About This Station

**BBC World Service** is the UK’s international news and talk radio station, broadcasting in English and more than 40 other languages. Its output centres on news, current affairs and discussion, with a strong focus on global coverage. The website features short, five-minute news bulletins aired hourly, such as the episode from 09/04/2021 at 15:01 GMT, alongside longer programmes like the *Global News Podcast*. Listeners can also subscribe to a newsletter and follow the station on Facebook and Twitter for updates.