Online Schedule
Early
00:00GMT
BBC News 2015—10/08/2015
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
00:05GMT
World Business Report—Delayed Haiti Election Marred by Violence
Haitians have voted in long-delayed parliamentary elections amid violence and delays.
00:30GMT
BBC News Summary—10/08/2015
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
00:32GMT
Global Business—Driverless Cars
The future of driverless cars - how soon will it come?
01:00GMT
BBC News 2015—10/08/2015
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
01:05GMT
The Forum—Grief
Grief and loss and ritual in different creatures and different cultures.
01:50GMT
Over to You—Can Radio Drama Unite Myanmar?
Is drama the key to uniting citizens in Myanmar? And using humour with a global audience.
02:00GMT
BBC News 2015—10/08/2015
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
02:05GMT
The Interview—Ballet Dancer Sylvie Guillem
She is about to retire after three decades of performing. What makes Sylvie Guillem tick?
02:30GMT
BBC News Summary—10/08/2015
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
02:32GMT
The Conversation—Being Transgender: Isis King and Abhina Aher
Born in the wrong body? Making the transition from male to female in the US and India.
03:00GMT
Newsday—Leading Mexican Activist Killed
Mexican activist killed; British police patrolling Spain's Magaluf; Ferguson anniversary.
04:00GMT
BBC News 2015—10/08/2015
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
04:05GMT
Newsday—Mexican Community Leader Killed
Mexican activist killed; Being transgender in Egypt; Was Robin Hood really a good guy?
04:30GMT
BBC News Summary—10/08/2015
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
04:32GMT
The Why Factor—Why do we travel?
Mike Williams asks why do we leave the comfort of our homes to go travel?
04:50GMT
More or Less—Wrestlers: Dying Too Young?
Are WWE stars more likely to die sooner than their non-wrestling peers?
05:00GMT
BBC News 2015—10/08/2015
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
05:05GMT
Newsday—New Round of Talks on Libya
Libya talks; Ferguson anniversary; Shark-infested swim.
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Morning
06:00GMT
Newsday—Eight Months Pregnant and Determined to Reach Europe
Migrant's story; Mexico activist killed; Pakistan floods.
07:30GMT
BBC News Summary—10/08/2015
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
07:32GMT
Business Daily—Ukraine War and Debt
Is Ukraine's $70 billion debt pile repayable? And when is employee loyalty too loyal?
07:50GMT
Witness History—The World's Most Valuable T-Rex
Peter Larson tells us how his team discovered the most complete T-Rex fossil in the world
08:00GMT
BBC News 2015—10/08/2015
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
08:05GMT
The Arts Hour—Marlon Brando, Iris Apfel, Aziz Ansari
"Inferiority, I've been very close to it all my life." - Marlon Brando
09:00GMT
BBC News 2015—10/08/2015
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
09:05GMT
World Update—Violent End to Peaceful Ferguson Rally
Man in critical condition after being shot by police.
10:00GMT
BBC News 2015—10/08/2015
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10:05GMT
BBC OS—Day of Violence in Turkey
Man shot at Ferguson memorial, attack on Kabul airport, and Mexico activist killed.
11:00GMT
BBC News 2015—10/08/2015
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11:05GMT
Outlook—Surviving Arctic Crash and Polar Bears
The Russian pilot who survived by ditching his helicopter in the Arctic Ocean.
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Afternoon
12:00GMT
BBC News 2015—10/08/2015
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12:05GMT
The Interview—Ballet Dancer Sylvie Guillem
She is about to retire after three decades of performing. What makes Sylvie Guillem tick?
12:30GMT
BBC News Summary—10/08/2015
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12:32GMT
The Why Factor—Why do we travel?
Mike Williams asks why do we leave the comfort of our homes to go travel?
12:50GMT
More or Less—Wrestlers: Dying Too Young?
Are WWE stars more likely to die sooner than their non-wrestling peers?
13:00GMT
BBC News 2015—10/08/2015
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13:05GMT
Newshour—Turmoil in Turkey
Attacks in Istanbul and Sirnak; Ferguson rally clashes; Chinese TV star crosses red line.
14:00GMT
BBC News 2015—10/08/2015
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14:05GMT
World Have Your Say—Ferguson Shooting
Ferguson Shooting, Mexico Killing & Mumbai Moral Policing.
15:00GMT
BBC News 2015—10/08/2015
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15:05GMT
Focus on Africa—10/08/2015
Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
15:30GMT
BBC News Summary—10/08/2015
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15:32GMT
Sport Today—Sterling Set for City Debut
Record signing Raheem Sterling prepares to make Manchester City debut.
16:00GMT
BBC News 2015—10/08/2015
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16:05GMT
Business Daily—Ukraine War and Debt
Is Ukraine's $70 billion debt pile repayable? And when is employee loyalty too loyal?
