SATURDAY 04 APRIL 2026

SAT 00:00 BBC News (w1730nkjxjpzmry)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SAT 00:06 Unexpected Elements (w3ct8kc6)
Putting science on the map

China’s ambitious underwater mapping operation takes us on a voyage into the depths of ocean and map science.

We look at what a network of underwater microphones can tell us about underwater geography, noisy ships, and whale conversations, and how it took nearly 300 researchers working together to map 140 000 neurons in a fruit fly’s brain.

Then, we are joined by biogeochemist and author Karen Lloyd, who tells us about the long-lived microbes living deep in the crust below the sea floor, how they survive for 100 000 years, and what their mysterious existence tells us about life and evolution.

And forget sunken treasures – we will talk about the valuable, potato-sized mineral nodules that grow on the sea floor, and the pros, cons and current legality of mining them. Plus – how dolphins can help us track down abandoned undersea explosives.

All that and even more unexpected elements.

Presenter: Marnie Chesterton, with Katie Silver and Tristan Ahtone
Producers: Ella Hubber, with Lucy Davies and Georgia Christie


SAT 01:00 BBC News (w1730nkjxjpzrj2)
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SAT 01:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqdzl5b5kb)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


SAT 01:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcc89p3sg)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


SAT 01:32 The Global Story (w3ct8m8j)
Why the Royal visit to the US is dividing Brits

King Charles and Queen Camilla will visit Washington DC this month at a time when the transatlantic relationship is at its lowest point in decades.

The King is facing a difficult time at home in the UK too, with significant public opposition to the visit and anger over his brother Andrew’s association with Jeffrey Epstein. Andrew has consistently denied any wrongdoing.

Can the King and Queen sprinkle some royal magic on President Trump and improve the royal image at the same time? Asma and Tristan are joined by the BBC’s senior royal correspondent, Daniela Relph.


Producers: Cat Farnsworth and Xandra Ellin

Executive producer: James Shield

Mix: Renee Park

Senior news editor: China Collins


Photo: President Donald Trump and King Charles III at a state banquet at Windsor Castle, in September 2025.


SAT 02:00 BBC News (w1730nkjxjpzw86)
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SAT 02:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqdzl5b99g)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


SAT 02:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcc89p7jl)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


SAT 02:32 Stumped (w3ct99f0)
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: The teen sensation hitting the IPL for six

Rajasthan Royals' 15-year-old sensation, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, continues to make a name for himself after hitting a 15-ball half century against the Chennai Super Kings - the third 50-plus score of his short IPL career so far. Alison Mitchell, Clint Wheeldon and Sunil Gupta discuss the impact he's had in a short amount of time.

While the IPL is ongoing, so is the PSL in neighbouring Pakistan. Australia's Adam Zampa opted out of the IPL and to play in PSL this season. The team examine whether others could follow the spinners lead.

Plus, we head to the land of the rising sun, as the Japan Super League is growing in popularity. We hear from Alan Curr who is Chief Operating Officer for the Japan Cricket Association about the growth of the game in a nation better known for Sumo, cherry blossom and motorsport.

Photo: Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Suryavanshi warms up before the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) T20 cricket match between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on May 1, 2025. (Credit: AFP via Getty Images)


SAT 03:00 BBC News (w1730nkjxjq000b)
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SAT 03:06 Outlook (w3ct8hp8)
Outlook Mixtape: Bedtime Stories

Andrés Ruzo is a geothermal scientist who grew up in the United States, the son of Peruvian and Nicaraguan parents. When he used to visit Peru as a boy, his grandfather would tell him ancient legends of mythical places. Little did he know one of those stories would come to life in a very real way.

There's a grandmother in Bangalore who loves telling Indian folktales, she has an audience of thousands of kids from all around the world. Her name is Sarla Minni, though she's known to her followers as Kahaniwali Nani, the Hindi for storytelling granny.

When Icelandic singer Hafdís Huld was expecting her first child she and husband Alisdair retreated to their loft in the Icelandic countryside and started to craft music for their unborn baby. The result was an album of lullabies called Vögguvísur, it became the most-streamed in Icelandic history.

In a corner of a grocery store in Istanbul there is a sanctuary for bookworms. Shopkeeper Kanber Bozan has transformed the lives of local children by turning a section of his shop into a library. Selin Girit visited "Uncle Kanber's" store.

In the 1960s English civil servant Richard Adams drove his daughters Juliet and Rosamond to school and told them a story to pass the time. The tale was about rabbits trying to find a new place to live after developers move onto their field, and it became the best-selling children's classic Watership Down. Juliet and Rosamond tell us about the novel that changed their family's lives.

Presenter: Mobeen Azhar
Producer: Emily Naylor

Get in touch: outlook@bbc.com or WhatsApp +44 330 678 2707

(Photo: A transparent 60-minute cassette tape on a white background with a white label with the words: The Outlook Mixtape. Credit: Getty Images)


SAT 03:50 Witness History (w3ct98dd)
The first commercially successful electronic cigarette

In the summer of 2003, pharmacist Hon Lik was one of millions of smokers in China.

He was coughing a lot and having problems with his breathing and wondered if he could make an alternative cigarette.

After various experiments, he created a vape prototype. It went on sale in May 2004 and was instantly a hit - selling 100,000 in China.

Hon tells Megan Jones how he brought it to market.

Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by and curious about the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there.

For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more.

Recent episodes explore everything from how the Excel spreadsheet was developed, the creation of cartoon rabbit Miffy and how the sound barrier was broken.

We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: the moment Reagan and Gorbachev met in Geneva, Haitian singer Emerante de Pradines’ life and Omar Sharif’s legendary movie entrance in Lawrence of Arabia.

You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, like the invention of a stent which has saved lives around the world; the birth of the G7; and the meeting of Maldives’ ministers underwater. We cover everything from World War Two and Cold War stories to Black History Month and our journeys into space.

(Photo: Hon Lik smokes his invention. Credit: Frederic J Brown/AFP via Getty Images)


SAT 04:00 BBC News (w1730nkjxjq03rg)
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SAT 04:06 Unexpected Elements (w3ct8kc6)
[Repeat of broadcast at 00:06 today]


SAT 05:00 BBC News (w1730nkjxjq07hl)
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SAT 05:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqdzl5bnjv)
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SAT 05:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcc89plrz)
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SAT 05:32 Inheritance: Samsung (w3ct94gv)
Samsung

2. Move fast and break things

Samsung started as a fruit and vegetable business, but growth in the 1950s leaves it vulnerable to political interference. Its chairman makes a deal to ensure its survival, but is instead hit with a scandal which could derail the whole company. How did Samsung get through to become the global tech giant we know today?

In this brand-new 10-part series from the BBC World Service, we take you behind closed doors - inside the billion-dollar deals and the family power struggles that shape global empires. When your relatives are also your business partners, every decision is personal. In these dynasties, the boardroom isn’t just about profit - it’s about survival.

Host: Elise Hu
Producers: Simon Tulett and Sally Abrahams
Fact-checkers: Matt Toulson and Su-Min Hwang
Music: Thomas Ross Fitzsimons
Mixing and sound design: Charlie Brandon-King.
Series editor: Matt Willis
With special thanks to Geoffrey Cain, Sojin Lim, Jaeyeon Lee, Jake Kwon and, also, Mary Wilkinson.
Senior commissioning producer: Sarah Green
Commissioning editor: Jon Manel

Inheritance is a BBC Long Form Audio production


SAT 05:50 More or Less (w3ct998h)
How likely is ‘likely’?

When you’re listening to the news, you will often hear words that are meant to communicate the probability of something happening.

 A terrorist attack is “a realistic possibility”, the spread of a certain strain of virus is “highly likely", the relegation of your favourite football team is “possible”.

But when you hear these terms, do you really know what kind of probabilities they’re trying to convey? Do you know how likely “likely” is? Or what probability “probable” is meant to get across?

In some cases, it seems you probably don't.

Professor Adam Kucharski, author of Proof, the Uncertain Science of Certainty, designed a quiz to work out the actual probabilities of the language we use to convey risks.

The data he got back shows how sometimes these words mean very different things to different people.

If you want to try the quiz for yourself, head over to https://probability.kucharski.io/

Email the More or Less team: moreorless@bbc.co.uk


CREDITS:

Presenter: Charlotte McDonald
Series producer: Tom Colls
Production co-ordinator: Brenda Brown
Sound mix: Gareth Jones
Editor: Richard Vadon


SAT 06:00 BBC News (w1730nkjxjq0c7q)
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SAT 06:06 Weekend (w1730c5gf3s0qp6)
Tehran says two US planes shot down

The United States and Iran are searching for the second crew member of an American fighter jet that was shot down by Iran.

Also on today's programme: a message from the astronauts on the Artemis II mission who are now halfway to the moon; and Iraq became the 48th and final team to qualify for the World Cup with a nail biting 2-1 win over Bolivia.

Presenter Julian Worricker is joined by Jane Kinninmont, Chief Executive Officer at the United Nations Association and Travis Elborough, British author and cultural commentator.

(Photo: US and Israel continue strikes on Iran on 3 Apr 2026. Credit: Abedin Taherkenareh/EPA)


SAT 07:00 BBC News (w1730nkjxjq0gzv)
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SAT 07:06 Weekend (w1730c5gf3s0vfb)
Iran and US race to find missing American crew member

One crew member is missing after a US warplane was shot down over Iran. US forces are searching, but so are the Iranians, who are offering a reward.

Also on today's programme: while the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, we speak to the captain of an Indian tanker who spent three weeks at anchor as missiles and drones flew overhead; and, the return of the all-female indie band, The Beakers.

