BBC World Service UK DAB/Freeview Schedule Tuesday 19 August 2025

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—19/08/2025 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Ukraine talks: Will Ukraine and Russia negotiate a full peace deal?
  Trump says the US will provide security guarantees for Ukraine
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—19/08/2025 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—19/08/2025 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—19/08/2025 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  Assignment—Europe’s migrant crisis: The truck that shocked the world
  In 2015, 71 migrants suffocated in a truck. Could this tragedy have been prevented?
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—19/08/2025 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  Outlook—Amazing Love Stories: A second chance at first love
  Kevin & Debi were high school sweethearts until life, war and a pregnancy tore them apart(R)
9. 02:50GMT
  Witness History—Spot the Dog
  In 1978, British artist Eric Hill designed a book about a puppy for his two-year-old son(R)
10. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—19/08/2025 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  The Newsroom—19/08/2025 03:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—19/08/2025 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  In the Studio—The Herds
  Puppet animals travel from the Congo Basin to the Arctic Circle, fleeing climate change
14. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—19/08/2025 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—Zelensky says he's ready for talks with Putin
  US leader says he's began arrangements for a meeting between Russia and Ukraine.
16. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—19/08/2025 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Zelensky welcomes talks with Putin
  US says it's planning a meeting between Ukrainian and Russian leaders.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—19/08/2025 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—Washington talks on Ukraine
  Further talks with Vladimir Putin of Russia are now being floated by the US.
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—19/08/2025 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—A washing machine solution
  The Sikh engineer who invented a hand crank, off-grid washing machine for his neighbour
5. 07:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—19/08/2025 07:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  Business Daily—Is cybercrime the biggest threat to business?
  We investigate who is behind some recent data breaches and meet those trying to stop them
7. 07:50GMT
  Witness History—One man’s escape from McCarthyism
  In 1951, a US soldier defected to the Soviet Union during the anti-communist crackdown
8. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—19/08/2025 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  The Newsroom—19/08/2025 08:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—19/08/2025 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  Assignment—Europe’s migrant crisis: The truck that shocked the world
  In 2015, 71 migrants suffocated in a truck. Could this tragedy have been prevented?(R)
12. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—19/08/2025 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—Celine Song discusses Materialists
  South Korean-born Canadian director Celine Song and writer-comedian Julio Torres(R)
14. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—19/08/2025 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  The Newsroom—19/08/2025 10:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 10:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—19/08/2025 10:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  In the Studio—The Herds
  Puppet animals travel from the Congo Basin to the Arctic Circle, fleeing climate change(R)
18. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—19/08/2025 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  Outlook—Amazing Love Stories: Our dream to marry 22 times
  Fleur Pierets and Julian Boom wanted to wed in every country that allowed gay marriage
20. 11:50GMT
  Witness History—One man’s escape from McCarthyism
  In 1951, a US soldier defected to the Soviet Union during the anti-communist crackdown(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—19/08/2025 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  The Newsroom—19/08/2025 12:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—19/08/2025 12:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  Discovery—The Life Scientific: Neil Lawrence
  Neil Lawrence on taking down the 'digital oligarchy' and why we shouldn't fear AI(R)
5. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—19/08/2025 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  Newshour—Zelensky hails talks with Trump and European leaders as 'significant'
  Mr Trump called Vladimir Putin on Monday to discuss a meeting between Putin and Zelensky
7. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—19/08/2025 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—A washing machine solution
  The Sikh engineer who invented a hand crank, off-grid washing machine for his neighbour(R)
9. 14:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—19/08/2025 14:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  World Business Report—India removes cotton import duties
  India has suspended import tax on cotton until the end of September.
11. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—19/08/2025 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  BBC OS—Trump rules out sending US troops to Ukraine
  Trump rules out sending troops as part of security guarantees if a peace deal is reached
13. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—19/08/2025 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 16:06GMT
  BBC OS—How close are we to peace in Ukraine?
  Zelensky says his meeting with Trump and European leaders was "significant"
15. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—19/08/2025 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 17:06GMT
  Outlook—Amazing Love Stories: Our dream to marry 22 times
  Fleur Pierets and Julian Boom wanted to wed in every country that allowed gay marriage(R)
17. 17:50GMT
  Witness History—One man’s escape from McCarthyism
  In 1951, a US soldier defected to the Soviet Union during the anti-communist crackdown(R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—19/08/2025 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Newsroom—19/08/2025 18:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—19/08/2025 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  Sport Today—2025/08/19 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—19/08/2025 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  Assignment—Europe’s migrant crisis: The truck that shocked the world
  In 2015, 71 migrants suffocated in a truck. Could this tragedy have been prevented?(R)
7. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—19/08/2025 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  Tech Life—Tech and performance at the Edinburgh Festivals
  A special from Edinburgh, where art and performance meet tech with spectacular results.
9. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—19/08/2025 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—Israel says not interested in “partial deal” with Hamas
  Israel's government spokesman tells Newshour all hostages must be released
11. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—19/08/2025 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—A washing machine solution
  The Sikh engineer who invented a hand crank, off-grid washing machine for his neighbour(R)
13. 21:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—19/08/2025 21:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  In the Studio—The Herds
  Puppet animals travel from the Congo Basin to the Arctic Circle, fleeing climate change(R)
15. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—19/08/2025 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—19/08/2025 22:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—19/08/2025 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—China’s gains from US tariffs: cheap Russian oil and Brazilian soybeans
  American farmers warn of lasting damage as Chinese importers pick cheaper alternatives
19. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—19/08/2025 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—Celine Song discusses Materialists
  South Korean-born Canadian director Celine Song and writer-comedian Julio Torres(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—20/08/2025 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—How is global trade shifting amid the US tariffs war?
  We explore how China is benefiting from Trump's tariffs
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—20/08/2025 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—20/08/2025 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—20/08/2025 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  The Climate Question—Is Brazil doing enough to protect the Amazon?
  Are forest fires and demands for oil exploration putting the rainforest at risk?(R)
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—20/08/2025 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  Outlook—Amazing Love Stories: Our dream to marry 22 times
  Fleur Pierets and Julian Boom wanted to wed in every country that allowed gay marriage(R)
9. 02:50GMT
  Witness History—One man’s escape from McCarthyism
  In 1951, a US soldier defected to the Soviet Union during the anti-communist crackdown(R)
10. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—20/08/2025 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  The Newsroom—20/08/2025 03:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—20/08/2025 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  13 Minutes Presents: The Space Shuttle—The Space Shuttle, The Space Shuttle: 5. Space truck
  President Reagan declares the shuttle open for business. Then a satellite goes missing
14. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—20/08/2025 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—Rising tensions between US and Venezuela
  The US is deploying three Aegis guided-missile destroyers to the waters off Venezuela.
16. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—20/08/2025 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—M23 rebels accused of massacre in Democratic Republic of Congo
  Rights group says there's evidence that rebel M23 militia killed at least 140 civilians

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