BBC World Service UK DAB/Freeview Schedule Thursday 18 May 2017

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/05/18 00:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—US Markets React to Political Turbulence
  The Dow Jones index ends the day down by 1.8%
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/05/18 01:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  The Inquiry—How Did Immigration Stop Being a Political Taboo in the UK?
  How did immigration stop being a political taboo in the UK?
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/18 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  The Documentary—The Sound of Soweto, The Sound of Soweto - Part One
  1/2The role of music as defiance in Soweto, South Africa's oldest township(R)
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/05/18 02:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  Newsday—US Special Prosecutor To Lead Russia Inquiry
  The man tasked with this mission is former FBI chief Robert Mueller
9. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/18 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  The Food Chain—The Real Value of a Cup of Tea
  Do you pay enough for your cup of tea?
11. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/05/18 03:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  Outlook—The Musician of Mosul
  The Iraqi who played the cello on his roof in defiance of so-called IS(R)
13. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/05/18 04:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—South Africa: The Murders That Shocked The Nation
  The gruesome killings of young women have sparked a nationwide anger
15. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/18 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 04:32GMT
  Health Check—Dr Who - Who Will Lead The WHO?
  We ask the 3 finalists for the top job at the WHO why they should be its next leader(R)
17. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/05/18 05:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Former FBI Chief To Lead Russia Inquiry
  Robert Mueller has been named special counsel to oversee the probe
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/05/18 06:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—Former FBI Chief To Oversee Trump-Russia Investigation
  Robert Mueller has been named special counsel
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/05/18 07:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Newsday—US Special Prosecutor To Lead Russia Probe
  Robert Mueller has been named special counsel
5. 07:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/18 07:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  Business Daily—Industrial Decline and Europe's Left
  With stagnant wages and vanishing industries, why is Europe's centre-left doing so badly?
7. 07:50GMT
  Witness History—Alexander Hamilton
  A Broadway musical has made an 18th century American politician famous once more.
8. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/05/18 08:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  The Thought Show—Is My Baby a Giant?
  Is my baby a giant? tracking #MacronLeaks; why be a goth?
10. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/05/18 09:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  World Update—Trump Election: Former FBI Boss to Lead Russia Inquiry
  The appointment of Robert Mueller was widely endorsed by politicians from both sides
12. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/05/18 10:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  The Newsroom—18/05/2017 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 10:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/18 10:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 10:32GMT
  The Food Chain—The Real Value of a Cup of Tea
  Do you pay enough for your cup of tea?(R)
16. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/05/18 11:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  Outlook—Prince Harry on Mental Health
  Prince Harry opens up to reporter Bryony Gordon about the impact of losing his mother.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/05/18 12:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  The Newsroom—18/05/2017 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/18 12:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  Assignment—Banishing America's Bad Hombres
  Lucy Ash asks how a ruthless street gang is affecting the immigration debate in the U.S.
5. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/05/18 13:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  Newshour—What Powers Will US Special Counsel Robert Mueller Have?
  Ex-FBI chief Robert Mueller to lead probe into alleged Trump campaign-Moscow links
7. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/05/18 14:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  The Inquiry—How Did Immigration Stop Being a Political Taboo in the UK?
  How did immigration stop being a political taboo in the UK?(R)
9. 14:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/18 14:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  World Business Report—Brazil Faces a New Corruption Scandal
  Brazil's President Michel Temer faces allegations of corruption.
11. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/05/18 15:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  BBC OS—US: Cross Party Agreement on Appointment of Former FBI Chief
  Robert Mueller will lead investigation into alleged Russian election interference
13. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/05/18 16:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 16:06GMT
  BBC OS—Trump Slams 'Witch Hunt' Against Him
  US president took to Twitter to condemn special counsel
15. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/05/18 17:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 17:06GMT
  Outlook—Prince Harry on Mental Health
  Prince Harry opens up to reporter Bryony Gordon about the impact of losing his mother.(R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/05/18 18:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Newsroom—18/05/2017 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/18 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  Sport Today—2017/05/18 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—2017/05/18 19:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  The Inquiry—How Did Immigration Stop Being a Political Taboo in the UK?
  How did immigration stop being a political taboo in the UK?(R)
7. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/18 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  Science In Action—African Astronomers Recycle Old Telecoms Dishes
  Ghana’s first radio telescope, built from an old telecommunication dish, is up and running
9. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/05/18 20:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—US Special Counsel to Investigate the 'Russia Thing'
  A former FBI director will investigate alleged Russian meddling in the US elections
11. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/05/18 21:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  Assignment—Banishing America's Bad Hombres
  Lucy Ash asks how a ruthless street gang is affecting the immigration debate in the U.S.(R)
13. 21:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/18 21:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  The Food Chain—The Real Value of a Cup of Tea
  Do you pay enough for your cup of tea?(R)
15. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/05/18 22:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—18/05/2017 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:20GMT
  Sports News—18/05/2017 GMT
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/18 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—Brazil Faces a New Corruption Scandal
  Brazil's President Michel Temer faces allegations of corruption.
20. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/05/18 23:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  The Thought Show—Is My Baby a Giant?
  Is my baby a giant? tracking #MacronLeaks; why be a goth?(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/05/19 00:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Brazil President 'Won't Quit' over Bribe Claim
  President Temer faces investigation after being accused of corruption.
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/05/19 01:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  The Interview—Speaker of the Venezuelan Parliament Julio Borges
  Stephen Sackur talks to the speaker of the opposition-controlled National Assembly.
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/19 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  Assignment—Banishing America's Bad Hombres
  Lucy Ash asks how a ruthless street gang is affecting the immigration debate in the U.S.(R)
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/05/19 02:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  Newsday—Brazil's President Rejects Resignation Calls
  He's facing allegations of involvement in a corruption scandal
9. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/19 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  World Football—Julian Draxler: My Worst Moment
  PSG winger Julian Draxler on the heartbreak of their dramatic loss to Barcelona.
11. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/05/19 03:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  Outlook—Prince Harry on Mental Health
  Prince Harry opens up to reporter Bryony Gordon about the impact of losing his mother.(R)
13. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/05/19 04:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—Japan Cabinet Paves The Way For Emperor's Abdication
  The country is gearing up for the first shift in 200 years
15. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/19 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 04:32GMT
  Science In Action—African Astronomers Recycle Old Telecoms Dishes
  Ghana’s first radio telescope, built from an old telecommunication dish, is up and running(R)
17. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/05/19 05:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Brazil Authorities Release 'Bribery' Tape
  The material is said to implicate embattled President Temer

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