BBC World Service UK DAB/Freeview Schedule Friday 2 May 2025

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—02/05/2025 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Trump sacks Waltz as US National Security Advisor
  Trump has sacked Waltz as national security adviser and nominated him for UN post
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—02/05/2025 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—02/05/2025 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—02/05/2025 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  Tech Life—Weighing the world's forests
  The space mission to better understand how forests affect climate change on Earth.(R)
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—02/05/2025 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  Outlook—The ex-Special Forces officer and the hostage rescue of a friend
  Gene Yu’s US Army training helped him plan an unsanctioned mission in the Philippines.(R)
9. 02:50GMT
  Witness History—Ten countries join the EU in one night
  On 1 May 2004, the European Union went through its biggest ever enlargement.(R)
10. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—02/05/2025 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  The Newsroom—02/05/2025 03:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—02/05/2025 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  Heart and Soul—After Francis: What do Catholics want next?
  After Pope Francis' death, Catholics look to Rome as the Church elects a new leader.
14. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—02/05/2025 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—Mike Waltz replaced as US national security adviser
  He mistakenly added a journalist to a sensitive group chat.
16. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—02/05/2025 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Trump ousts Waltz as national security adviser
  Marco Rubio will serve as interim national security adviser
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—02/05/2025 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—Israel strikes near Syria presidential palace
  The Israeli military says the attack was in support of the beleaguered Druze community
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—02/05/2025 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Americast—Is public opinion turning against Donald Trump?
  New polls suggest the president is losing support
5. 07:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—02/05/2025 07:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  Business Daily—Business Daily meets: US healthcare CEO Judy Faulkner
  We speak to the billionaire founder of medical record software provider Epic Systems
7. 07:50GMT
  Witness History—Snake: Popularising mobile gaming
  In 1998, the Snake game made its debut on mobile phones
8. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—02/05/2025 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  The Newsroom—02/05/2025 08:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—02/05/2025 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  Science In Action—Scientists of the world unite
  Earth science in every direction from the European Geosciences Union’s 2025 assembly(R)
12. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—02/05/2025 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  Unexpected Elements—In memoriam
  The death of the Pope inspired Unexpected Elements to look at the science of loss
14. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—02/05/2025 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  The Newsroom—02/05/2025 10:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 10:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—02/05/2025 10:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  Heart and Soul—After Francis: What do Catholics want next?
  After Pope Francis' death, Catholics look to Rome as the Church elects a new leader.(R)
18. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—02/05/2025 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  Outlook—Outlook Mixtape: Putting pen to paper
  Three remarkable writers; forming bonds, forging dreams and creating whole new worlds
20. 11:50GMT
  Witness History—Snake: Popularising mobile gaming
  In 1998, the Snake game made its debut on mobile phones(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—02/05/2025 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  The Newsroom—02/05/2025 12:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—02/05/2025 12:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  Science In Action—Scientists of the world unite
  Earth science in every direction from the European Geosciences Union’s 2025 assembly(R)
5. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—02/05/2025 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  Newshour—Israeli airstrike on Syrian capital
  Israel's PM says the strike is a message to Syria's government
7. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—02/05/2025 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  Americast—Is public opinion turning against Donald Trump?
  New polls suggest the president is losing support(R)
9. 14:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—02/05/2025 14:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  World Business Report—US jobs figure beats expectations
  US employers added 177,000 jobs in April
11. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—02/05/2025 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  BBC OS—Gaza mass starvation warning
  We hear about the warnings of mass starvation in Gaza
13. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—02/05/2025 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 16:06GMT
  BBC OS—Germany's AfD classified as 'extremist'
  Germany's far-right AFD party has been officially classified as "extremist"
15. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—02/05/2025 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 17:06GMT
  Outlook—Outlook Mixtape: Putting pen to paper
  Three remarkable writers; forming bonds, forging dreams and creating whole new worlds(R)
17. 17:50GMT
  Witness History—Snake: Popularising mobile gaming
  In 1998, the Snake game made its debut on mobile phones(R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—02/05/2025 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Newsroom—02/05/2025 18:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—02/05/2025 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  Sport Today—2025/05/02 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—02/05/2025 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  BBC OS Conversations—Protecting children from online harm
  Three parents on why they believe social media contributed to their children’s deaths
7. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—02/05/2025 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  CrowdScience—Why can't I fall asleep?
  Why is getting to sleep much harder for some people than others?
9. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—02/05/2025 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—German AfD party classed as extreme-right by spy agency
  The party came second in February’s general election
11. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—02/05/2025 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  Americast—Is public opinion turning against Donald Trump?
  New polls suggest the president is losing support(R)
13. 21:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—02/05/2025 21:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  Heart and Soul—After Francis: What do Catholics want next?
  After Pope Francis' death, Catholics look to Rome as the Church elects a new leader.(R)
15. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—02/05/2025 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—02/05/2025 22:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—02/05/2025 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—Rockstar shares tumbled after delaying the release of GTA 6
  Rockstar parent company Take-Two shares tumbled after delaying the release of GTA 6
19. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—02/05/2025 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  Unexpected Elements—In memoriam
  The death of the Pope inspired Unexpected Elements to look at the science of loss(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—03/05/2025 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Millions of Australians head to the polls
  Millions of Australians are voting in a national election dominated by the economy.
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—03/05/2025 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—03/05/2025 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—03/05/2025 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  Stumped—Cameron Bancroft open to Australia return
  Gloucestershire captain Cameron Bancroft on his Australian international ambitions
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—03/05/2025 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  Outlook—Outlook Mixtape: Putting pen to paper
  Three remarkable writers; forming bonds, forging dreams and creating whole new worlds(R)
9. 02:50GMT
  Witness History—Snake: Popularising mobile gaming
  In 1998, the Snake game made its debut on mobile phones(R)
10. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—03/05/2025 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  Unexpected Elements—In memoriam
  The death of the Pope inspired Unexpected Elements to look at the science of loss(R)
12. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—03/05/2025 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  The Newsroom—03/05/2025 04:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—03/05/2025 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 04:32GMT
  Trending—BBC Trending: From a smuggler’s TikTok to tragedy
  BBC Trending tracks the digital footprint of a wanted people smuggler
16. 04:50GMT
  More or Less—Donald Trump: 100 days fact-check
  Working out the reality behind President Trump’s claims on immigration, fentanyl and eggs
17. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—03/05/2025 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  Weekend—Vance backs AfD after ‘extremist’ designation
  Vance says Germany is 'rebuilding the Berlin wall' after AfD party labelled 'extremist'

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