16:20GMT
The Essential—BBC Trending: A Proposal To Cull Stray Dogs in Kerala Leads to Online Campaign
How stray dogs are leading to a boycott Kerala campaign
16:30GMT
BBC News Summary—10/08/2015
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16:32GMT
The Conversation—Being Transgender: Isis King and Abhina Aher
Born in the wrong body? Making the transition from male to female in the US and India.
17:00GMT
BBC News 2015—10/08/2015
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17:05GMT
The Newsroom—UK Court Rejects Rwanda Spy Chief Case
Afghanistan anger at Pakistan over bomb attacks, Swedish Ikea attack, NZ flag longlist.
17:30GMT
BBC News Summary—10/08/2015
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17:32GMT
World Business Report—Japan Set for Nuclear Restart
Plant will be first to operate under tougher safety rules following Fukushima disaster.
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Evening
18:00GMT
BBC News 2015—10/08/2015
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18:05GMT
The Newsroom—Turkey Hit by Series of Attacks
UK dismisses Rwanda spy chief case, choosing a New Zealand flag, WW2 bell recovered
18:30GMT
BBC News Summary—10/08/2015
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18:32GMT
Discovery—The Great Telescopes and Evolution
Simon Schaffer tells of the astronomers who grappled with evolution long before Darwin.
19:00GMT
BBC News 2015—10/08/2015
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19:05GMT
Outlook—Surviving Arctic Crash and Polar Bears
The Russian pilot who survived by ditching his helicopter in the Arctic Ocean.
20:00GMT
BBC News 2015—10/08/2015
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20:05GMT
Newshour—Rwanda Spy Chief Extradition Fails
Britain frees Rwanda's top spy; US consulate attacked in Turkey; Lettuce in space.
21:00GMT
BBC News 2015—10/08/2015
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21:05GMT
The Interview—Ballet Dancer Sylvie Guillem
She is about to retire after three decades of performing. What makes Sylvie Guillem tick?
21:30GMT
BBC News Summary—10/08/2015
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21:32GMT
The Conversation—Being Transgender: Isis King and Abhina Aher
Born in the wrong body? Making the transition from male to female in the US and India.
22:00GMT
BBC News 2015—10/08/2015
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
22:05GMT
The Newsroom—Prosecutors Charge Man Shot at Ferguson Rally
UK rejects Rwanda spy chief extradition, space-grown lettuce, music may help epileptics.
22:30GMT
BBC News Summary—10/08/2015
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
22:32GMT
World Business Report—Japan Set for Nuclear Restart
Plant will be first to operate under tougher safety rules following Fukushima disaster.
23:00GMT
BBC News 2015—11/08/2015
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
23:05GMT
The Newsroom—Man Shot at Ferguson Rally Charged
UK dismisses Rwanda spy chief case, Mugabe speaks on Heroes' Day, epilepsy music study.
23:20GMT
Sports News—11/08/2015
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
23:30GMT
BBC News Summary—11/08/2015
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
23:32GMT
Discovery—The Great Telescopes and Evolution
Simon Schaffer tells of the astronomers who grappled with evolution long before Darwin.
23:59GMT
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Late
00:00GMT
BBC News 2015—11/08/2015
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
00:06GMT
Big Boss Interview—Should Prostitution Be Decriminalised?
Amnesty International holds vote on whether to endorse decriminalisation of prostitution.
01:00GMT
BBC News 2015—11/08/2015
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
01:06GMT
Outlook—Surviving Arctic Crash and Polar Bears
The Russian pilot who survived by ditching his helicopter in the Arctic Ocean.(R)
02:00GMT
BBC News 2015—11/08/2015
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
02:06GMT
The Inquiry—Should Anyone Ever Talk to IS?
We test the argument that stopping the so-called Islamic State will mean talking to them.
02:30GMT
BBC News Summary—11/08/2015
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
02:32GMT
The Documentary—Bank Account Bans, Bank Account Bans
Why did HSBC close the accounts of a number of British Muslim individuals and charities?(R)
03:00GMT
Newsday—State of Emergency in Ferguson
Ferguson state of emergency; Pakistan child abuse; Space lettuce.
04:00GMT
BBC News 2015—11/08/2015
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
04:06GMT
Newsday—Child Sex Abuse Ring in Pakistan
Pakistan child abuse; Ferguson state of emergency; China organ harvesting.
04:30GMT
BBC News Summary—11/08/2015
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
04:32GMT
Discovery—The Great Telescopes and Evolution
Simon Schaffer tells of the astronomers who grappled with evolution long before Darwin.(R)
05:00GMT
BBC News 2015—11/08/2015
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
05:06GMT
Newsday—Japan Restarts First Nuclear Reactor Since 2011
Japan Nuclear Reactor; Ferguson State of Emergency; Rwanda extradition.






































