BBC World Service UK DAB/Freeview Schedule Monday 23 October 2017

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/23 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  World Business Report—Shinzo Abe Secures Resounding Victory in Japanese Election
  Prime minister's coalition on course to retain two-thirds "super majority" in parliament.
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/23 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  Outlook—Outlook: Life, the Second Time Around
  The man who faked his own death and a writer who made a bot to talk with his late father(R)
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/23 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—23/10/2017 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/23 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  Boston Calling—At Your Civil Service
  How climate change and Donald Trump brought an end to one diplomat's career(R)
9. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/23 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  The Interview—23/10/2017 GMT
  In-depth, hard-hitting interviews with newsworthy personalities.
11. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/23 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 02:32GMT
  The Conversation—Life in Extreme Conditions
  Two women who have lived and worked in some of the most extreme climates on earth
13. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/23 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 03:06GMT
  The Forum—Detroit: Migration, Motors and Music
  The changing fortunes of the American city of Detroit(R)
15. 03:50GMT
  50 Things That Made the Modern Economy—The Plough
  The plough kick-started civilisation – and ultimately made our modern economy possible(R)
16. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/23 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  The Newsroom—Argentinian Elections Back Economic Reforms
  Former president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner returns to politics as a senator
18. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/23 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 04:32GMT
  CrowdScience—Is There Proof of Life After Death?
  Many people believe in an afterlife. Does science have any proof it exists?(R)
20. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/23 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Japan Election: Victory For Shinzo Abe
  Japan's re-elected PM promises to get tough on North Korea.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/23 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—Japan PM Wins Snap Election
  Shinzo Abe promises "strong diplomacy" to deal with threat of North Korea
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/23 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Newsday—General Election Victory for Shinzo Abe
  Japanese Prime Minister's snap election gamble pays off.
5. 07:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/23 07:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  Business Daily—Kenya Elections: What Next?
  Can Kenya's controversial election go ahead and what has the impact been on the economy?
7. 07:50GMT
  Witness History—Romania's Abortion Ban
  Dictator Nicolae Ceausescu made abortion illegal in October 1966.
8. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/23 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—On Tour in Mexico City
  Joining Nikki Bedi in the studio are legendary Mexican band, Los de Abajo(R)
10. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/23 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  World Update—Catalonia: Officials Will Not Take Orders from Madrid
  Separatist parties in Catalonia are due to meet today to discuss their next moves
12. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/23 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  The Newsroom—Catalonia- Officials Won't Follow Orders From Madrid
  A senior official says they will not follow orders if Madrid moves to reassert control
14. 10:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/23 10:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 10:32GMT
  The Conversation—Life in Extreme Conditions
  Two women who have lived and worked in some of the most extreme climates on earth(R)
16. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/23 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  Outlook—Tasmina, the First Horsewoman of Bangladesh
  Horse racing is a man's sport in Bangladesh but Tasmina Hossain is trying to change that
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/23 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  The Newsroom—Catalan Parliament to Meet
  Government to discuss response to Spain's bid to reassert control over the region
3. 12:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/23 12:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  The Why Factor—Serial Killers
  Why do many of us find serial killers and their crimes so intriguing?
5. 12:50GMT
  More or Less—Are US Millennials More Politically Engaged Online?
  Did the 2016 US election galvanise young people to become more engaged in politics?(R)
6. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/23 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 13:06GMT
  Newshour—Japan Vote: Abe Wins Convincingly
  Incumbent Prime Minister Shinzo Abe wins a decisive victory in Japan's snap election
8. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/23 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 14:06GMT
  The Interview—23/10/2017 GMT
  In-depth, hard-hitting interviews with newsworthy personalities.(R)
10. 14:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/23 14:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 14:32GMT
  World Business Report—Catalans 'Won't Follow Madrid's Orders'
  Madrid is preparing to take emergency measures to restore control in Catalonia
12. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/23 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 15:06GMT
  BBC OS—FBI Undercover
  The BBC's Frank Gardner discusses his interview with an active FBI undercover agent
14. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/23 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 16:06GMT
  BBC OS—FBI Undercover
  The BBC's Frank Gardner discusses his interview with an active FBI undercover agent
16. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/23 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 17:06GMT
  Outlook—Tasmina, the First Horsewoman of Bangladesh
  Horse racing is a man's sport in Bangladesh but Tasmina Hossain is trying to change that(R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/23 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Newsroom—Widow of US Soldier Hits Out at Donald Trump
  Soldier's widow says Trump couldn't remember her husband's name when giving condolences
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/23 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  Sport Today—2017/10/23 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—2017/10/23 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  The Interview—23/10/2017 GMT
  In-depth, hard-hitting interviews with newsworthy personalities.(R)
7. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/23 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  Discovery—Sydney Brenner: A Revolutionary Biologist
  Sydney Brenner talks about his part in the DNA revolution between the 1950s and 1980s
9. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/23 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—Child Marriage in the United States
  Legal loopholes mean that thousands of children get married to adults across all states.
11. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/23 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  The Why Factor—Serial Killers
  Why do many of us find serial killers and their crimes so intriguing?(R)
13. 21:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/23 21:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  The Conversation—Life in Extreme Conditions
  Two women who have lived and worked in some of the most extreme climates on earth(R)
15. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/23 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—US Military Promises Answers on Niger Incident
  General Joseph Dunford says bereaved families are owed an explanation
17. 22:20GMT
  Sports News—23/10/2017 GMT
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/23 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—Catalans 'Won't Follow Madrid's Orders'
  Madrid is preparing to take emergency measures to restore control in Catalonia
20. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/23 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—On Tour in Mexico City
  Joining Nikki Bedi in the studio are legendary Mexican band, Los de Abajo(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/24 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—China to Unveil New Leadership Team
  All eyes on the final day of China's National Congress as the Xi era enters a second term
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/24 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—China's Communist Party Congress Closes
  An ideology named after President Xi is expected to be enshrined in the constitution
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/24 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  The Why Factor—Serial Killers
  Why do many of us find serial killers and their crimes so intriguing?(R)
7. 01:50GMT
  More or Less—Are US Millennials More Politically Engaged Online?
  Did the 2016 US election galvanise young people to become more engaged in politics?(R)
8. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/24 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—Addressing the World in Three Words
  Could an app, that divides the world into 3m squares, give everyone a unique address?
10. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/24 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 02:32GMT
  In the Studio—Rab MacInnes Stained Glass Artist
  Scottish stained glass artist Rab MacInnes explains his glass art restoration craft
12. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/24 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  Outlook—Tasmina, the First Horsewoman of Bangladesh
  Horse racing is a man's sport in Bangladesh but Tasmina Hossain is trying to change that(R)
14. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/24 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  The Newsroom—Chinese President Consolidates Power
  Xi Jinping's philosophy is expected to be written into the Communist Party constitution
16. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/24 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 04:32GMT
  Discovery—Sydney Brenner: A Revolutionary Biologist
  Sydney Brenner talks about his part in the DNA revolution between the 1950s and 1980s(R)
18. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/24 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—China's Communist Party Congress Draws to a Close
  So who will be President Xi Jinping's successor?

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