BBC World Service UK DAB/Freeview Schedule Monday 21 March 2016

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Early
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)
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/03/21 06:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—Old Cold War Warriors Meet in Cuba
  Obamas visit Cuba; Paris attack meeting, Serena slams sexism
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/03/21 07:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Newsday—President Obama To Meet Raul Castro
  Cuban visit for Obamas; Africa energy special; Tennis sexism row
5. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/03/21 08:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  Newsday—President Obama Tries to Cement His Cuba Policy
  Cuba hosts Obamas; Africa's electricity debate; Sexism and tennis
7. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/21 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  Business Daily—What Trump and Sanders Agree On
  When it comes to US trade policy, Mr Trump and Mr Sanders share common ground.
9. 08:50GMT
  Witness History—Namibian Independence
  In March 1990, Namibia became independent from South African rule.
10. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/03/21 09:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—Uzo Aduba, Anohni, Javier Marias
  Emmy award-winning actress Uzo Aduba on her latest role(R)
12. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/03/21 10:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  World Update—Obama in Cuba for Historic Visit
  President Obama meets Raul Castro in Havana
14. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/03/21 11:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 11:06GMT
  BBC OS—Savchenko Trial: Russian Verdict
  Ukrainian pilot Nadiya Savchenko, accused of killing two Russian journalists, in court.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/03/21 12:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  Outlook—My Son Was Killed by an Online Predator
  Lorin LaFave campaigns for internet safety after her son's killer groomed him on the web
3. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/03/21 13:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  The Interview—OSCE Secretary General - Lamberto Zannier
  Stephen Sackur speaks to the OSCE Secretary General, Lamberto Zannier.(R)
5. 13:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/21 13:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 13:32GMT
  The Why Factor—Supernatural Powers
  Mike Williams asks why supernatural beliefs have such a hold over different societies(R)
7. 13:50GMT
  More or Less—Mobiles or lightbulbs
  Are there more mobile phones than lightbulbs in Uganda? And thyroid cancer in Fukushima.(R)
8. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/03/21 14:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 14:06GMT
  Newshour—Obama's Historic Cuba Visit
  Obama in Cuba; Israel rescues last Jews from war-torn Yemen; Arsenal FC's Iraqi Project
10. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/03/21 15:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 15:06GMT
  Business Daily—What Trump and Sanders Agree On
  When it comes to US trade policy, Mr Trump and Mr Sanders share common ground.(R)
12. 15:23GMT
  The Essential—BBC Trending: The Photo That Gripped Brazil
  A seemingly innocuous photo has been held up as emblematic of inequality in the country.
13. 15:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/21 15:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 15:32GMT
  Sport Today—Equal prize money in tennis questioned
  The organiser of the Indian Wells tournament apologises for comments on the womens' game.
15. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/03/21 16:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 16:06GMT
  World Have Your Say—Is America Good for Cuba?
  Is America good for Cuba? And, should male tennis players be paid more than female?
17. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/03/21 17:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 17:06GMT
  Outlook—My Son Was Killed by an Online Predator
  Lorin LaFave campaigns for internet safety after her son's killer groomed him on the web(R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/03/21 18:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Newsroom—US President meets his Cuban counterpart in Havana
  Barack Obama and his Cuban counterpart Raul Castro hold historic talks in Havana.
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/21 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  World Business Report—President Obama Visits Cuba
  As the US President makes a historic visit, we find out how Cuba is opening up.
5. 19:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/03/21 19:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  The Newsroom—Jean-Pierre Bemba, Former Congolese Vice-President, Guilty of War Crimes
  Change will happen in Cuba - Obama, China's football ambition, Madonna custody battle
7. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/21 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  The Conversation—Fighting Extremism: Hafsat Mohammed and Gulalai Ismail
  Two women fighting terrorism and violent extremism in Nigeria and Pakistan(R)
9. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/03/21 20:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  The Interview—OSCE Secretary General - Lamberto Zannier
  Stephen Sackur speaks to the OSCE Secretary General, Lamberto Zannier.(R)
11. 20:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/21 20:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 20:32GMT
  Discovery—Feeding the World - Part One
  Kathy Willis meets scientists seeking the genetic diversity to future-proof our crops
13. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/03/21 21:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 21:06GMT
  Newshour—US & Cuban presidents meet
  Obama and Castro differ over human rights: reaction from Havana, DC and Miami
15. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/03/21 22:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—21/03/2016 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/21 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—President Obama Visits Cuba
  As the US President makes a historic visit, we find out how Cuba is opening up.
19. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/03/21 23:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—Uzo Aduba, Anohni, Javier Marias
  Emmy award-winning actress Uzo Aduba on her latest role(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/03/22 00:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Newsroom—22/03/2016 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:20GMT
  Sports News—22/03/2016 GMT
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/22 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  The Documentary—A Swedish Tale
  How the northern Swedish town of Ånge is learning to live with 1,000 asylum seekers
6. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/03/22 01:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Barack Obama: 'Change is Going to Happen in Cuba'
  President Obama makes the first Cuban visit by an incumbent American leader in 88 years
8. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/03/22 02:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  Outlook—My Son Was Killed by an Online Predator
  Lorin LaFave campaigns for internet safety after her son's killer groomed him on the web(R)
10. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/03/22 03:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  The Inquiry—Can we Quake-Proof a City?
  Earthquakes have killed a million people in the last two decades
12. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/22 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  Discovery—Feeding the World - Part One
  Kathy Willis meets scientists seeking the genetic diversity to future-proof our crops(R)
14. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/03/22 04:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—Cuban Human Rights Row on Obama Visit
  Obama in Cuba; War and sex crimes verdict; Can FBI unlock iPhones now?
16. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/03/22 05:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Obama Berates Castro over Human Rights
  Obama in Cuba; Bemba verdict; Africa power solutions
18. 05:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/22 05:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 05:32GMT
  The Documentary—A Swedish Tale
  How the northern Swedish town of Ånge is learning to live with 1,000 asylum seekers(R)

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