BBC World Service UK DAB/Freeview Schedule Tuesday 18 April 2017

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/04/18 00:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Turkey's Erdogan Dismisses Critics
  A defiant President Erdogan has slammed critics of the country's referendum.
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/04/18 01:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—The Data Donators
  Can the wisdom of the crowd answer a two thousand year old question?
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/18 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  The Why Factor—Why Words Matter
  Lane Greene explains how the words we choose can tell us a great deal about ourselves.(R)
7. 01:50GMT
  More or Less—The Ignorance Test
  How much do you know about the world?(R)
8. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/04/18 02:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  Newsday—North Korea Prepared To 'Go Nuclear'
  It says it is ready to engage an 'all-out war' against the US
10. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/18 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 02:32GMT
  In the Studio—Marlon James - Jamaican Novelist
  Marlon James reveals how he works and discusses his latest novels The Dark Star Trilogy
12. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/04/18 03:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  Outlook—The Day the Music Stopped
  The story of world-famous violinist Min Kym and the crime that broke her heart(R)
14. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/04/18 04:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—US Vice-President To Focus on Trade in Japan Talks
  Mike Pence is there to open doors for US products
16. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/18 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 04:32GMT
  Discovery—Lifechangers: Neil deGrasse Tyson
  Kevin Fong talks to astrophysicist and populariser of science, Neil deGrasse Tyson(R)
18. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/04/18 05:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—US: Facebook Killer Manhunt Expands Nationwide
  Steve Stephens killed angrandfather at random
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/04/18 06:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—US Vice-President In Japan For Trade & Security Talks
  The discussions are to focus on opening doors for US products
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/04/18 07:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Newsday—US/Japan Talks To Focus on Trade & North Korea
  The two allies are determined to show a front of unity
5. 07:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/18 07:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  Business Daily—What Does 'America First' Really Mean?
  How will Donald Trump set about fulfilling his pledge to "buy American, hire American"?
7. 07:50GMT
  Witness History—The World Festival of Black Arts
  In April 1966 thousands of African artists and performers gathered in Senegal
8. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/04/18 08:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  The Forum—The Belle Epoque: A Golden Age?
  Paris in the 19th Century when permissiveness mixed with political and creative optimism(R)
10. 08:50GMT
  Sporting Witness—Janet Guthrie - First Woman at the Indy 500
  How the pioneering racing driver broke the gender barrier at America's top motor race
11. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/04/18 09:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 09:06GMT
  World Update—US VP Reassures Asian Allies on N Korea
  Speaking in Tokyo, Mr Pence said the US would confront the threat of North Korea
13. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/04/18 10:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 10:06GMT
  The Newsroom—18/04/2017 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
15. 10:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/18 10:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 10:32GMT
  In the Studio—Marlon James - Jamaican Novelist
  Marlon James reveals how he works and discusses his latest novels The Dark Star Trilogy(R)
17. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/04/18 11:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 11:06GMT
  Outlook—From Child Soldier to Master Knitter
  Former child soldier Simon Peter Otoyo was blinded by gunshot. He is now a master knitter
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/04/18 12:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  The Newsroom—British PM to Seek Snap Election
  Theresa May has announced plans to call a snap general election on 8 June
3. 12:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/18 12:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  The Documentary—Mirrored
  From childhood to old age, a journey through life reflected in the mirror
5. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/04/18 13:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  Newshour—British Prime Minister Calls Early Election
  Prime Minister Theresa May plans to call for an election on 8 June
7. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/04/18 14:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—The Data Donators
  Can the wisdom of the crowd answer a two thousand year old question?(R)
9. 14:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/18 14:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  World Business Report—France Looks Ahead to Sunday's Presidential Vote
  There are now just five days until France goes to the polls.
11. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/04/18 15:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  BBC OS—Britain Heads For Early General Election
  British voters give their reaction to Theresa May’s call for an early election
13. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/04/18 16:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 16:06GMT
  BBC OS—Britain Heads For Early General Election
  British voters give their reaction to Theresa May’s surprise call for an early election
15. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/04/18 17:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 17:06GMT
  The Evidence—Should We All Be Vegetarians?
  The ethical and scientific reasons of whether or not to be a vegetarian
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/04/18 18:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Newsroom—Reaction to UK Snap Election
  Why did the British Prime Minister change her mind on the timing of the election?
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/18 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  Sport Today—2017/04/18 GMT
  BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
5. 19:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/04/18 19:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—The Data Donators
  Can the wisdom of the crowd answer a two thousand year old question?(R)
7. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/18 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  Digital Planet—Index on Censorship Freedom of Expression Awards
  Index on Censorship Freedom of Expression Awards 2017 are announced
9. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/04/18 20:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—Surprise Call For Early UK Election
  UK Prime Minister Theresa May announces plans to call a snap general election on 8 June.
11. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/04/18 21:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  The Documentary—Mirrored
  From childhood to old age, a journey through life reflected in the mirror(R)
13. 21:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/18 21:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  In the Studio—Marlon James - Jamaican Novelist
  Marlon James reveals how he works and discusses his latest novels The Dark Star Trilogy(R)
15. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/04/18 22:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—18/04/2017 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:20GMT
  Sports News—18/04/2017 GMT
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/18 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—France Looks Ahead to Sunday's Presidential Vote
  There are now just five days until France goes to the polls.
20. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/04/18 23:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  The Forum—The Belle Epoque: A Golden Age?
  Paris in the 19th Century when permissiveness mixed with political and creative optimism(R)
22. 23:50GMT
  Sporting Witness—Janet Guthrie - First Woman at the Indy 500
  How the pioneering racing driver broke the gender barrier at America's top motor race(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/04/19 00:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—British PM May Calls Shock Snap Election
  Theresa May calls UK General Election for June 8.
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/04/19 01:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  The Interview—Philosopher and Writer - Pascal Bruckner
  Is France living through an age of decline?
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/19 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  The Documentary—Mirrored
  From childhood to old age, a journey through life reflected in the mirror(R)
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/04/19 02:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  Newsday—Britain Headed for Snap General Election
  UK PM says the vote will bring 'certainty and security'
9. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/19 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  The Compass—Islam, People and Power, Islam, People and Power: The Salafis
  2/5Disputes in Islam’s most misunderstood sect - the Wahhabis, also known as Salafis(R)
11. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/04/19 03:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  Outlook—From Child Soldier to Master Knitter
  Former child soldier Simon Peter Otoyo was blinded by gunshot. He is now a master knitter(R)
13. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/04/19 04:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—Indonesia: Living with the Dead
  The dead are part of day-to-day life in the Indonesian region of Toraja
15. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/19 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 04:32GMT
  Digital Planet—Index on Censorship Freedom of Expression Awards
  Index on Censorship Freedom of Expression Awards 2017 are announced(R)
17. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/04/19 05:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—British Parliament to Vote on Early General Election
  The call for a vote needs the backing of at least two-thirds of MPs

Wednesday 19 April 2017

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