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Travellers' Tales from home and around the world: their destinations, experiences and issues arising from their journeys are discussed.

Witness - history as told by the people who were there. Five days a week we will be talking to people who lived through moments of history to bring you a personal perspective on world events.

From Alice Walker to Chinua Achebe, the world's greatest authors discuss their best known novel. This monthly programme, presented by Harriett Gilbert, includes questions from BBC World Service listeners.

All the World Service's music podcasts gathered into one place. New documentaries will be added intermittently.

Уроки англійської мови поновлюються щотижня і допоможуть вам у навчанні.

Weekly roundtable in which our guests try to answer some of the challeging and controversial questions in modern society.

As previously secret government files are released to the public, former government ministers reveal the truth behind the headlines. With presenters Martha Kearney & Sue McGregor.

In depth features on your favourite artists and scenes brought to you by BBC Radio 1.  Monday nights 9pm, or any time at www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/stories


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