Global experts and decision makers discuss, debate and analyse a key news story.

The daily drama of money and work from the BBC.

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The programme that explains the present by exploring the past.

Host Marco Werman and his team of producers bring you the world's most interesting stories that remind us just how small our planet really is.

New research on how society works

A window into our world - investigating, exploring and telling stories from everywhere. Original BBC documentary storytelling, bringing the globe to your ears.

The day’s top stories from BBC News. Delivered twice a day on weekdays, daily at weekends

Every weekday, host Kai Ryssdal helps you make sense of the day’s business and economic news — no econ degree or finance background required. “Marketplace” takes you beyond the numbers, bringing you context. Our team of reporters all over the world speak with CEOs, policymakers and regular people just trying to get by.

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the ideas, people and events that have shaped our world.