BBC World Service UK DAB/Freeview Schedule Wednesday 10 September 2025

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—10/09/2025 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Will the Federal Reserve cut US interest rates?
  Latest US job market figures suggest the world's largest economy is weaker than expected
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—10/09/2025 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—10/09/2025 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—10/09/2025 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  The Climate Question—Will there be a solar power boom in Africa?
  There's been a recent surge in solar panels arriving in Africa. Is this a game-changer?(R)
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—10/09/2025 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  Outlook—Hold Fast! 2. The world as you know it no longer exists
  Siobhάn McSweeney tells the extraordinary story of sailing cargo ship The Avontuur(R)
9. 02:50GMT
  Witness History—The Enabling Act
  In 1933, the Enabling Act was passed, handing Adolf Hitler unchecked power(R)
10. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—10/09/2025 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  The Newsroom—10/09/2025 03:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—10/09/2025 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: 8. A major malfunction
  The Challenger tragedy shocks a nation. But could it have been prevented?
14. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—10/09/2025 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—Israeli strike on Qatar
  It targetted Hamas leaders in Doha
16. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—10/09/2025 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Poland says it's shot down Russian drones
  It says its airspace has been violated multiple times by Russian drones.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—10/09/2025 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—10/09/2025 06:06 GMT
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—10/09/2025 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  The Interview—Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason: Obsession is a driver
  John Wilson speaks to Sheku Kanneh-Mason about music, fame and facing racist abuse.
5. 07:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—10/09/2025 07:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  Business Daily—Has Gen Z lost the will to work?
  We hear from the newest generation to enter the workforce
7. 07:50GMT
  Witness History—The story behind The Peter Principle book
  In 1969, a satirical book was published suggesting promotion led to incompetence
8. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—10/09/2025 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  The Newsroom—10/09/2025 08:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—10/09/2025 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  The Climate Question—Will there be a solar power boom in Africa?
  There's been a recent surge in solar panels arriving in Africa. Is this a game-changer?(R)
12. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—10/09/2025 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  World Book Club—Arthur Conan Doyle - The Hound of the Baskervilles
  Join Harriett for a special episode exploring the legacy of Sherlock Holmes.(R)
14. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—10/09/2025 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  The Newsroom—10/09/2025 10:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 10:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—10/09/2025 10:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  The Global Story—Trump blindsided as Israel strikes Qatar
  How Israel’s bombing of Qatar has shaken the Gaza peace process
18. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—10/09/2025 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  Outlook—Hold Fast! 3. No better mirror than the sea
  Siobhάn McSweeney tells the extraordinary story of sailing cargo ship The Avontuur
20. 11:50GMT
  Witness History—The story behind The Peter Principle book
  In 1969, a satirical book was published suggesting promotion led to incompetence(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—10/09/2025 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  The Newsroom—10/09/2025 12:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—10/09/2025 12:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  Tech Life—Sailing into stormy seas
  Robot sailboats are helping forecasters predict where hurricanes will hit land.(R)
5. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—10/09/2025 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  Newshour—Poland shoots down Russian drones
  At least 19 drones entered Polish airspace
7. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—10/09/2025 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  The Interview—Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason: Obsession is a driver
  John Wilson speaks to Sheku Kanneh-Mason about music, fame and facing racist abuse.(R)
9. 14:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—10/09/2025 14:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  World Business Report—EU chief says Europe must fight for its future
  Ursula von der Leyen tells Europe it must control its own defence and security.
11. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—10/09/2025 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  BBC OS—Fallout from Israel's attack on Qatar
  There has been a widespread international condemnation of Israel's strike in Doha
13. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—10/09/2025 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 16:06GMT
  BBC OS—Russia says it had no plans to target Poland
  Russia's statement didn't deny that Russian drones entered Polish airspace
15. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—10/09/2025 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 17:06GMT
  Outlook—Hold Fast! 3. No better mirror than the sea
  Siobhάn McSweeney tells the extraordinary story of sailing cargo ship The Avontuur(R)
17. 17:50GMT
  Witness History—The story behind The Peter Principle book
  In 1969, a satirical book was published suggesting promotion led to incompetence(R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—10/09/2025 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Newsroom—10/09/2025 18:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—10/09/2025 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  Sport Today—2025/09/10 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—10/09/2025 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  The Climate Question—Will there be a solar power boom in Africa?
  There's been a recent surge in solar panels arriving in Africa. Is this a game-changer?(R)
7. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—10/09/2025 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  Health Check—The psychology of curiosity
  Astronaut Tim Peake and panel discuss if curiosity is good for us
9. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—10/09/2025 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—Poland at its closest to open conflict since World War Two, PM says
  Nineteen Russian drones entered Polish airspace overnight
11. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—10/09/2025 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  The Interview—Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason: Obsession is a driver
  John Wilson speaks to Sheku Kanneh-Mason about music, fame and facing racist abuse.(R)
13. 21:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—10/09/2025 21:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  13 Minutes Presents: The Space Shuttle—The Space Shuttle, The Space Shuttle: 8. A major malfunction
  The Challenger tragedy shocks a nation. But could it have been prevented?(R)
15. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—10/09/2025 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—10/09/2025 22:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—10/09/2025 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—Larry Ellison is the world’s richest person for brief period
  Larry Ellison overtakes Elon Musk to become the world’s richest person for brief period
19. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—10/09/2025 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  World Book Club—Arthur Conan Doyle - The Hound of the Baskervilles
  Join Harriett for a special episode exploring the legacy of Sherlock Holmes.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—11/09/2025 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Larry Ellison is the world’s richest person for a brief period.
  US tech billionaire Larry Ellison has a short stint as the world’s richest person.
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—11/09/2025 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—11/09/2025 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—11/09/2025 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  The Documentary—Tequila with the bat man
  One conservationist's mission to protect bats and Mexico’s iconic tequila and mezcal
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—11/09/2025 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  Outlook—Hold Fast! 3. No better mirror than the sea
  Siobhάn McSweeney tells the extraordinary story of sailing cargo ship The Avontuur(R)
9. 02:50GMT
  Witness History—The story behind The Peter Principle book
  In 1969, a satirical book was published suggesting promotion led to incompetence(R)
10. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—11/09/2025 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  The Newsroom—11/09/2025 03:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—11/09/2025 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  The Food Chain—Flavour: The potato chip story
  Ruth Alexander looks at why crisps are one of world's most enduring and popular snacks.
14. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—11/09/2025 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—Trump ally Charlie Kirk murdered
  He died after being been shot at a campus event in Utah.
16. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—11/09/2025 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Charlie Kirk shot dead in Utah
  Donald Trump said the killing of a leading supporter marks a dark day for the US.

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