BBC World Service UK DAB/Freeview Schedule Saturday 31 December 2016

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/12/31 00:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Newsroom—Brazil Policeman 'Killed Greek Envoy'
  Brazil policeman killed Greek envoy, Trump calls Putin 'very smart', countdown to 2017
3. 00:20GMT
  Sports News—31/12/2016 GMT
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/12/31 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  Boston Calling—Their Music Lives On
  We remember those artists who may no longer be with us but will always be a part of us.
6. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/12/31 01:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—China Bans the Ivory Trade
  China announces a total ban on the ivory trade
8. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/12/31 02:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  The Fifth Floor—Watching the World
  The eyes and ears of the BBC: monitoring the world's media and the stories they tell.(R)
10. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/12/31 03:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—Cloud Catchers In Peru
  Can catching fog solve the global water crisis?
12. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/12/31 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  Stumped—The Best of Stumped in 2016
  Stumped highlights, from Chris Gayle to spot-fixing, via a blind cricket commentator.
14. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/12/31 04:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  BBC Correspondents' Look Ahead—What to Look Out for in 2017
  Donald Trump, climate change, the Iran nuclear deal - what's going to happen in 2017?(R)
16. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/12/31 05:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  The World This Week—Russia's diplomats take the exit
  The US has ordered 35 Russian diplomats out in retaliation, it says, for hacking.
18. 05:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/12/31 05:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 05:32GMT
  Boston Calling—Their Music Lives On
  We remember those artists who may no longer be with us but will always be a part of us.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/12/31 06:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Weekend—Putin Rules Out Tit-For-Tat Response Amid Hacking Expulsions
  Donald Trump describes Putin as "very smart" for not expelling any US diplomats
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/12/31 07:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Weekend—UN To Vote On Syria Ceasefire Deal
  UN Security Council to vote on Russian resolution endorsing Syria ceasefire agreement.
5. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/12/31 08:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  Weekend—New Year Delayed By One Second
  A "leap second" will be added to this year's New Year's countdown
7. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/12/31 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  The Food Chain—Food Chain: The Quiz
  Take part in the ultimate test of culinary trivia in our inaugural quiz
9. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/12/31 09:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 09:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—Cloud Catchers In Peru
  Can catching fog solve the global water crisis?(R)
11. 09:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/12/31 09:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 09:32GMT
  Global Business—Whatever Happened to Advertising?
  Is the digital revolution creating a crisis in advertising?
13. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/12/31 10:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 10:06GMT
  Not by the Playbook—Sportshour: Review 2016
  A look back at the two most significant stories on Sportshour in 2016(R)
15. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/12/31 11:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 11:06GMT
  The Newsroom—Merkel: Islamist terror is Germany's 'greatest threat'
  Germany's terror alert for 2017, two bombs rock Baghdad, China rebrands global TV service
17. 11:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/12/31 11:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 11:32GMT
  CrowdScience—Could Humanity be Wiped out Like the Dinosaurs?
  Is there a killer asteroid with Earth’s name on it?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/12/31 12:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  The World This Week—Russia's diplomats take the exit
  The US has ordered 35 Russian diplomats out in retaliation, it says, for hacking.(R)
3. 12:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/12/31 12:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  The Cultural Frontline—Making Art from Social Media
  The artists using Twitter, Instagram, WeChat and Facebook to make and spread their work
5. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/12/31 13:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  Newshour—Security Council to Discuss Syria Resolution
  Russia asks UN to approve Syria ceasefire.
7. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/12/31 14:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  Music Extra—Steve Earle’s Songwriting Bootcamp
  Legendary country singer Steve Earle unveils the secrets of composing a great song
9. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/12/31 15:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 15:06GMT
  Sportsworld—The Sportsworld Team
  Premier League goals and sporting debate with Lee James and the Sportsworld Team.
11. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/12/31 16:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 16:06GMT
  Sportsworld—Live Premier League Commentary
  Manchester United v Middlesbrough from Old Trafford.
13. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/12/31 17:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 17:06GMT
  Sportsworld—The Sportsworld Report
  The day's top stories from the Premier League and beyond.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/12/31 18:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Newsroom—31/12/2016 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/12/31 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  Boston Calling—Their Music Lives On
  We remember those artists who may no longer be with us but will always be a part of us.(R)
5. 19:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/12/31 19:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  The Cultural Frontline—Making Art from Social Media
  The artists using Twitter, Instagram, WeChat and Facebook to make and spread their work(R)
7. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/12/31 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  Trending—Harambe: The Meme that Won’t Go Away
  How did a gorilla shot in a zoo in the US gain such relevance to the online world?
9. 19:50GMT
  50 Things That Made the Modern Economy—M-Pesa
  Transferring money by text message is far safer and more convenient than cash
10. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/12/31 20:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 20:06GMT
  The Documentary—The Woman who Exposed Russian Doping
  Yuliya Stepanova revealed the use of performance enhancing drugs by Russian athletes
12. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/12/31 21:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 21:06GMT
  Newshour—UN Security Council Welcomes Syria Deal
  Resolution passed supporting effort to end the Syrian conflict.
14. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/12/31 22:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 22:06GMT
  The Inquiry—What Went Right in 2016?
  Four amazing stories united by the ambition to achieve the seemingly impossible(R)
16. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2016/12/31 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 22:32GMT
  The Food Chain—Food Chain: The Quiz
  Take part in the ultimate test of culinary trivia in our inaugural quiz(R)
18. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—2016/12/31 23:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 23:06GMT
  Unexpected Elements—Star Trek - The Undiscovered Future
  The inspiring vision of society and space exploration - what happened?
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/01/01 00:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The World This Week—Russia's diplomats take the exit
  The US has ordered 35 Russian diplomats out in retaliation, it says, for hacking.(R)
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/01/01 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  Outlook—Outlook Weekend: They Said I Was Crazy
  Using a fashion empire to educate children and taking a different approach to politics
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/01/01 01:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—Attack on nightclub in Turkey
  Many people killed in an attack on a crowded nightclub in Istanbul
7. 01:20GMT
  Sports News—01/01/2017 GMT
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
8. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/01/01 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
9. 01:32GMT
  CrowdScience—Could Humanity be Wiped out Like the Dinosaurs?
  Is there a killer asteroid with Earth’s name on it?(R)
10. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/01/01 02:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 02:06GMT
  From Our Own Correspondent—Matters of Life and Death
  China's idealists; prejudice in Hungary; Gough Island birds; a British/Senegalese family
12. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/01/01 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 02:32GMT
  Heart and Soul—Out in Africa
  What it means to be gay, lesbian or transgender in the world’s most religious continent
14. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/01/01 03:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 03:06GMT
  The Documentary—The Story of the Bamboo Club
  How the Bamboo Club in Bristol, England, became a lifeline for a victimised community
16. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/01/01 04:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  The History Hour—The Break-Up of the Soviet Union
  Key players in the fall of the USSR recall the momentous events of December 1991
18. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/01/01 05:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  Global Business—Whatever Happened to Advertising?
  Is the digital revolution creating a crisis in advertising?(R)
20. 05:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/01/01 05:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 05:32GMT
  The Cultural Frontline—Making Art from Social Media
  The artists using Twitter, Instagram, WeChat and Facebook to make and spread their work(R)

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