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- Tomorrow17:00GMTBBC Radio 4
How the Philippines saved Jews during World War Two
In 1935, after the Nuremberg Laws were passed, Manila opened its doors to Jewish families
- Monday08:50GMTBBC World Service
John Logie Baird invents television
On 26 January 1926, John Logie Baird demonstrated the prototype for television
- Monday12:50GMTBBC World Service
John Logie Baird invents television
On 26 January 1926, John Logie Baird demonstrated the prototype for television(R)
- Monday18:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, News Internet & West and Central Africa
John Logie Baird invents television
On 26 January 1926, John Logie Baird demonstrated the prototype for television(R)
- Monday23:50GMTBBC World Service East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa only
John Logie Baird invents television
On 26 January 1926, John Logie Baird demonstrated the prototype for television(R)
- Tuesday03:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, East Asia, South Asia & West and Central Africa
John Logie Baird invents television
On 26 January 1926, John Logie Baird demonstrated the prototype for television(R)
- Tuesday08:50GMTBBC World Service
The liberation of Auschwitz
General Vasily Petrenko freed prisoners at the Nazi death camp
- Tuesday12:50GMTBBC World Service
The liberation of Auschwitz
General Vasily Petrenko freed prisoners at the Nazi death camp(R)
- Tuesday18:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, News Internet & West and Central Africa
The liberation of Auschwitz
General Vasily Petrenko freed prisoners at the Nazi death camp(R)
- Tuesday23:50GMTBBC World Service East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa only
The liberation of Auschwitz
General Vasily Petrenko freed prisoners at the Nazi death camp(R)
- Wednesday03:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, East Asia, South Asia & West and Central Africa
The liberation of Auschwitz
General Vasily Petrenko freed prisoners at the Nazi death camp(R)
- Wednesday08:50GMTBBC World Service
Chile's 'Penguin Revolution'
In 2006, more than 600,000 school children in Chile began a nationwide protest
- Wednesday12:50GMTBBC World Service
Chile's 'Penguin Revolution'
In 2006, more than 600,000 school children in Chile began a nationwide protest(R)
- Wednesday18:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, News Internet & West and Central Africa
Chile's 'Penguin Revolution'
In 2006, more than 600,000 school children in Chile began a nationwide protest(R)
- Wednesday23:50GMTBBC World Service East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa only
Chile's 'Penguin Revolution'
In 2006, more than 600,000 school children in Chile began a nationwide protest(R)
- Thursday03:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, East Asia, South Asia & West and Central Africa
Chile's 'Penguin Revolution'
In 2006, more than 600,000 school children in Chile began a nationwide protest(R)
- Thursday08:50GMTBBC World Service
The Kaohsiung Incident
On 10 December 1979, pro-democracy activists clashed with police in Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Thursday12:50GMTBBC World Service
The Kaohsiung Incident
On 10 December 1979, pro-democracy activists clashed with police in Kaohsiung, Taiwan(R)
- Thursday18:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, News Internet & West and Central Africa
The Kaohsiung Incident
On 10 December 1979, pro-democracy activists clashed with police in Kaohsiung, Taiwan(R)
- Thursday23:50GMTBBC World Service East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa only
The Kaohsiung Incident
On 10 December 1979, pro-democracy activists clashed with police in Kaohsiung, Taiwan(R)
- Next Friday03:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, East Asia, South Asia & West and Central Africa
The Kaohsiung Incident
On 10 December 1979, pro-democracy activists clashed with police in Kaohsiung, Taiwan(R)
- Next Friday08:50GMTBBC World Service
Ötzi: The Iceman of Bolzano
In September 1991, two German hikers found a 5,000-year-old mummy in a glacier
- Next Friday12:50GMTBBC World Service
Ötzi: The Iceman of Bolzano
In September 1991, two German hikers found a 5,000-year-old mummy in a glacier(R)
- Next Friday18:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, News Internet & West and Central Africa
Ötzi: The Iceman of Bolzano
In September 1991, two German hikers found a 5,000-year-old mummy in a glacier(R)
- Next Friday23:50GMTBBC World Service East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa only
Ötzi: The Iceman of Bolzano
In September 1991, two German hikers found a 5,000-year-old mummy in a glacier(R)
- Next Saturday03:50GMTBBC World Service Online, Americas and the Caribbean, UK DAB/Freeview, News Internet & Europe and the Middle East only
Ötzi: The Iceman of Bolzano
In September 1991, two German hikers found a 5,000-year-old mummy in a glacier(R)
- Next Sunday17:00GMTBBC Radio 4
The secretary who made millions from her typos
In the 1950s, secretary Bette Graham invented correction fluid to cover up her errors.
