BBC World Service UK DAB/Freeview Schedule Thursday 7 August 2025

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—07/08/2025 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—India faces the threat of 50% mark ups on imports into the US
  US president Donald Trump's global tariffs regime comes into force
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—07/08/2025 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—07/08/2025 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—07/08/2025 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  The Documentary—New Zealand: Heading across the ditch
  What will New Zealand's rapidly changing demographics mean for the country's future?
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—07/08/2025 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  Outlook—The day I woke up with new, beautiful hands
  Luka Krizanac immediately felt that the hands given to him by a stranger were his own(R)
9. 02:50GMT
  Witness History—The Assam-Tibet earthquake
  In 1950, an earthquake in the Himalayas devastated parts of Tibet and India(R)
10. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—07/08/2025 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  The Newsroom—07/08/2025 03:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—07/08/2025 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  The Food Chain—The anti-dementia diet
  Could the food you eat help to reduce your risk of dementia?
14. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—07/08/2025 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—Trump could meet Putin soon
  Mr Trump says the two could meet as early as next week to discuss Ukraine ceasefire
16. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—07/08/2025 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—The realities of treating the injured in Gaza
  A doctor describes what it’s like working in an intensive care unit
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—07/08/2025 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—Trump threatens 50% tariffs on India
  India has been hit by an additional 25% tariff for buying Russian oil
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—07/08/2025 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  The Inquiry—What does Syria’s recent conflict tell us about al-Sharaa’s presidency?
  Conflict in Syria exposes cracks in President al-Sharaa’s leadership and political legacy
5. 07:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—07/08/2025 07:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  Business Daily—Singapore at 60: Raffles and the Republic
  The hotel keeps colonial traditions alive - should it move on or preserve the past?
7. 07:50GMT
  Witness History—Brazil’s biggest bank heist
  In 2005, theives tunnelled into a Brazilian bank in a heist straight out of the movie
8. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—07/08/2025 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  The Newsroom—07/08/2025 08:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—07/08/2025 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  The Documentary—New Zealand: Heading across the ditch
  What will New Zealand's rapidly changing demographics mean for the country's future?(R)
12. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—07/08/2025 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  The Explanation—The Media Show: Taiwan’s war drama tests political boundaries on screen
  A fictional Chinese attack sparks debate over Taiwan’s media and censorship
14. 09:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—07/08/2025 09:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 09:32GMT
  On the Podium—Derrick Loccident: A new challenge, a new life
  An accident changed Derek Loccident's life - and his mentality
16. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—07/08/2025 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 10:06GMT
  The Newsroom—07/08/2025 10:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
18. 10:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—07/08/2025 10:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 10:32GMT
  The Food Chain—The anti-dementia diet
  Could the food you eat help to reduce your risk of dementia?(R)
20. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—07/08/2025 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 11:06GMT
  Outlook—My photo on a magazine cover got me out of jail
  Vietnamese movie star Kieu Chinh fled war and hit rock bottom - then Hollywood found her
22. 11:50GMT
  Witness History—Brazil’s biggest bank heist
  In 2005, theives tunnelled into a Brazilian bank in a heist straight out of the movie(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—07/08/2025 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  The Newsroom—07/08/2025 12:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—07/08/2025 12:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  Health Check—Malnutrition in Gaza
  The impact of malnutrition on health and the aid needed in Gaza(R)
5. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—07/08/2025 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  Newshour—Trump tariffs hit dozens of countries
  Producers of staple goods such as Brazilian coffee say the tariffs will have a big impact
7. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—07/08/2025 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  The Inquiry—What does Syria’s recent conflict tell us about al-Sharaa’s presidency?
  Conflict in Syria exposes cracks in President al-Sharaa’s leadership and political legacy(R)
9. 14:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—07/08/2025 14:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  World Business Report—Can the world survive Trump's new tariffs?
  Trump's long-threatened tariffs have taken effect on imports from dozens of countries
11. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—07/08/2025 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  BBC OS—Russia-Ukraine war: Your questions answered
  Presidents Trump and Putin to meet in coming days, says Kremlin
13. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—07/08/2025 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 16:06GMT
  BBC OS—Israel's cabinet discusses Gaza takeover plan
  The move comes after hostage release talks with Hamas stalled
15. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—07/08/2025 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 17:06GMT
  Outlook—My photo on a magazine cover got me out of jail
  Vietnamese movie star Kieu Chinh fled war and hit rock bottom - then Hollywood found her(R)
17. 17:50GMT
  Witness History—Brazil’s biggest bank heist
  In 2005, theives tunnelled into a Brazilian bank in a heist straight out of the movie(R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—07/08/2025 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Newsroom—07/08/2025 18:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—07/08/2025 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  Sport Today—2025/08/07 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—07/08/2025 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  The Documentary—New Zealand: Heading across the ditch
  What will New Zealand's rapidly changing demographics mean for the country's future?(R)
7. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—07/08/2025 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  Science In Action—An end to allergic reactions?
  Scientists may have discovered the key to preventing anaphylaxis.
9. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—07/08/2025 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—Israeli security cabinet discusses plan to fully occupy Gaza
  UN says complete takeover would risk “catastrophic consequences”
11. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—07/08/2025 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  The Inquiry—What does Syria’s recent conflict tell us about al-Sharaa’s presidency?
  Conflict in Syria exposes cracks in President al-Sharaa’s leadership and political legacy(R)
13. 21:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—07/08/2025 21:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  The Food Chain—The anti-dementia diet
  Could the food you eat help to reduce your risk of dementia?(R)
15. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—07/08/2025 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—07/08/2025 22:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—07/08/2025 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—Can countries defy Trump's new tariffs?
  We find out whether India, Brazil and Canada can manage without a trade deal with the USA
19. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—07/08/2025 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  The Explanation—The Media Show: Taiwan’s war drama tests political boundaries on screen
  A fictional Chinese attack sparks debate over Taiwan’s media and censorship(R)
21. 23:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—07/08/2025 23:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
22. 23:32GMT
  On the Podium—Derrick Loccident: A new challenge, a new life
  An accident changed Derek Loccident's life - and his mentality(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—08/08/2025 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Is there a way countries could defy Trump's tariffs?
  We find out how businesses in India and elsewhere will manage without a USA trade deal
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—08/08/2025 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—08/08/2025 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—08/08/2025 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  Tech Life—What happened to DeepSeek?
  China’s DeepSeek took the AI world by storm this year. Where is it now? And: AI doomsday?(R)
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—08/08/2025 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  Outlook—My photo on a magazine cover got me out of jail
  Vietnamese movie star Kieu Chinh fled war and hit rock bottom - then Hollywood found her(R)
9. 02:50GMT
  Witness History—Brazil’s biggest bank heist
  In 2005, theives tunnelled into a Brazilian bank in a heist straight out of the movie(R)
10. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—08/08/2025 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  The Newsroom—08/08/2025 03:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—08/08/2025 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  Heart and Soul—Freddie’s Second Verse
  Freddie left fame behind to follow Buddhism and find stillness in Hong Kong.
14. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—08/08/2025 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—Israel's security cabinet approves occupation of Gaza City
  The plan falls short of the initial proposal to control the entire Gaza Strip
16. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—08/08/2025 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Israel approves plan to take control of Gaza City
  The approved plan focuses specifically on Gaza City, the largest city in the enclave

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