Presenter Julian Worricker is joined by Jane Kinninmont, Chief Executive Officer at the United Nations Association, and Travis Elborough, British author and cultural commentator.

(Photo: US and Israel continue strikes on Iran on 3 Apr 2026. Credit: Abedin Taherkenareh/EPA)


SAT 08:00 BBC News (w1730nkjxjq0lqz)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SAT 08:06 Weekend (w1730c5gf3s0z5g)
Iran offers reward to find missing American pilot

A desperate search is underway after a US warplane was shot down over Iran. One crew member remains missing. While American and Iranian forces continue searching, the latter is also offering a reward.

Also on today's programme: we speak to a former chief international correspondent who visited Kharg Island a decade ago; and, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Bruce Hornsby has a new album, Indigo Park, his fifth since 2019.

Presenter Julian Worricker is joined by Jane Kinninmont, Chief Executive Officer at the United Nations Association, and Travis Elborough, British author and cultural commentator.

(Photo: Airstrike in Tehran amid continued joint Israeli-US military operation on 1 Apr 2026. Credit: Abedin Taherkenareh/EPA)


SAT 09:00 BBC News (w1730nkjxjq0qh3)
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SAT 09:06 BBC Conversations (w3ct8m3d)
Surviving a shark attack

Shark attacks on humans are rare, but they are slowly on the rise in Australia where all our guests are from. In this episode, they share the terrifying moment when they realised they were under attack. For Brett Connellan in New South Wales, it was an encounter with a Great White.

“Out of nowhere I get hit with this immense force from my right side and this force was so strong it threw me off my surf board,” he says. “I landed in the water and before I could even look around and figure out what had happened I look down and see this shark biting into my right leg. This for me is that distinct moment when time just stops.”

Brett is joined by fellow survivors Justine Barwick and Dave Pearson. Together the share their stories and discuss life, death and why they ultimately feel lucky.

Presenter: James Reynolds
BBC producer: Isabella Bull
Boffin Media producer: Sue Nelson
Editors: Harriet Oliver and Arja Haikonen
A Boffin Media production in partnership with BBC World Service Outside Source

(Photo: Brett Connellan, swimming underwater in the sea holding onto his surf board. Credit: Sam Tolhurst)


SAT 09:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcc89q2rh)
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SAT 09:32 Americast (w3ct8lyw)
Are the Democrats ready to win back Congress?

Excitement has been building among some Democrats after the party won a special election in Florida last week in a district that includes Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home in Palm Beach. This win, along with several others recently, suggests the party may have the momentum heading into November’s midterm elections, when they’ll be looking to reclaim control of the House, and possibly even the Senate. Despite the optimism, some Democrats are cautious about the party’s progress as frustration builds over internal divisions within the party.

In today’s episode, Justin and Sumi sit down with key Democratic adviser Jim Messina, who was deputy chief of staff to Barack Obama and the mastermind behind his successful 2012 presidential campaign. He gives his thoughts on how the party needs to approach the midterm elections and the main contenders to take over leadership of the party.

Presenter: Justin Webb, Radio 4 presenter and Sumi Somaskanda, BBC chief presenter
Producer: Emma Close with Alix Pickles and led by George Dabby
Technical producer: Mike Regaard
Senior news editor: Sam Bonham

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SAT 10:00 BBC News (w1730nkjxjq0v77)
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SAT 10:06 Not by the Playbook (w3ct9967)
Risk and fear

Risk and fear are bed fellows. It's difficult not to feel some fear when you are taking a risk... But as some people are fond of saying "The biggest risk is not taking any risk at all". So how do we best assess risk and control our fears to perform at our very best? We have lined up four amazing guests who have spent their entire lives actively putting in to practice the philosophies and theories on how best to control our fears and take the right kind of risks.

Sometimes guests really surprise us and not always in a good way! But since Not by the Playbook started exactly a year ago, we've not had the pleasure of many more fascinating people than Diego Poncelet. A two-time downhill skateboarding world champion we expected a grungy, laid back, skater boi... Well shame on us for falling for so many stereotypes. Sure, Diego hurtles down mountains at over 100 kilometres an hour, but his thoughtful philosophy that guides him through sport, and his entire life is a fascinating mix of risk taking and challenging fear.

Steve Judge had always been a keen runner, it was his escape from a challenging job as an engineer. Today he goes around the world as a motivational speaker, inspiring people with his story of how having lost the ability to walk, he managed somehow to prove the world wrong and not only walk again, but get back to running and become a World Champion triathlete...

Dr. Marcia Goddard is a neuroscientist on a mission. Having studied for many years Marcia wanted to use what she had learned in as practical way as possible. And if she could combine that with her love of fast cars, well, all the better! And that's exactly what Marcia has carved out for her career. Combining her knowledge as a psychologist she became a high performance expert coaching teams in Formula One.

Ultra marathons are as much about the mind as the physical challenge... and it's 20 years since Scott Jurek, one of the world's best ultramarathon runners, travelled to the remote canyons of Northern Mexico to race runners from an ancient Mexican tribe. The experience inspired the best-selling book, "Born To Run".

Photo: Diego Poncelet Sanchez-Cuenca, 2x World Champion Downhill Skater & Filmmaker, makes his way swiftly down a mountain run. (CREDIT: Red Bull)


SAT 11:00 BBC News (w1730nkjxjq0yzc)
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SAT 11:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqdzl5cd0m)
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SAT 11:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcc89qb7r)
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SAT 11:32 Health Check (w3ct8k25)
What next for sunscreen in Australia?

In Australia last year, it was discovered that hardly any sunscreen products actually offered the protection listed on the bottle. Now the Australian regulator has finally proposed sweeping reforms in the country known to be a skin cancer hotspot. Dr Michelle Wong, chemist and science communicator of LabMuffin Beauty Science explains what impact the changes might make.

Northern Cyprus is one of the cheapest places to get IVF treatment. However, a British couple have recently discovered their children, conceived at a clinic in the country, are not biologically related despite the couple requesting the same sperm donor for both children. We find out more about what happened and how IVF clinics are regulated globally.

How mosquitoes could be used to vaccinate bats against rabies and nipah, and the potential benefit to human health.

In Ghana, Pakistan, Rwanda, and South Africa more than half of patients with serious injuries failed to reach medical care within an hour of being injured according to new research. Dr Leila Ghalichi, Senior Researcher at Department of Applied Health Sciences at the University of Birmingham explains what could be done to improve the situation.

And, how sperm behaves in space, and what that means for colonising other planets.

Presenter: Claudia Hammond
Producer: Hannah Robins
Assistant Producer: Jonathan Blackwell


SAT 12:00 BBC News (w1730nkjxjq12qh)
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SAT 12:06 World Book Club (w3ct97sv)
Ragnar Jonasson: The Darkness

Octavia Bright talks to Ragnar Jónasson about his shocking thriller, The Darkness.

When Detective Inspector Hulda Hermannsdóttir is unceremoniously told she is being forced into early retirement, she is given the chance to work on one last Cold Case, anything she likes. The case she chooses to revive is centred on the death of a Russian asylum seeker, a 27-year-old woman who had been found dead on the icy shore a year before.

As Hulda reopens the case, she discovers that another young woman disappeared at the same time - and that crucial facts have been withheld. Witnesses are evasive, records incomplete, and even her fellow officers appear determined to stall her investigation. With only two weeks to uncover the truth, Hulda must uncover what really happened, even at the risk of her own life.

Ragnar answers listeners questions such as - how he created his detective, Hulda? How the Icelandic landscape shapes his characters and stories? And if he realised the ending of the novel would shock so many of his readers?


SAT 13:00 BBC News (w1730nkjxjq16gm)
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SAT 13:06 Newshour (w1730bmxxvs20pp)
US and Iran search for downed American airman

US and Iranian forces are searching for a missing American crew member after a US warplane was shot down - verified video shows the US operation. Also on the programme, the Artemis Two mission has passed the halfway point between Earth and the Moon; and, how London's police left unattended a bag full of firearms. 

(Photo: Israeli F-15 fighter jets fly over central Israel, Undisclosed - 31 Mar 2026. ABIR SULTAN/EPA/Shutterstock)


SAT 14:00 BBC News (w1730nkjxjq1b6r)
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SAT 14:06 The Arts Hour (w3ct8h7q)
Norwegian best selling crime author Jo Nesbo

Nikki Bedi talks to Norwegian crime writer Jo Nesbo about his Netflix series, Jo Nesbo’s Detective Hole, and discusses the week’s cultural highlights with cultural critic Murtada Elfadl:

American actor and filmmaker Maggie Gyllenhaal talks about breathing new life into the Frankenstein story with her movie, The Bride!

Irish novelist Colm Tóibín reveals the art of Irish story telling

Oscar winner Geeta Gandbhir reflects on her documentary, The Perfect Neighbour

British author Saara El Arifi explains how she has reimagined Cleopatra

And there’s music from Palestinian Nay player, Faris Ishaq

Photo Credit: Netflix


SAT 15:00 BBC News (w1730nkjxjq1fyw)
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SAT 15:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqdzl5cw04)
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SAT 15:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcc89qt78)
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SAT 15:32 Inheritance: Samsung (w3ct94gv)
[Repeat of broadcast at 05:32 today]


SAT 15:50 Sporting Witness (w3ct8rwx)
'Fan man' crashes heavyweight championship

In November 1993, James Miller interrupted the highly anticipated world heavyweight championship rematch between Evander Holyfield and Riddick Bowe.

He crashed onto the boxing ring ropes after parachuting into the outdoor arena in Las Vegas.

The media dubbed him the "fan man" because of the propeller in a cage strapped to his back.

