The BBC World Service Festival
Programmes celebrating what brings us together
The gaming community with Olivier Deriviere, Lena Raine, Joris de Man and Chipzel—Music Life
Four composers answer listeners' questions about making music for video games
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Young Hindus—Heart and Soul
What do the next generation of Hindus want from their religion?
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A Ukrainian kitchen in London—The Food Chain
Two cookbook authors – one Russian, one Ukrainian – share memories of food and friendship
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Comedians vs YOUR News, with Daniel Sosa and Njambi McGrath—Comedians vs. the News
Jess and Eman take on news stories shared by listeners around the world
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On Tour in New York—The Arts Hour
The Arts Hour On Tour goes to New York for the first of three shows recorded in the USA.
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Theatre masterclass special—The Cultural Frontline
Mark Ravenhill presents a theatre masterclass special in front of a live virtual audience
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Money: From coin to cryptocurrency—The Forum
The origins of coins, paper money, shares and other financial instruments
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The food that broke through lockdown—The Food Chain
Four stories of love, friendship and food during lockdown
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The Arts Hour Virtually on Tour in Stockholm—The Arts Hour
The Arts Hour takes a virtual visit to Stockholm with music, comedy and a live audience
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The future of Africa's festivals—This Is Africa
Can Africa's festival scene bounce back from Covid-enforced cancellations?
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The art that changed me during the pandemic—The Cultural Frontline
Tumi Morake speaks to global stars about the art that’s inspired them during lockdown
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Five questions on faith with Melinda Gates—Heart and Soul
Razia Iqbal speaks to the co-founder of the world's biggest philanthropic organisation
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You are what you make with Ibeyi, Kindness, Hiatus Kaiyote and Charlotte Day Wilson—Music Life
A global gathering as part of the BBC World Service Festival
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Live audience special with Enissa Amani and Anuvab Pal—Comedians vs. the News
Comedians from India and Germany with a funny take on the global headlines
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World of wisdom: Breathe—World of Wisdom
Three wise people offer advice on anxiety, screen dependence and learning from lockdown
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The Arts Hour with Simon McBurney—The Arts Hour
Simon McBurney explores how listening to culture can help us imagine where we go now.
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