The Fifth Floor: Behind Georgia's political turmoil
Georgia finds itself in political turmoil. For decades many Georgians have longed to be a part of the EU, feeling that their values align more closely than they do with neighbours such as Russia and T...
22 Mar 202526min
BBC OS Conversations: Ukraine: What do Russians think about the war?
For the first time in three years, there’s talk of a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. Negotiations are ongoing, but at the time of recording this programme, the conflict continues. We’ve heard ma...
22 Mar 202523min
Heart and Soul: The mosque for Bangladesh’s transgender women
In Bangladesh, hijras - once a revered community - have long lived on the margins. Also known as the third gender, hijras form a diverse group, including those born intersex - meaning their physical t...
21 Mar 202526min
What’s your poison: The methanol crisis
In November 2024, six people died after visiting a bar in Vang Vieng, Laos. Authorities in the country said it was a suspected mass poisoning - the culprit, methanol. It made headlines around the worl...
20 Mar 202526min
Assignment: Georgia - keeping the protest alive
Daily protests across the country have continued in Georgia since disputed elections in October, particularly since the ruling Georgian Dream party announced it would suspend discussions about joining...
18 Mar 202526min
In the Studio: Himali Singh Soin and David Soin Tappeser
Artists Himali Singh Soin and David Soin Tappeser explore the complex weave of histories and myths around Britain’s imperial salt monopoly in India. Paul Waters joins them as they create an open-air i...
17 Mar 202526min
LOUD: Is noise an invisible killer?
BBC health correspondent James Gallagher investigates how our noisy world is damaging our health. He finds out why noise increases our risk of health problems, like heart attacks, sleep problems and a...
16 Mar 202549min
The Fifth Floor: The Kenyan women saying no to motherhood
According to Kenya’s Health Ministry, between 2020 and 2023, about 16,000 women in Kenya decided to undergo a sterilisation procedure known as tubal ligation. While some of them already had children a...
15 Mar 202526min