Marc Ratner, who was executive director of the Nevada State Athletic Commission, tells Jen Dale about the bizarre bout.

Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive and testimony. Sporting Witness is for those fascinated by sporting history. We take you to the events that have shaped the sports world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes, you become a fan in the stands as we take you back in time to examine memorable victories and agonising defeats from all over the world. You’ll hear from people who have achieved sporting immortality, or those who were there as incredible sporting moments unfolded.

Recent episodes explore the forgotten football Women’s World Cup, the plasterer who fought a boxing legend, international football’s biggest ever beating and the man who swam the Amazon river. We look at the lives of some of the most famous F1 drivers, tennis players and athletes as well as people who’ve had ground-breaking impact in their chosen sporting field, including: the most decorated Paralympian, the woman who was the number 1 squash player in the world for nine years, and the first figure skater to wear a hijab. You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, such as the tennis player who escaped the Nazis, how a man finally beat a horse in a race, and how the Fifa computer game was created.

(Photo: James Miller interrupts the heavyweight title fight between Bowe and Holyfield in Las Vegas. Credit: Reuters)


SAT 16:00 BBC News (w1730nkjxjq1kq0)
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SAT 16:06 Sportsworld (w1730c8r615t4vn)
Live Sporting Action

Sportsworld will bring you live FA Cup quarter final commentary of Chelsea against League One Port Vale. John Bennett will be joined by former Chelsea and Bosnia & Herzegovina goalkeeper Asmir Begovic and the former Tottenham and Republic of Ireland defender Stephen Kelly to preview that match. They’ll also react to Manchester City and Liverpool’s quarter final match as well as the appointment of Tottenham’s new manager as they look to avoid Premier League relegation.

We’ll also cover a big Saturday in La Liga with leaders Barcelona at Atletico Madrid, with Real Madrid playing as well.

We’ll talk NBA on the penultimate weekend of regular season, a big night of boxing including a welterweight world title defence and look ahead to golf’s Masters at Augusta National.

Photo: A close up of FA Cup trophy displayed before the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Crystal Palace and Millwall at Selhurst Park on March 1, 2025 in London, England. (Credit: Getty Images)


SAT 20:00 BBC News (w1730nkjxjq21pj)
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SAT 20:06 The Inquiry (w3ct98pf)
Why is basic income being debated?

Ireland has a new permanent government scheme providing regular cash transfers to 2,000 artists. The people who can access it range from circus performers to opera singers.

It follows a pilot of more than three years, which is believed to have brought a return on investment to the economy.

Big tech backs basic income schemes like this to offset the consequences AI is having on the workforce. Leading economists believe it could create a dystopian world. Nevertheless, more governments are piloting or planning to introduce schemes like this.

Contributors:
Dr Jenny Dagg, assistant lecturer, Maynooth University, Ireland
Dr Catarina Neves, postdoctoral fellow, Utrecht University, The Netherlands
Daron Acemoglu, 2024 Nobel Prize winner in economics, institute professor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, US
Dr Jurgen De Wispelaere, acting chair of the Basic Income Earth Network.

Presenter: Charmaine Cozier
Producer: Daniel Rosney
Researcher: Evie Yabsley
Editor: Tom Bigwood
Technical Producer: Craig Boardman
Production Management: Phoebe Lomas and Liam Morrey

(Photo: A customer withdraws euro bills from an ATM in Sofia. Credit: Bloomberg/Getty Images)


SAT 20:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcc89rdyx)
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SAT 20:32 13 Minutes Presents: Artemis II (w3ct9b2p)
13 Minutes Presents: Artemis II

Artemis and the return to the Moon. The BBC’s space podcast will be following the Artemis II mission every day for two weeks. Nasa plans to return to the Moon for the first time in more than half a century and the next step is Artemis II. The mission aims to send four astronauts – on a spacecraft called Orion - to loop around the Moon. They plan to go further from Earth than any human in history. The story of Artemis II will be told by space scientist, Maggie Aderin-Pocock, and British astronaut, Tim Peake, and US space journalist Kristin Fisher. The last crewed mission to The Moon was Apollo 17 in 1972.
Orion’s crew is scheduled to be: Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen.
13 Minutes is the BBC’s space podcast, telling epic space stories. It’s produced by the BBC Audio Science Unit for the BBC World Service.
Theme music by Hans Zimmer and Christian Lundberg and produced by Russell Emanuel, for Bleeding Fingers Music.


SAT 20:50 More or Less (w3ct998h)
[Repeat of broadcast at 05:50 today]


SAT 21:00 BBC News (w1730nkjxjq25fn)
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SAT 21:06 Newshour (w1730bmxxvs2znq)
Trump threatens 'hell' if Iran does not reach deal

President Trump has threatened to unleash hell on Iran in forty- eight hours if its leaders don't make a deal or open up the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has virtually closed off the strait, through which twenty percent of the world's oil is exported. The Iranian military has credited new air defence systems with the reported downing of two American military planes on Friday. A crew member from one of the aircraft is still missing.

Also in the programme: Teachers' union in the UK warns of 'masculinity crisis brewing' in schools; we look at how the war in Iran is making petrol and diesel increasingly expensive in Australia; and we hear from Ed Dwight, the first Black man on the US Space program.


(Photo credit: EPA)


SAT 22:00 BBC News (w1730nkjxjq295s)
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SAT 22:06 Not by the Playbook (w3ct9967)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:06 today]


SAT 23:00 BBC News (w1730nkjxjq2dxx)
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SAT 23:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqdzl5dtz5)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


SAT 23:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcc89rs69)
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SAT 23:32 This Is Africa (w3ct8tct)
Marie Diallo

Imagine wanting to make a profession out of music and dance, only to be told “you’re young, you’re pretty, instead of dancing - go and find a man and get married.”

Luckily for her fans, that sexism didn’t stop Marie Diallo from Niger from carving out a pioneering career as socially conscious rapper. She tells This is Africa how she combats such attitudes, the kind of topics she tackles in her music, and her hopes for the next generation of Nigerien women.

Also, TIA host DJ Edu, the Afroboss, shares his pick of new music – 10 tracks from 10 African countries in 10 minutes.

SUNDAY 05 APRIL 2026

SUN 00:00 BBC News (w1730nkjxjq2jp1)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SUN 00:06 BBC Conversations (w3ct8m3d)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:06 on Saturday]


SUN 00:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcc89rwyf)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


SUN 00:32 The Documentary (w3ct97cx)
The saltmakers

In India's Gujarat state lies the Little Rann of Kutch, a sprawling salt marsh desert where temperatures soar to 50 degrees Celsius. This harsh landscape is home to the Agariyas, nomadic tribal families who have harvested salt here since the 16th Century. For eight months of every year, they migrate to this harsh environment, living in temporary shacks and pumping briny groundwater into vast pans where it evaporates into gleaming, sturdy crystals. This traditional practice, responsible for 75% of India's salt production, is now under a grave existential threat.

This documentary explores the precarious lives of these farmers as they battle a rapidly changing climate. Seasonal cycles, predictable for centuries, have become erratic. Unexpected rains and sudden cyclones frequently wash away months of intensive labour, leaving families in mounting debt. Despite providing an essential global commodity, these workers earn three percent of the salt's final value, living without running water or basic sanitation.

Hope emerges through innovation and activism. Scientists at the Central Salt and Marine Chemical Research Institute are introducing new types of pan linings and solar-powered pumps to reduce costs and increase yields. Activists like Pankti Jog fight for land rights, healthcare and education, establishing mobile schools in old buses for the next generation. Yet, the future remains a gamble. While some children dream of becoming teachers or police officers, many feel tethered to the salt by heritage and lack of choice.

Presenter/producer: Chhavi Sachdev
Producer: Tom Woolfenden
A Just Radio production for BBC World Service

(Photo: An Indian man holds a pile of salt in both hands. Credit: Chhavi Sachdev)


SUN 01:00 BBC News (w1730nkjxjq2nf5)
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SUN 01:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqdzl5f2gf)
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SUN 01:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcc89s0pk)
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SUN 01:32 Inheritance: Samsung (w3ct94gv)
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SUN 01:50 Sporting Witness (w3ct8rwx)
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SUN 02:00 BBC News (w1730nkjxjq2s59)
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SUN 02:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqdzl5f66k)
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SUN 02:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcc89s4fp)
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SUN 02:32 Health Check (w3ct8k25)
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SUN 03:00 BBC News (w1730nkjxjq2wxf)
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SUN 03:06 World Book Club (w3ct97sv)
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SUN 04:00 BBC News (w1730nkjxjq30nk)
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SUN 04:06 From Our Own Correspondent (w3ct99br)
Nigeria's farmers fear jihadist attacks

Pascale Harter introduces correspondents' reports from northeastern Nigeria, the Iran-Iraq border, the Philippines and Hungary

In Borno State, may farmers are too afraid to go out to their fields and harvest without an armed guard. Ijeoma Ndukwe spoke to people in and around Maiduguri about living with the ever-present risk of attack by jihadist groups and bandits - and the agonising choice between lives and livelihoods in remote rural areas.

For decades Iran's government has cracked down hard on any sort of internal dissent - including Kurdish armed groups. So many of them took refuge over the border in Iraq, where they've tunnelled into mountain ranges to carve out underground bases for their militias. Jiyar Gol journeyed into the region to talk to fighters there about their views of the crisis in Iran - and whether their moment to fight again may be near.

The Philippines are more than seven thousand kilometres away from the Persian Gulf - but the current crisis in Iran has had a drastic effect on everyday life for Filipinos. As fuel prices spiked, the cost of everything from a ride home to a plate of rice has risen too. Suranjana Tewari reports on how the government of Ferdinand Marcos Jr has tried to respond.

