BBC World Service UK DAB/Freeview Schedule Saturday 18 March 2017

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/03/18 00:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Newsroom—Trump to Merkel: We Were Both Wiretapped
  US President Donald Trump hosts the German Chancellor Angela Merkel at the White House
3. 00:20GMT
  Sports News—18/03/2017 GMT
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/18 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  Boston Calling—Visa Required
  Visas are running out for the US military's Afghan interpreters
6. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/03/18 01:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Brazil Meat Giants 'Sold Rotten Beef and Poultry'
  Police claim two of the world's biggest meat producers have been selling rotten products
8. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/03/18 02:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  The Fifth Floor—Astana, City of the Steppes
  An insider's guide to one of the world's strangest capitals(R)
10. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/03/18 03:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—Checking out the Solar Hotel
  How China’s 'sun king' dreamed of cities built of solar panels
12. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/18 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  Stumped—Bob Woolmer: The Murder that Never Was
  Revisiting the botched inquiry into the death of coaching pioneer Bob Woolmer
14. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/03/18 04:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  The Real Story—Brexit: Now for the Hard Part
  Two years of tough negotiations lie ahead for Britain and the EU.(R)
16. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/03/18 05:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  The World This Week—Rutte grasps victory - of a sort
  The Dutch prime minister lost seats in the election but still leads the biggest party.
18. 05:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/18 05:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 05:32GMT
  Boston Calling—Visa Required
  Visas are running out for the US military's Afghan interpreters(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/03/18 06:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Weekend—Trump and Merkel Agree to Disagree
  President Trump and the German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, set out different views.
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/03/18 07:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Weekend—British Troops Move to Secure Estonia
  British troops head for Estonia; climate change in Florida; dealing with grief
5. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/03/18 08:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  Weekend—President Erdogan Lashes Out at Europe
  Turkey's President Erdogan ratchets up the rhetoric on Europe; the Dreyfus Case.
7. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/18 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  The Food Chain—Poor Old Potato
  Is the potato the 'food of the poor'?
9. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/03/18 09:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 09:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—Checking out the Solar Hotel
  How China’s 'sun king' dreamed of cities built of solar panels(R)
11. 09:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/18 09:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 09:32GMT
  In the Balance—Is President Trump Bringing Back Jobs?
  How are President Trump's policies affecting employment?
13. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/03/18 10:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 10:06GMT
  Not by the Playbook—Commonwealth Crisis? Durban Ditches the Games
  Have the public fallen out of love with their cities hosting major sporting events?
15. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/03/18 11:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 11:06GMT
  The Newsroom—US and China 'Unite' over North Korea
  The US and China pledge to work together over North Korea nuclear threat
17. 11:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/18 11:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 11:32GMT
  CrowdScience—Science at the Movies
  Science meets film in a special edition recorded live at South by Southwest Festival, USA.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/03/18 12:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  The World This Week—Rutte grasps victory - of a sort
  The Dutch prime minister lost seats in the election but still leads the biggest party.(R)
3. 12:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/18 12:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  The Cultural Frontline—Culture and Holland's Political Climate
  Dutch/Moroccan novelist Abdelkader Benali discusses how culture has responded to populism
5. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/03/18 13:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  Newshour—US Secretary of State appeals to China to confront North Korea
  Rex Tillerson in Beijing calls for a tougher Chinese stance against North Korea
7. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/03/18 14:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  Global Beats—Sauti za Busara
  Stunning highlights from the Sauti za Busara festival in Zanzibar
9. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/03/18 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—2017/03/18 16:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 16:06GMT
  Sportsworld—Live Premier League Commentary
  Chelsea against Stoke from the Bet365 Stadium with Ian Dennis and Chris Waddle.
13. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/03/18 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—2017/03/18 18:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Newsroom—Attacker Shot Dead at Paris Orly Airport
  French prosecutors say attacker was suspected of having radical Islamist leanings
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/18 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  Boston Calling—Visa Required
  Visas are running out for the US military's Afghan interpreters(R)
5. 19:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/03/18 19:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  The Cultural Frontline—Culture and Holland's Political Climate
  Dutch/Moroccan novelist Abdelkader Benali discusses how culture has responded to populism(R)
7. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/18 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  Trending—Nigeria’s Secret Transgender Groups
  Nigeria’s transgender community speak to us about secret online groups
9. 19:50GMT
  50 Things That Made the Modern Economy—Battery
  The story of the battery begins inside a dead murderer. It’s a tale that’s far from over
10. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/03/18 20:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 20:06GMT
  The Forum—The Magic of Bronze
  Discover the amazing stories behind some of the world's greatest masterpieces in bronze
12. 20:50GMT
  Sporting Witness—Lucho Herrera - Colombian Tour de France Hero
  How a former gardener from the Colombian mountains won cycling's most famous climb.
13. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/03/18 21:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 21:06GMT
  Newshour—Syrian Rebel Fighters Evacuate Homs
  Syrian opposition fighters and their families begin evacuating Homs enclave of al-Wair
15. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/03/18 22:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  The Inquiry—Are Famines Always Man-Made?
  Humankind long ago figured out how to avoid famine(R)
17. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/18 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  The Food Chain—Poor Old Potato
  Is the potato the 'food of the poor'?(R)
19. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/03/18 23:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  Unexpected Elements—Jet Engine Pollution
  NASA study confirms biofuels reduce jet engine pollution
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/03/19 00:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The World This Week—Rutte grasps victory - of a sort
  The Dutch prime minister lost seats in the election but still leads the biggest party.(R)
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/19 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  Outlook—Outlook Weekend: Hospital Drama
  Two hospital drama stories about a nurse and a surgeon who each face a shocking dilemma
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/03/19 01:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—Paris Airport Attacker Radicalised in Prison
  Prosecutors say a man shot dead at Orly airport was radicalised in prison six years ago.
7. 01:20GMT
  Sports News—19/03/2017 GMT
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
8. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/19 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
9. 01:32GMT
  CrowdScience—Science at the Movies
  Science meets film in a special edition recorded live at South by Southwest Festival, USA.(R)
10. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/03/19 02:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 02:06GMT
  From Our Own Correspondent—Potent Plants and Deserted Dogs
  Wit and insight from around the world, Belize, South Korea and the Horn of Africa
12. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/19 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 02:32GMT
  Heart and Soul—Inside the Mosque Ruled by Women
  Anna Holligan meets Denmark’s first female imam
14. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/03/19 03:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 03:06GMT
  The Documentary—It's a Dog's Life
  The unique relationship between humans and dogs around the world
16. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/03/19 04:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  The History Hour—The First Russian Revolution of 1917
  The Russian Revolution, AIDS and 'Patient Zero' plus escaping the Nazis as a child.
18. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/03/19 05:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  In the Balance—Is President Trump Bringing Back Jobs?
  How are President Trump's policies affecting employment?(R)
20. 05:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/19 05:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 05:32GMT
  The Cultural Frontline—Culture and Holland's Political Climate
  Dutch/Moroccan novelist Abdelkader Benali discusses how culture has responded to populism(R)

Sunday 19 March 2017

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