BBC World Service UK DAB/Freeview Schedule Saturday 4 December 2021

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—04/12/2021 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Real Story—Omicron: Did Africa get a raw deal?
  What the emergence of the Omicron variant says about global cooperation against Covid(R)
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—04/12/2021 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  World Business Report—US jobs report misses expectations
  We hear the effect on the US stock markets of the latest US employment figures
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—04/12/2021 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  WorklifeIndia—How is talent migration affecting India’s workforce?
  How easy or difficult is it to make the switch to an entirely new skillset?
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—04/12/2021 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  The Newsroom—04/12/2021 02:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
9. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—04/12/2021 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  Stumped—Ramiz Raja on the future of Pakistan cricket
  Pakistan Cricket Board Chair Ramiz Raja on their T20 World Cup run and a women's PSL.
11. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—04/12/2021 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  The Fifth Floor—China surveillance system unpicked
  The new Chinese surveillance system targeting international students and journalists(R)
13. 03:50GMT
  Witness History—Derek Jarman
  The British experimental film-maker who spoke out about Aids in the 1980s.(R)
14. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—04/12/2021 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  The Reith Lectures—What is AI and should we fear it?
  Professor Stuart Russell discusses the successes and failures of AI, and potential risks(R)
16. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—04/12/2021 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  The Newsroom—04/12/2021 05:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
18. 05:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—04/12/2021 05:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 05:32GMT
  Trending—The Denial Files, 7. The truth behind Saudi’s eco-city
  Saudi Arabia says it’s going green. But will the reality live up to the rhetoric?
20. 05:50GMT
  Ros Atkins on ...—America’s abortion divide
  Ros Atkins looks at the debate around abortion rights in the US
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—04/12/2021 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Weekend—Covid-19: Omicron variant continues to spread
  Omicron variant appears to spread twice as fast as Delta
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—04/12/2021 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Weekend—WHO: Don’t panic over Omicron variant
  Omicron has been found in close to 40 countries
5. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—04/12/2021 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  Weekend—WHO: Omicron could become dominant strain of Covid-19
  Early data suggests Omicron may evade some immunity to Covid-19
7. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—04/12/2021 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  The Conversation—Women swimming in the wild
  Two women discuss the psychological and physical benefits of cold water swimming(R)
9. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—04/12/2021 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 09:06GMT
  BBC OS Conversations—Coronavirus: Omicron
  A new variant in a festive season
11. 09:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—04/12/2021 09:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 09:32GMT
  The Explanation—Understanding Iran: Reconciling religion and democracy
  Rana Rahimpour explains how religion, democracy and ideals combine in Iran
13. 09:50GMT
  Over to You—Ros Atkins on analysing news
  Listeners quiz presenter Ros Atkins on how his extended news analysis series is made
14. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—04/12/2021 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  Not by the Playbook—‘We want to show how far the women’s game has come’ – Simmons on FA Cup Final
  The FA’s Kelly Simmons on how far the women’s game has come throughout the years
16. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—04/12/2021 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  The Newsroom—04/12/2021 11:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
18. 11:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—04/12/2021 11:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 11:32GMT
  WorklifeIndia—How is talent migration affecting India’s workforce?
  How easy or difficult is it to make the switch to an entirely new skillset?(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—04/12/2021 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  World Book Club—Monique Roffey: The Mermaid of Black Conch
  Harriett Gilbert talks to the award-winning Trinidadian-British author Monique Roffey
3. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—04/12/2021 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  Newshour—Scientists say Omicron variant spreading twice as fast as Delta
  Researchers say Omicron appears to be spreading twice as fast as the Delta variant.
5. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—04/12/2021 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  Sportsworld—Live Sporting Action
  Live sport from around the world - including the English Premier League.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—04/12/2021 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Newsroom—04/12/2021 18:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—04/12/2021 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  Trending—The Denial Files, 7. The truth behind Saudi’s eco-city
  Saudi Arabia says it’s going green. But will the reality live up to the rhetoric?(R)
5. 18:50GMT
  Sporting Witness—The football wages revolution
  How England's top players fought for their salary cap to be lifted in 1961.(R)
6. 19:00GMT
  BBC News—04/12/2021 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 19:06GMT
  The Documentary—Poison: Jacob Zuma's toxic obsession
  Is Jacob Zuma the victim of an elaborate international conspiracy to poison him?
8. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—04/12/2021 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 20:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—Film-makers Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi
  Oscar-winning Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi on their documentary The Rescue
10. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—04/12/2021 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 21:06GMT
  Newshour—Michigan school shooting: Suspect's parents deny involuntary manslaughter
  James and Jennifer Crumbley are accused of ignoring warning signs
12. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—04/12/2021 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—04/12/2021 22:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 22:20GMT
  Sports News—04/12/2021 GMT
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
15. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—04/12/2021 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 22:32GMT
  The Cultural Frontline—What’s the future for culture in Afghanistan?
  The Cultural Frontline asks what’s the future for arts, media and culture in Afghanistan
17. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—04/12/2021 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 23:06GMT
  Music Life—The 'look at me' gene with Poté, Pierre Kwenders, TSHA and Heléna Star
  Four rising stars discuss how they make their music
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—05/12/2021 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  BBC OS Conversations—Coronavirus: Omicron
  A new variant in a festive season(R)
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—05/12/2021 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  Trending—The Denial Files, 7. The truth behind Saudi’s eco-city
  Saudi Arabia says it’s going green. But will the reality live up to the rhetoric?(R)
5. 00:50GMT
  Over to You—Ros Atkins on analysing news
  Listeners quiz presenter Ros Atkins on how his extended news analysis series is made(R)
6. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—05/12/2021 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  Unexpected Elements—Omicron, racism and trust
  How the global political response to the new variant is hampering science in Africa
8. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—05/12/2021 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  The Newsroom—05/12/2021 02:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—05/12/2021 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 02:32GMT
  Health Check—Omicron Covid variant – what do we know?
  Omicron Covid variant – what do we know? And a new way of testing for TB in children(R)
12. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—05/12/2021 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  World Book Club—Monique Roffey: The Mermaid of Black Conch
  Harriett Gilbert talks to the award-winning Trinidadian-British author Monique Roffey(R)
14. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—05/12/2021 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  From Our Own Correspondent—The rhetorical tug-of-war over Ethiopia
  Harder (and hotter) words are traded over Tigray; tales from Venezuela, Vienna and Seoul
16. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—05/12/2021 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 04:32GMT
  The Cultural Frontline—What’s the future for culture in Afghanistan?
  The Cultural Frontline asks what’s the future for arts, media and culture in Afghanistan(R)
18. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—05/12/2021 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  The Newsroom—05/12/2021 05:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
20. 05:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—05/12/2021 05:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 05:32GMT
  The Documentary—Internet instigators
  Meet the internet instigators who are who are organising protests through social media(R)

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