Next weekend Hungarians vote in a general election where, for the first time in many years, Prime Minister Viktor Orban faces a serious challenge. The campaign rhetoric has been heated - and much of it has been about Ukraine. Then came a series of dramatic events which baffled, intrigued and enraged many voters. Nick Thorpe examines why Ukraine and the EU are such hot-button issues in Budapest.

Producer: Polly Hope
Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith
Production Co-ordinator: Katie Morrison



(Image: Farmers in northern Nigeria Credit: JORIS BOLOMEY/AFP via Getty Images)


SUN 04:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcc89scxy)
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SUN 04:32 BBC Inside Science (w3ct977d)
Responding to your science questions

This week, we’re letting you run the airwaves. Victoria Gill puts your science questions to Catherine Heymans, Astronomer Royal for Scotland and Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Edinburgh, Mark Maslin, Professor of Earth System Science at University College London, and Penny Sarchet, Managing editor of New Scientist.

If you’ve ever wondered why men have nipples, how gravity slingshots work, or whether photosynthesis could solve our energy problems, that’s all on this week’s BBC Inside Science.

Presenter: Victoria Gill
Producers: Ella Hubber & Debbie Kilbride
Editor: Martin Smith
Production Co-ordinator: Jana Bennett-Holesworth


SUN 05:00 BBC News (w1730nkjxjq34dp)
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SUN 05:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqdzl5fkfy)
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SUN 05:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcc89shp2)
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SUN 05:32 The Documentary (w3ct97cx)
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SUN 06:00 BBC News (w1730nkjxjq384t)
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SUN 06:06 Weekend (w1730c5gf3s3ml9)
US rescues missing airman shot down in Iran

President Trump says the US military has rescued the American airman who went missing in southern Iran after an F-15 fighter jet was shot down on Friday. Posting on social media, Mr Trump said the military had pulled off one of the most daring search and rescue operations in US history.

Also in the programme: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz wants 80% of Syrians living in Germany to return to their home country within the next three years; and at the age of 77, a curator at the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC has become an unexpected social media star using Gen-Z internet slang.

Presenter Julian Worricker is joined by Bel Trew, Chief International Correspondent for the Independent news publication; and Ryan Heath, Australian journalist and moderator.

(Photo: An F-15E Strike Eagle takes off for a combat flight in support of Operation Epic Fury during the Iran war at an undisclosed location, 15 March 2026. Credit: US Air Force/Handout via Reuters)


SUN 07:00 BBC News (w1730nkjxjq3cwy)
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SUN 07:06 Weekend (w1730c5gf3s3rbf)
'If we're going to die, we're going to die in our houses'

How the war in Lebanon is affecting a Christian Maronite community and their Shia neighbours in the town of Al-Qlayaa, near the border with Israel. We hear from the town’s mayor and parish priest.

Also in the programme: a US airman who was missing in Iran has been rescued; and one historian’s view on a new world order, ushered in by President Trump and the war in Iran.

(Photo: A man walks near a damaged building in the aftermath of an Israeli strike, amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, as the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran continues in Tyre, Lebanon, April 4, 2026. Credit: Reuters)


SUN 08:00 BBC News (w1730nkjxjq3hn2)
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SUN 08:06 Weekend (w1730c5gf3s3w2k)
Indonesia condemns killing of it's peacekeepers in Lebanon

The spokesperson for the Indonesian Foreign Ministry, Vahd Nabyl Mulachela, calls for restraint and says his government remains committed to its peacekeeping mission In Lebanon, after three of its peacekeepers were killed last week.

Also in the programme: How a CIA covert operation codenamed Brain Drain, sought to prevent Iran from developing the Bomb by way of recruiting some of its top nuclear scientists; and a detective story peppered with telenovela-style drama explores and celebrates what it means to be a Latina woman in London.

Presenter Julian Worricker is joined by Bel Trew, Chief International Correspondent for the Independent news publication; and Ryan Heath, Australian journalist and moderator.

(Photo: Azila Farizal reacts next to the photograph of her husband, Farizal Rhomadhon, a United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) peacekeeper killed in Lebanon, after a funeral ceremony at Giripeni Heroes Cemetery complex in Kulon Progo regency, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, 5 April 5, 2026. Credit: Reuters/Dwi Oblo)


SUN 09:00 BBC News (w1730nkjxjq3md6)
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SUN 09:06 From Our Own Correspondent (w3ct99br)
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SUN 09:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcc89sznl)
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SUN 09:32 The Food Chain (w3ct8svs)
Is kitchen culture changing?

Is the culture of professional kitchens shifting?

In recent weeks, one of the restaurant world’s most influential figures stepped down amid allegations about his conduct at work. It’s been widely reported that former employees accused René Redzepi, founder of Copenhagen’s Noma, of creating a toxic working environment involving verbal and physical abuse. Redzepi has since apologised publicly, saying he has worked to change.

Ruth Alexander uses this moment as a starting point to explore a broader question: what is, and what should be, the culture inside professional kitchens?

For many chefs, stories of gruelling hours, intense pressure and explosive tempers have long been part of the industry. But are those conditions still the norm today, or is a different kind of kitchen culture beginning to take shape?

Ruth is joined by three chefs from different generations and parts of the world, each reflecting on their own experiences of coming up in the industry, and how those experiences have shaped the way they run their kitchens now.

Jun Tanaka, chef-owner of Michelin-starred restaurant The Ninth in London, looks back on starting out more than three decades ago. Preeti Mistry, executive chef at Silver Oak in California, shares her perspective after 25 years in the industry. And Manon Fleury, head chef at Datil in Paris and co-founder of an organisation working to prevent violence in kitchens, explains why she believes change is both necessary and possible.

They discuss whether the old hierarchies and harsh environments are being left behind, what a healthier kitchen culture could look like, and what still needs to change.

If you would like to get in touch with the show, please email: thefoodchain@bbc.co.uk

Producer: Izzy Greenfield
Sound engineer: Annie Gardiner
Image: credit - getty


SUN 10:00 BBC News (w1730nkjxjq3r4b)
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SUN 10:06 People Fixing The World (w3ct8t0j)
Empowering the LGBT community

**This episode contains offensive language

How two projects in Kenya and Spain are helping LGBT communities.

Setting up a business can be tricky.  There can be many hurdles including lack of access to capital and other unexpected costs.  The challenges are particularly acute for LGBT entrepreneurs in Kenya who can be denied bank loans and face possible extortion. We meet a group of LGBT entrepreneurs who have created a dedicated fund for the community to help get businesses off the ground.
 
We also visit the site of a new retirement home for LGBT people funded by Madrid’s regional government. The hope is that the home located in the Spanish capital and being set up by the Fundacion 26 de Diciembre will give residents the chance to live their lives with a greater sense of freedom and also a chance to find community. And we hear about a similar project in Sweden.

People Fixing The World from the BBC is about brilliant solutions to the world's problems. We release a new edition every Tuesday. We'd love you to let us know what you think and to hear about your own solutions. You can contact us on WhatsApp by messaging +44 8000 321721 or email peoplefixingtheworld@bbc.co.uk. And please leave us a review on your chosen podcast provider.

Presenter: Myra Anubi
Producer: Alex Collins
Reporters: Michael Kaloki and Esperanza Escribano
Editor: Jon Bithrey
Sound mix: Andrew Mills

(Image: Carolina outside a building in Madrid that's being converted into a care home, credit Isa Salcedo, Fundacion 26 de Diciembre)


SUN 10:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcc89t3dq)
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SUN 10:32 The Fifth Floor (w3ct8sq8)
The woman fighting IS in Somalia

The global activities of the Islamic State group are now believed to be run from the semi-autonomous region of Puntland in the north east of Somalia, where IS fighters are entrenched in the caves and harsh mountainous terrain of the area. But many locals there do not support IS and are committed to fighting back against the group. For BBC News Somali, Sahnun Ahmed spent time embedded with the Puntland Defence Force, one of the groups resisting the militants, and witnessed the operations of their fighters, including one female fighter determined her children will not grow up in the shadow of IS.

 Israel is home to around a quarter of a million Iranian Jews, who first began arriving in the country in 1948 and then came in bigger numbers following Iran's Islamic Revolution of 1979. Many in the community (including younger generations born in Israel) remain closely connected to their Iranian heritage, while embracing both cultures. The US and Israel's war with Iran, however, has left Iranian Jews in a difficult position, caught between homeland and adopted home. BBC Arabic's Michael Shuval has been talking to Iranian Jews in Israel.

The Fifth Floor is at the heart of global storytelling on the BBC World Service, bringing you the best stories from journalists in the BBC's 43 language services. We're here to help you make sense of the stories making headlines around the world; to excite your curiosity and to get to grips with the facts.
 
Recent episodes have investigated Russia’s youth armies and how they make soldiers of Ukrainian children; featured the BBC team who were the first journalists to the site of the Nigerian school kidnappings and reflected the effects of internet blackouts in Iran, Uganda and India.
 
If you want to know more about Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodriguez, and the legacy of Hugo Chavez; or how Vladimir Putin’s network of deep cover spies operates; or why Donald Trump signed an executive order granting white South Africans asylum in the US, we have all those stories and more.

Presented by Faranak Amidi.

Produced by Caroline Ferguson, Hannah Deans and Laura Thomas


(Photo: Faranak Amidi. Credit: Tricia Yourkevich.)


