BBC World Service UK DAB/Freeview Schedule Tuesday 17 May 2016

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/05/17 00:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Warren Buffett reveals $1bn Apple stake
  Investor Warren Buffett reveals his investment firm has bought a $1bn stake in Apple.
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/05/17 01:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  Outlook—Charlie Hebdo's Arab Cartoonist
  Riad Sattouf's portrait of a childhood in Libya, Syria, and France(R)
5. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/05/17 02:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  The Inquiry—How will Virtual Reality Change our Lives?
  VR is finally a reality, and could affect everything from gaming to psychology
7. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/17 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  Discovery—Benefits of Bilingualism - Part Two
  The benefits of bilingualism: keeping our minds healthy(R)
9. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/05/17 03:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  Newsday—Guidelines Issued For Treating FGM Victims
  FGM Guidelines; Sri Lanka Floods; Paperless Classrooms
11. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/05/17 04:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—First Successful Penis Transplant In US
  Penis Transplant; GCHQ Twitter; Nuns v Perry
13. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/17 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 04:32GMT
  The Documentary—Rebel Song Journey
  One man’s struggle to keep singing despite losing everything in the Sri Lankan civil war
15. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/05/17 05:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Hong Kong Braces Itself For China Visit
  China Visit; Iraqi Returnees; Man Booker
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/05/17 06:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—Warning EU Faces "Uprising" Over Migrants
  Migrant Crisis; Syria Talks; Africa Drought
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/05/17 07:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Newsday—Shahbaz Taseer Recounts Torment As Hostage
  Shahbaz Taseer; China Visit; Man Booker
5. 07:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/17 07:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  Business Daily—Which Way for Oil and Gas?
  France's Total invests in North Sea energy. And elevators that go up, down and sideways.
7. 07:50GMT
  Witness History—Marcus Garvey
  In 1916 Marcus Garvey arrived in the US urging black people to unite in a new nation.
8. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/05/17 08:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  The Forum—Brain Drain: Can We Stem the Flow?
  How can we stem the brain drain from countries who need their talented people?(R)
10. 08:50GMT
  Sporting Witness—The Torino air disaster
  In May 1949, a plane crash killed one of the greatest teams in Italian football history.
11. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/05/17 09:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 09:06GMT
  World Update—Hong Kong Security Tightened as Key Chinese Leader Visits
  The leader responsible for HK affairs arrived amid discontent at interference by Beijing
13. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/05/17 10:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 10:06GMT
  BBC OS—Hong Kong tense as key Chinese leader visits
  One of China's most powerful officials says he'll listen to Hong Kongers demands
15. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/05/17 11:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 11:06GMT
  Outlook—My Mission to Unite Somali Clans
  Adam Matan is working to break down tribal barriers between Somalis
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/05/17 12:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  The Newsroom—Pakistan: Kidnapped Son of Governor speaks about his Captivity
  Shahbaz Taseer was held for five years, Syria talks, Is Snapchat colourist?
3. 12:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/17 12:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  The Documentary—Rebel Song Journey
  One man’s struggle to keep singing despite losing everything in the Sri Lankan civil war(R)
5. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/05/17 13:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  Newshour—Turkish MPs Debate Contraversial Bill
  Reform in Turkey; Former hostage remembers 4 years in captivity; Dylan's electric legacy
7. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/05/17 14:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  The Inquiry—How will Virtual Reality Change our Lives?
  VR is finally a reality, and could affect everything from gaming to psychology(R)
9. 14:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/17 14:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  Discovery—Benefits of Bilingualism - Part Two
  The benefits of bilingualism: keeping our minds healthy(R)
11. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/05/17 15:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  Business Daily—Which Way for Oil and Gas?
  France's Total invests in North Sea energy. And elevators that go up, down and sideways.(R)
13. 15:23GMT
  The Essential—The Why Factor: Time Perception
  Mike Williams asks why we perceive time differently in different circumstances
14. 15:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/17 15:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 15:32GMT
  Sport Today—Could up to 31 athletes be banned from Rio?
  Thirty one athletes could be banned from this year's Olympics.
16. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/05/17 16:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 16:06GMT
  World Have Your Say—Trump, Sexism and Power
  We compare and contrast two big sexism and politics stories in the US and France
18. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/05/17 17:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 17:06GMT
  The Newsroom—Baghdad Blasts Kill Dozens
  Wave of bombings in Iraqi capital; world powers discuss Syria conflict; French protests
20. 17:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/17 17:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 17:32GMT
  World Business Report—ICBC to be First Chinese Lender to own London Vault
  A Chinese investment bank is buying a gold vault in London to store the precious metal.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/05/17 18:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Newsroom—World Powers Vow To Bolster Syria Truce
  World powers agree limited goals at Vienna talks to salvage Syrian peace process
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/17 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  The Documentary—Rebel Song Journey
  One man’s struggle to keep singing despite losing everything in the Sri Lankan civil war(R)
5. 19:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/05/17 19:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  Outlook—My Mission to Unite Somali Clans
  Adam Matan is working to break down tribal barriers between Somalis(R)
7. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/05/17 20:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—Aleppo Photographer
  Covering Syria with a camera; People-smuggling profiteers; Magic mushrooms & depression.
9. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/05/17 21:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 21:06GMT
  The Inquiry—How will Virtual Reality Change our Lives?
  VR is finally a reality, and could affect everything from gaming to psychology(R)
11. 21:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/17 21:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 21:32GMT
  Digital Planet—A Special Software Programme
  A special edition of Click from the Business of Software Conference in Ireland
13. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/05/17 22:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—Political Crisis in Venezuela
  Venezuelan president defiant; Kentucky and Oregon primaries; Canada wildfire
15. 22:20GMT
  Sports News—17/05/2016 GMT
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
16. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/17 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—ICBC to be First Chinese Lender to own London Vault
  A Chinese investment bank is buying a gold vault in London to store the precious metal.
18. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/05/17 23:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 23:06GMT
  The Forum—Brain Drain: Can We Stem the Flow?
  How can we stem the brain drain from countries who need their talented people?(R)
20. 23:50GMT
  Sporting Witness—The Torino air disaster
  In May 1949, a plane crash killed one of the greatest teams in Italian football history.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/05/18 00:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—US 9/11 Bill Passes Despite Saudi Threats
  9/11 bill passes US Senate despite Saudi 'warning'
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/05/18 01:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  Outlook—My Mission to Unite Somali Clans
  Adam Matan is working to break down tribal barriers between Somalis(R)
5. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/05/18 02:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  The Interview—British Labour Peer and Kindertransport Refugee - Lord Alf Dubs
  Lord Dubs wants Britain to take more child refugees. What is Europe's responsibility?
7. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/18 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  Digital Planet—A Special Software Programme
  A special edition of Click from the Business of Software Conference in Ireland(R)
9. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/05/18 03:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  Newsday—Green Light Reduces Migraine Pain
  New migraine treatment; Venezuela crisis; Yemen food shortage
11. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/05/18 04:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—Why Do Giraffes Have Long Necks?
  Weird giraffes; Unrest in Venezuela; Cuba's openness
13. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/18 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 04:32GMT
  The Sprung Floor
  Dane Hurst takes a dance floor to South Africa for use by underprivileged children.
15. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/05/18 05:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Venezuela Army Told To Take Sides
  Venezuela crisis; Lying kids; Kenya protest

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