BBC World Service UK DAB/Freeview Schedule Saturday 17 March 2018

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/17 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  From Our Own Correspondent—Staying (in) Power
  Chinese leadership, Colombia's rebel politics, sectarian Lebanon and an icy Indian trek
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/03/17 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  CrowdScience—Why Do We Follow the Crowd?
  Discover the secrets of your inner sheep and whether the crowd is as wise as they say(R)
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/17 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Jacob Zuma Charged with Corruption
  South Africa's former leader faces charges linked to an arms deal prior to taking office
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/17 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  The Newsroom—17/03/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
9. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/03/17 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  Heart and Soul—Faith in Freedom, Faith in Freedom: Shahbaz Taseer
  Shahbaz Taseer talks about how his faith sustained him during his imprisonment(R)
11. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/17 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  Global Business—The Transparency Detectives
  Many investment fees and charges have been hidden for years. Is this finally changing?
13. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/03/17 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 03:32GMT
  Stumped—The Rise and Rise of Rabada
  South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada, plus bowling masks and World Cup qualifiers.
15. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/17 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 04:06GMT
  The Real Story—What Does Putin Want?
  As Russia prepares to elect Vladimir Putin for another term, what does he want?(R)
17. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/17 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  The Newsroom—17/03/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
19. 05:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/03/17 05:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
20. 05:32GMT
  Boston Calling—It’s Not Easy Being...
  Greenbacks, green energy and Green Day. A take on a colour with shades of meaning.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/17 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Weekend—Senior FBI Official Sacked
  The US Justice department fires Andrew McCabe, whom President Trump had accused of bias.
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/17 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Weekend—Russian Exiles In UK Contacted Over Safety
  Police in the UK are concerned over the safety of UK based Russians.
5. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/17 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  Weekend—How North Korea Manages to Evade Sanctions
  The chief of the UN panel on North Korea describes how the regime evades sanctions.
7. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/03/17 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  Outlook—Outlook Weekend: In My Element
  Water, fire, air and earth. Four stories of people in their element
9. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/17 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 09:06GMT
  The World This Week—Britain orders Russians out
  The UK is expelling 23 diplomats after a nerve agent attack on a former double agent
11. 09:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/03/17 09:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 09:32GMT
  The Cultural Frontline—Rockin' Out with Indonesia's Hijabi Heavy Metal Band
  Exploring the art of rock 'n' roll from mosh pits to Indonesia's hijabi heavy metal band.
13. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/17 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 10:06GMT
  Not by the Playbook—Should England Boycott the World Cup?
  Calls for England to boycott the world cup following the attempted murder of a former spy
15. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/17 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 11:06GMT
  The Newsroom—17/03/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 11:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/03/17 11:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 11:32GMT
  Global Business—The Transparency Detectives
  Many investment fees and charges have been hidden for years. Is this finally changing?(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/17 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  The Real Story—What Does Putin Want?
  As Russia prepares to elect Vladimir Putin for another term, what does he want?(R)
3. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/17 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  Newshour—Syrian Civilians Flee Violence In Afrin and Ghouta
  Syrian civilians are fleeing the enclaves of Afrin and Ghouta under relentless attack
5. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/17 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  Global Beats—Angola
  Music from Angolan artists including C4 Pedro, Titica, Eva RapDiva and Toty Sa'med
7. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/17 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 15:06GMT
  Sportsworld—The Sportsworld Team
  Premier League goals and sporting debate with Lee James and the Sportsworld Team.
9. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/17 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 16:06GMT
  Sportsworld—Live Premier League Commentary
  Live commentary as Stoke host Everton, as well as updates from around the grounds
11. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/17 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 17:06GMT
  Sportsworld—The Sportsworld Report
  The day's top stories from the Premier League, the Winter Paralympics and beyond.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/17 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Newsroom—17/03/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/03/17 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  The Cultural Frontline—Rockin' Out with Indonesia's Hijabi Heavy Metal Band
  Exploring the art of rock 'n' roll from mosh pits to Indonesia's hijabi heavy metal band.(R)
5. 19:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/17 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  Global Questions—A View from Beirut: The Impact of the Saudi-Iran Power Struggle
  The regional struggle between Iran and Saudi Arabia and its impact on Lebanon
7. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/17 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 20:06GMT
  Stephen Hawking - Infinite Wisdom—Stephen Hawking - Infinite Wisdom
  Rather than see black holes as menacing and destructive, we should try to understand them
9. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/17 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 21:06GMT
  Newshour—UK Diplomats Pack Their Bags in Tit-for-tat Expulsions
  Moscow expels UK diplomats in row following attack on former Russian double agent
11. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/17 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—17/03/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
13. 22:20GMT
  Sports News—17/03/2018 GMT
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
14. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/03/17 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 22:32GMT
  Global Business—The Transparency Detectives
  Many investment fees and charges have been hidden for years. Is this finally changing?(R)
16. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/17 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 23:06GMT
  The World This Week—Britain orders Russians out
  The UK is expelling 23 diplomats after a nerve agent attack on a former double agent(R)
18. 23:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/03/17 23:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 23:32GMT
  Boston Calling—It’s Not Easy Being...
  Greenbacks, green energy and Green Day. A take on a colour with shades of meaning.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/18 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Cultural Frontline—Rockin' Out with Indonesia's Hijabi Heavy Metal Band
  Exploring the art of rock 'n' roll from mosh pits to Indonesia's hijabi heavy metal band.(R)
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/03/18 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  Trending—YouTube’s Neo-Nazi Problem
  YouTube admits it’s having trouble dealing with neo-Nazi hate music on its platform.(R)
5. 00:50GMT
  Over to You—Will International Women’s Day Bring Greater Empowerment?
  Listeners react to the remarkable personal stories of women for International Women's Day
6. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/18 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  The World This Week—Britain orders Russians out
  The UK is expelling 23 diplomats after a nerve agent attack on a former double agent(R)
8. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/03/18 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
9. 01:32GMT
  Digital Planet—Sheldon County Computer-Generated Fictional Worlds
  Sheldon County is a podcast that will never sound the same twice(R)
10. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/18 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 02:06GMT
  The Newsroom—18/03/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/03/18 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 02:32GMT
  Discovery—In Their Element, Iodine
  8/8Why iodine is essential for our health?(R)
14. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/18 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 03:06GMT
  From Our Own Correspondent—Staying (in) Power
  Chinese leadership, Colombia's rebel politics, sectarian Lebanon and an icy Indian trek(R)
16. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/03/18 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 03:32GMT
  Living with the Gods—Rejecting the Image
  Focussing on the word: a yad is used to follow the text during readings from the Torah
18. 03:50GMT
  Witness History—Latvia's Controversial Waffen-SS Fighters
  In 1998 Latvian Waffen-SS veterans marched to remember a battle against the Soviets.(R)
19. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/18 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 04:06GMT
  The Documentary—When China Meets Kenya
  The social conundrums that Chinese investment in Africa has brought about
21. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/18 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
22. 05:06GMT
  The Newsroom—18/03/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
23. 05:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/03/18 05:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
24. 05:32GMT
  Assignment—India’s Infamous Hospital
  Thirty patients died when the oxygen supply to a hospital in Uttar Pradesh was cut(R)

Sunday 18 March 2018

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