BBC World Service delivers breaking news and information programming around the world, in English and 28 other language services, on radio, TV and digital.
Daily Schedule
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12:00 AM
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06:00 AM
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BBC World Service delivers breaking news and information programming around the world, in English and 28 other language services, on radio, TV and digital.
Go to program: BBC World Service -
07:00 AMSpecial Programming
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11:00 AM
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Elizabeth Gilbert & IBM’s WatsonIt’s the ultimate matchup of human vs. machine: IBM developed a supercomputer named Watson, and to prove the processor’s mettle, it’s going to compete against human champions on Jeopa...Go to program: Studio 360
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12:00 PMSpecial Programming
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04:00 PM
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The NPR news quiz where the panelists are funny, the limericks are lyrical and you get to shout answers at your radio. Hosted by Peter Sagal.
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05:00 PM
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A wrap-up of the day’s news, with features and interviews about the latest developments in New York City and around the world, from NPR and the WNYC newsroom.
Go to program: All Things Considered -
06:00 PMSpecial Programming
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07:00 PM
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ThisAmericanLife: Themed, offbeat, (mostly) true stories that shed new light on the extraordinary side of everyday life. Host Ira Glass and a regular cast of personalities, including David Sedaris, Sarah Vowell and Mike Birbiglia, bring the best of nonfiction storytelling to the radio.
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08:00 PM
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Bouquet of Song
Here's a colorful bouquet of love songs for Valentine's Day. Gathered from various fields of music, and from a range of eras, they're offered on virtual bended knee by host David Garland.
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09:00 PM
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Jesse Thorn cuts through the weeds of pop culture, with irreverent comedy, in-depth interviews and a keen eye for what’s worth knowing about.
Go to program: Bullseye -
10:00 PMSpecial Programming
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11:00 PM
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#2893: Traditionally Rooted New Irish Music
New Music from Ireland is in the spotlight for this New Sounds program. Ireland has seen a renaissance in the past 5-10 years or so in contemporary music, with works drawing on minimalism, post-minimalism, electronica, and world music. To that end, we'll hear composer and heavy metal guitarist David Flynn's post-minimalist string quartet “The Cranning.”
Go to program: New Sounds