SUN 11:00 BBC News (w1730nkjxjq3vwg)
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SUN 11:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqdzl5g8xq)
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SUN 11:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcc89t74v)
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SUN 11:32 Inheritance: Samsung (w3ct94gv)
[Repeat of broadcast at 05:32 on Saturday]


SUN 11:50 More or Less (w3ct998h)
[Repeat of broadcast at 05:50 on Saturday]


SUN 12:00 BBC News (w1730nkjxjq3zml)
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SUN 12:06 BBC Conversations (w3ct8m3d)
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SUN 12:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcc89tbwz)
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SUN 12:32 Assignment (w3ct8h0x)
India’s shadow children

Stephanie was brought up in France in a French family, but her birth parents are Indian – she is an intercountry adoptee. In the 1980s and 1990s thousands of babies, like Stephanie, were adopted from India into white, western families. Now, inter-country adoption is more regulated, and there is a recognition that this is a practice open to abuse – several countries have banned it altogether.

In France, Stephanie grew up very happily with her adoptive mum and dad. But after they both died, she began to think more about her origins. And she experienced a desire to reconnect with her motherland. Stephanie journeys into rural India in the state of Maharashtra with journalist, Tanya Datta. Together they attempt to find Stephanie’s birth mother. Along the way, Stephanie discovers she is not an ‘absolutely abandoned and destitute child’ found on the roadside as she has been led to believe her whole life, but was born to an unmarried teenager. Nearly 40 years later, will she find that 50-something woman?

Producer/presenter: Tanya Datta
Producer in London:Linda Pressly
Sound engineer: James Beard
Editor: Penny Murphy

(Photo: Stephanie as a baby with her adoptive father. Credit: Stephanie)


SUN 13:00 BBC News (w1730nkjxjq43cq)
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SUN 13:06 Newshour (w1730bmxxvs4xls)
American airman rescued from Iran

In an operation involving hundreds of troops and dozens of aircraft, the US military have rescued the American airman who went missing in southern Iran after an F-15 fighter jet was shot down on Friday. President Trump said the colonel was injured but will be fine.

Also in the programme: a former Israeli soldier recalls the challenges of a prolonged occupation of Lebanon; and we explore the mystery of the far side of the moon.

(Photo: Cars drive near an anti-US bilboard, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 5, 2026. Credit: Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)


SUN 14:00 BBC News (w1730nkjxjq473v)
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SUN 14:06 The Climate Question (w3ct99h8)
Why are some cities banning fossil fuel ads?

How much does advertising influence what we buy and how we think?

A growing number of cities are restricting adverts for fossil fuel products, from flights and petrol cars to gas heating. From May, Amsterdam is set to become the first capital city to do so. In 2024, the UN Secretary-General António Guterres called on countries to introduce similar bans worldwide.

In this episode of The Climate Question, Jordan Dunbar asks whether banning fossil fuel adverts is a good idea and whether it makes any difference when it comes to fighting climate change.

He speaks to Marco Silva from BBC Verify about the role advertising plays in shaping public attitudes, and Anna Holligan, the BBC's correspondent in The Hague, explains how the restrictions in The Netherlands actually work.

Guests:
Anna Holligan – BBC correspondent in The Hague
Marco Silva – Senior journalist, BBC Verify

Got a question or comment? email us at theclimatequestion@bbc.com

Production team: Grace Braddock, Diane Richardson, Nik Sindle, Melanie Stewart-Smith
Sound Engineer: Tom Brignell and James Piper
Production Coordinator: Brenda Brown
Editor: Simon Watts

Picture: Getty Images


SUN 14:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcc89tld7)
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SUN 14:32 Happy News (w3ct8nw6)
The Happy Pod: The decades long wait for the World Cup

We now know the 48 nations that will be competing in the summer's Fifa World Cup. The final two sides to qualify - Iraq and the DRC - have each waited decades to return to the competition. We hear from jubilant fans of both teams.

Also, a small rural village in South Korea, which is at risk of extinction, is celebrating the birth of a baby for the first time in 17 years. A community in Washington DC has come together to rebuild a bookshop that was destroyed in a fire. An ancient abbey in the north of England is experiencing a tourism boost thanks to a Taiwanese pop star. A British schoolgirl has invented a pair of glasses designed to help people with dyslexia. In Japan, people have been taking part in a Grand Prix like no other: an office chair race.

Presenter: Holly Gibbs.
Music: Hampson

(Photo: Iraqi soccer fans celebrate after their team qualified for the Fifa World Cup 2026, Baghdad, Iraq, 1 April 2026. Credit: Ceerwan Aziz/EPA/Shutterstock)


SUN 15:00 BBC News (w1730nkjxjq4bvz)
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SUN 15:06 Sportsworld (w1730c8r615wy0m)
Live Sporting Action

Isaac Fanin presents live FA Cup quarter final commentary of West Ham United against Leeds United at the London Stadium. Isaac will be joined by Sportsworld's Mani Djazmi and the former West Ham midfielder Matt Jarvis to build up to our commentary game, as well as discussing the other big talking points from the FA Cup quarter final weekend. We'll also discuss Sunday's two Women's FA Cup quarter finals, as Arsenal take on Brighton and Charlton host Liverpool, as well as looking ahead to next week's Masters at Augusta and asking what next for Tiger Woods. Photo: A close up of FA Cup trophy displayed before the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Crystal Palace and Millwall at Selhurst Park on March 1, 2025 in London, England. (Credit: Getty Images)


SUN 19:00 BBC News (w1730nkjxjq4tvh)
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SUN 19:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqdzl5h7wr)
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SUN 19:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcc89v63w)
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SUN 19:32 The Newsroom (w1730bqdzl5h9k1)
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SUN 20:00 BBC News (w1730nkjxjq4ylm)
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SUN 20:06 Unexpected Elements (w3ct8kc6)
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SUN 21:00 BBC News (w1730nkjxjq52br)
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SUN 21:06 Newshour (w1730bmxxvs5wkt)
President Trump's foul-mouthed threat to Iran

Trump uses expletives to warn of attacks on Iranian infrastructure unless the Strait of Hormuz is opened to shipping. We hear from our Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet, and ask where this threatened escalation in the war leaves America's allies in the Gulf.

Also in the programme: Hungary and Serbia say they've foiled a plot to blow up a pipeline, but is it a 'false flag' operation ahead of the upcoming Hungarian election? And the American museum curator in her seventies who has become a social media star.

(Photo: President Donald Trump delivers address to the nation about the Iran war on 1 April 2026. Credit: Alex Brandon/Pool via REUTERS)


SUN 22:00 BBC News (w1730nkjxjq562w)
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SUN 22:06 The Climate Question (w3ct99h8)
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SUN 22:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcc89vkc8)
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SUN 22:32 Assignment (w3ct8h0x)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:32 today]


SUN 23:00 BBC News (w1730nkjxjq59v0)
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SUN 23:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqdzl5hqw8)
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SUN 23:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcc89vp3d)
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SUN 23:32 The Fifth Floor (w3ct8sq8)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:32 today]

MONDAY 06 APRIL 2026

MON 00:00 BBC News (w1730nkjxjq5fl4)
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MON 00:06 From Our Own Correspondent (w3ct99br)
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MON 00:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcc89vsvj)
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MON 00:32 BBC Inside Science (w3ct977d)
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MON 01:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqfbvgmtmp)
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MON 01:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcqjlzrvt)
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MON 01:32 Discovery (w3ct8js4)
Superbugs: Resistance rising, part 2

The rapid spread of antibiotic resistant bacteria is already claiming lives and a far greater global crisis is on the horizon.

In this three part series for Discovery, reporter Roland Pease traces how we reached this point, uncovers the forces driving resistance ever faster, and meets the scientists racing to outpace evolving superbugs before our lifesaving medicines fail for good.

Episode 2 - The chemists' challenge. With all the low-hanging fruit in the antibiotic search space gone, chemists are having to work harder and be cleverer to top up the antibiotic pipeline. The chances of finding even one successful compound in a working life are low, but can new approaches like AI or genetics make the difference?


MON 02:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t09jbk)
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MON 02:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqfbvgmyct)
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MON 02:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcqjlzwly)
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MON 02:32 CrowdScience (w3ct8k6p)
Will rabbits become super predators?

Listener Bart in Australia sees invasive species in his area almost every day – rabbits, foxes, and cats. They were transplanted to Australia from Europe more than 100 years ago, but seem to be thriving in their new home.

This got him wondering: how are they going to evolve, now that they are in a new habitat? Can we predict what future evolution will look like based on what we already know?

To find out, Marnie Chesterton visits Sandy Ingelby at the Australian Museum, who manages the mammal collection. She shows Marnie how indigenous Australian animals have evolved to suit where they live.

On the island of Tasmania, Marnie meets the famous Tasmanian Devil and keeper Jono Thomas. Andy Flies from the University of Tasmania explains how the devil is evolving in real-time in response to a health crisis.

So what might the invasive species in Bart’s backyard look like over the next 100 years? We’ll find out, with a little bit of help from palaeontologist Matt McCurry and millions of murderous toads.



Presenter: Marnie Chesterton

Producer: Margaret Sessa-Hawkins

Editor: Ben Motley

(Photo: Wild rabbit- stock photo Credit: John Porter via Getty Images)


MON 03:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t09n2p)
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MON 03:06 People Fixing The World (w3ct8t0j)
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MON 03:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcqjm00c2)
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MON 03:32 The Fifth Floor (w3ct8sq8)
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MON 04:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t09rtt)
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MON 04:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqfbvgn5w2)
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MON 04:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcqjm0436)
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MON 04:32 The Conversation (w3ct99n7)
Sibling relationships

Sibling relationships are often the longest we have in our lives. Sisters and brothers can evoke jealousy, irritation, love and laughter. They can also be enormously sustaining. Datshiane Navanayagam talks to two women from UK and Nigeria who've written about this fascinating family bond.