- Mon 2 Feb 202608:50GMTBBC World Service
The 'Jugroom Fort' rescue mission
In 2007, British forces staged a daring rescue from a Taliban stronghold in Afghanistan
- Mon 2 Feb 202612:50GMTBBC World Service
The 'Jugroom Fort' rescue mission
In 2007, British forces staged a daring rescue from a Taliban stronghold in Afghanistan(R)
- Mon 2 Feb 202618:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, News Internet & West and Central Africa
The 'Jugroom Fort' rescue mission
In 2007, British forces staged a daring rescue from a Taliban stronghold in Afghanistan(R)
- Mon 2 Feb 202623:50GMTBBC World Service East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa only
The 'Jugroom Fort' rescue mission
In 2007, British forces staged a daring rescue from a Taliban stronghold in Afghanistan(R)
- Tue 3 Feb 202603:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, East Asia, South Asia & West and Central Africa
The 'Jugroom Fort' rescue mission
In 2007, British forces staged a daring rescue from a Taliban stronghold in Afghanistan(R)
- Tue 3 Feb 202608:50GMTBBC World Service
Cuba's Mariel boatlift
In 1980, more than 100,000 Cubans left the country for the US
- Tue 3 Feb 202612:50GMTBBC World Service
Cuba's Mariel boatlift
In 1980, more than 100,000 Cubans left the country for the US(R)
- Tue 3 Feb 202618:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, News Internet & West and Central Africa
Cuba's Mariel boatlift
In 1980, more than 100,000 Cubans left the country for the US(R)
- Tue 3 Feb 202623:50GMTBBC World Service East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa only
Cuba's Mariel boatlift
In 1980, more than 100,000 Cubans left the country for the US(R)
- Wed 4 Feb 202603:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, East Asia, South Asia & West and Central Africa
Cuba's Mariel boatlift
In 1980, more than 100,000 Cubans left the country for the US(R)
- Wed 4 Feb 202608:50GMTBBC World Service
Witness History
The story of our times told by the people who were there.
- Wed 4 Feb 202612:50GMTBBC World Service
Witness History
The story of our times told by the people who were there.(R)
- Wed 4 Feb 202618:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, News Internet & West and Central Africa
Witness History
The story of our times told by the people who were there.(R)
- Wed 4 Feb 202623:50GMTBBC World Service East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa only
Witness History
The story of our times told by the people who were there.(R)
- Thu 5 Feb 202603:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, East Asia, South Asia & West and Central Africa
Witness History
The story of our times told by the people who were there.(R)
- Thu 5 Feb 202608:50GMTBBC World Service
Austria's wine scandal
In 1985, scientists discovered poisonous anti-freeze in bottles of fine Austrian wine
- Thu 5 Feb 202612:50GMTBBC World Service
Austria's wine scandal
In 1985, scientists discovered poisonous anti-freeze in bottles of fine Austrian wine(R)
- Thu 5 Feb 202618:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, News Internet & West and Central Africa
Austria's wine scandal
In 1985, scientists discovered poisonous anti-freeze in bottles of fine Austrian wine(R)
- Thu 5 Feb 202623:50GMTBBC World Service East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa only
Austria's wine scandal
In 1985, scientists discovered poisonous anti-freeze in bottles of fine Austrian wine(R)
- Fri 6 Feb 202603:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, East Asia, South Asia & West and Central Africa
Austria's wine scandal
In 1985, scientists discovered poisonous anti-freeze in bottles of fine Austrian wine(R)
- Fri 6 Feb 202608:50GMTBBC World Service
My dad created Mr Men and Little Miss
In 1971, a question from his son led Roger Hargreaves to create Mr Men and Little Miss
- Fri 6 Feb 202612:50GMTBBC World Service
My dad created Mr Men and Little Miss
In 1971, a question from his son led Roger Hargreaves to create Mr Men and Little Miss(R)
- Fri 6 Feb 202618:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, News Internet & West and Central Africa
My dad created Mr Men and Little Miss
In 1971, a question from his son led Roger Hargreaves to create Mr Men and Little Miss(R)
- Fri 6 Feb 202623:50GMTBBC World Service East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa only
My dad created Mr Men and Little Miss
In 1971, a question from his son led Roger Hargreaves to create Mr Men and Little Miss(R)
- Sat 7 Feb 202603:50GMTBBC World Service Online, Americas and the Caribbean, UK DAB/Freeview, News Internet & Europe and the Middle East only
My dad created Mr Men and Little Miss
In 1971, a question from his son led Roger Hargreaves to create Mr Men and Little Miss(R)
- Sun 8 Feb 202617:00GMTBBC Radio 4
Kawarau Bridge: The first bungee jumping site in New Zealand
In 1988, AJ Hackett brought bungee jumping to paying customers.
