BBC World Service — Live Stream

London
English News

Station Playlist

. Headquartered at Broadcasting House in London, it serves as a cornerstone of global journalism, reaching hundreds of millions of people via radio, television, and digital platforms.

Core Programming (English)

Newsday: The global breakfast show covering news as the world wakes up. Newshour: A flagship program providing rigorous reporting and analysis on the day's biggest stories. The Newsroom: Direct, up-to-the-minute global news bulletins. Focus on Africa: Dedicated coverage of news, sports, and business from across the African continent. World Business Report: Analysis of the latest global financial and economic trends. The Inquiry: A deep-dive program that takes a single question and uses expert witnesses to answer it. Outlook: Human-interest stories and extraordinary personal narratives from around the globe.

Notable Presenters

PresenterPrimary Programme
Lyse DoucetChief International Correspondent
Waihiga MwauraFocus on Africa
James MenendezNewshour
Sally BundockBusiness Today
Ros AtkinsAnalysis and Explainer Specialist

Contact Information

General Enquiries

Address: BBC World Service, Broadcasting House, London W1A 1AA, UK. Official Website: bbc.co.uk/worldserviceradio

Listener Participation

Studio Email: [email protected] WhatsApp: Announced live during specific broadcasts.

Social Media

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