenter: Saskia Collette
Producer: Laura Thomas


FRI 12:50 Witness History (w3ct743m)
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FRI 13:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1k6jjq)
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FRI 13:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl0h7z5xk3)
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FRI 13:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcss4wwt3)
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FRI 13:32 Science In Action (w3ct6yf5)
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FRI 14:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1k6n8v)
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FRI 14:06 Newshour (w172zss0jz2bsvg)
Rubio says US ready to ‘move on’ from Ukraine peace talks

The US will abandon trying to broker a Russia-Ukraine peace deal within days unless there are clear signs a truce can be reached, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned.

Also on the programme: the Houthis in Yemen say almost 60 people have been killed in a US attack on a fuel depot; and the archive being built of the sonic riches at world heritage sites.

(Photo: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio poses for photos upon his arrival at the Quai d'Orsay, France's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, before a bilateral meeting with his French counterpart in Paris. Credit: Reuters)


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FRI 15:06 Americast (w3ct7t57)
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FRI 15:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcss4x49c)
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FRI 15:32 World Business Report (w3ct76ks)
Xi concludes regional tour in Cambodia hailing "ironclad friendship

As President Xi concludes his tour of key East Asian exporting nations, Will Bain explores what deepening ties with Cambodia could mean for the region which also faces the threat of high US tariffs.

Also on the programme, the United States unveils plans to impose new port fees on Chinese-built and operated ships—part of a push to revive its domestic shipbuilding industry. China warns the move will disrupt supply chains and hurt global trade.

And we head to the European Alps, where a rare spring snowstorm has brought both chaos and celebration.


FRI 16:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1k6ws3)
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FRI 16:06 BBC OS (w173067ps1y8rx2)
Could US stop its efforts to broker peace in Ukraine?

America's top diplomat Marco Rubio says the White House will stop trying to broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine if there are no signs of progress in the next few days. A Russian government spokesman insists that the talks held so far have made some progress. We'll ask two Ukrainian MPs if they share that view.

Pakistan is ramping up efforts to forcibly expel thousands of Afghan refugees from the country. Over twp million are expected to be deported to Afghanistan in the coming weeks. We'll speak to the BBC Afghan’s correspondent Yama Bariz who has been given rare access to those at the border.

(Photo: Ukrainian Army volunteers undertake training. Credit: MARIA SENOVILLA/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)


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FRI 17:06 BBC OS (w173067ps1y8wn6)
Iran condemns 'barbaric' US attack on Houthi fuel terminal

Iran has denounced as 'barbaric' a US attack on a Houthi fuel terminal in Yemen that's reported to have killed more than 70 people. The Iranian-backed group said more than 170 were hurt. Television pictures from a Houthi-run broadcaster showed burning trucks and Red Crescent workers removing bodies from the scene. The United States military stepped up its attacks on the Houthis a month ago. We'll get the latest.

We'll hear from two women who were detained by immigration officials when they travelled to the US.

Plus-why today's a great day for football fans in Norway.

(Photo: Houthi supporters protest against US airstrikes. Credit: YAHYA ARHAB/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)


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FRI 18:06 Outlook (w3ct6wgn)
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FRI 18:50 Witness History (w3ct743m)
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FRI 19:06 The Newsroom (w172zwl0h7z6n0w)
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FRI 19:32 Sport Today (w3ct6z2h)
2025/04/18 GMT

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


FRI 20:00 BBC News (w172zwwkc1k7crm)
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FRI 20:06 BBC OS Conversations (w3ct6rmc)
Women discuss colourism

The issue of colourism was highlighted in a recent BBC news report about a Nigerian woman who bleached the skin of her six young children leaving them with discoloured skin, burns and scars. It is a form of racism where light skin is more highly valued than dark skin amongst people of the same ethnic group.

In our conversations, we hear from women who share experiences of colourism in India including Chandana who has faced colourism from an early age:

“I was six or seven years old when I would first hear these conversations of my relatives saying that she’s a dark-skinned girl and you will have to pay a lot more dowry to get married and it will be such a struggle to find a husband for her.”

We also bring together two black women who work in the fashion and beauty industry, where appearance is everything. Beauty journalist, Ateh, shares her experiences of colourism with Nyakim, a Sudanese American model known as Queen of the Dark after her naturally dark skin tone.

Presenter: Luke Jones
BBC producer: Iqra Farooq
Boffin Media producer: Richard Hollingham

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

(photo: Campaigner Chandana Hiran. Credit: Chandana Hiran)


FRI 20:30 BBC News Summary (w172zwxcss4xr10)
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FRI 20:32 CrowdScience (w3ct6ssh)
Why am I always late?

CrowdScience listener Sid is running late, and he’s turning to science to find an excuse. He and his partner Steffi in Singapore have very different attitudes to timekeeping. They wonder if this is down to their different cultural upbringings, or if they just had very different brains to start with.

Presenter Chhavi Sachdev puts her own time perception skills to the test to try to understand how subjective our sense of time can be. And we discover how the language we grow up speaking can influence the way we think about punctuality.

Presenter: Chhavi Sachdev
Producer: Emily Bird
Editor: Cathy Edwards
Production Co-ordinator: Ishmael Soriano
Studio Manager: Jackie Margerum


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FRI 21:06 Newshour (w172zss0jz2cn2c)
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FRI 22:06 Americast (w3ct7t57)
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FRI 22:32 Heart and Soul (w3ct6vnn)
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FRI 23:32 World Business Report (w3ct76n1)
First broadcast 18/04/2025 21:32 GMT

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