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2026-08-15

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On the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Dwayne Fields travels across the USA, exploring how the document's famous promise - the pursuit of happiness - is being lived today.

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01:30 The Secret Jungle Hospital

With drones flying overhead, a hidden hospital in Myanmar is battling to save lives in the midst of war. The BBC's Quentin Sommerville and team spent time with rebels close to the front line.

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02:30 Tech Now (r)

Adrienne Murray meets the team using tech to preserve a historic warship in Sweden, as Andrew Rogers has the highlights from the Esports World Cup in Paris.

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03:30 World's Ultimate Adventures (r)

Chef and content creator Julie Lin is on a Turkish adventure, shaped by her passion for food. In the country's southeast, she explores living traditions and stories from the dawn of civilisation.

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05:30 What Happened at Chernobyl

Jordan Dunbar travels to Chernobyl to explore events that caused the world's worst nuclear disaster and to understand what we can learn from them.

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06:30 Talking Business (r)

Examining the business stories and economic trends that are re-shaping our world.

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07:30 Focus on Africa: The Conversation

This week on Focus on Africa: The Conversation, BBC journalist Basma El Atti and Nigerian women's rights advocate Oyinyechi Ezeanowi discuss how online communities may be dividing men and women.

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08:30 Rachel Khoo's Kitchen Notebook: Cosmopolitan Cook

Passionate cook Rachel Khoo travels the globe in search of fresh culinary inspiration. From vibrant cities to rural regions, she explores local cuisines and contrasting food cultures.

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09:30 What Happened at Chernobyl (r)

Jordan Dunbar travels to Chernobyl to explore events that caused the world's worst nuclear disaster and to understand what we can learn from them.

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10:30 The Media Show (r)

A global, topical weekly show that lifts the hood on the entertainment and news business. The Media Show explores the companies and personalities who command our attention.

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