Online Schedule
Early
00:00GMT
BBC News 2015—27/07/2015
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
00:05GMT
World Business Report—Ethiopia Welcomes Obama
President Obama has arrived in Ethiopia on the second leg of his African tour.
00:30GMT
BBC News Summary—27/07/2015
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
00:32GMT
Elements—Technetium
Essential for medical imaging, supplies of this manmade element are far from guaranteed.
01:00GMT
BBC News 2015—27/07/2015
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
01:05GMT
The Forum—Worlds in Miniature
Why tiny things appeal to us.
01:50GMT
Over to You—How can BBC World Service Improve?
Global listeners give their view of what the network may be missing
02:00GMT
BBC News 2015—27/07/2015
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
02:05GMT
The Interview—Marc Quinn - Artist
Marc Quinn is one of Britain's best known artists. Will his work stand the test of time?
02:30GMT
BBC News Summary—27/07/2015
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
02:32GMT
The Conversation—Entrepreneurs: Maureen Kamari and Serah Kanyua
Being your own boss in Nairobi: two women share stories of coping with success and failure
03:00GMT
Newsday—Turkish Attacks on Kurdish Separatist Camps
Turkey Attacks Kurdish Separatist Camps; Obama in Ethiopia; Toilets in India
04:00GMT
BBC News 2015—27/07/2015
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
04:05GMT
Newsday—Yemen Ceasfire Uncertain
Ceasefire in Yemen Uncertain; Chris Froome Tour de France win; UK House of Lords Scandal
04:30GMT
BBC News Summary—27/07/2015
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
04:32GMT
The Why Factor—Encryption
What is encryption and why do we do it?
04:50GMT
More or Less—Life Expectancy
How long might you live?
05:00GMT
BBC News 2015—27/07/2015
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
05:05GMT
Newsday—Obama in Ethiopia
President Obama in Ethiopia; Mike Huckabee Iran Comments; Turkey Kurdish Attacks
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Morning
06:00GMT
Newsday—Turkey Bombs Kurdish PKK Camp
Turkey Attack on Kurdish PKK Camp; Zimbabwe Lion Killed; President of Taiwan
07:30GMT
BBC News Summary—27/07/2015
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
07:32GMT
Business Daily—Why Are Commodity Prices Falling?
Commodity prices fall; funding entrepreneurs in Africa and marrying a billionaire.
07:50GMT
Witness History—Chilean Students Set on Fire
Chilean soldiers attacked and burnt two students during protests in July 1986.
08:00GMT
BBC News 2015—27/07/2015
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
08:05GMT
The Arts Hour—Placido Domingo, Amy Poehler, Harper Lee
Placido Domingo on his opera competition Operalia and actor Amy Poehler on Inside Out
09:00GMT
BBC News 2015—27/07/2015
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
09:05GMT
World Update—Turkish PM: No Plans for Ground Troops to Fight IS
Ahmet Davutoglu says air strikes could change the current game
10:00GMT
BBC News 2015—27/07/2015
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10:05GMT
BBC OS—Obama Praises Ethiopia in Fight Against Al-Shabab
Obama in Ethiopa, Turkey's military action explained, China's new smartphone
11:00GMT
BBC News 2015—27/07/2015
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11:05GMT
Outlook—Tunisian Attack: I Was a Human Shield
Man who helped protect tourists from gunman in Sousse beach attack
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Afternoon
12:00GMT
BBC News 2015—27/07/2015
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12:05GMT
The Interview—Marc Quinn - Artist
Marc Quinn is one of Britain's best known artists. Will his work stand the test of time?
12:30GMT
BBC News Summary—27/07/2015
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12:32GMT
The Why Factor—Encryption
What is encryption and why do we do it?
12:50GMT
More or Less—Life Expectancy
How long might you live?
13:00GMT
BBC News 2015—27/07/2015
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13:05GMT
Newshour—Turkey's security dilemma
Turkey attacks Kurdish forces; Lebanon rubbish crisis; the darker side of night-shifts
14:00GMT
BBC News 2015—27/07/2015
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14:05GMT
World Have Your Say—Sport and Drugs, Turkey and IS
After the Tour de France, are we too quick to brand winners as cheaters?
15:00GMT
BBC News 2015—27/07/2015
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15:05GMT
Focus on Africa—27/07/2015
Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
15:30GMT
BBC News Summary—27/07/2015
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15:32GMT
Sport Today—Ramos Set to Remain at Real
Sergio Ramos set to sign new Real Madrid contract after being told he won't be sold.
