BBC World Service UK DAB/Freeview Schedule Sunday 17 April 2016

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/04/17 00:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Newsroom—A Brief Encounter
  Underwear exhibition opens in London; Brazilian President Rousseff fights for survival
3. 00:20GMT
  Sports News—17/04/2016 GMT
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/04/17 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  Outlook—Outlook Weekend: Pick of the Week
  Outlook Weekend - grabbing life with both hands.
6. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/04/17 01:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  The History Hour—The Amritsar Massacre of 1919
  In April 1919, the British Indian Army fired on an unarmed crowd - killing hundreds.(R)
8. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/04/17 02:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  In the Balance—Could the Next 'Emerging Economy' be the West?
  The former manufacturing hubs turning globalisation on its head.
10. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/04/17 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 02:32GMT
  Heart and Soul—Converting Out of Caste
  Why have many Dalits in India converted from Hinduism to Buddhism?
12. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/04/17 03:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  The Documentary—Secret Lives
  What do our secrets tell us about who we are? And what happens when we reveal them?
14. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/04/17 04:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  The Inquiry—Do We Have Enough Genders?
  Gender identity is considered more fluid than ever(R)
16. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/04/17 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 04:32GMT
  The Cultural Frontline—Identity and Adversity
  How identity and adversity are inspiring literature, theatre, comic books and street art(R)
18. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/04/17 05:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  Weekend—Earthquake in Ecuador
  At least 41 people killed in Ecuador quake; Hacking the Pentagon; Gay marriage in China;
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/04/17 06:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Weekend—Pope Resettles Syrian Refugees
  Syrian families travel with Pope Francis to Rome; A history of pants; India in 50 lives
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/04/17 07:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Weekend—Rival Protests in Brazil
  Demonstrations take place in Brazil; Leading oil producers meet in Doha
5. 07:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/04/17 07:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  Outlook—Outlook Weekend: Pick of the Week
  Outlook Weekend - grabbing life with both hands.(R)
7. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/04/17 08:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 08:06GMT
  From Our Own Correspondent—High Drama
  Dilma's dilemmas; radio soap for Syria; hope for Malawian girls; German tourism at home(R)
9. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/04/17 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 08:32GMT
  Heart and Soul—Converting Out of Caste
  Why have many Dalits in India converted from Hinduism to Buddhism?(R)
11. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/04/17 09:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 09:06GMT
  The Compass—Soul Music, Hallelujah
  3/3The emotional impact of Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah first released in 1984(R)
13. 09:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/04/17 09:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 09:32GMT
  Trending—How Anonymous Do You Think You Are?
  Russian photographer proves how easy it is to track down total strangers on social media.(R)
15. 09:50GMT
  Over to You—The Elements
  Do science lessons on the world’s chemical elements work on the radio?(R)
16. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/04/17 10:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 10:06GMT
  In the Balance—Could the Next 'Emerging Economy' be the West?
  The former manufacturing hubs turning globalisation on its head.(R)
18. 10:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/04/17 10:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 10:32GMT
  Boston Calling—The Long View
  Two young film-makers grapple with their childhood memories of the Boston Marathon bomber(R)
20. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/04/17 11:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 11:06GMT
  Unexpected Elements—Stephen Hawking’s Tiny Spaceship
  Why a microchip-sized spacecraft might open up other worlds for human exploration(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/04/17 12:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  Newshour—Dozens Killed By Earthquake In Ecuador
  Ecuador hit by powerful quake; Final polio eradication push; A brief history of underwear
3. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/04/17 13:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  The Documentary—Secret Lives
  What do our secrets tell us about who we are? And what happens when we reveal them?(R)
5. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/04/17 14:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—Diana Damrau; Farah Nuruddin; Dame Helen Mirren
  Soprano Diana Damrau; author Farah Nuruddin; actress Helen Mirren
7. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/04/17 15:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 15:06GMT
  Sportsworld—Live Premier League Commentary
  Arsenal v Crystal Palace live from the Emirates.
9. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/04/17 16:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 16:06GMT
  Sportsworld—Live Premier League Commentary
  Arsenal v Crystal Palace live from the Emirates and Premier League reaction.
11. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/04/17 17:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 17:06GMT
  Sportsworld—Farewell Kobe
  A Sportsworld special as the NBA says goodbye to one of its greatest: Kobe Bryant.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/04/17 18:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Newsroom—Brazil President Impeachment Debate
  Brazil parliament votes on President Dilma Rousseff impeachment, Ecuador earthquake
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/04/17 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  Heart and Soul—Converting Out of Caste
  Why have many Dalits in India converted from Hinduism to Buddhism?(R)
5. 19:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/04/17 19:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  Global Beats—Ska
  David Amanor talks to ska bands The Melbourne Ska Orchestra, Locomondo and The Skatalites(R)
7. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/04/17 20:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—Brazil Impeachment Vote
  Politicians clash during Congress session; Ecuador earthquake; Axl Rose to front AC/DC
9. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/04/17 21:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 21:06GMT
  The History Hour—The Amritsar Massacre of 1919
  In April 1919, the British Indian Army fired on an unarmed crowd - killing hundreds.(R)
11. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/04/17 22:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 22:06GMT
  From Our Own Correspondent—High Drama
  Dilma's dilemmas; radio soap for Syria; hope for Malawian girls; German tourism at home(R)
13. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/04/17 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 22:32GMT
  In the Balance—Could the Next 'Emerging Economy' be the West?
  The former manufacturing hubs turning globalisation on its head.(R)
15. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/04/17 23:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 23:06GMT
  The Newsroom—Ecuador earthquake
  Deaths rise to more than 230, Brazil impeachment vote, Drone 'hits' BA plane
17. 23:20GMT
  Sports News—17/04/2016 GMT
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 23:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/04/17 23:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 23:32GMT
  Boston Calling—The Long View
  Two young film-makers grapple with their childhood memories of the Boston Marathon bomber(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/04/18 00:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  World Business Report—Brazil's Congress Votes on Rousseff Impeachment
  Brazil's parliamentarians vote on whether to impeach President Dilma Rousseff.
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/04/18 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  The Food Chain—Animals on Antibiotics: Could Pigs on Pills Make us Ill?
  Amid warnings we are heading into post-antibiotic era, we ask if farmers are to blame.(R)
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/04/18 01:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  The Forum—Lost and Found
  Can loss be a force for renewal, forcing us to adjust and experience things differently?
7. 01:50GMT
  Over to You—The Elements
  Do science lessons on the world’s chemical elements work on the radio?(R)
8. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/04/18 02:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  The Interview—IMF Managing Director - Christine Lagarde
  Is there trouble ahead for the global economy?
10. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/04/18 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 02:32GMT
  The Why Factor—Radio Requests
  Music fans and radio stations from Mexico to Myanmar explain the appeal of radio requests(R)
12. 02:50GMT
  More or Less—The Life Expectancy of a Pope
  Statistics show that the Head of the Catholic Church can expect to live to an old age(R)
13. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/04/18 03:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 03:06GMT
  Newsday—Brazil's Lower Congress Votes for President Dilma Rousseff's Impeachment
  Vote to impeach Brazil's president; Ecuador earthquake search; Gambia opposition deaths
15. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/04/18 04:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—South Sudan Leader Riek Machar is Expected to Arrive in Juba
  Riek Machar South Sudan return; President Rousseff's impeachment; Johnny Depp in court
17. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/04/18 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 04:32GMT
  The Conversation—Squash Stars: Maria Toorpakai and Nicol David
  Pioneering squash players from Pakistan and Malaysia swap notes
19. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/04/18 05:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—State of Emergency Declared in Ecuador
  Ecuador earthquake; Brazil impeachment vote; Surviving on Mars

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