- Mon 9 Feb 202608:50GMTBBC World Service
The discovery of nerve growth factor
In 1952, Italian scientist Dr Rita Levi-Montalcini made a crucial discovery
- Mon 9 Feb 202612:50GMTBBC World Service
The discovery of nerve growth factor
In 1952, Italian scientist Dr Rita Levi-Montalcini made a crucial discovery(R)
- Mon 9 Feb 202618:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, News Internet & West and Central Africa
The discovery of nerve growth factor
In 1952, Italian scientist Dr Rita Levi-Montalcini made a crucial discovery(R)
- Mon 9 Feb 202623:50GMTBBC World Service East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa only
The discovery of nerve growth factor
In 1952, Italian scientist Dr Rita Levi-Montalcini made a crucial discovery(R)
- Tue 10 Feb 202603:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, East Asia, South Asia & West and Central Africa
The discovery of nerve growth factor
In 1952, Italian scientist Dr Rita Levi-Montalcini made a crucial discovery(R)
- Tue 10 Feb 202608:50GMTBBC World Service
When Pink Floyd played in Venice
In July 1989, Pink Floyd played a controversial concert to 200,000 people in Venice
- Tue 10 Feb 202612:50GMTBBC World Service
When Pink Floyd played in Venice
In July 1989, Pink Floyd played a controversial concert to 200,000 people in Venice(R)
- Tue 10 Feb 202618:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, News Internet & West and Central Africa
When Pink Floyd played in Venice
In July 1989, Pink Floyd played a controversial concert to 200,000 people in Venice(R)
- Tue 10 Feb 202623:50GMTBBC World Service East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa only
When Pink Floyd played in Venice
In July 1989, Pink Floyd played a controversial concert to 200,000 people in Venice(R)
- Wed 11 Feb 202603:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, East Asia, South Asia & West and Central Africa
When Pink Floyd played in Venice
In July 1989, Pink Floyd played a controversial concert to 200,000 people in Venice(R)
- Wed 11 Feb 202608:50GMTBBC World Service
Witness History
The story of our times told by the people who were there.
- Wed 11 Feb 202612:50GMTBBC World Service
Witness History
The story of our times told by the people who were there.(R)
- Wed 11 Feb 202618:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, News Internet & West and Central Africa
Witness History
The story of our times told by the people who were there.(R)
- Wed 11 Feb 202623:50GMTBBC World Service East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa only
Witness History
The story of our times told by the people who were there.(R)
- Thu 12 Feb 202603:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, East Asia, South Asia & West and Central Africa
Witness History
The story of our times told by the people who were there.(R)
- Thu 12 Feb 202608:50GMTBBC World Service
Witness History
The story of our times told by the people who were there.
