BBC World Service UK DAB/Freeview Schedule Sunday 12 May 2024

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Early
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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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—12/05/2024 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Weekend—Israel carries out fresh air strikes over Gaza Strip
  Gaza's civil defence agency says two doctors were killed in the airstrikes
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—12/05/2024 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Weekend—IDF might order more Palestinians to evacuate
  IDF says at least 100,000 Palestinians will need to be evacuated in northern Gaza
5. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—12/05/2024 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  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(R)
7. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—12/05/2024 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  The Food Chain—Eat with your hands
  The art, joy and benefits of eating with your hands(R)
9. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—12/05/2024 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 09:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—Fighting sexism in society
  We look at how entrenched sexist attitudes towards women are being tackled(R)
11. 09:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—12/05/2024 09:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 09:32GMT
  The Fifth Floor—China’s global mining for green tech
  The Global China Unit's latest report on Chinese mines overseas
13. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—12/05/2024 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 10:06GMT
  The Newsroom—12/05/2024 10:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
15. 10:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—12/05/2024 10:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 10:32GMT
  The Explanation—What is the dark web?
  The origins of the dark web, cyber crime and internet censorship across the world(R)
17. 10:50GMT
  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.(R)
18. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—12/05/2024 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  BBC OS Conversations—Mass tourism
  Influencers and residents from popular destinations on the pros and cons of tourism(R)
20. 11:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—12/05/2024 11:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 11:32GMT
  Assignment—Italy's mafia whistleblower
  Why a high-profile mafia informant testified against his powerful family(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—12/05/2024 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  Newshour—UK arms ban for Israel would strengthen Hamas: Cameron
  The British Foreign Secretary says restricting arms to Israel would strengthen Hamas
3. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—12/05/2024 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.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—12/05/2024 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Newsroom—12/05/2024 18:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—12/05/2024 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  World of Secrets—The Disciples, Special: World of Secrets live
  Inside the investigation and the journalists behind the TB Joshua story The Disciples(R)
5. 19:00GMT
  BBC News—12/05/2024 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  Unexpected Elements—Unexpected birthday party
  It's party time and we look to science for advice on clothes, cake and singing(R)
7. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—12/05/2024 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—Putin to replace long-time ally Shoigu as defence minister
  Vladimir Putin set to replace Sergei Shoigu as Russia defence minister
9. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—12/05/2024 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 21:06GMT
  The Climate Question—Can we build better cities for mental health and the climate?
  Most of the world will be living in cities by 2050. How can we improve their design?
11. 21:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—12/05/2024 21:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 21:32GMT
  Pick of the World—Smile. Give praise. The secrets to social success (still!)
  Which self-help book do you think everyone should read?(R)
13. 21:50GMT
  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(R)
14. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—12/05/2024 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—12/05/2024 22:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—12/05/2024 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 22:32GMT
  The Fifth Floor—China’s global mining for green tech
  The Global China Unit's latest report on Chinese mines overseas(R)
18. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—12/05/2024 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 23:06GMT
  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(R)
20. 23:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—12/05/2024 23:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 23:32GMT
  The Explanation—What is the dark web?
  The origins of the dark web, cyber crime and internet censorship across the world(R)
22. 23:50GMT
  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.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—13/05/2024 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Newsroom—13/05/2024 00:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—13/05/2024 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  Discovery—Obsessed with the Quest: Humpback Heat Run
  Filming the humpback heat run and exploring the deepest points of our oceans.(R)
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—13/05/2024 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—13/05/2024 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—13/05/2024 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  CrowdScience—Why are people still dying from malaria?
  We visit Malawi to discuss malaria, mosquitoes and a world-leading vaccination programme(R)
9. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—13/05/2024 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—Fighting sexism in society
  We look at how entrenched sexist attitudes towards women are being tackled(R)
11. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—13/05/2024 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 02:32GMT
  Pick of the World—Smile. Give praise. The secrets to social success (still!)
  Which self-help book do you think everyone should read?(R)
13. 02:50GMT
  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(R)
14. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—13/05/2024 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 03:06GMT
  The Newsroom—13/05/2024 03:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—13/05/2024 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 03:32GMT
  The Conversation—Pioneering women in neurosurgery
  Datshiane Navanayagam meets two neurosurgeons operating in a male-dominated field
18. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—13/05/2024 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—Putin set to remove Russian defence minister
  Sergei Shoigu, a close Putin ally, has been in the role since 2012
20. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—13/05/2024 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Georgia: Riot police face off against demonstrators
  The protesters oppose a controversial foreign influence bill

Monday 13 May 2024

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