Meanwhile...

Covid-19 has dominated the media for months. Meanwhile, away from the headlines, other stories are developing at speed - some intersecting with the virus crisis in unexpected ways.

Radio 4,7 episodes

Episodes

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Meanwhile in Space
Rebecca Morelle asks whether we're about to witness a new golden era of human spaceflight.
29 Jun 2020,28 mins
Meanwhile in Tokyo
In the wake of Covid-19 writer David Goldblatt explores the future of the Olympics.
22 Jun 2020,28 mins
Meanwhile in Damascus
After nine years of civil war, Jeremy Bowen explores the balance of power in Syria.
15 Jun 2020,28 mins
Meanwhile in Nairobi
Sharon Machira reports on the growing locust problem across East Africa.
08 Jun 2020,28 mins
Meanwhile in Brussels
BBC Europe Editor Katya Adler examines why Britain and the EU can't agree a trade deal.
01 Jun 2020,28 mins
Meanwhile in Beijing
Rana Mitter explores how China is making the case for its model of government.
25 May 2020,28 mins
Meanwhile in the Med
Covid-19 didn't halt Europe's migration crisis - it made it worse.
21 May 2020,28 mins