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BBC World Service

London, United Kingdom

Streaming online
English

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About BBC World Service

BBC World Service is a radio station in London, United Kingdom. The play button at the top brings in the live signal, wherever you are.

On air at BBC World Service

Programmes on BBC World Service include Newsday, WorldHacks, Newshour, Science in Action, Sportsworld and Stumped.

Voices on air include Lulu Garcia-Navarro, Salah Sid and Sarah Mulkerrins, among the station’s presenters.

Shows

Newsday
WorldHacks
Newshour
Science in Action
Sportsworld
Stumped
The Forum
Outlook

Presenters

Lulu Garcia-Navarro
Salah Sid
Sarah Mulkerrins

Former presenters

Fardad Farahzad
Valeriu Turcan
Ali Riaz
Martin Plaut
John Tidmarsh

Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, checked October 2026. Line-ups change; the station’s own website has today’s schedule.

Listener questions

How do I listen to BBC World Service online?

Start it with the play button above; this station comes through live from London. There’s nothing to install and no account to create.

Where does this station broadcast from?

It broadcasts from London, United Kingdom.

What language is this station in?

Mostly English.

Who are the presenters on BBC World Service?

Lulu Garcia-Navarro, Salah Sid and Sarah Mulkerrins are among the voices on BBC World Service. Schedules change, so check the station’s website for who is on today.

What shows are on BBC World Service?

Programmes include Newsday, WorldHacks, Newshour, Science in Action and Sportsworld. Press play above to hear what is on now.

What stations are similar to this station?

Try Sanskar Radio, BBC Radio 6 Music and BBC Radio 5 Live; they’re live on ListenRadios too.