BBC World Service Online Schedule Wednesday 21 January 2026

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—21/01/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—Kaouther Ben Hania on her film The Voice of Hind Rajab
  Nikki Bedi talks to Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania about her new film.(R)
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—21/01/2026 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—21/01/2026 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—21/01/2026 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  The Global Story—Greenland: Could the US regret alienating its Nato allies?
  Trump responded, “no comment” when asked if he'd use force to seize Greenland.(R)
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—21/01/2026 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  The Newsroom—21/01/2026 02:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
9. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—21/01/2026 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  The Climate Question—Could ancient rice seeds help fight climate change?
  We're in India to see if rice farmers have found a solution to a big climate problem(R)
11. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—21/01/2026 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  Outlook—I'm a champion boxer, but couldn't tell my mum
  A gym class encounter sparked Ramla Ali’s rise from bullied child to famous boxer.(R)
13. 03:50GMT
  Witness History—The Irish priest who built an airport
  The story of how a priest raised millions to open an airport at Knock in Ireland(R)
14. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—21/01/2026 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  The Newsroom—21/01/2026 04:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—21/01/2026 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 04:32GMT
  The Bomb—Kennedy and Khrushchev, 8. The logic of war
  8/10Troops in Cuba fear an attack is imminent – Castro urges Khrushchev to strike first
18. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—21/01/2026 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Trump ratchets up tension with Europe
  The US President has doubled down on threats to take control of Greenland.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—21/01/2026 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—Trump doubles down over Greenland
  The US President has doubled down on threats to take control of Greenland.
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—21/01/2026 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Newsday—Trump heading to Davos amindst row over Greenland
  The US President has doubled down on threats to take control of Greenland.
5. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—21/01/2026 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  The Interview—Antonio Guterres, UN Secretary General: the threat to international law from power
  Anna Foster hears from UN chief Antonio Guterres on international law, power and influence
7. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—21/01/2026 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  Business Daily—Small country, auto giant
  Slovakia makes the highest number of cars per capita in the world - and that's growing
9. 08:50GMT
  Witness History—Operation Mincemeat
  In April, 1943 the most audacious hoax of WW2 began. It was codenamed Operation Mincemeat
10. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—21/01/2026 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  The Newsroom—21/01/2026 09:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 09:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—21/01/2026 09:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 09:32GMT
  The Climate Question—Could ancient rice seeds help fight climate change?
  We're in India to see if rice farmers have found a solution to a big climate problem(R)
14. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—21/01/2026 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  World Questions—Hungary
  Jonny Dymond chairs a debate with leading Hungarian politicians and academics(R)
16. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—21/01/2026 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  The Newsroom—21/01/2026 11:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
18. 11:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—21/01/2026 11:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 11:32GMT
  The Global Story—Have the protests in Iran failed?
  How a brutal crackdown appears to have quelled the unrest.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—21/01/2026 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  Outlook—I escaped a sect to become a chart-topping pianist
  Riopy found solace in the piano as a child — now his songs are streamed in the millions
3. 12:50GMT
  Witness History—Operation Mincemeat
  In April, 1943 the most audacious hoax of WW2 began. It was codenamed Operation Mincemeat(R)
4. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—21/01/2026 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
5. 13:06GMT
  The Newsroom—21/01/2026 13:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
6. 13:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—21/01/2026 13:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
7. 13:32GMT
  The Bomb—Kennedy and Khrushchev, 8. The logic of war
  8/10Troops in Cuba fear an attack is imminent – Castro urges Khrushchev to strike first(R)
8. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—21/01/2026 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 14:06GMT
  Newshour—Trump says he won't take Greenland by force
  President Trump tells Davos he wants talks to acquire Greenland now, but won't invade
10. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—21/01/2026 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 15:06GMT
  The Interview—Antonio Guterres, UN Secretary General: the threat to international law from power
  Anna Foster hears from UN chief Antonio Guterres on international law, power and influence(R)
12. 15:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—21/01/2026 15:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 15:32GMT
  Business Daily—Small country, auto giant
  Slovakia makes the highest number of cars per capita in the world - and that's growing(R)
14. 15:50GMT
  World Business Express—Snap cuts deal to settle social media addiction lawsuit
  The settlement comes just days before the landmark case was due to go to trial in LA
15. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—21/01/2026 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 16:06GMT
  BBC OS—Trump wants 'immediate negotiations' to acquire Greenland
  President Trump says the US won't use force to take Greenland
17. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—21/01/2026 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 17:06GMT
  BBC OS—Trump says he won't use force to take over Greenland
  President Trump wants negotiations to acquire Greenland for the United States
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—21/01/2026 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  Outlook—I escaped a sect to become a chart-topping pianist
  Riopy found solace in the piano as a child — now his songs are streamed in the millions(R)
3. 18:50GMT
  Witness History—Operation Mincemeat
  In April, 1943 the most audacious hoax of WW2 began. It was codenamed Operation Mincemeat(R)
4. 19:00GMT
  BBC News—21/01/2026 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
5. 19:06GMT
  The Newsroom—21/01/2026 19:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
6. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—21/01/2026 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
7. 19:32GMT
  Sport Today—2026/01/21 GMT
  BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
8. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—21/01/2026 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 20:06GMT
  The Climate Question—Could ancient rice seeds help fight climate change?
  We're in India to see if rice farmers have found a solution to a big climate problem(R)
10. 20:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—21/01/2026 20:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 20:32GMT
  Health Check—Could the shingles vaccine really slow down the ageing process?
  People who have had a vaccine against shingles seem to be aging more slowly
12. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—21/01/2026 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 21:06GMT
  On air
  Listen live
  Newshour—Trump drops threat of tariffs over Greenland after Nato talks in Davos
  President Trump says he will not initiate new tariffs in his bid to acquire Greenland
  Listen live
14. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—21/01/2026 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—21/01/2026 22:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—21/01/2026 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—First broadcast 21/01/2026 22:32 GMT
  The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
18. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—21/01/2026 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 23:06GMT
  The Interview—Antonio Guterres, UN Secretary General: the threat to international law from power
  Anna Foster hears from UN chief Antonio Guterres on international law, power and influence(R)
20. 23:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—21/01/2026 23:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 23:32GMT
  The Bomb—Kennedy and Khrushchev, 8. The logic of war
  8/10Troops in Cuba fear an attack is imminent – Castro urges Khrushchev to strike first(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—22/01/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  World Questions—Hungary
  Jonny Dymond chairs a debate with leading Hungarian politicians and academics(R)
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—22/01/2026 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—22/01/2026 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—22/01/2026 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  The Global Story—Have the protests in Iran failed?
  How a brutal crackdown appears to have quelled the unrest.(R)
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—22/01/2026 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  The Newsroom—22/01/2026 02:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
9. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—22/01/2026 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  The Documentary—Putin's foreign fighters
  Why are young men from around the world risking their lives fighting for Russia?
11. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—22/01/2026 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  Outlook—I escaped a sect to become a chart-topping pianist
  Riopy found solace in the piano as a child — now his songs are streamed in the millions(R)
13. 03:50GMT
  Witness History—Operation Mincemeat
  In April, 1943 the most audacious hoax of WW2 began. It was codenamed Operation Mincemeat(R)
14. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—22/01/2026 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  The Newsroom—22/01/2026 04:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—22/01/2026 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 04:32GMT
  The Food Chain—Dinner unboxed
  What meal kits reveal about how we plan, buy and cook our food
18. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—22/01/2026 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—22/01/2026 05:06 GMT
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.

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