BBC World Service UK DAB/Freeview Schedule Thursday 21 April 2016

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/04/21 00:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Harriet Tubman, Anti-Slavery Activist, on New US $20 Bill
  Tubman was born a slave in 1820 and helped at least 70 people escape slavery.
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/04/21 01:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  Outlook—Capturing History with a Baby in my Arms
  Iranian photographer who documented the Islamic Revolution on the streets of Tehran(R)
5. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/04/21 02:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  The Compass—Shakespeare in the World, Shakespeare and the American Dream - Part One
  1/4How Shakespeare became part of the fabric of early American life
7. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/04/21 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  Health Check—Concussion Test
  A blood test to spot concussion could be just five years away(R)
9. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/04/21 03:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  Newsday—Norwegian Court Accepts Anders Breivik 'Inhuman' Claim
  Anders Breivik wins case; Mexico drug tunnel; Space mice experiment
11. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/04/21 04:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—The Leaders of Gulf States Meet President Obama
  Obama in the Gulf; Flint water charges; Happy Birthday to the Queen at 90
13. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/04/21 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 04:32GMT
  Assignment—‘Islamic State’s’ Most Wanted
  The astonishing story of a group of young men who chose to resist so-called Islamic State
15. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/04/21 05:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—A Humanitarian 'Breakthrough' in the Syrian Conflict
  Syria evacuations; Harriet Tubman; Queen Elizabeth celebrates 90th
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/04/21 06:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—US-Saudi Talks to Ease Bilateral Tensions
  US-Saudi talks; Syria evacuations; The Queen's birthday celebrations
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/04/21 07:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Newsday—Japanese Authorities Raid Offices of the Mitsubishi Car Company
  Mitsubishi raid; US-Arab talks; Prince Charles reads Shakespeare to mark the Queen's 90th
5. 07:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/04/21 07:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  Business Daily—Saudi's Five-Year Plan
  Saudi's squeezed finances; no booze benefits in Australia; football's eco-warrior.
7. 07:50GMT
  Witness History—Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
  An industrial disaster in New York in 1911 led to huge social reforms.
8. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/04/21 08:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  The Thought Show—The Life Expectancy of a Pope; How Anonymous Are You; Radio Requests
  Was Pope Francis being too pessimistic when he predicted how much longer he would live?
10. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/04/21 09:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  World Update—India Drought: 330 Million People Affected
  India is heavily dependant on monsoon rains which have been poor for the past two years.
12. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/04/21 10:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  BBC OS—Two Billion People "At Risk" From Zika
  Researchers map parts of the world where the virus could spread
14. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/04/21 11:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 11:06GMT
  Outlook—My Father was Killed Defending Palmyra
  Zenobia al-Asaad's father Khaled, head of antiquities at Palmyra, was beheaded by IS
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/04/21 12:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  The Newsroom—Reflecting on the Past as Queen Elizabeth Turns 90
  Crowds outside Windsor Castle on Queen's 90th birthday, Pakistan's officers sacked .
3. 12:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/04/21 12:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  Assignment—‘Islamic State’s’ Most Wanted
  The astonishing story of a group of young men who chose to resist so-called Islamic State(R)
5. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/04/21 13:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  Newshour—Queen's 90th Birthday Celebrations
  The Queen's 90th birthday walkabout; the future of the monarchy; mapping the Zika virus
7. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/04/21 14:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  The Compass—Shakespeare in the World, Shakespeare and the American Dream - Part One
  1/4How Shakespeare became part of the fabric of early American life(R)
9. 14:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/04/21 14:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  Health Check—Concussion Test
  A blood test to spot concussion could be just five years away(R)
11. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/04/21 15:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  Business Daily—Saudi's Five-Year Plan
  Saudi's squeezed finances; no booze benefits in Australia; football's eco-warrior.(R)
13. 15:23GMT
  The Essential—From Our Own Correspondent: Llivia, a historical oddity
