Over to You Episodes Available now
Putting a smile on your face in a fraught world
How the BBC WS is trying to put a smile on your face with Comedians versus the news.
How a story makes it to leading the headlines
We investigate what is it about a story that means it earns a place in the news headlines
The rise and rise of podcasts
The evolution of podcasts on the BBC WS and how they sit alongside traditional radio.
Looking back at World Service listener's recent comments
We hear how passionate the audience are about the BBC World Service
Tuning in to the future for shortwave
Many millions rely on it to listen every day, so what does the future hold for shortwave?
Reporting from the dangerous streets of Belarus
How a number of BBC journalists have lost their accreditation reporting from Belarus
The Bomb and the scientists who tried to stop it
Listeners air their views on The Bomb and how a nuclear scientist tried to stop its use
Turning the focus on Focus on Africa
Listeners’ thoughts on Focus on Africa, which celebrates its 60th anniversary
How the BBC’s damaged Beirut office kept on reporting events
The explosion in Beirut saw the BBC’s offices suffer damage but staff kept on reporting
Getting down to business with Covid-19
How has business coverage tackled the unprecedented situation in the wake of Covid -19?
