BBC World Service UK DAB/Freeview Schedule Thursday 16 March 2017

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/03/16 00:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Newsroom—Dutch PM sees off Wilders Challenge
  Mark Rutte on course for victory in Dutch elections
3. 00:20GMT
  Sports News—16/03/2017 GMT
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/16 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  Assignment—The Stem Cell Hard Sell
  Is enough being done to protect vulnerable people in search of a cure?
6. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/03/16 01:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Dutch PM Sees Off Far Right Challenge
  As voting ends, exit polls suggest victory for Mark Rutte
8. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/03/16 02:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  Outlook—"Dr Miracle" Restoring Sight to 35,000
  Helena Ndume fled apartheid Namibia but returned years later to tackle cataracts.(R)
10. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/03/16 03:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  The Compass—Economic Tectonics, Demographics
  2/5How economic power will shift as the world’s population changes
12. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/16 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  Health Check—The ‘Weaponisation’ of Healthcare in Syria
  New report: Healthcare in Syria is being used as a weapon on an unprecedented scale(R)
14. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/03/16 04:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—Judge Blocks New Trump Travel Ban Nationwide
  The judge questioned the government's argument the ban was a matter of national security
16. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/03/16 05:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Trump's New Travel Ban Blocked
  President Trump has vowed to take the case to the US Supreme Court
18. 05:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/16 05:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 05:32GMT
  Assignment—The Stem Cell Hard Sell
  Is enough being done to protect vulnerable people in search of a cure?(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/03/16 06:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—Trump's New Travel Ban On Hold
  President Trump says he will take the case to the US Supreme Court
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/03/16 07:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Newsday—Revised Trump Travel Ban Blocked By US Judge
  President Trump described the move as unprecedented judicial over-reach
5. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/03/16 08:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  Newsday—Trump's Revised Travel Ban On Hold
  President Trump vowed to take the case to the US Supreme Court
7. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/16 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  Business Daily—Netherlands Vote: Populism in Retreat?
  As Wilders goes out with a bit of a whimper, has the populist tide turned in Europe?
9. 08:50GMT
  Witness History—The Germans Occupy Prague
  In March 1939, German troops occupied Prague; hear the story of one young boy who escaped
10. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/03/16 09:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  The Thought Show—The Attention Span of a Goldfish
  The attention span of a goldfish; live video streaming player safety; human hands.
12. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/03/16 10:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  World Update—Ruling Party Prevails in Dutch Elections
  Mark Rutte's centre-right VVD forces Geert Wilders' Freedom Party into second place
14. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/03/16 11:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 11:06GMT
  BBC OS—'We Said Stop To The Wrong Kind Of Populism'
  Dutch leader hails election result
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/03/16 12:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  Outlook—The Pharmacist Who Took on the Mafia
  Italian Rita Borsellino took up her brother's work after he was murdered by the mafia.
3. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/03/16 13:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  The Newsroom—Dutch PM Secures Clear Election Victory
  The Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte defeated the anti-Islam politician Geert Wilders
5. 13:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/16 13:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 13:32GMT
  Assignment—The Stem Cell Hard Sell
  Is enough being done to protect vulnerable people in search of a cure?(R)
7. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/03/16 14:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  Newshour—Dutch PM Celebrates Election Win
  European leaders congratulate Mark Rutte for defeating anti-EU candidate Geert Wilders
9. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/03/16 15:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 15:06GMT
  The Compass—Economic Tectonics, Demographics
  2/5How economic power will shift as the world’s population changes(R)
11. 15:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/16 15:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 15:32GMT
  Sport Today—African Football has a new president
  Lee James presents as we hear from the new CAF President Ahmad.
13. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/03/16 16:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 16:06GMT
  World Have Your Say—Immigrants in The Netherlands
  How are immigrants in the Netherlands feeling after today's election results?
15. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/03/16 17:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 17:06GMT
  Outlook—The Pharmacist Who Took on the Mafia
  Italian Rita Borsellino took up her brother's work after he was murdered by the mafia.(R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/03/16 18:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Newsroom—US Plans to Cut Foreign Aid in Budget
  Turkey threatens to scrap migrant deal; Teenager held in French school shooting
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/16 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  World Business Report—Dutch Vote Eases Investor Fears
  European leaders have congratulated the Dutch PM Mark Rutte after his election victory.
5. 19:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/03/16 19:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  The Newsroom—UN Fires Back After Trump Budget
  President Trump's first budget proposals slash UN funding
7. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/16 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  Assignment—The Stem Cell Hard Sell
  Is enough being done to protect vulnerable people in search of a cure?(R)
9. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/03/16 20:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  The Compass—Economic Tectonics, Demographics
  2/5How economic power will shift as the world’s population changes(R)
11. 20:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/16 20:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 20:32GMT
  Science In Action—Volcanic Hydrogen Redefines the Habitable Zone
  Hydrogen from volcanoes may mean previously dismissed exoplanets are habitable
13. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/03/16 21:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 21:06GMT
  Newshour—Europe Reacts to Dutch Election Result
  Does Dutch centre-right's success signify a move away from populism? We go to the Hague.
15. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/03/16 22:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—Trump Stands By Wiretapping Claims
  Trump spokesman Sean Spicer rejects Senate report finding no evidence of wiretapping
17. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/16 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—Dutch Vote Eases Investor Fears
  European leaders have congratulated the Dutch PM Mark Rutte after his election victory.
19. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/03/16 23:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  The Thought Show—The Attention Span of a Goldfish
  The attention span of a goldfish; live video streaming player safety; human hands.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/03/17 00:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Newsroom—Trump's Wiretapping Claims Rejected
  A US Senate intelligence committee has rejected President Trump's wiretapping claims
3. 00:20GMT
  Sports News—17/03/2017 GMT
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/17 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  World Football—'A Sweet Victory' for Ahmad
  Reaction to the ousting of Isa Hayatou as head of African football after 29 years.
6. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/03/17 01:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Trump Administration Sets Out Budget Plans
  President Donald Trump's proposed budget includes sharp cuts to many US agencies
8. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/03/17 02:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  Outlook—The Pharmacist Who Took on the Mafia
  Italian Rita Borsellino took up her brother's work after he was murdered by the mafia.(R)
10. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/03/17 03:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  The Interview—Vladimir Kara-Murza, Vice-Chairman of Open Russia
  HARDtalk speaks to Vladimir Kara-Murza, vice chairman of the Open Russia group.
12. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/17 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  Science In Action—Volcanic Hydrogen Redefines the Habitable Zone
  Hydrogen from volcanoes may mean previously dismissed exoplanets are habitable(R)
14. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/03/17 04:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—US Immigration: Living On The Texas Border
  BBC Newsday's Shaimaa Khalil reports live from San Antonio
16. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/03/17 05:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—What's It Like Manning A Border River in Texas?
  We hear from BBC Newsday's Shaimaa Khalil in San Antonio
18. 05:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/17 05:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 05:32GMT
  World Football—'A Sweet Victory' for Ahmad
  Reaction to the ousting of Isa Hayatou as head of African football after 29 years.(R)

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