BBC World Service UK DAB/Freeview Schedule Saturday 10 May 2025

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—10/05/2025 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—US and China set to hold trade talks in Geneva, Switzerland
  Diplomats will discuss tariffs in a bid to lower the temperature in US/China trade war
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—10/05/2025 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—10/05/2025 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—10/05/2025 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  Stumped—Who should replace Rohit Sharma as India Men's Test Captain?
  We debate who should be Rohit Sharma's successor and hear from Durham coach Ryan Campbell
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—10/05/2025 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  Outlook—Outlook Mixtape: Diving In
  Stories of people who found themselves in, and under, the water(R)
9. 02:50GMT
  Witness History—Rescuing Palmyra’s treasures from the Islamic State group
  In 2015, Khalil Hariri risked his life to save centuries-old archaeology in Syria.(R)
10. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—10/05/2025 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  Unexpected Elements—Ant antics
  A Kenyan court sentenced four men for ant smuggling, so we’re getting into ant antics!(R)
12. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—10/05/2025 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  The Newsroom—10/05/2025 04:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—10/05/2025 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 04:32GMT
  Trending—The TikTokers accused of triggering an election scandal
  BBC Trending investigates campaigns which led to the cancellation of Romania’s election.
16. 04:50GMT
  More or Less—Warren Buffett’s brilliant bets
  How retiring Berkshire Hathaway boss Warren Buffett made his money and made a point
17. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—10/05/2025 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  Weekend—Pakistan strikes back at India following airbase attacks
  India–Pakistan tensions spike, with Pakistan retaliating for Indian airstrikes.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—10/05/2025 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Weekend—Pakistan strikes back at India following airbase attacks
  India-Pakistan tensions rise as Kashmir strikes spark fears of wider conflict
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—10/05/2025 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Weekend—India says Pakistan fired missiles at its bases, after Pakistan accused India of striking its airbases
  India says Pakistan launched missiles after Pakistan accused Delhi of striking airbases
5. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—10/05/2025 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  BBC OS Conversations—Inside Gaza
  Residents and aid workers share their experiences amid warnings of mass starvation(R)
7. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—10/05/2025 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  Pick of the World—Why are millions livestreaming a Swedish forest?
  It's all to do with moose! Plus you say goodbye to radio legend, Julian Marshall
9. 08:50GMT
  Over to You—Jamming shortwave, too many repeats and Americast
  How China is continuing to try and block BBC shortwave broadcasts in parts of Asia
10. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—10/05/2025 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  Not by the Playbook—Chess mates
  How life is like a game of chess including a world record and the most valuable chess set
12. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—10/05/2025 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  The Newsroom—10/05/2025 10:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 10:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—10/05/2025 10:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 10:32GMT
  Unspun World with John Simpson—Ukraine war: Vladimir Putin’s game plan
  John Simpson analyses Russia’s current strategy in Ukraine(R)
16. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—10/05/2025 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  The Documentary—Tongue and talk: Keeping language alive in Africa
  Justice Baidoo explores endangered languages like Twi and Ahanta across Africa(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—10/05/2025 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  Newshour—Trump: India and Pakistan agree to a ceasefire
  It came after a day of strike and counter-strike
3. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—10/05/2025 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.
5. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—10/05/2025 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 17:06GMT
  The Newsroom—10/05/2025 17:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 17:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—10/05/2025 17:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 17:32GMT
  Trending—The TikTokers accused of triggering an election scandal
  BBC Trending investigates campaigns which led to the cancellation of Romania’s election.(R)
9. 17:50GMT
  More or Less—Warren Buffett’s brilliant bets
  How retiring Berkshire Hathaway boss Warren Buffett made his money and made a point(R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—10/05/2025 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Inquiry—Will Serbia’s mass protests unseat the president?
  The Serbian government is facing mass protests, but will they lead to change?(R)
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—10/05/2025 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  The Global Jigsaw—The Trump effect on global media
  Exploring the changes to media around the world caused by cuts to USAGM and USAID
5. 19:00GMT
  BBC News—10/05/2025 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—American playwright Neil LaBute
  Nikki talks to writer Neil LaBute about his play How to Fight Loneliness.
7. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—10/05/2025 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—India and Pakistan accuse each other of ‘violations’ of ceasefire deal
  India and Pakistan accuse each other of 'violations' hours after ceasefire
9. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—10/05/2025 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 21:06GMT
  Not by the Playbook—Chess mates
  How life is like a game of chess including a world record and the most valuable chess set(R)
11. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—10/05/2025 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—10/05/2025 22:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
13. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—10/05/2025 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 22:32GMT
  This Is Africa—Kenya Mko Wapi: Part three
  DJ Edu meets the stars of Kenya's Arbantone scene
15. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—10/05/2025 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 23:06GMT
  BBC OS Conversations—Inside Gaza
  Residents and aid workers share their experiences amid warnings of mass starvation(R)
17. 23:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—10/05/2025 23:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 23:32GMT
  The Documentary—Educating Nigeria
  Yemisi Adegoke discovers what is being done to get children into school in Nigeria(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—11/05/2025 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Inquiry—Will Serbia’s mass protests unseat the president?
  The Serbian government is facing mass protests, but will they lead to change?(R)
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—11/05/2025 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  Trending—The TikTokers accused of triggering an election scandal
  BBC Trending investigates campaigns which led to the cancellation of Romania’s election.(R)
5. 00:50GMT
  Sporting Witness—Creating Hawk-Eye and goal-line tech
  In 2000, Paul Hawkins turned his cricket passion into innovation by creating the tech
6. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—11/05/2025 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—11/05/2025 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
8. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—11/05/2025 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
9. 01:32GMT
  Health Check—Shingles vaccine lowers risk of heart disease
  A shingles vaccine unintentionally protects against heart disease for up to 8 years(R)
10. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—11/05/2025 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 02:06GMT
  The Documentary—Tongue and talk: Keeping language alive in Africa
  Justice Baidoo explores endangered languages like Twi and Ahanta across Africa(R)
12. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—11/05/2025 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  From Our Own Correspondent—Fear and mistrust in the new Syria
  As Syria tries to rebuild after the fall of Assad, sectarian violence fuels division.
14. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—11/05/2025 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  Unspun World with John Simpson—Ukraine war: Vladimir Putin’s game plan
  John Simpson analyses Russia’s current strategy in Ukraine(R)
16. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—11/05/2025 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  The Newsroom—11/05/2025 04:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
18. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—11/05/2025 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 04:32GMT
  The Documentary—Educating Nigeria
  Yemisi Adegoke discovers what is being done to get children into school in Nigeria(R)
20. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—11/05/2025 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 05:06GMT
  Weekend—India-Pakistan ceasefire holds despite fresh violation claims
  India-Pakistan ceasefire holds after Trump's deal, despite fresh violation claims

Sunday 11 May 2025

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