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CrowdScience

How did plants evolve to attract insects?

Why do some plants rely on insects to pollinate them? CrowdScience goes on the hunt for a rare flower in the Philippines to help answer a question from a listener.

Why do some plants rely on insects to pollinate them? CrowdScience goes on the hunt for a rare flower in the Philippines to help answer a question from a listener.

Morning

10:00 BST

BBC News

06/07/2026 09:01 GMT

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

10:06 BST

The History Hour

The return of Chief Long Wolf and The Statue of Liberty's facelift

Max Pearson presents a collection of the week’s Witness History interviews from the BBC World Service. Our guest is Jan English from the American Museum and Garden in the UK.

Max Pearson presents a collection of the week’s Witness History interviews from the BBC World Service. Our guest is Jan English from the American Museum and Garden in the UK.

11:00 BST

BBC News

06/07/2026 10:01 GMT

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

11:06 BST

The Newsroom

06/07/2026 10:06 GMT

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

11:30 BST

BBC News Summary

06/07/2026 10:30 GMT

The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.

The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.

11:32 BST

The Global Story

The Global Story

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12:00 BST

BBC News

06/07/2026 11:01 GMT

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

12:06 BST

Outlook

My mother made me ill for years until a doctor unmasked her

As a child, Nina Blom experienced years of hospitalisation and pain before one doctor discovered what really lay behind it all.

As a child, Nina Blom experienced years of hospitalisation and pain before one doctor discovered what really lay behind it all.

12:50 BST

Witness History

Jackie Kennedy renovates the White House

In 1962, cameras were allowed into the renovated White House for the first televised tour. And, acting as the guide, was one of America’s most famous first ladies, Jackie Kennedy.

In 1962, cameras were allowed into the renovated White House for the first televised tour. And, acting as the guide, was one of America’s most famous first ladies, Jackie Kennedy.

Afternoon

13:00 BST

BBC News

06/07/2026 12:01 GMT

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.