BBC World Service UK DAB/Freeview Schedule Tuesday 19 March 2024

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—19/03/2024 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The History Hour—Finding early vertebrate’s footprints and the Deaflympic badminton champion
  Max Pearson presents a collection of this week’s Witness History episodes.(R)
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—19/03/2024 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Will Japan end its negative interest rate regime?
  The country's central bank could raise interest rates for the first time in 17 years.
5. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—19/03/2024 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  The Newsroom—19/03/2024 02:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—19/03/2024 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  The Documentary—Trapped in Oman
  The fight to bring home a group of Malawian domestic workers trapped in servitude
9. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—19/03/2024 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  Outlook—Discovering my film-making grandfather, Emeric Pressburger
  Age 13, Andrew MacDonald discovered his grandfather was an Oscar-winning film-maker(R)
11. 03:50GMT
  Witness History—Pinyin: The man who helped China to read and write
  In 1958, Zhou Youguang introduced a new writing system in China(R)
12. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—19/03/2024 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  The Newsroom—19/03/2024 04:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—19/03/2024 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 04:32GMT
  In the Studio—Colm Tóibín: A life of writing
  Inside the creative world of the acclaimed author of Brooklyn(R)
16. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—19/03/2024 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Maduro critic says July presidential election could spark emigration
  Millions more will flee Venezuela if Nicolas Maduro is re-elected, warns opposition
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—19/03/2024 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—Millions will flee if Maduro wins July election, says Venezuela opposition
  Venezuelan opposition leader warns of big refugee wave if Nicolas Maduro is re-elected
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—19/03/2024 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Newsday—Famine looms in the north of the Gaza Strip, says report
  More than a million Gazans are now experiencing the highest level of food insecurity
5. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—19/03/2024 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—Magic mushrooms and mental health
  Could psychedelic drugs help in the treatment of mental health conditions?
7. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—19/03/2024 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  Business Daily—Why is Temu so cheap?
  The Chinese-owned store is trying to dominate the US market by offering ultra low prices
9. 08:50GMT
  Witness History—Surviving re-education in China’s Cultural Revolution
  Thousands of people were sent to re-education camps during China’s cultural revolution
10. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—19/03/2024 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  The Newsroom—19/03/2024 09:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 09:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—19/03/2024 09:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 09:32GMT
  The Documentary—Trapped in Oman
  The fight to bring home a group of Malawian domestic workers trapped in servitude(R)
14. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—19/03/2024 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—Romanian director Radu Jude
  Acclaimed Romanian director Radu Jude joins Nikki Bedi in the studio(R)
16. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—19/03/2024 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  The Newsroom—19/03/2024 11:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
18. 11:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—19/03/2024 11:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 11:32GMT
  In the Studio—Colm Tóibín: A life of writing
  Inside the creative world of the acclaimed author of Brooklyn(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—19/03/2024 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  Outlook—Searching for belonging in Wordsworth’s Lake District
  After a breakdown Esther Rutter found new hope in the home of an old English poet
3. 12:50GMT
  Witness History—Surviving re-education in China’s Cultural Revolution
  Thousands of people were sent to re-education camps during China’s cultural revolution(R)
4. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—19/03/2024 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
5. 13:06GMT
  The Newsroom—19/03/2024 13:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
6. 13:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—19/03/2024 13:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
7. 13:32GMT
  Discovery—Uncharted: The gossip mill
  Gossip and rumour can affect morale but can the science of networks explain why?(R)
8. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—19/03/2024 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 14:06GMT
  Newshour—Israeli negotiators hold talks in Qatar
  Pressure increases for a pause to allow aid into Gaza and the safe evacuation of hostages
10. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—19/03/2024 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 15:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—Magic mushrooms and mental health
  Could psychedelic drugs help in the treatment of mental health conditions?(R)
12. 15:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—19/03/2024 15:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 15:32GMT
  World Business Report—Bank Of Japan ends negative interest rates
  The Bank of Japan has raised interest rates for the first time in 17 years.
14. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—19/03/2024 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 16:06GMT
  BBC OS—Weight-loss drugs
  We hear a conversation between two people who have taken weight-loss drugs
16. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—19/03/2024 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 17:06GMT
  BBC OS—Delivering aid in Gaza
  We hear from truck drivers on the difficulties they face delivering aid in Gaza
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—19/03/2024 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  Outlook—Searching for belonging in Wordsworth’s Lake District
  After a breakdown Esther Rutter found new hope in the home of an old English poet(R)
3. 18:50GMT
  Witness History—Surviving re-education in China’s Cultural Revolution
  Thousands of people were sent to re-education camps during China’s cultural revolution(R)
4. 19:00GMT
  BBC News—19/03/2024 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
5. 19:06GMT
  The Newsroom—19/03/2024 19:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
6. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—19/03/2024 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
7. 19:32GMT
  Sport Today—2024/03/19 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—19/03/2024 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 20:06GMT
  The Documentary—Trapped in Oman
  The fight to bring home a group of Malawian domestic workers trapped in servitude(R)
10. 20:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—19/03/2024 20:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 20:32GMT
  Tech Life—Tech Life meets Spot the robot
  How a robot named Spot is helping humans in radioactive places
12. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—19/03/2024 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 21:06GMT
  Newshour—Haiti engulfed in further violence
  Haiti transitional presidential council takes shape as gang violence engulfs the nation
14. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—19/03/2024 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—19/03/2024 22:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 22:20GMT
  Sports News—19/03/2024 GMT
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
17. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—19/03/2024 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—Hong Kong passes controversial security law
  Will tougher restrictions scare away foreign investors?
19. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—19/03/2024 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—Magic mushrooms and mental health
  Could psychedelic drugs help in the treatment of mental health conditions?(R)
21. 23:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—19/03/2024 23:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
22. 23:32GMT
  In the Studio—Colm Tóibín: A life of writing
  Inside the creative world of the acclaimed author of Brooklyn(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—20/03/2024 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—Romanian director Radu Jude
  Acclaimed Romanian director Radu Jude joins Nikki Bedi in the studio(R)
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—20/03/2024 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Hong Kong's lawmakers pass tough security bill
  The law broadens the definition of state secrets in a way that could scare away investors
5. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—20/03/2024 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  The Newsroom—20/03/2024 02:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—20/03/2024 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  The Climate Question—Your questions answered: Reversing climate change, eating avocados, electric vehicles and more
  Graihagh Jackson and her expert panel dive into your questions(R)
9. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—20/03/2024 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  Outlook—Searching for belonging in Wordsworth’s Lake District
  After a breakdown Esther Rutter found new hope in the home of an old English poet(R)
11. 03:50GMT
  Witness History—Surviving re-education in China’s Cultural Revolution
  Thousands of people were sent to re-education camps during China’s cultural revolution(R)
12. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—20/03/2024 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  The Newsroom—20/03/2024 04:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—20/03/2024 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 04:32GMT
  Hollywood Exiles—5. Billy's list
  Hollywood Reporter publisher Billy Wilkerson is first to name movie business communists
16. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—20/03/2024 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Senegal's President says he did nothing wrong
  Outgoing president Macky Sall refuses to apologise over political uncertainty he created

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