  The Spanish enclave that's surrounded by France - but increasingly feels it's Catalan
14. 15:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/04/21 15:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 15:32GMT
  Sport Today—Can Leicester win without Vardy?
  Sport Today speak to Leicester City full-back Christian Fuchs.
16. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/04/21 16:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 16:06GMT
  World Have Your Say—Harriet Tubman on $20 Bill
  Harriet Tubman will be the first woman to appear on a US Banknote in 100 years
18. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/04/21 17:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 17:06GMT
  The Newsroom—Commonwealth Celebrates the Queen's 90th Birthday
  A look back at Queen Elizabeth's reign, VW reaches deal with US over emissions scandal
20. 17:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/04/21 17:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 17:32GMT
  World Business Report—VW Reaches Deal with US Over Emissions Scandal
  German carmaker Volkswagen reaches a deal in the US over the diesel emissions scandal.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/04/21 18:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Newsroom—Singer Prince Dies at 57
  Singer Prince dies after a short illness; VW reaches deal in US over emissions scandal
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/04/21 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  Assignment—‘Islamic State’s’ Most Wanted
  The astonishing story of a group of young men who chose to resist so-called Islamic State(R)
5. 19:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/04/21 19:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  Outlook—My Father was Killed Defending Palmyra
  Zenobia al-Asaad's father Khaled, head of antiquities at Palmyra, was beheaded by IS(R)
7. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/04/21 20:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—The Singer Prince Dies Aged 57
  American Singer Prince Dies; VW agrees to buy back cars; Baking the Queen's birthday cake
9. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/04/21 21:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 21:06GMT
  The Compass—Shakespeare in the World, Shakespeare and the American Dream - Part One
  1/4How Shakespeare became part of the fabric of early American life(R)
11. 21:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/04/21 21:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 21:32GMT
  Science In Action—Why Birds Survived Dinosaur Extinction
  Beaks rather than teeth could be the reason why birds survived dinosaur extinction
13. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/04/21 22:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—World Mourns Music Superstar Prince
  Acclaimed musician dies aged 57, VW bid to resolve scandal, Brazil cycleway collapses
15. 22:20GMT
  Sports News—21/04/2016 GMT
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
16. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/04/21 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—VW Reaches Deal with US Over Emissions Scandal
  Volkswagen has reached a deal in the US over the diesel emissions scandal.
18. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/04/21 23:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 23:06GMT
  The Thought Show—The Life Expectancy of a Pope; How Anonymous Are You; Radio Requests
  Was Pope Francis being too pessimistic when he predicted how much longer he would live?(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/04/22 00:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—VW Reaches US deal in Emissions Scandal
  Volkswagen will offer "substantial compensation" and car buy-back deals.
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/04/22 01:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  Outlook—My Father was Killed Defending Palmyra
  Zenobia al-Asaad's father Khaled, head of antiquities at Palmyra, was beheaded by IS(R)
5. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/04/22 02:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  The Interview—Chairman and founder of JD Wetherspoon - Tim Martin
  A voice from the business world makes the case for Brexit. Could it make economic sense?
7. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/04/22 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  Science In Action—Why Birds Survived Dinosaur Extinction
  Beaks rather than teeth could be the reason why birds survived dinosaur extinction(R)
9. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/04/22 03:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  Newsday—Death of Prince: the 'World has Lost a Creative Icon' - President Obama
  Prince dies unexpectedly; Climate change treaty; Naked restaurant in London
11. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/04/22 04:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—Fans Gather at Venue Where Prince Performed to Pay Tribute
  Cause of Prince's death; VW car deal in US; Malaria-spiked African transfusions report
13. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/04/22 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 04:32GMT
  World Football—The Return of Parma
  Parma celebrate promotion to the third tier of Italian football
15. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/04/22 05:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Reign of purple Prince is sadly over
  Fans up all night for Prince; Obama urges Britain to remain in EU; South Africa arms deal

Friday 22 April 2016

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