BBC World Service UK DAB/Freeview Schedule Sunday 20 March 2016

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/03/20 00:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The World This Week—Putin brings his boys home from Syria
  President Putin has started bringing Russian troops home. What does he stand to gain?(R)
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/20 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  Heart and Soul—America's Mosques - A Story of Integration, America's Mosques: New Mosques
  What roles have mosques had in American history and how have Muslim communities changed?
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/03/20 01:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—Obama Havana Visit
  First sitting US president visit to Cuba in 90 years, Istanbul bomb attack
7. 01:20GMT
  Sports News—20/03/2016 GMT
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
8. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/20 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
9. 01:32GMT
  Outlook—Outlook Weekend: Pick of the Week
  Bodies: The albino journalist who confronted a witch doctor and an armless cricketer
10. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/03/20 02:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 02:06GMT
  The History Hour—China-Vietnam Border War 1979
  Former communist allies China and Vietnam fought a short but bloody war in 1979.(R)
12. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/03/20 03:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  The Inquiry—What Would it Take to Put a Human on Mars?
  Nasa is planning a manned mission to Mars. But the challenges are enormous(R)
14. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/20 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  The Food Chain—Is Convenience Killing Us?
  Processed, packaged, flavoured and often pre-cooked food is now a norm but at what cost?(R)
16. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/03/20 04:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  The Documentary—Chemsex
  The new sub-culture of sex and drugs that is growing amongst gay communities
18. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/03/20 05:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  Elements—Magnesium and Beryllium
  Two metals with sinister reputations - one for flammability, the other for lung disease(R)
20. 05:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/20 05:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 05:32GMT
  The Compass—The Battle of Ideas in the Middle East - Part One
  Who’s leading the political and spiritual fightback against the so-called Islamic State?(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/03/20 06:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Weekend—Saudi Women and Politics
  Have things improved for women in Saudi Arabia now that they can run for office?
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/03/20 07:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Weekend—Karadzic War Crimes Trial
  War crimes trial verdict of former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic expected.
5. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/03/20 08:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  Weekend—Obama Visits Cuba
  President Obama becomes the the first US leader to visit Cuba for nearly 90 years.
7. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/20 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  Outlook—Outlook Weekend: Pick of the Week
  Bodies: The albino journalist who confronted a witch doctor and an armless cricketer(R)
9. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/03/20 09:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 09:06GMT
  From Our Own Correspondent—Life, Death and Taxes
  Surprising stories from the Spanish end of Basque country, Syria, the USA and Ethiopia(R)
11. 09:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/20 09:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 09:32GMT
  Heart and Soul—America's Mosques - A Story of Integration, America's Mosques: New Mosques
  What roles have mosques had in American history and how have Muslim communities changed?(R)
13. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/03/20 10:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 10:06GMT
  The Compass—The Battle of Ideas in the Middle East - Part One
  Who’s leading the political and spiritual fightback against the so-called Islamic State?(R)
15. 10:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/20 10:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 10:32GMT
  Trending—The Migrant Worker in Saudi Arabia Who Asked For Help
  An Indian migrant worker in Saudi Arabia films himself pleading for help.(R)
17. 10:50GMT
  Over to You—My Perfect Country
  My Perfect Country presenter Fi Glover responds to listeners' comments about the series(R)
18. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/03/20 11:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  Unexpected Elements—Elephant Anti-Poaching Patrol
  Hunting elephant poachers in Democratic Republic of Congo(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/03/20 12:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  Global Questions—Syria's Refugee Crisis
  Syrian refugees in Jordan question politicians and diplomats in a special debate.(R)
3. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/03/20 13:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  Newshour—EU-Turkey Migrant Deal Begins
  EU-Turkey migrant deal comes into effect; First US President in Cuba since 1928
5. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/03/20 14:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  The Documentary—Chemsex
  The new sub-culture of sex and drugs that is growing amongst gay communities(R)
7. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/03/20 15:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 15:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—Uzo Aduba, Anohni, Javier Marias
  Emmy award-winning actress Uzo Aduba on her latest role
9. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/03/20 16:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 16:06GMT
  Sportsworld—Live Premier League Commentary
  Manchester City v Manchester United from the Etihad Stadium.
11. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/03/20 17:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 17:06GMT
  Sportsworld—Live Premier League Commentary
  Manchester City v Manchester United from the Etihad Stadium.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/03/20 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—2016/03/20 19:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 19:06GMT
  The Newsroom—Turkey Suspends Football Match over Security Fears
  Football match between two major teams in Istanbul postponed for security reasons
5. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/20 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 19:32GMT
  Heart and Soul—America's Mosques - A Story of Integration, America's Mosques: New Mosques
  What roles have mosques had in American history and how have Muslim communities changed?(R)
7. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/03/20 20:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 20:06GMT
  Music Extra—Too Much Fighting on the Dance Floor
  Why was British music in the late 70s so tribal and violent?(R)
9. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/03/20 21:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 21:06GMT
  Newshour—Obama in Groundbreaking Cuba Visit
  President Obama is in Cuba for talks with its communist leader, Raul Castro.
11. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/03/20 22:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 22:06GMT
  The History Hour—China-Vietnam Border War 1979
  Former communist allies China and Vietnam fought a short but bloody war in 1979.(R)
13. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/03/20 23:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 23:06GMT
  From Our Own Correspondent—Life, Death and Taxes
  Surprising stories from the Spanish end of Basque country, Syria, the USA and Ethiopia(R)
15. 23:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/20 23:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 23:32GMT
  The Food Chain—Is Convenience Killing Us?
  Processed, packaged, flavoured and often pre-cooked food is now a norm but at what cost?(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/03/21 00:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Newsroom—Obama Lands in Cuba
  Barack Obama becomes the first US president since 1928 to make an official trip to Cuba
3. 00:20GMT
  Sports News—21/03/2016 GMT
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/21 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  The Conversation—Fighting Extremism: Hafsat Mohammed and Gulalai Ismail
  Two women fighting terrorism and violent extremism in Nigeria and Pakistan
6. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/03/21 01:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  World Business Report—First broadcast 2016/03/21 01:06 GMT
  The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
8. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/21 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
9. 01:32GMT
  Elements—Magnesium and Beryllium
  Two metals with sinister reputations - one for flammability, the other for lung disease(R)
10. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/03/21 02:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 02:06GMT
  The Forum—The Human Face: How We See Each Other
  How humans and machines interpret facial expressions
12. 02:50GMT
  Over to You—My Perfect Country
  My Perfect Country presenter Fi Glover responds to listeners' comments about the series(R)
13. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/03/21 03:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 03:06GMT
  The Interview—OSCE Secretary General - Lamberto Zannier
  Stephen Sackur speaks to the OSCE Secretary General, Lamberto Zannier.
15. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/21 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 03:32GMT
  The Why Factor—Supernatural Powers
  Mike Williams asks why supernatural beliefs have such a hold over different societies(R)
17. 03:50GMT
  More or Less—Mobiles or lightbulbs
  Are there more mobile phones than lightbulbs in Uganda? And thyroid cancer in Fukushima.(R)
18. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/03/21 04:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—Airforce One Touches Down in Cuba with Obama
  Obama in Cuba; EU migrant deal; Teenage scientist
20. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/03/21 05:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—'¿Qué bolá Cuba?' - President Obama
  Obama in Cuba; Paris attack meeting; Sexist tennis comments
22. 05:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/21 05:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
23. 05:32GMT
  The Conversation—Fighting Extremism: Hafsat Mohammed and Gulalai Ismail
  Two women fighting terrorism and violent extremism in Nigeria and Pakistan(R)

Monday 21 March 2016

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