BBC World Service UK DAB/Freeview Schedule Saturday 11 May 2024

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—11/05/2024 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—US Consumer sentiment sags to a six-month low
  US Consumer sentiment sags to a six-month low over inflation and unemployment fears
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—11/05/2024 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—11/05/2024 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—11/05/2024 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  Stumped—Meet the Italian International who has never set foot in the country
  We speak to Ben Manenti who was born in Australia, but represents Italy.
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—11/05/2024 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  Outlook—Outlook Mixtape: Lollywood star; country singer; taekwondo
  Your bonus edition with the stories we love this week(R)
9. 02:50GMT
  Witness History—Princess Diana at the Taj Mahal
  The story of a princess, an Indian palace and a photograph which gained worldwide fame(R)
10. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—11/05/2024 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  Unexpected Elements—Unexpected birthday party
  It's party time and we look to science for advice on clothes, cake and singing(R)
12. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—11/05/2024 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  The Newsroom—11/05/2024 04:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—11/05/2024 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 04:32GMT
  Dear Daughter—My daughter, who I thought was my son
  Gretchen’s daughter is transgender. How can she protect her, while helping her grow?
16. 04:50GMT
  More or Less—Is reading for pleasure the single biggest factor in how well a child does in life?
  What research says about the connection between reading and success in later life.
17. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—11/05/2024 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  Weekend—US says Israel may have breached international law
  Report says US-supplied weapons used in Gaza in breach of international humanitarian law
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—11/05/2024 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Weekend—Russia launches fresh attack in the Kharkiv region
  Kyiv says incursion started with heavy bombing with small groups crossing the border
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—11/05/2024 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Weekend—Rafah evacuation continues
  Thousands of Palestinians look for safe space as Israel targets areas in Rafah
5. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—11/05/2024 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  BBC OS Conversations—Mass tourism
  Influencers and residents from popular destinations on the pros and cons of tourism(R)
7. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—11/05/2024 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  Pick of the World—Smile. Give praise. The secrets to social success (still!)
  Which self-help book do you think everyone should read?
9. 08:50GMT
  Over to You—Putting the focus on reporting China’s role
  The BBC WS has launched its Global China Unit but listeners ask if coverage will be fair
10. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—11/05/2024 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  Not by the Playbook—New York’s Living Room Sumo Dohyo
  James Grammer explains why his living room is now used for sumo wrestling.
12. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—11/05/2024 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  The Newsroom—11/05/2024 10:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 10:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—11/05/2024 10:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 10:32GMT
  Unspun World with John Simpson—What is Israel's plan for Gaza?
  Plus, the mood on the Ukrainian frontline and South Africa's general election(R)
16. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—11/05/2024 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  World Questions—Spain
  Corruption, separatism and mass tourism – experts debate Spain’s most pressing issues
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—11/05/2024 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  Newshour—Israel orders another evacuation of people from Rafah
  Residents were told to go to al-Mawasi, said to have problems with water and sanitation
3. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—11/05/2024 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  Sportsworld—Live Sporting Action
  Live sport from around the world - including the English Premier League.
5. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—11/05/2024 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 17:06GMT
  The Newsroom—11/05/2024 17:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 17:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—11/05/2024 17:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 17:32GMT
  Dear Daughter—My daughter, who I thought was my son
  Gretchen’s daughter is transgender. How can she protect her, while helping her grow?(R)
9. 17:50GMT
  Sporting Witness—Ghana's 'Baby Jet'
  Ghanaian Alice Annum tells the story of how she became known as 'Baby Jet'
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—11/05/2024 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Inquiry—Has US military aid come in time for President Zelensky?
  What’s next for Ukraine, now that America’s landmark aid bill has been agreed?(R)
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—11/05/2024 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  Happy News—The Happy Pod: From pollution to paradise
  The happiest stories in the world - our weekly collection
5. 19:00GMT
  BBC News—11/05/2024 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—Actor Olivia Williams on this week’s cultural highlights
  Olivia Williams’ cultural selection
7. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—11/05/2024 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—Israel orders more evacuations in Rafah
  EU criticises Israeli orders to evacuate citizens of Rafah as ''unacceptable''
9. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—11/05/2024 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 21:06GMT
  The Documentary—Twin towns
  Why being a twin in Nigeria could mean life or death(R)
11. 21:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—11/05/2024 21:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 21:32GMT
  This Is Africa—Zanda Zakuza in session
  The South African singer brings a fresh take on the club banger that made her name
13. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—11/05/2024 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—11/05/2024 22:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
15. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—11/05/2024 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 22:32GMT
  Assignment—Italy's mafia whistleblower
  Why a high-profile mafia informant testified against his powerful family(R)
17. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—11/05/2024 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 23:06GMT
  BBC OS Conversations—Mass tourism
  Influencers and residents from popular destinations on the pros and cons of tourism(R)
19. 23:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—11/05/2024 23:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
20. 23:32GMT
  Dear Daughter—My daughter, who I thought was my son
  Gretchen’s daughter is transgender. How can she protect her, while helping her grow?(R)
21. 23:50GMT
  Sporting Witness—Ghana's 'Baby Jet'
  Ghanaian Alice Annum tells the story of how she became known as 'Baby Jet'(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—12/05/2024 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Inquiry—Has US military aid come in time for President Zelensky?
  What’s next for Ukraine, now that America’s landmark aid bill has been agreed?(R)
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—12/05/2024 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  The Documentary—Things Fell Apart: We're coming after you, honey
  A medical scandal has world-shattering consequences(R)
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—12/05/2024 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—12/05/2024 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—12/05/2024 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  Health Check—Conflict's impact on a neglected disease
  Conflict in Sudan impacts a research center for neglected disease mycetoma(R)
9. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—12/05/2024 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  World Questions—Spain
  Corruption, separatism and mass tourism – experts debate Spain’s most pressing issues(R)
11. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—12/05/2024 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  From Our Own Correspondent—Uproar over a "foreign agents" bill in Georgia
  Teargas and riot police on the streets of Tbilisi as protests galvanise Georgia's youth
13. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—12/05/2024 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 03:32GMT
  The Explanation—What is the dark web?
  The origins of the dark web, cyber crime and internet censorship across the world
15. 03:50GMT
  Sporting Witness—Ghana's 'Baby Jet'
  Ghanaian Alice Annum tells the story of how she became known as 'Baby Jet'(R)
16. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—12/05/2024 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  The Newsroom—12/05/2024 04:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
18. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—12/05/2024 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 04:32GMT
  The Documentary—Twin towns
  Why being a twin in Nigeria could mean life or death(R)
20. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—12/05/2024 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 05:06GMT
  Weekend—EU official condemns Rafah evacuation orders
  Israel has been mounting airstrikes on several parts of Gaza Strip

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