16:00GMT
BBC News 2015—27/07/2015
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16:05GMT
Business Daily—Why Are Commodity Prices Falling?
Commodity prices fall; funding entrepreneurs in Africa and marrying a billionaire.
16:20GMT
The Essential—BBC Trending: Nostalgia Drives ‘Growing Up’ Hashtags
We explore themes of nostalgia which was at the root of the ‘growing up’ hashtags.
16:30GMT
BBC News Summary—27/07/2015
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16:32GMT
The Conversation—Entrepreneurs: Maureen Kamari and Serah Kanyua
Being your own boss in Nairobi: two women share stories of coping with success and failure
17:00GMT
BBC News 2015—27/07/2015
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17:05GMT
The Newsroom—27/07/2015
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17:30GMT
BBC News Summary—27/07/2015
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17:32GMT
World Business Report—China Shares Tumble on Growth Concerns
With signs of panic on the Chinese stock market, we assess the implications.
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Evening
18:00GMT
BBC News 2015—27/07/2015
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18:05GMT
The Newsroom—27/07/2015
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
18:30GMT
BBC News Summary—27/07/2015
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18:32GMT
Discovery—The Colour Purple
How William Perkin brought purple to the people in Victorian London
19:00GMT
BBC News 2015—27/07/2015
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19:05GMT
Outlook—Tunisian Attack: I Was a Human Shield
Man who helped protect tourists from gunman in Sousse beach attack
20:00GMT
BBC News 2015—27/07/2015
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20:05GMT
Newshour—The PKK Respond to Turkey Attacks
A spokesman for Kurdish PKK hits back at Turkey; Bill Cosby accuser; Medellin excavations
21:00GMT
BBC News 2015—27/07/2015
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21:05GMT
The Interview—Marc Quinn - Artist
Marc Quinn is one of Britain's best known artists. Will his work stand the test of time?
21:30GMT
BBC News Summary—27/07/2015
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21:32GMT
The Conversation—Entrepreneurs: Maureen Kamari and Serah Kanyua
Being your own boss in Nairobi: two women share stories of coping with success and failure
22:00GMT
BBC News 2015—27/07/2015
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
22:05GMT
The Newsroom—27/07/2015
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
22:30GMT
BBC News Summary—27/07/2015
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
22:32GMT
World Business Report—America's Biggest Companies Pledge to Act on Climate Change
13 of the biggest companies in the United States have pledged to act on climate change.
23:00GMT
BBC News 2015—28/07/2015
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
23:05GMT
The Newsroom—28/07/2015
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
23:20GMT
Sports News—28/07/2015
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
23:30GMT
BBC News Summary—28/07/2015
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
23:32GMT
Discovery—The Colour Purple
How William Perkin brought purple to the people in Victorian London
23:59GMT
Off airProgrammes will resume at 00:00
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Late
00:00GMT
BBC News 2015—28/07/2015
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
00:05GMT
Big Boss Interview—Chinese Nerves as Market Reopens
Will China's markets hold their nerve after heavy losses on Monday?
01:00GMT
BBC News 2015—28/07/2015
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
01:05GMT
Outlook—Tunisian Attack: I Was a Human Shield
Man who helped protect tourists from gunman in Sousse beach attack
02:00GMT
BBC News 2015—28/07/2015
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
02:05GMT
The Inquiry—Why do Tax Havens Still Exist?
Politicians have promised an end to tax havens, so why are they still around?
02:30GMT
BBC News Summary—28/07/2015
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
02:32GMT
The Documentary—The Search for Tiny Libraries in New Zealand
New Zealand has dozens of tiny libraries, reflecting its distinct history and culture.
03:00GMT
Newsday—Turkey Shuts Down Kurdish Websites After Attacks on PKK
Turkey closes Kurdish websites, Obama to address African Union, calls for statue removal
04:00GMT
BBC News 2015—28/07/2015
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
04:05GMT
Newsday—Could a New Nation be Created for Refugees?
A new nation for refugees, Turkey holds security talks with US, Boston ends Olympic bid
04:30GMT
BBC News Summary—28/07/2015
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
04:32GMT
Discovery—The Colour Purple
How William Perkin brought purple to the people in Victorian London
05:00GMT
BBC News 2015—28/07/2015
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
05:05GMT
Newsday—Saif Gaddafi War Crimes Verdict Expected
Saif Gaddafi verdict expected, a new nation for refugees, wind energy in South Africa




