Bestselling Nigerian author Oyinkan Braithwaite has sisters at the heart of what she writes. Her award-winning debut novel, My Sister the Serial Killer features the classic duo of responsible older sister and wayward younger sibling. Her latest Cursed Daughters explores the impact of family history on generations of women. Oyinkan is one of four - she tells us about family dynamics growing up and why siblings prove such rich territory for fiction.

Catherine Carr is an award-winning podcast host, freelance presenter and the middle of three girls. Her book, Who's the Favourite? examines the research and the reality of these messy relationships: loving and supportive, or full of rivalry and conflict - or both.

Produced by Jane Thurlow

(Image: (L) Oyinkan Braithwaite, credit Studio Q. (R) Catherine Carr, credit Daria Ahafonova.)


MON 05:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t09wky)
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MON 05:06 Newsday (w1730c18nlpwyrp)
Trump escalates his threats against Iran

Donald Trump has theatened to bomb Iran's bridges and power plants if the country does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz. However he later appears to have shifted the deadline for compliance to Tuesday. Tehran has described President Trump's ultimatums as "nonsense". It said Iran's retaliation would be much more devastating and widespread if civilian targets were hit.

We report on how autism, a lifelong disability that affects the way a person communicates and relates to other people, is treated in Malawi. We look at the challenges faced by parents caring for children in a country where resources are scarse and support is limited.

And a report from our science editor on the Artemis mission. It's now three hundred kilometres from earth as it head to the far side of the moon.

Presenters: Anne Soy and Luke Jones.

(Photo: Traffic passing a huge political billboard reading in Persian "The Strait of Hormuz will remain closed". Credit: Abedin Taherkenareh/EPA).


MON 06:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0b0b2)
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MON 06:06 Newsday (w1730c18nlpx2ht)
Trump threatens Iranian infrastructure

Donald Trump has theatened to bomb Iran's bridges and power plants if the country does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz. However he later appears to have shifted the deadline for compliance to Tuesday. Tehran has described President Trump's ultimatums as "nonsense". It said Iran's retaliation would be much more devastating and widespread if civilian targets were hit.

We go to Kuwait and look at attacks the country has suffered on power and water desalination plants.

Israel says it is intercepting missiles launched from Iran on Monday we get the latest from Jerusalem.

And a report from Ukraine where wounded army veterans are performing a famous Ukrainian adapation of Virgil's Aeneid.

Presenters: Anne Soy and Luke Jones

(Photo: US President Donald Trump. Credit: Alex Brandon/Reuters).


MON 07:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0b426)
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MON 07:06 Newsday (w1730c18nlpx67y)
Iran defiant to threats from Donald Trump

Donald Trump has threatened to strike Iranian power plants and bridges. Iran has dismissed Mr Trump's ultimatum. On Sunday, the US president once again set a new deadline to late Tuesday for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. We have reaction from inside Iran.

Meanwhile Iran continues to attack Israel and its Gulf neighbours. Iranians have attacked targeted critical energy infrastructure. We get a view from the United Arab Emirates.

And a controversy in Mexico over plans to export artwork by some of their most influential artists. We hear from one of the people leading the campaign against it.

Presenters: Anne Soy and Luke Jones.

(Photo: Iranians pass a hugh political billboard reading in Persian "The Strait of Hormuz will remain closed. Credit: Abedin Teherkenareh/EPA).


MON 08:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0b7tb)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


MON 08:06 The Interview (w3ct8kl0)
Eric Idle, comedian: Nothing is off limits in comedy

“I think there's nothing off limits [with comedy] because it's subconscious, it's examining things. I find it quite interesting. And Monty Python was particularly good at not allowing ourselves to be censored, although people tried with ‘The Life Of Brian’... But that’s what made it a hit.”

John Wilson speaks to English comedian, writer, musician and actor Eric Idle about his life and career.

He’s best-known for being a founding member of the comedy troupe Monty Python, writing and performing across their four television series and their films, including ‘The Life Of Brian’ and ‘The Meaning Of Life’.

Idle is also behind the Tony Award-winning musical ‘Spamalot’, based on the film ‘Monty Python and The Holy Grail’. It ran twice in London’s West End and on Broadway, and has also been staged in 14 countries around the world.

Thank you to the This Cultural Life team for their help in making this programme.

The Interview brings you conversations with people shaping our world, from all over the world. The best interviews from the BBC, including episodes with Mexican actor Diego Calva, tennis champion Martina Navratilova, and global music icon Stevie Wonder. You can listen on the BBC World Service on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 0800 GMT. Or you can listen to The Interview as a podcast, out three times a week on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts.

Presenter: John Wilson
Producers: Ben Cooper and Edwina Pitman
Editors: Justine Lang and Damon Rose

Get in touch with us on email TheInterview@bbc.co.uk and use the hashtag #TheInterviewBBC on social media.

(Image: Eric Idle Credit: Sarah Jeynes/BBC)


MON 08:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcqjm0m2q)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


MON 08:32 Business Daily (w3ct8gfl)
Wind power: A lifeline or gamble for islands?

Highly exposed to volatile fossil fuel prices and intensifying climate change, island nations around the world are starting to ask: could they make a fortune from the gusty seas that surround them?

Advances in offshore wind technology are prompting island communities to consider whether they can become energy independent - or even electricity exporters.

If you'd like to get in touch with the team, our email address is businessdaily@bbc.co.uk

Presented and produced by Tyler Dunn

Business Daily is the home of in-depth audio journalism devoted to the world of money and work. From small startup stories to big corporate takeovers, global economic shifts to trends in technology, we look at the key figures, ideas and events shaping business.

Each episode is a 17-minute, daily deep dive into a single topic, featuring expert analysis and the people at the heart of the story.

Recent episodes explore the weight-loss drug revolution, the growth in AI, the cost of living, the economic impact of the war in the Middle East, and why bond markets are so powerful.

We also feature in-depth interviews with company founders and some of the world's most prominent CEOs. These include Google's Sundar Pichai, Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales, and the CEO of Canva, Melanie Perkins.

(Picture: Offshore wind farm on the edge of an island. Credit: Getty Images)


MON 08:50 Witness History (w3ct8r33)
Straightening the Leaning Tower of Pisa

On 15 December 2001, the Leaning Tower of Pisa reopened to the public after an unprecedented 11-year closure.

Famous worldwide for its dramatic lean, the tower also became, during the 1990s, the most closely monitored building on Earth. Engineers and scientists watched anxiously as the tilt worsened year by year, raising the very real possibility that the tower could topple.

The lengthy restoration effort — invisible to tourists but watched closely by experts — was a race against time, during which visitors were barred from climbing the tower for over a decade.

The complex €27 million stabilization project reduced the tower’s tilt by around 17 inches, securing the iconic structure for an estimated 200–300 years.

Nunziante Squeglia, professor of geotechnics at the University of Pisa, tells Colm Flynn about the extraordinary moment the tower reopened.

Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by and curious about the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there.

For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more.

Recent episodes explore everything from how the Excel spreadsheet was developed, the creation of cartoon rabbit Miffy and how the sound barrier was broken.

We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: the moment Reagan and Gorbachev met in Geneva, Haitian singer Emerante de Pradines’ life and Omar Sharif’s legendary movie entrance in Lawrence of Arabia.

You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, like the invention of a stent which has saved lives around the world; the birth of the G7; and the meeting of Maldives’ ministers underwater. We cover everything from World War Two and Cold War stories to Black History Month and our journeys into space.

(Photo: The Leaning Tower of Pisa. Credit: Martin Ruegner/via Getty Images)


MON 09:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0bckg)
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MON 09:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqfbvgnslq)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


MON 09:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcqjm0qtv)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


MON 09:32 CrowdScience (w3ct8k6p)
[Repeat of broadcast at 02:32 today]


MON 10:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0bh9l)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


MON 10:06 The History Hour (w3ct99ky)
The discovery of the Terra Nova shipwreck and Echo the elephant

Max Pearson presents a collection of the week's Witness History interviews from the BBC World Service. Our guest is Dr Sarah Ward, a maritime archaeologist from the Australian National University.

We start with the discovery of the sunken Terra Nova, Scott of the Antartic's ship.

We hear from the Danish food entrepeneur Claus Meyer - a driving force behind New Nordic Cuisine.

Then, the long journey that finally took Picasso's Guernica to Spain.

Plus, the Chinese pharmacist who invented the e-cigarette.

And, the life of Echo the elephant - the star of the world's longest-running study of wild elephants in Kenya.

Finally, "fan man" James Miller and boxing's most bizarre night.

Contributors:

Leighton Rolley - oceanographer.

Dr Sarah Ward - maritime archaeologist from the Australian National University.

Claus Meyer - Danish food entrepeneur.

Ambassador Rafael Fernandez-Quintanilla - Spanish diplomat (from BBC archive).

Hon Lik - inventor of the e-cigarette.

Dr Cynthia Moss - founder of the Amboseli Elephant Research Project.

Marc Ratner - former representative of the Nevada State Athletic Commission.

(Photo: The Terra Nova held up in the pack, Antarctica, 1910. Credit: Herbert Ponting/Royal Geographical Society via Getty Images)


MON 11:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0bm1q)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


MON 11:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqfbvgp12z)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


MON 11:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcqjm0zb3)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


MON 11:32 The Global Story (w3ct8mbt)
Why Hungary’s chaotic election matters to Trump

After 16 years as prime minister of Hungary, Viktor Orbán – often credited with shaping the populist playbook – could be voted out in next week’s parliamentary elections. It could be one of the most consequential contests of 2026.

Among claims of Russian interference, staged assassination attempts and threats to release a sex tape, the campaign has taken a series of dramatic and unexpected turns.

