BBC World Service UK DAB/Freeview Schedule Sunday 20 December 2015

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2015/12/20 00:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The World This Week—Saudi Arabia looks for military allies
  Saudi Arabia is putting together a Muslim alliance to counter so-called Islamic State.(R)
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2015/12/20 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  Heart and Soul—The Power of Forgiveness
  The roots of the forgiveness offered to Dylan Roof in Christianity
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2015/12/20 01:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—20/12/2015 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:20GMT
  Sports News—20/12/2015 GMT
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
8. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2015/12/20 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
9. 01:32GMT
  Outlook—Outlook Weekend: Pick of the Week
  Space: From an Italian nearly drowning in space to a Nepali student finding water on Mars
10. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2015/12/20 02:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 02:06GMT
  The History Hour—The 1960 Coup Against Haile Selassie
  How Ethiopia's Emperor was almost overthrown in a bloody coup(R)
12. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2015/12/20 03:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  The Inquiry—Is Saudi To Blame For ‘IS’?
  Many claim ‘IS’ is the ideological offspring of Saudi Arabia(R)
14. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2015/12/20 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  In the Balance—Paris: Counting the Cost
  Along with the human tragedy, what was the economic cost of the terror attacks for Paris?(R)
16. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2015/12/20 04:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  The Documentary—A Greek Drama
  The astonishing inside story of the final days and hours of the Greek bailout deal.
18. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2015/12/20 05:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  Global Business—The Sexy Salaryman
  How the white collar worker has become a cult hero in TV series and comic books in Japan.(R)
20. 05:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2015/12/20 05:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 05:32GMT
  The Compass—Soul Music: Gracias A La Vida
  Gracias A La Vida, written by Violetta Parra, became an anthem for hope, sadness and joy(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—2015/12/20 06:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Weekend—Syria Report Claims 'Third of Rebels Share IS Aims'
  New report says defeating Islamic State will not end global jihadism.
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—2015/12/20 07:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Weekend—1966: The Year World Changed
  Why does the year stand out?
5. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—2015/12/20 08:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  Weekend—The Adventures Of Tintin In London
  New exhibition celebrates the work of Tin Tin's creator Herge.
7. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2015/12/20 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  Outlook—Outlook Weekend: Pick of the Week
  Space: From an Italian nearly drowning in space to a Nepali student finding water on Mars(R)
9. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—2015/12/20 09:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 09:06GMT
  From Our Own Correspondent—Getting To Yes
  Tactics, negotiation and conflicts old and new in Colombia, Syria, Vietnam and Hungary(R)
11. 09:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2015/12/20 09:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 09:32GMT
  Heart and Soul—The Power of Forgiveness
  The roots of the forgiveness offered to Dylan Roof in Christianity(R)
13. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—2015/12/20 10:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 10:06GMT
  The Compass—Soul Music: Gracias A La Vida
  Gracias A La Vida, written by Violetta Parra, became an anthem for hope, sadness and joy(R)
15. 10:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2015/12/20 10:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 10:32GMT
  Trending—Should You Punish Your Children Over Bad Grades?
  A Chinese mother threatened to drown her daughter apparently over bad marks in school.(R)
17. 10:50GMT
  Over to You—Cultural Frontline
  Why has the World Service dedicated a new series to exploring culture around the world?(R)
18. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—2015/12/20 11:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  Unexpected Elements—Life on the ISS
  Astronaut Chris Hadfield describes what life for the ISS crew involves(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—2015/12/20 12:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  The Documentary—Space Wars
  Why war in space is not just Hollywood fantasy, but a fast-approaching threat(R)
3. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—2015/12/20 13:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  Newshour—Spanish Election
  New parties challenge old in Spanish poll; The other Syrian jihadists; Comedy in Saudi
5. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—2015/12/20 14:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  The Documentary—A Greek Drama
  The astonishing inside story of the final days and hours of the Greek bailout deal.(R)
7. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—2015/12/20 15:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 15:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—Kylie Minogue, Annie Lennox, Tina Fey
  "I literally can't imagine a world without music" - Kylie Minogue
9. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—2015/12/20 16:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 16:06GMT
  Sportsworld—LIVE Premier League commentary
  Swansea City v West Ham United from the Liberty Stadium
11. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—2015/12/20 17:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 17:06GMT
  Sportsworld—LIVE Premier League commentary
  Swansea City v West Ham United from the Liberty Stadium
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—2015/12/20 18:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  Sportsworld—The Sportsworld Report
  The day's top stories from the Premier League and beyond
3. 19:00GMT
  BBC News—2015/12/20 19:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 19:06GMT
  The Newsroom—Spain Election: Popular Party Loses Majority
  Dozens dead in Syria air strike; Protest against release of India rapist
5. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2015/12/20 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 19:32GMT
  Heart and Soul—The Power of Forgiveness
  The roots of the forgiveness offered to Dylan Roof in Christianity(R)
7. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—2015/12/20 20:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 20:06GMT
  Music Extra—John Lennon: Verbatim
  John Lennon's extraordinary life and career told in his own words(R)
9. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—2015/12/20 21:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 21:06GMT
  Newshour—Ruling Party Set to Lose Majority in Spain
  Spanish exit polls; Israeli widow remembers Hezbollah attack; Gingerbread wars
11. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—2015/12/20 22:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 22:06GMT
  The History Hour—The 1960 Coup Against Haile Selassie
  How Ethiopia's Emperor was almost overthrown in a bloody coup(R)
13. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—2015/12/20 23:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 23:06GMT
  From Our Own Correspondent—Getting To Yes
  Tactics, negotiation and conflicts old and new in Colombia, Syria, Vietnam and Hungary(R)
15. 23:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2015/12/20 23:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 23:32GMT
  In the Balance—Paris: Counting the Cost
  Along with the human tragedy, what was the economic cost of the terror attacks for Paris?(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2015/12/21 00:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Newsroom—Spain's Election Shake-up
  Idlib deaths; UK jihadist
3. 00:20GMT
  Sports News—21/12/2015 GMT
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2015/12/21 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  The Conversation—Reality stars: Karen Igho Rakos and Alexandra Zazzi
  Reality stars from Nigeria and Sweden on being locked in a house and stuck on an island
6. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2015/12/21 01:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  World Business Report—First broadcast 2015/12/21 01:06 GMT
  The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
8. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2015/12/21 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
9. 01:32GMT
  Global Business—The Sexy Salaryman
  How the white collar worker has become a cult hero in TV series and comic books in Japan.(R)
10. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2015/12/21 02:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 02:06GMT
  The Forum—The Past, Present and Future of Shipping
  New ways to travel across the ocean and to find out what lies in its depths
12. 02:50GMT
  Over to You—Cultural Frontline
  Why has the World Service dedicated a new series to exploring culture around the world?(R)
13. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2015/12/21 03:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 03:06GMT
  The Interview—Hollywood Actor - Burt Reynolds
  Actor Burt Reynolds on his Hollywood career and why he is proud of only some of his films
15. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2015/12/21 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 03:32GMT
  The Why Factor—Why Do We Make Lists?
  From shopping lists to to-do lists – why do we make lists and what do they say about us?
17. 03:50GMT
  More or Less—How many Stormtroopers are there?
  Are Star Wars’ Stormtroopers the biggest secret army on Earth?
18. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2015/12/21 04:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—Shift to the Left in Spanish Elections
  Spain votes; British jihadist; Burundi peacekeepers
20. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2015/12/21 05:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Delhi Juvenile Gang Rapist Freed Amid Protests
  Indian justice; Burundi peace; Taliban offensive
22. 05:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2015/12/21 05:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
23. 05:32GMT
  The Conversation—Reality stars: Karen Igho Rakos and Alexandra Zazzi
  Reality stars from Nigeria and Sweden on being locked in a house and stuck on an island(R)

Monday 21 December 2015

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