BBC World Service UK DAB/Freeview Schedule Tuesday 20 August 2024

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—20/08/2024 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago
  The four-day event will see Kamala Harris formally confirmed as presidential candidate
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—20/08/2024 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—20/08/2024 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—20/08/2024 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  Assignment—Ukraine: On the front line
  Drone technology is transforming the battlefield in Ukraine
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—20/08/2024 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  Outlook—Secret superstar: the making of drag queen Yvie Oddly
  Yvie’s journey from pain and shame to stardom on Ru Paul’s Drag Race(R)
9. 02:50GMT
  Witness History—The celebrity murder case that divided France
  French actress Marie Trintignant was killed by the rock star Bertrand Cantat in 2003.(R)
10. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—20/08/2024 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  The Newsroom—20/08/2024 03:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—20/08/2024 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  In the Studio—Argentinian artist Ad Minoliti
  Creating geometric works for both humans and nature
14. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—20/08/2024 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—Biden: 'America, I gave my best to you'
  A tearful Biden took to the stage at the Democratic National Convention.
16. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—20/08/2024 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—The Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago
  Biden says the Democrats were "in a battle for the very soul of America"
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—20/08/2024 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—Biden touts achievements, backs Harris-Walz in moving speech
  On the first night of the convention, Mr Biden says he gave his best for America
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—20/08/2024 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  The Documentary—The art of air pollution
  Meet the creatives that are turning deadly air pollution into art, ink and jewellery
5. 07:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—20/08/2024 07:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  Business Daily—Reconstructing Chile’s botanical gardens
  In February huge forest fires destroyed 90% of the land and plant species
7. 07:50GMT
  Witness History—Nazis in Egypt
  Egypt recruited thousands of Nazis after World War Two
8. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—20/08/2024 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  The Newsroom—20/08/2024 08:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—20/08/2024 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  Assignment—Ukraine: On the front line
  Drone technology is transforming the battlefield in Ukraine(R)
12. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—20/08/2024 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—Singer-songwriter Billie Eilish
  Singer Billie Eilish, and Argentinian director Axel Cheb Terrab on his film Gala and Kiwi(R)
14. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—20/08/2024 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  The Newsroom—20/08/2024 10:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 10:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—20/08/2024 10:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  The Global Story—Biden passes the torch at the Democratic Convention
  The president vows to be "the best volunteer" for Kamala Harris's campaign
18. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—20/08/2024 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  Outlook—Nemonte Nenquimo: Love and battle in the Ecuadorian Amazon
  Nemonte Nenquimo is an indigenous leader from Ecuador fighting to protect the rainforest
20. 11:50GMT
  Witness History—Nazis in Egypt
  Egypt recruited thousands of Nazis after World War Two(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—20/08/2024 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  The Newsroom—20/08/2024 12:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—20/08/2024 12:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  In the Studio—Argentinian artist Ad Minoliti
  Creating geometric works for both humans and nature(R)
5. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—20/08/2024 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  Newshour—'Massacre' of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar
  Anti-government insurgents accused of a 'massacre' of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar
7. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—20/08/2024 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  The Documentary—The art of air pollution
  Meet the creatives that are turning deadly air pollution into art, ink and jewellery(R)
9. 14:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—20/08/2024 14:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  World Business Report—Kamala promises to raise US corporate tax rate
  Donald Trump wants to slash the corporate tax rate to 15 per cent.
11. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—20/08/2024 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  BBC OS—Israel retrieves six bodies of Gaza hostages
  Five of the hostages were pronounced dead previously, but one was thought to be alive
13. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—20/08/2024 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 16:06GMT
  BBC OS—Democratic National Convention into its second day
  We hear from delegates at the convention in Chicago.
15. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—20/08/2024 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 17:06GMT
  Outlook—Nemonte Nenquimo: Love and battle in the Ecuadorian Amazon
  Nemonte Nenquimo is an indigenous leader from Ecuador fighting to protect the rainforest(R)
17. 17:50GMT
  Witness History—Nazis in Egypt
  Egypt recruited thousands of Nazis after World War Two(R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—20/08/2024 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Newsroom—20/08/2024 18:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—20/08/2024 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  Sport Today—2024/08/20 GMT
  BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
5. 19:00GMT
  BBC News—20/08/2024 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  Assignment—Ukraine: On the front line
  Drone technology is transforming the battlefield in Ukraine(R)
7. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—20/08/2024 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  Tech Life—Artificial intelligence helps doctors detect lung cancer
  AI is acting as a second pair of eyes for radiologists examining X-rays.
9. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—20/08/2024 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—Hostage relative urges negotiators to 'seal the deal'
  Efrat Machikawa, niece of 80-year-old hostage Gadi Moses, calls for a deal to be reached
11. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—20/08/2024 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  The Documentary—The art of air pollution
  Meet the creatives that are turning deadly air pollution into art, ink and jewellery(R)
13. 21:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—20/08/2024 21:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  In the Studio—Argentinian artist Ad Minoliti
  Creating geometric works for both humans and nature(R)
15. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—20/08/2024 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—20/08/2024 22:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—20/08/2024 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—EU to set lower tariffs on Tesla's cars made in China
  The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC
19. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—20/08/2024 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—Singer-songwriter Billie Eilish
  Singer Billie Eilish, and Argentinian director Axel Cheb Terrab on his film Gala and Kiwi(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—21/08/2024 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—The Democratic National Convention continues
  Barack and Michelle Obama are expected to address the public
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—21/08/2024 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—21/08/2024 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—21/08/2024 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  The Climate Question—Your questions answered: Geo-engineering; keeping houses cool; the climate powers of sharks
  Graihagh Jackson and her regular panel take Climate Questions from listeners.(R)
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—21/08/2024 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  Outlook—Nemonte Nenquimo: Love and battle in the Ecuadorian Amazon
  Nemonte Nenquimo is an indigenous leader from Ecuador fighting to protect the rainforest(R)
9. 02:50GMT
  Witness History—Nazis in Egypt
  Egypt recruited thousands of Nazis after World War Two(R)
10. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—21/08/2024 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  The Newsroom—21/08/2024 03:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—21/08/2024 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  The Six Billion Dollar Gold Scam—5. Waiting for Michael
  The dream is collapsing and there’s going to be a showdown at the gold exploration site
14. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—21/08/2024 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—US ready for Harris Presidency, Obama tells Democrats
  Barack and Michelle Obama have received a rapturous welcome at the DNC in Chicago
16. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—21/08/2024 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Obama urges Americans to reject 'stale' Trump
  Barack Obama says America is ready for a new chapter with Kamala Harris as president

Wednesday 21 August 2024

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