Trust is Earned
With over 73 bureaux worldwide, and journalists in more places than any other international broadcaster, audiences count on the BBC World Service to provide accurate, impartial news with a global perspective. Each week, nearly 7 million U.S. public radio listeners tune in to hear BBC World Service programming distributed by APM.*
One affiliation fee gives you a world of choices, including daily newscasts, 24/7 programs, specials, modules and more. From breaking news to fascinating stories, BBC World Service connects your audience to the world.
*Source: ACT1 Systems based on Nielsen Audio Nationwide DMA P12+ Audience Estimates, Spring ‘24
BBC Newshour
BBC Topline
BBC Climate Watch
BBC The Arts Hour
BBC Unexpected Elements
BBC Documentaries
Schedule
The BBC World Service issues two main schedules a year in the winter and summer, with interim schedules in between to bridge the gap between daylight savings time in the UK and US. The current schedule can be viewed and downloaded below.
World Service Clock
00:00 - 00:59 Billboard
01:00 - 03:59 Newscast 1
04:00 - 05:59 Newscast 2
06:00 - 28:59 Program
29:00 - 29:29 National Funders
29:30 - 29:59 Cutaway
30:00 - 30:29 Billboard
30:30 - 32:29 Newscast
32:30 - 58:59 Program
59:00 - 59:59 Cutaway
Digital Assets
Radio Catalog
Your BBC World Service affiliation gives you access to a wide variety of news, arts, science, and business programs, 24 hours a day.
Download the current radio catalog below to learn all the BBC World Service can offer.
Video Library
As a BBC affiliate, you gain access to a library of over 300 short form videos that can be used on your website or social media channels.
The video library covers a wide range of topics and interests from science, culture, and news to provide another way to engage with listeners.
RSS Feeds
You can include headlines and story summaries* from the BBC World Service on your station's web site via RSS:
BBC World Service - Top World News
BBC World Service - US & Canada
Science and Environment
Technology
An individual API will need to be set to get started.
Reach out to your APM Station Representative to learn more.
*Due to rights restrictions, we are unable to offer story images.
Media Partner Centre
What is it?
The Media Partner Centre is your one-stop shop for all BBC World Service programming. Here you will find:
Detailed information for all World Service programs including full episodes, rundowns and promos.
Digital videos that you can use for web and social media engagement
A huge library of documentaries and specials programming to supplement your schedule.
Request an account
All users will need an individual BBC Login account which requires an email address and cell phone number.
Complete this form to request an account. Select 'Request a login’ for the Enquiry Type field.
You will receive confirmation of your account and instructions on how to set it up within 24 hours.
Managing your account
Once a year, you may receive an email from the BBC requesting that you extend your account. If you have logged in within the previous 12 months then your account will be extended automatically for another year.
However, if your account has been inactive and you still wish to maintain it, you will need to complete the extension process yourself by following the directions in the email.
Updating your password
You will be prompted to update your password every 3 months.
Hosts
View and download headshots and bios for your favorite BBC presenters.