- Thu 12 Feb 202612:50GMTBBC World Service
Witness History
The story of our times told by the people who were there.(R)
- Thu 12 Feb 202618:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, News Internet & West and Central Africa
Witness History
The story of our times told by the people who were there.(R)
- Thu 12 Feb 202623:50GMTBBC World Service East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa only
Witness History
The story of our times told by the people who were there.(R)
- Fri 13 Feb 202603:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, East Asia, South Asia & West and Central Africa
Witness History
The story of our times told by the people who were there.(R)
- Fri 13 Feb 202608:50GMTBBC World Service
Witness History
The story of our times told by the people who were there.
- Fri 13 Feb 202612:50GMTBBC World Service
Witness History
The story of our times told by the people who were there.(R)
- Fri 13 Feb 202618:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, News Internet & West and Central Africa
Witness History
The story of our times told by the people who were there.(R)
- Fri 13 Feb 202623:50GMTBBC World Service East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa only
Witness History
The story of our times told by the people who were there.(R)
- Sat 14 Feb 202603:50GMTBBC World Service Americas and the Caribbean, UK DAB/Freeview, News Internet, Online & Europe and the Middle East only
Witness History
The story of our times told by the people who were there.(R)
- Mon 16 Feb 202608:50GMTBBC World Service
World War Two’s Shetland Bus
The Norwegian sailors who aided their country's resistance against the Nazis
- Mon 16 Feb 202612:50GMTBBC World Service
World War Two’s Shetland Bus
The Norwegian sailors who aided their country's resistance against the Nazis(R)
- Mon 16 Feb 202618:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, News Internet & West and Central Africa
World War Two’s Shetland Bus
The Norwegian sailors who aided their country's resistance against the Nazis(R)
- Mon 16 Feb 202623:50GMTBBC World Service East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa only
World War Two’s Shetland Bus
The Norwegian sailors who aided their country's resistance against the Nazis(R)
- Tue 17 Feb 202603:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, East Asia, South Asia & West and Central Africa
World War Two’s Shetland Bus
The Norwegian sailors who aided their country's resistance against the Nazis(R)
- Tue 17 Feb 202608:50GMTBBC World Service
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The story of our times told by the people who were there.
- Tue 17 Feb 202612:50GMTBBC World Service
17/02/2026 GMT
The story of our times told by the people who were there.(R)
- Tue 17 Feb 202618:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, News Internet & West and Central Africa
17/02/2026 GMT
The story of our times told by the people who were there.(R)
- Tue 17 Feb 202623:50GMTBBC World Service East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa only
17/02/2026 GMT
The story of our times told by the people who were there.(R)
- Wed 18 Feb 202603:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, East Asia, South Asia & West and Central Africa
17/02/2026 GMT
The story of our times told by the people who were there.(R)
- Wed 18 Feb 202608:50GMTBBC World Service
18/02/2026 GMT
The story of our times told by the people who were there.
- Wed 18 Feb 202612:50GMTBBC World Service
18/02/2026 GMT
The story of our times told by the people who were there.(R)
- Wed 18 Feb 202618:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, News Internet & West and Central Africa
18/02/2026 GMT
The story of our times told by the people who were there.(R)
- Wed 18 Feb 202623:50GMTBBC World Service East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa only
18/02/2026 GMT
The story of our times told by the people who were there.(R)
- Thu 19 Feb 202603:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, East Asia, South Asia & West and Central Africa
18/02/2026 GMT
The story of our times told by the people who were there.(R)
- Thu 19 Feb 202608:50GMTBBC World Service
19/02/2026 GMT
The story of our times told by the people who were there.
- Thu 19 Feb 202612:50GMTBBC World Service
19/02/2026 GMT
The story of our times told by the people who were there.(R)
- Thu 19 Feb 202618:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, News Internet & West and Central Africa
19/02/2026 GMT
The story of our times told by the people who were there.(R)
- Thu 19 Feb 202623:50GMTBBC World Service East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa only
19/02/2026 GMT
The story of our times told by the people who were there.(R)
- Fri 20 Feb 202603:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, East Asia, South Asia & West and Central Africa
19/02/2026 GMT
The story of our times told by the people who were there.(R)
- Fri 20 Feb 202608:50GMTBBC World Service
20/02/2026 GMT
The story of our times told by the people who were there.
- Fri 20 Feb 202612:50GMTBBC World Service
20/02/2026 GMT
The story of our times told by the people who were there.(R)
