BBC World Service UK DAB/Freeview Schedule Wednesday 16 August 2017

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1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/08/16 00:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—US Government Faces Web Censorship Criticism
  Two legal cases brought by the US government have led to claims of web censorship
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/08/16 01:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—Trump Defends Charlottesville Remarks
  The US President says there are "two sides to the story" over violence in Virginia
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/08/16 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  The Documentary—Partition Voices, Partition Voices: Division
  1/2Kavita Puri hears the untold stories of those who witnessed India’s partition in 1947.(R)
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/08/16 02:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  The Interview—Acting Director General, Al Jazeera Media Network - Mostefa Souag
  Is Al Jazeera's future safe?
9. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/08/16 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  The Compass—On The Black Sea, On the Black Sea: Sailors of Sevastopol
  5/5The Crimean coast, where Russia meets Turkey, is a region of great strategic importance
11. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/08/16 03:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  Outlook—The Serial Killer I Couldn't Catch
  The Detective on the hunt of Canada's most prolific murderer.(R)
13. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/08/16 04:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  The Newsroom—Trump: Both Sides to Blame in Virginia
  President Trump says counter-demonstrators share blame for Charlottesville violence
15. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/08/16 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 04:32GMT
  Digital Planet—Biometric Password Security
  Is biometrics the future of your password security?(R)
17. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/08/16 05:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—400 Killed and 600 Missing in Sierra Leone
  Sierra Leone needs "urgent support" for thousands of people hit by mudslides
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/08/16 06:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—Sierra Leone Needs 'Urgent Support' Following Floods
  Sierra Leone needs "urgent support" for thousands of people hit by mudslides
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/08/16 07:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Newsday—At Least 600 Still Missing in Sierra Leone
  At least 600 people are still missing following flooding in Sierra Leone
5. 07:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/08/16 07:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  Business Daily—The Dirty Business of Fashion
  How the clothes you're wearing are wreaking havoc on the environment.
7. 07:50GMT
  Witness History—The Buenos Aires Herald
  The English-language newspaper was credited with standing up to Argentina's dictatorship.
8. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/08/16 08:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  World Questions—Johannesburg
  South Africa's major issues debated with a public audience in Johannesburg.(R)
10. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/08/16 09:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  World Update—Trump Blames Charlottesville Violence on Both Sides
  His latest comments drew swift criticism, including from many in his Republican party
12. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/08/16 10:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  The Newsroom—Sierra Leone Mudslide: Hundreds Still Missing
  As mass burials get underway, new fears of an outbreak of cholera or typhoid
14. 10:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/08/16 10:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 10:32GMT
  The Documentary—Partition Voices, Partion Voices: Aftermath
  2/2Witnesses recall the aftermath of partition as former British territories were divided
16. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/08/16 11:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  Outlook—Rohan Marley: Bob's Rebel Son
  Bob Marley's son Rohan on his famous dad, playing American football, and Rastafarianism.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/08/16 12:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  The Newsroom—Drug Raids in Philippines Kill 32
  Bloodiest day in president's war on drugs in the Philippines
3. 12:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/08/16 12:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  The Compass—On The Black Sea, On the Black Sea: Sailors of Sevastopol
  5/5The Crimean coast, where Russia meets Turkey, is a region of great strategic importance(R)
5. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/08/16 13:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  Newshour—Republicans Clash with Trump on Charlottesville
  Senior Republicans condemn President Trump's comments on Charlottesville violence.
7. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/08/16 14:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  The Interview—Acting Director General, Al Jazeera Media Network - Mostefa Souag
  Is Al Jazeera's future safe?(R)
9. 14:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/08/16 14:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  World Business Report—Britain Submits Plans For Post-Brexit Trade With Ireland
  Will the EU accept a "frictionless" border between Northern Ireland and the Republic?
11. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/08/16 15:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  BBC OS—16/08/2017 GMT
  BBC OS gives a vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
13. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/08/16 16:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 16:06GMT
  BBC OS—16/08/2017 GMT
  BBC OS gives a vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
15. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/08/16 17:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 17:06GMT
  Outlook—Rohan Marley: Bob's Rebel Son
  Bob Marley's son Rohan on his famous dad, playing American football, and Rastafarianism.(R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/08/16 18:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Newsroom—Trump's Comments on Far Right Draw Ire
  Trump stance on Charlottesville violence angers leading Republicans
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/08/16 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  Sport Today—2017/08/16 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—2017/08/16 19:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  The Interview—Acting Director General, Al Jazeera Media Network - Mostefa Souag
  Is Al Jazeera's future safe?(R)
7. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/08/16 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  Health Check—Sleep Disorders Link to Premature Birth
  Sleep disorders link to premature birth
9. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/08/16 20:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—Sierra Leone Mudslides: Hundreds Still Missing
  Six hundred people are still missing after mudslides hit Sierra Leonean capital
11. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/08/16 21:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  The Compass—On The Black Sea, On the Black Sea: Sailors of Sevastopol
  5/5The Crimean coast, where Russia meets Turkey, is a region of great strategic importance(R)
13. 21:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/08/16 21:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  The Documentary—Partition Voices, Partion Voices: Aftermath
  2/2Witnesses recall the aftermath of partition as former British territories were divided(R)
15. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/08/16 22:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—16/08/2017 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:20GMT
  Sports News—16/08/2017 GMT
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/08/16 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—Britain Submits Plans For Post-Brexit Trade With Ireland
  Will the EU accept a "frictionless" border between Northern Ireland and the Republic?
20. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/08/16 23:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  World Questions—Johannesburg
  South Africa's major issues debated with a public audience in Johannesburg.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/08/17 00:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—US Talking Tough in Trade Talks
  Trade negotiations are underway between the United States, Canada and Mexico
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/08/17 01:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—Trump Ends Business Groups
  Mr Trump's comments about violence in Charlottesville sparked a series of resignations
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/08/17 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  The Documentary—Partition Voices, Partion Voices: Aftermath
  2/2Witnesses recall the aftermath of partition as former British territories were divided(R)
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/08/17 02:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  The Inquiry—How Do You Fix Someone Else's Election?
  Smears, bots and bags of cash - stories of old tricks and new.
9. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/08/17 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  The Food Chain—Is Social Media Putting You Off Your Lunch?
  Is social media kindling or killing our relationship with food?
11. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/08/17 03:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  Outlook—Rohan Marley: Bob's Rebel Son
  Bob Marley's son Rohan on his famous dad, playing American football, and Rastafarianism.(R)
13. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/08/17 04:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  The Newsroom—Moon: No War on Korean Peninsula
  South Korea's president made the pledge in comments to mark his first 100 days in office
15. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/08/17 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 04:32GMT
  Health Check—Sleep Disorders Link to Premature Birth
  Sleep disorders link to premature birth(R)
17. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/08/17 05:00 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Questioning 700 Confederate Statues Across US
  The issue of whether to remove confederate statues is dividing the US

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