BBC World Service UK DAB/Freeview Schedule Tuesday 25 February 2025

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—25/02/2025 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The History Hour—Death of a language and the world’s longest kiss
  We hear about the death of an ancient language and a record-breaking kiss(R)
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—25/02/2025 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—How will Ukraine's minerals deal with the US look?
  Will President Zelensky sign the deal?
5. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—25/02/2025 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  The Newsroom—25/02/2025 02:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—25/02/2025 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  Assignment—Road wars: Cycling in Paris
  How a recent killing in Paris reveals a dark side to the city's cycling revolution
9. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—25/02/2025 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  Outlook—My hunt for the Gutenberg – the rare book that solved a family mystery
  Michael Visontay’s unexpected link to the Gutenberg Bible, the world’s most coveted book(R)
11. 03:50GMT
  Witness History—Discovering the structure of haemoglobin
  Dr Max Perutz made one of the greatest scientific discoveries of the 20th century(R)
12. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—25/02/2025 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  The Newsroom—25/02/2025 04:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—25/02/2025 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 04:32GMT
  In the Studio—Mohammad Barrangi: The Last Rain in Wonderland
  Mohammad Barrangi sprinted for Iran at the Paralympics, but is now an artist in the UK
16. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—25/02/2025 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Macron and Trump optimistic about Ukraine
  The two leaders discussed Ukraine three years after Russia's invasion of the country
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—25/02/2025 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—Macron says Ukraine ceasefire could be weeks away
  The French president was speaking after meeting US president Donald Trump
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—25/02/2025 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Newsday—Syria holds national dialogue conference
  The two-day meeting will try to chart the country's political and economic future
5. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—25/02/2025 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—The artificial limbs bringing hope in Gaza
  How cutting-edge prosthetic limbs are helping in Gaza and beyond.
7. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—25/02/2025 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  Business Daily—Philippines: Back-office powerhouse
  The country's BPO (business process outsourcing) industry is huge, but it's under threat
9. 08:50GMT
  Witness History—The Nellie massacre
  In 1983, an estimated 3,000 people were massacred in Assam, India
10. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—25/02/2025 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  The Newsroom—25/02/2025 09:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 09:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—25/02/2025 09:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 09:32GMT
  Assignment—Road wars: Cycling in Paris
  How a recent killing in Paris reveals a dark side to the city's cycling revolution(R)
14. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—25/02/2025 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—TV writer and co-creator Samuel Jefferson
  TV writer and co-creator Samuel Jefferson talks about his series Berlin ER(R)
16. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—25/02/2025 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  The Newsroom—25/02/2025 11:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
18. 11:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—25/02/2025 11:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 11:32GMT
  The Global Story—China’s approach to Trump 2.0
  The challenges and opportunities facing Beijing
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—25/02/2025 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  Outlook—The unmaking of a child soldier
  As a boy, Ishmael Beah was forced to kill. How do you turn a soldier back into a child?
3. 12:50GMT
  Witness History—The Nellie massacre
  In 1983, an estimated 3,000 people were massacred in Assam, India(R)
4. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—25/02/2025 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
5. 13:06GMT
  The Newsroom—25/02/2025 13:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
6. 13:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—25/02/2025 13:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
7. 13:32GMT
  In the Studio—Mohammad Barrangi: The Last Rain in Wonderland
  Mohammad Barrangi sprinted for Iran at the Paralympics, but is now an artist in the UK(R)
8. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—25/02/2025 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 14:06GMT
  Newshour—Britain to spend more on defence
  Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the UK will increase defence spending to 2.5%
10. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—25/02/2025 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 15:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—The artificial limbs bringing hope in Gaza
  How cutting-edge prosthetic limbs are helping in Gaza and beyond.(R)
12. 15:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—25/02/2025 15:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 15:32GMT
  World Business Report—Singapore: AI taking over jobs
  Singapore's biggest bank says it expects to cut 4,000 roles because of AI.
14. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—25/02/2025 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 16:06GMT
  BBC OS—Why does the US want Ukraine's minerals?
  The European Union has also proposed a partnership to exploit Ukraine's mineral reserves
16. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—25/02/2025 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 17:06GMT
  BBC OS—ICC prosecutor arrives in DR Congo as conflict continues
  M23 rebels have seized two major cities in eastern DRC
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—25/02/2025 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  Outlook—The unmaking of a child soldier
  As a boy, Ishmael Beah was forced to kill. How do you turn a soldier back into a child?(R)
3. 18:50GMT
  Witness History—The Nellie massacre
  In 1983, an estimated 3,000 people were massacred in Assam, India(R)
4. 19:00GMT
  BBC News—25/02/2025 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
5. 19:06GMT
  The Newsroom—25/02/2025 19:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
6. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—25/02/2025 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
7. 19:32GMT
  Sport Today—2025/02/25 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—25/02/2025 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 20:06GMT
  Assignment—Road wars: Cycling in Paris
  How a recent killing in Paris reveals a dark side to the city's cycling revolution(R)
10. 20:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—25/02/2025 20:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 20:32GMT
  Tech Life—Could AI pick the next James Bond?
  With Amazon in charge of James Bond, could they use AI for scripts and casting?
12. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—25/02/2025 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 21:06GMT
  Newshour—UK to boost defence spending and cut aid
  Starmer says 'dangerous new era' behind decision to boost UK defence spending and cut aid
14. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—25/02/2025 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—25/02/2025 22:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—25/02/2025 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—Ukraine reach minerals deal with US
  Reports suggest that the US has dropped some of its more drastic demands
18. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—25/02/2025 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 23:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—The artificial limbs bringing hope in Gaza
  How cutting-edge prosthetic limbs are helping in Gaza and beyond.(R)
20. 23:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—25/02/2025 23:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 23:32GMT
  In the Studio—Mohammad Barrangi: The Last Rain in Wonderland
  Mohammad Barrangi sprinted for Iran at the Paralympics, but is now an artist in the UK(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—26/02/2025 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—TV writer and co-creator Samuel Jefferson
  TV writer and co-creator Samuel Jefferson talks about his series Berlin ER(R)
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—26/02/2025 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Ukraine reach minerals deal with US
  Reports suggest that the US has dropped some of its more drastic demands
5. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—26/02/2025 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  The Newsroom—26/02/2025 02:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—26/02/2025 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  The Climate Question—How can we build mental resilience to climate change?
  Extreme weather can also damage our mental health. How can we fight "climate trauma"?(R)
9. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—26/02/2025 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  Outlook—The unmaking of a child soldier
  As a boy, Ishmael Beah was forced to kill. How do you turn a soldier back into a child?(R)
11. 03:50GMT
  Witness History—The Nellie massacre
  In 1983, an estimated 3,000 people were massacred in Assam, India(R)
12. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—26/02/2025 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  The Newsroom—26/02/2025 04:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—26/02/2025 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 04:32GMT
  Good Bad Billionaire—George Soros: 'The man who broke the Bank of England'
  A hedge fund tycoon who became one of the most successful investors ever
16. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—26/02/2025 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Ukraine and US agree minerals deal
  President Trump said he is expecting Ukrainian President to sign the deal this week

Wednesday 26 February 2025

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