BBC World Service UK DAB/Freeview Schedule Wednesday 4 December 2024

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—04/12/2024 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—Film director Ray Yeung
  Nikki on Ray Yeung's new film All Shall Be Well, and Grammy-winner Pharrell Williams.(R)
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—04/12/2024 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—South Korea’s president backs down from martial law
  It follows a frantic few hours of protests and MPs voting to block the move
5. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—04/12/2024 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  The Newsroom—04/12/2024 02:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—04/12/2024 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  The Climate Question—How does climate change affect me?
  Jordan Dunbar introduces his latest guides to the most common questions on climate change(R)
9. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—04/12/2024 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  Outlook—How Hollywood’s most powerful woman won and lost it all
  Before she was blacklisted, Mary McCall Jr. was a hit writer who transformed Hollywood(R)
11. 03:50GMT
  Witness History—The discovery that led to Covid vaccines
  In 2005, Dr Katalin Karikó published research that eventually won her the Nobel Prize(R)
12. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—04/12/2024 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  The Newsroom—04/12/2024 04:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—04/12/2024 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 04:32GMT
  World of Secrets—Finding Mr Fox, 6. What does the Fox say?
  Our investigation moves to a hotel car park in Norwich, England
16. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—04/12/2024 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol faces impeachment
  Protesters, unions and politicians call for President Yoon Suk Yeol to resign
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—04/12/2024 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—South Korean MPs begin impeachment proceedings
  MPs thwarted president Yoon Suk Yeol move to impose martial law
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—04/12/2024 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Newsday—South Korean president's top staff resign
  All senior secretaries to President Yoon Suk Yeol have tendered their resignation
5. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—04/12/2024 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  The Interview—Peter Boehringer: Is Germany's far right in a powerful position?
  Stephen Sackur speaks to Peter Boehringer of the far-right Alternative for Deutschland
7. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—04/12/2024 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  Business Daily—Sweden’s #softgirls trend
  We find out why some women are choosing to become stay-at-home wives and girlfriends
9. 08:50GMT
  Witness History—The ‘Three Marias’
  In 1974, a judge decided if three Portuguese women should be jailed for writing a book
10. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—04/12/2024 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  The Newsroom—04/12/2024 09:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 09:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—04/12/2024 09:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 09:32GMT
  The Climate Question—How does climate change affect me?
  Jordan Dunbar introduces his latest guides to the most common questions on climate change(R)
14. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—04/12/2024 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  The Documentary—Me and my digital twin
  Ghislaine Boddington investigates the possibility of life after death through digital AI(R)
16. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—04/12/2024 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  The Newsroom—04/12/2024 11:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
18. 11:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—04/12/2024 11:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 11:32GMT
  The Global Story—Pardons, missiles and a ceasefire: Biden’s last few weeks
  With weeks left in office, President Biden is making moves that could define his legacy
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—04/12/2024 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  Outlook—Rebellious Rhythm: Showcasing my Pantsula dance and culture
  Vusi Mdoyi dreamed of sharing his unique South African art form on the world stage
3. 12:50GMT
  Witness History—The ‘Three Marias’
  In 1974, a judge decided if three Portuguese women should be jailed for writing a book(R)
4. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—04/12/2024 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
5. 13:06GMT
  The Newsroom—04/12/2024 13:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
6. 13:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—04/12/2024 13:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
7. 13:32GMT
  World of Secrets—Finding Mr Fox, 6. What does the Fox say?
  Our investigation moves to a hotel car park in Norwich, England(R)
8. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—04/12/2024 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 14:06GMT
  Newshour—South Korea: President faces impeachment vote
  MPs begin impeachment proceedings against Yoon Suk Yeol after martial law lifted
10. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—04/12/2024 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 15:06GMT
  The Interview—Peter Boehringer: Is Germany's far right in a powerful position?
  Stephen Sackur speaks to Peter Boehringer of the far-right Alternative for Deutschland(R)
12. 15:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—04/12/2024 15:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 15:32GMT
  World Business Report—French PM faces no-confidence vote after forcing through budget
  Michel Barnier used special powers to push through a social security budget bill
14. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—04/12/2024 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 16:06GMT
  BBC OS—Protests continue in South Korea
  Protesters in South Korea have marched on the presidential offices
16. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—04/12/2024 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 17:06GMT
  BBC OS—French government on verge of collapse
  A no-confidence vote is expected to bring down the government
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—04/12/2024 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  Outlook—Rebellious Rhythm: Showcasing my Pantsula dance and culture
  Vusi Mdoyi dreamed of sharing his unique South African art form on the world stage(R)
3. 18:50GMT
  Witness History—The ‘Three Marias’
  In 1974, a judge decided if three Portuguese women should be jailed for writing a book(R)
4. 19:00GMT
  BBC News—04/12/2024 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
5. 19:06GMT
  The Newsroom—04/12/2024 19:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
6. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—04/12/2024 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
7. 19:32GMT
  Sport Today—2024/12/04 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—04/12/2024 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 20:06GMT
  The Climate Question—How does climate change affect me?
  Jordan Dunbar introduces his latest guides to the most common questions on climate change(R)
10. 20:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—04/12/2024 20:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 20:32GMT
  Health Check—Genetic risk of diabetes in South Asian populations
  New study finds genetic links to how and when South Asian populations develop diabetes
12. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—04/12/2024 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 21:06GMT
  Newshour—French MPs vote PM Barnier out
  French lawmakers passed a vote of no confidence in the government
14. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—04/12/2024 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—04/12/2024 22:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—04/12/2024 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—French economy faces turmoil after Prime Minister loses vote of no confidence
  France faces economic woe after PM loses vote of no confidence
18. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—04/12/2024 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 23:06GMT
  The Interview—Peter Boehringer: Is Germany's far right in a powerful position?
  Stephen Sackur speaks to Peter Boehringer of the far-right Alternative for Deutschland(R)
20. 23:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—04/12/2024 23:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 23:32GMT
  World of Secrets—Finding Mr Fox, 6. What does the Fox say?
  Our investigation moves to a hotel car park in Norwich, England(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—05/12/2024 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Documentary—Me and my digital twin
  Ghislaine Boddington investigates the possibility of life after death through digital AI(R)
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—05/12/2024 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—South Korea’s President faces uncertain future after his attempt to impose martial law
  South Korea in crisis after President faces impeachment proceedings
5. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—05/12/2024 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  The Newsroom—05/12/2024 02:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—05/12/2024 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  100 Women—Byline Afghanistan
  What has happened to Afghanistan’s female journalists?
9. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—05/12/2024 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  Outlook—Rebellious Rhythm: Showcasing my Pantsula dance and culture
  Vusi Mdoyi dreamed of sharing his unique South African art form on the world stage(R)
11. 03:50GMT
  Witness History—The ‘Three Marias’
  In 1974, a judge decided if three Portuguese women should be jailed for writing a book(R)
12. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—05/12/2024 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  The Newsroom—05/12/2024 04:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—05/12/2024 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 04:32GMT
  The Food Chain—Croffle, anyone?
  The rise of the dessert café and the extraordinary creations it’s spawned
16. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—05/12/2024 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—The ruling party refuses to impeach the President
  The vote on whether President Yoon should be impeached will take place on Saturday

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