Ahead of an expected visit by US Vice President JD Vance, we ask the BBC’s Europe editor, Katya Adler, how such a small country became a pivotal geopolitical battleground - and whether a defeat for Orbán could signal a shift for the populist right worldwide.

Producers: Samantha Chantarasak and Valerio Esposito

Executive producer: James Shield

Mix: Renee Park

Senior news editor: China Collins

Photo: US President Trump meets with Hungary's Prime Minister Orbán at the White House. Credit: Jonathan Ernst/Reuters.


MON 12:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0bqsv)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


MON 12:06 Outlook (w3ct8hx2)
The addict turned priest who fought the 'war on drugs'

Flaviano Villanueva, known as Father Flavie, is a Filipino priest who was awarded the 2025 Ramon Magsaysay Award, Asia’s highest honour, for "his lifelong mission to uphold the dignity of the poor and the oppressed". He works with homeless people on the streets of Manila, where he provides dignified care, showers, and – as he says Filipinos would want it – a buffet with unlimited rice. But Father Flavie did not, at first, feel worthy of the priesthood. He has always been open about what he calls his “sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll” past. After giving up drugs he found himself at a crossroads, unsure whether to get married, go back to his corporate job or join the seminary – and that's what he chose. He struggled with aspects of life as a trainee priest, especially household chores, but fell in love with theology.
Political events sent his life down yet another path. In 2016, a year after Father Flavie began working with homeless people, Rodrigo Duterte was elected president after declaring war on the Philippines’ illegal drug problem. Immediately, suspected drug dealers began to be killed in controversial police operations and by hitmen, in what human rights groups describe as extra-judicial killings. By the end of Duterte’s presidency six years later, officially more than 6,000 people died – but human rights groups put the number of dead in the tens of thousands.
Father Flavie saw it as a war on the poor. A former addict, he favours a health-based approach to addiction. And he saw the violence affecting the people he cared for directly. He realised then that feeding the homeless was not enough, and "compassion had to grow some teeth".
His vocal opposition to the “war on drugs” earned him threats and legal challenges, but that didn't stop him. As well as offering support to more than 300 families left bereaved by the drug war, Father Flavie began collecting evidence in the hope that one day those events would be examined in court. Then he realised that the dead had stories to tell, too.
This episode contains references to exhumation and post-mortems.
Excerpts from Father Flavie's speech courtesy of the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation.

Presenter: Mobeen Azhar
Producer: Vibeke Venema

Get in touch: outlook@bbc.com or WhatsApp +44 330 678 2707

(Photo: Father Flavie, smiling, in front of a painting showing his work with widows and orphans. Credit: Nestor Corrales/BBC)


MON 12:50 Witness History (w3ct8r33)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:50 today]


MON 13:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0bvjz)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


MON 13:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqfbvgp8l7)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


MON 13:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcqjm16tc)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


MON 13:32 The Conversation (w3ct99n7)
[Repeat of broadcast at 04:32 today]


MON 14:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0bz93)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


MON 14:06 Newshour (w1730bmy942csj5)
Iranian intelligence chief killed by Israeli strike

Iran says the intelligence chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Majid Khademi, was killed in a strike on Monday morning; Israel later claimed responsibility for the attack.

As US-Israeli strikes on Iran continue, Iranian people tell the BBC that they're afraid of the latest ultimatum from President Trump.

Also in the programme: NASA's Artemis II mission has now entered the lunar "sphere of influence"; how Northern Ireland has become a world leader in support for mothers who've miscarried; and the icy world of curling hits a hot streak as it starts a professional league.

(Photo shows Majid Khademi the intelligence chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in an undated photo. Credit: Iranian state media)


MON 15:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0c317)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


MON 15:06 The Interview (w3ct8kl0)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:06 today]


MON 15:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcqjm1g9m)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


MON 15:32 Business Daily (w3ct8gfl)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:32 today]


MON 15:50 World Business Express (w3ct8d32)
Japan hints at talks with Iran as Middle East tension grows

Japan relies on the Middle East region for over 90 percent of its crude oil imports. Most of these imports transit the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively closed.

Amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Arctic, the United States has ordered a new fleet of icebreakers that will be built in Finland.

And the Super Mario Galaxy film opened this weekend in the US. Despte poor reviews, audiences have been flocking to see it.


MON 16:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0c6sc)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


MON 16:06 Outside Source (w1730c6973p1wn4)
Iran state media reports Tehran rejects ceasefire proposal

The state-run Iranian news agency Irna is reporting that Tehran has submitted its response to a US proposal to end the war. The response includes a rejection to a proposed ceasefire. Israel says it has hit a major Iranian petrochemical site, which it claims produces half of Iran's petrochemical output. We hear from Iranians inside the country and speak to our correspondents in Washington and Jerusalem.

Donald Trump has threatened bigger attacks on Iranian infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz is not open by Tuesday. We get messages from those who voted for Mr Trump.

The Artemis II astronauts will pass behind the Moon later today - we explain what to expect.

After Northern Ireland became the first part of the UK to introduce miscarriage specific leave, we’ll speak with families about their experiences of miscarriage.

Presenter: Rahul Tandon.

(Photo: Daily life in Tehran amid tensions over Strait of Hormuz, Iran Islamic Republic Of - 06 Apr 2026. Credit: ABEDIN TAHERKENAREH/EPA)


MON 17:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0cbjh)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


MON 17:06 Outside Source (w1730c6973p20d8)
Iran calls for 'definitive' end to war

Iran says it has rejected a US proposal for a ceasefire while calling for a "definitive" end to the war, state media reports. We have the latest on today's developments.

Donald Trump has threatened bigger attacks on Iranian infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz is not open by Tuesday. We get messages from those who voted for Mr Trump and speak to Iranians in America.

India has asked border security officials to investigate the possibility of using crocodiles and snakes to deter illegal migration and smuggling across rivers that form the frontier with Bangladesh.

Later today, history will be made as Nasa's Artemis mission flies around the far side of the moon - beating an earlier record set by the Apollo 13 mission. We have the latest episode from our space podcast "13 Minutes Presents: Artemis II".

Presenter: Rahul Tandon.

(Photo: US President Donald Trump attends the annual Easter Egg Roll at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 06 April 2026. Credit: JIM LO SCALZO/EPA)


MON 18:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0cg8m)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


MON 18:06 Outlook (w3ct8hx2)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:06 today]


MON 18:50 Witness History (w3ct8r33)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:50 today]


MON 19:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0cl0r)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


MON 19:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqfbvgq020)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


MON 19:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcqjm1y94)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


MON 19:32 Sport Today (w3ct8rjn)
2026/04/06 GMT

BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.


MON 20:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0cprw)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


MON 20:06 From Our Own Correspondent (w3ct99br)
[Repeat of broadcast at 04:06 on Sunday]


MON 20:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcqjm2218)
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MON 20:32 Discovery (w3ct8js5)
Superbugs: Resistance Rising Part 3

The rapid spread of antibiotic resistant bacteria is already claiming lives - and a far greater global crisis is on the horizon.

In this three part series for Discovery, reporter Roland Pease traces how we reached this point, uncovers the forces driving resistance ever faster, and meets the scientists racing to outpace evolving superbugs before our lifesaving medicines fail for good.

Episode 3 - Failed market. A successful new antibiotic must not only treat bacteria that resist existing therapies, it must be kept in reserve for only the hardest cases lest new kinds of resistance evolve, and yet it must pay back the developers' investment. No wonder several leading antibiotic companies have failed financially in the past 8 years. Is there a way to make antibiotic development pay?


MON 21:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0ctj0)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


MON 21:06 Newshour (w1730bmy942dmr2)
Artemis II makes space history

Four astronauts have taken humanity deeper into space than ever before, breaking a record set in 1970. We hear from space expert Dr Kevin Fong as well as the singer from Young & Sick. His song was played to wake up the Artemis crew in space.

Also on the programme: President Trump repeats his deadline for Iran to agree to a deal with the United States; and the discovery of Yiddish songs performed during the Holocaust.

(Picture: A view of the Moon taken by an Artemis II crew member through the window of the Orion spacecraft. Credit: NASA/Handout via REUTERS)


MON 22:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0cy84)
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MON 22:06 The Interview (w3ct8kl0)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:06 today]


MON 22:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcqjm29jj)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


MON 22:32 The Conversation (w3ct99n7)
[Repeat of broadcast at 04:32 today]


MON 23:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0d208)
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MON 23:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqfbvgqh1j)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


MON 23:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcqjm2f8n)
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MON 23:32 World Business Report (w3ct8fmr)
Trump gives Iran threatening deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

United States President Donald Trump said the US will target civilian infrastructure if Iran doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz. He has given Iran a deadline of tomorrow to reopen the passage. But what happens if that deadline passes? And why are some vessels already allowed to pass through?

Meanwhile, new shipping routes are opening in the Arctic. We hear why the United States is investing in a new fleet of icebreakers.

Plus, a new Super Mario movie has become a box office success, despite early doubts.

(Picture: US President Donald Trump during a media briefing on Iran in Washington, USA - 06 Apr 2026. Photo credit: YURI)

TUESDAY 07 APRIL 2026

TUE 00:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0d5rd)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 00:06 The History Hour (w3ct99ky)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:06 on Monday]


TUE 01:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0d9hj)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 01:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqfbvgqqjs)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


TUE 01:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcqjm2nrx)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


TUE 01:32 The Global Story (w3ct8mbt)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:32 on Monday]


TUE 02:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0df7n)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 02:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqfbvgqv8x)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


TUE 02:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcqjm2sj1)
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TUE 02:32 Assignment (w3ct8h0y)
Albania: Land, money and the sea

Albania has had many different faces over the last hundred years. Once ruled by the Ottomans, it became a kingdom before turning into a totalitarian communist state after the Second World War. During this time, no one was allowed in or out; all private property became state-owned, and bunkers sprang up across the country. After the fall of the communist regime, Albania descended into chaos. In 1996, a pyramid scheme that three quarters of the population had paid into, collapsed. People lost everything, and the country, especially the south, erupted into violence.

