More About Newshour

Launched in 1988, "Newshour" broke new ground for BBC World Service. The idea was to provide world news headlines in a global context and broadcast the voices of those making the news.

Today, it presents 60 minutes of essential listening for people who want a fresh and clear perspective of stories from across the globe. It is packed with newscasts, interviews, and analysis from the BBC's most experienced correspondents. Heard by almost a million listeners each week, "Newshour" treats its audiences to a host of veteran BBC journalists, including Owen Bennett-Jones, Claire Bolderson, Alex Brodie, Lyse Doucet, Robin Lustig, Julian Marshall, and Judy Swallow.