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Selection of BBC World Service Programmes
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Shipping Forecast
15/02/2023
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes. Read more
Turkey-Syria Earthquake Appeal
Devastating earthquakes have hit Turkey and Syria. Donate now.
Is it worth paying more for premium petrol?
Greg Foot finds out what premium unleaded delivers for drivers.
How choosing red wine could help keep you healthy
Could your tipple help lower your blood pressure?
Word of Mouth: The power of subtitles to help us hear
How carefully written subtitles enhance the viewing experience.
'Lady Chatterley's Lover is about more than just sex'
John Yorke unpacks the ideas surrounding Lawrence's classic.
10 things the Poet Laureate learned about Ian McKellen
Cricket, tattoos and playing Magneto and Gandalf.
38. Past Your Peak
Matthew Syed unpicks the relationship between age and innovation.
Put Your Phone Down
How simply putting your phone away can boost brain power, wellbeing - and reduce pain!
Series 1
Welcome to Understand: The Economy
Everything you need to know about the economy and what it means for you.
1. Learning to be happy
Is happiness a choice?
Episode 1
A glittering, gothic and surreal coming-of-age story with a deadly twist.
1. Long Live the Soviet Republic of Bavaria!
Spring 1919: Corporal Hitler is summoned to Army Intelligence: they have a use for him.
