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The Global Story

The one big story. Making sense of the news with our experts around the world. Insights you can trust, Monday to Friday, from the BBC. With Katya Adler.

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View "The Apartheid Killer" on Apple.com

The Apartheid Killer

World of Secrets returns for season 3 with a gripping new investigation into the true story of the “Apartheid Killer.” 

View "Extreme: Muscle Men" on Apple.com

Extreme: Muscle Men

The story of people who’ve pushed themselves to the very edge of what’s physically or mentally possible – and in doing so, have changed the world…

View "Uncanny" on Apple.com

Uncanny

From ghostly phantoms to UFOs, Danny Robins investigates real-life stories of paranormal encounters.

View "Good Bad Billionaire" on Apple.com

Good Bad Billionaire

How have the richest people on the planet made their billions?

View exclusive "The Infinite Monkey Cage" on Apple.com

Exclusive: The Infinite Monkey Cage

A witty, irreverent look at the world through scientists’ eyes

View "Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley" on Apple.com

Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley

Lucy Worsley investigates the crimes of Victorian women from a contemporary, feminist perspective.

View "History's Secret Heroes" on Apple.com

History’s Secret Heroes

Helena Bonham Carter shines a light on extraordinary stories from World War Two. Join her for tales of deception, acts of resistance and courage.

View "Planet Premier League" on Apple.com

Planet Premier League

Weekly insight and stories from the Premier League with Mark Chapman, Cesc Fabregas and Nedum Onuoha

View "Influential With Katty Kay" on Apple.com

Influential With Katty Kay

In-depth conversations with some of the most powerful and change making people in the worlds of culture, business and science.

View "Football Daily" on Apple.com

Football Daily

Daily football podcast for the latest from the Premier League and beyond

View "Believe In Magic" on Apple.com

Believe In Magic

Charity, celebrity, illness and control. The extraordinary story of a teenage girl and her charity Believe in Magic, which ends up challenging the very nature of sickness itself.

View "World of Secrets Season 2 - The Disciples" on Apple.com

World of Secrets Season 2 – The Disciples

Follow a woman’s journey through the cult of Nigerian prophet TB Joshua, a powerful religious figures of the 21st century.

View "You're Dead to Me" on Apple.com

You’re Dead to Me

The podcast for history buffs and comedy buffs alike. Host Greg Jenner teams up with a rotating roster of comedians and historians to learn (and have a laugh) about the past.

View "Dua Lipa: At Your Service" on Apple.com

Dua Lipa: At Your Service

Dua Lipa speaks to guests including BLACKPINK’s Jennie Kim, Penn Badgley, Sasha Velour and Billie Eilish.

View "I'm Not a Monster" on Apple.com

I’m Not a Monster

The divisive story of Shamima Begum, one of three girls who joined the Islamic State group.

View "Where To Be A Woman" on Apple.com

Where To Be A Woman

The quest to discover the places where women can live their best lives.

View "Nazis: The Road To Power" on Apple.com

Nazis: The Road To Power

How Hitler’s outlandish ideas took over German politics in only 13 years.

View "The Conflict" on Apple.com

The Conflict

What’s happening now and what could happen next?

View "Killing Victoria" on Apple.com

Killing Victoria

During the 63-year-long reign of Queen Victoria, seven men took the fateful decision to try to kill her.

View "Putin" on Apple.com

Putin

Exploring Vladimir Putin’s life and how his past might shape the future.

View "Business Daily" on Apple.com

Business Daily

The daily drama of money and work from the BBC.

View "28ish Days Later" on Apple.com

28ish Days Later

Intimate, bold and taboo-busting podcast series exploring the menstrual cycle. The science, drama, history, personal stories and politics in-between.

View "Powerplay: The House of Sepp Blatter" on Apple.com

Powerplay: The House of Sepp Blatter

David Morrissey tells the story of the man who ran world football, and led FIFA in an era of endemic corruption and controversy.

View "Room 5" on Apple.com

Room 5

Helena Merriman interviews people who – like her – were changed by a medical diagnosis.

View "Amazing Sports Stories" on Apple.com

Amazing Sports Stories

Sports tales from around the world, all told in mini-seasons and one-off episodes.

View "F1: Chequered Flag: Back at Base" on Apple.com

F1: Chequered Flag: Back at Base

Formula 1 interviews, reaction and reports. 5 Live presents a round-up of the race weekend.

View "Things Fell Apart by Jon Ronson" on Apple.com

Things Fell Apart by Jon Ronson

The extraordinary human stories behind America’s culture wars.

View "Americast" on Apple.com

Americast

A US politics podcast from BBC News that delves into the cultural and social issues that define America today.

View "Global News Podcast" on Apple.com

Global News Podcast

Get the top stories of the day straight from the world’s most trusted source: BBC News. Stay in the know with twice-daily news updates during the week and daily episodes on the weekends.

View "The Lazarus Heist" on Apple.com

The Lazarus Heist

Season 2 begins at an ATM, possibly near you.

View "People Who Knew Me" on Apple.com

People Who Knew Me

Starring Rosamund Pike and Hugh Laurie, Kyle Soller, Isabella Sermon and Alfred Enoch. The first audio drama from the makers of Bad Sisters, People Who Knew Me is a 10-part series, written and directed by Daniella Isaacs, adapted from the book by Kim Hooper.

View "Ukrainecast" on Apple.com

Ukrainecast

The latest from the Russian invasion of Ukraine by BBC News.

View "World of Secrets: Season 1 - The Abercrombie Guys" on Apple.com

World of Secrets: Season 1 – The Abercrombie Guys

Investigates allegations of exploitation and abuse at the top of one of the biggest fashion brands in the US.

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