BBC World Service UK DAB/Freeview Schedule Tuesday 19 December 2023

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—19/12/2023 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The History Hour—Mandela's funeral and Tsar's reburial
  Nelson Mandela's daughter talks about her father's funeral and Russia buries its past(R)
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—19/12/2023 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—US to form international coalition over Red Sea security
  US wants to form international coalition in response to security concerns in the Red Sea
5. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—19/12/2023 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  The Newsroom—19/12/2023 02:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—19/12/2023 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  The Documentary—Stories from the New Silk Road: Iceland
  How is China's Polar Silk Road impacting Iceland?
9. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—19/12/2023 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  Outlook—A crime reporter and her own stalking story
  Journalist Isla Traquair was stalked by her neighbour in the idyllic English countryside(R)
11. 03:50GMT
  Witness History—Tsunami devastates Samoa
  In 2009 a tsunami killed 149 people. Lumepa Hald tells the story of destruction and loss(R)
12. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—19/12/2023 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  The Newsroom—19/12/2023 04:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—19/12/2023 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 04:32GMT
  In the Studio—Ivo van Hove
  Inside the creative mind of one of the world's most celebrated theatre directors
16. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—19/12/2023 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—A new global naval force is to be set up to fend off attacks in the Red Sea
  The assaults are affecting global trade and increased the risk of rising prices worldwide
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—19/12/2023 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—US tries to end disruption to global trade in Red Sea
  Several big firms have paused Red Sea shipments after recent attacks by Houthi rebels
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—19/12/2023 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Newsday—US defence secretary accuses Houthis over attacks on Red Sea shipping
  Lloyd Austin accused the Iranian-backed group of reckless and dangerous behaviour
5. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—19/12/2023 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—Making landfill less awful
  The people trying to improve this icon of our wasteful culture
7. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—19/12/2023 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  Business Daily—Was 2023 a bad year for IPOs?
  A record low number of companies have chosen to go public this year
9. 08:50GMT
  Witness History—The assassination of King Faisal
  In 1975, the king of Saudi Arabia was shot by his nephew
10. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—19/12/2023 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  The Newsroom—19/12/2023 09:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 09:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—19/12/2023 09:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 09:32GMT
  The Documentary—Stories from the New Silk Road: Iceland
  How is China's Polar Silk Road impacting Iceland?(R)
14. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—19/12/2023 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—On Tour in Buenos Aires
  Nikki Bedi is on stage with creatives who are shaping the arts and culture of Argentina(R)
16. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—19/12/2023 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  The Newsroom—19/12/2023 11:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
18. 11:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—19/12/2023 11:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 11:32GMT
  In the Studio—Ivo van Hove
  Inside the creative mind of one of the world's most celebrated theatre directors(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—19/12/2023 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  Outlook—The pop rebel who rediscovered her voice
  Vashti Bunyan had given up music for good – 30 years later she became an underground hit
3. 12:50GMT
  Witness History—The assassination of King Faisal
  In 1975, the king of Saudi Arabia was shot by his nephew(R)
4. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—19/12/2023 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
5. 13:06GMT
  The Newsroom—19/12/2023 13:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
6. 13:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—19/12/2023 13:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
7. 13:32GMT
  Discovery—When does sitting become bad for health?
  James Gallagher delves into the science to find out exactly how much sitting is too much?(R)
8. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—19/12/2023 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 14:06GMT
  Newshour—'Too risky to sail through the Red Sea'
  Yemeni Houthi militia attacks on vessels making it 'too risky to sail through the Red Sea'
10. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—19/12/2023 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 15:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—Making landfill less awful
  The people trying to improve this icon of our wasteful culture(R)
12. 15:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—19/12/2023 15:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 15:32GMT
  World Business Report—Naval task force to tackle Red Sea attacks
  Operation Prosperity Guardian will protect vessels after attacks by Houthi rebels
14. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—19/12/2023 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 16:06GMT
  BBC OS—Sudanese flee fighting in former safe haven
  The paramilitary forces have advanced into the city of Wad Madani, in al Jazira state
16. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—19/12/2023 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 17:06GMT
  BBC OS—Iceland's volcanic eruption
  The eruption started north of the fishing town of Grindavik
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—19/12/2023 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  Outlook—The pop rebel who rediscovered her voice
  Vashti Bunyan had given up music for good – 30 years later she became an underground hit(R)
3. 18:50GMT
  Witness History—The assassination of King Faisal
  In 1975, the king of Saudi Arabia was shot by his nephew(R)
4. 19:00GMT
  BBC News—19/12/2023 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
5. 19:06GMT
  The Newsroom—19/12/2023 19:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
6. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—19/12/2023 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
7. 19:32GMT
  Sport Today—2023/12/19 GMT
  BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
8. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—19/12/2023 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 20:06GMT
  The Documentary—Stories from the New Silk Road: Iceland
  How is China's Polar Silk Road impacting Iceland?(R)
10. 20:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—19/12/2023 20:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 20:32GMT
  Tech Life—Our surfing habits
  The top internet trends for 2023.
12. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—19/12/2023 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 21:06GMT
  Newshour—UN drafting resolution for Gaza ceasefire
  UN Security Council vote on ending Gaza hostilities delayed
14. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—19/12/2023 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—19/12/2023 22:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 22:20GMT
  Sports News—19/12/2023 GMT
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
17. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—19/12/2023 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—US calls for more support for maritime security in Red Sea
  US wants more countries to join maritime security coalition in Red Sea
19. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—19/12/2023 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—Making landfill less awful
  The people trying to improve this icon of our wasteful culture(R)
21. 23:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—19/12/2023 23:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
22. 23:32GMT
  In the Studio—Ivo van Hove
  Inside the creative mind of one of the world's most celebrated theatre directors(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—20/12/2023 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—On Tour in Buenos Aires
  Nikki Bedi is on stage with creatives who are shaping the arts and culture of Argentina(R)
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—20/12/2023 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Colorado Supreme Court rules Trump ineligible for 2024 ballot
  Colorado Supreme Court rules Trump not eligible candidate for 2024 Presidential election
5. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—20/12/2023 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  The Newsroom—20/12/2023 02:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—20/12/2023 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  The Climate Question—Was this year's climate summit a game-changer?
  Some are calling the deal at the COP conference in Dubai "historic". Are they right?(R)
9. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—20/12/2023 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  Outlook—The pop rebel who rediscovered her voice
  Vashti Bunyan had given up music for good – 30 years later she became an underground hit(R)
11. 03:50GMT
  Witness History—The assassination of King Faisal
  In 1975, the king of Saudi Arabia was shot by his nephew(R)
12. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—20/12/2023 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  The Newsroom—20/12/2023 04:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—20/12/2023 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 04:32GMT
  The Documentary—The Children Of Paradise
  30 years after South Africa's momentous changes what’s happened to the hope and promises?
16. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—20/12/2023 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Donald Trump barred in US state of Colorado's presidential primary election
  Colorado's Supreme Court made the ruling after finding Trump had engaged in insurrection

Wednesday 20 December 2023

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