These days, Albania is aiming to shake off its past and transform its reputation from a country marked by corruption to one known for luxury tourism. With its miles of unspoilt beaches, snow capped mountains, and olive groves that could rival anything Greece has to offer, it’s unsurprising that it’s quickly attracting investors. Among them are Ivanka Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner, who are hoping to build a resort on an island off the coast of Vlorë. They have visited the secluded beaches of Zvërnec and Nartë; currently home only to endangered monk seals, sea turtles, and a few sheep. They, like others, hope to benefit from new government incentives to build luxury 5 star plus resorts.

However, ghosts of Albania’s communist past remain. Land disputes, allegations of corruption, and a lack of infrastructure could derail these resorts before they’ve even broken ground. For Assignment, Emily Wither travels to Albania to find out whether it will be able to re-brand itself, and whether its dream of luxury escapism will become a reality.

Producer: Lizzy McNeill
Sound engineer: Neil Churchill
Production co-ordinator: Katie Morrison
Editor: Penny Murphy

(Photo: PPNEA biologists look for monk seals at Narta Beach, southern Albania)


TUE 03:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0djzs)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 03:06 Outlook (w3ct8hx2)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:06 on Monday]


TUE 03:50 Witness History (w3ct8r33)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:50 on Monday]


TUE 04:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0dnqx)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 04:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqfbvgr2s5)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


TUE 04:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcqjm3109)
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TUE 04:32 In the Studio (w3ct8l52)
Chef Rodolfo Guzman: Chilean summer menu

Pink tomato ice cream decorated with edible poppy flowers feature on the summer menu created by chef Rodolfo Guzman for his celebrated Santiago restaurant Borago. Jane Chambers hears how the menu celebrates native Chilean plants like wild mountain coconuts.


TUE 05:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0dsh1)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 05:06 Newsday (w1730c18nlpzvns)
Artemis II astronauts witness a total solar eclipse

Artemis II pilot Victor Glover has just told the crew on the ground that what the four astronauts are currently seeing is "truly hard to describe".

"I know this observation won't be of any scientific value but I'm really glad we launched on April 1st, because humans have probably not evolved to see what we are seeing," he tells them.

US President Donald Trump has threatened to take out Iran in one night if they fail to agree a deal to reopen the strait of Hormuz before his latest deadline, eight pm Washington DC time. How is that being received in Iran?

(Photo: The moon rises over a power plant reactor near Herten, Germany, 07 April 2026. As the moon rises over Germany, the Artemis II crew is orbiting the moon in the Orion capsule; Credit: Christopher Neundorf/EPA/Shutterstock)


TUE 06:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0dx75)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 06:06 Newsday (w1730c18nlpzzdx)
Artemis II completes a flyby of the far side of the Moon

US President Donald Trump tells the astronauts that they have "made history and made all America really proud" - and invites them to the White House.

Orion did not land on the Moon's surface, but looped around its far side and back again. The astronauts lost connection with Nasa while behind the Moon - the outage was expected and lasted around 40 minutes. China has set 2030 as its target in that space race. We speak to a researcher working on China's mission.

President Trump threatens to take out Iran in 'one night' if no deal is reached before deadline. We hear what Iranian civilians make of the continuing threats and speak to a shipping tracker about the situation on the Strait of Hormuz.

(Photo: Nasa Artemis II crew members Jeremy Hansen, Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, and Victor Glover answer questions from reporters during the first downlink event; Credit: Reuters)


TUE 07:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0f0z9)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 07:06 Newsday (w1730c18nlq0351)
Artemis II astronauts head back to Earth

The Orion spacecraft reached its maximum distance of nearly four- hundred- and- seven- thousand kilometres from the home planet - a new record for the furthest distance travelled by humans in space. It will take four days to make the return journey. Speaking to the crew after the flyby, President Trump called them modern day pioneers and told them they had made history.

US President Donald Trump has threatened to take out Iran in one night if they fail to agree a deal to reopen the strait of Hormuz before his latest deadline, eight pm Washington DC time.

(Photo: A view of Earth taken by NASA astronaut and Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman from one of the Orion spacecraft's four windows; Credit: NASA/Reuters)


TUE 08:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0f4qf)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 08:06 People Fixing The World (w3ct5tw0)
Fashion without barriers

What we wear helps us express ourselves and communicate to others in the most immediate way. But the tools we frequently use to do that, such as clothing and haircare are not available to everyone equally.

One in six of us has a disability of some sort - according to the World Health Organisation - but most clothing and beauty brands don’t take account of that. From making shops accessible to catering for differences in design and size, few companies address these particular needs.

This week on People Fixing The World we’re talking to people trying to change that. Hair and Care is a London-based hairstyling workshop which helps people with visual impairments take better care of their hair.

Plus, we bring together two entrepreneurs who’ve brought adaptive clothing to Africa and Asia allowing people with disabilities to fully express themselves in the way they dress. We also meet the UK-based adaptive clothing company that could affect the way we all dress – by working with technology companies to develop a scanner that will help in tailoring for all body shapes.

Presenter: Myra Anubi
Reporters: Emma Tracey, Claire Bowes
Producer: Claire Bowes
Series Producer: Jon Bithrey
Editor: Tom Bigwood
Sound mix: Hal Haines

(Image: Wearapy model photoshoot)


TUE 08:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcqjm3hzt)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


TUE 08:32 Business Daily (w3ct8gqm)
Headspace CEO on the use of AI in tackling burnout

Headspace started life as a mindfulness app. Now it's partnering with the US Navy and investing in artificial intelligence for mental health support.

The company's CEO Tom Pickett speaks to us about therapy, the increasing role of technology, and tackling burnout at scale.

If you'd like to get in touch with the team, our email address is businessdaily@bbc.co.uk

Presented and produced by Leanna Byrne

Business Daily is the home of in-depth audio journalism devoted to the world of money and work. From small startup stories to big corporate takeovers, global economic shifts to trends in technology, we look at the key figures, ideas and events shaping business.

Each episode is a 17-minute, daily deep dive into a single topic, featuring expert analysis and the people at the heart of the story.

Recent episodes explore the weight-loss drug revolution, the growth in AI, the cost of living, the economic impact of the war in the Middle East, and why bond markets are so powerful.

We also feature in-depth interviews with company founders and some of the world's most prominent CEOs. These include Google's Sundar Pichai, Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales, and the CEO of Canva, Melanie Perkins.

(Picture: CEO of Headspace, Tom Pickett. Credit: Headspace)


TUE 08:50 Witness History (w3ct985n)
Marcel Duchamp and the urinal that changed art

In October 1942, the great French conceptualist artist Marcel Duchamp helped put on the first major surrealist exhibition in New York.

Carroll Janis's parents were friends of Duchamp.

Louise Hidalgo spoke to him in October 2016 about the exhibition, the man and his art, including his famous urinal, Fountain.

Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by and curious about the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there.

For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more.

Recent episodes explore everything from how the Excel spreadsheet was developed, the creation of cartoon rabbit Miffy and how the sound barrier was broken.

We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: the moment Reagan and Gorbachev met in Geneva, Haitian singer Emerante de Pradines’ life and Omar Sharif’s legendary movie entrance in Lawrence of Arabia.

You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, like the invention of a stent which has saved lives around the world; the birth of the G7; and the meeting of Maldives’ ministers underwater. We cover everything from World War Two and Cold War stories to Black History Month and our journeys into space.

(Photo: Duchamp’s famous urinal. Credit: Michael Macor/The San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images)


TUE 09:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0f8gk)
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TUE 09:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqfbvgrpht)
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TUE 09:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcqjm3mqy)
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TUE 09:32 Assignment (w3ct8h0y)
[Repeat of broadcast at 02:32 today]


TUE 10:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0fd6p)
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TUE 10:06 The Arts Hour (w3ct8h7q)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:06 on Saturday]


TUE 11:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0fhyt)
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TUE 11:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqfbvgry02)
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TUE 11:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcqjm3w76)
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TUE 11:32 The Global Story (w3ct8mhb)
The medications that can trigger sex and gambling addictions

A BBC investigation has heard from hundreds of people who say they developed sex and gambling addictions after taking a category of prescription drugs called dopamine agonists.

Millions of people in the US and around the world have been prescribed these medications, which are used to treat various illnesses, from Parkinson’s to depression. But they have well-established side effects: around 1 in 6 people who take them develop impulse control disorders.

Noel Titheradge, investigations correspondent, shares the story of one American woman who developed hypersexuality after she took a dopamine agonist drug. Like many of the patients Noel has spoken to, she says she was not warned that her medication could dramatically change her personality.

Noel’s investigation is also a BBC podcast series. Search for ‘Shadow World: Impulsive’.

If you have any concerns about medication you’re taking, speak to your doctor. For further information on the issues raised in the programme, contact support organisations in your own country. For a list of organisations in the UK that can provide support go to bbc.co.uk/actionline.

Producers: Viv Jones

Executive producer: Bridget Harney

Mix: Travis Evans

Senior news editor: China Collins

Photo: A mixture of pills. Credit: Lauren Hurley/PA Wire


TUE 12:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0fmpy)
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TUE 12:06 Outlook (w3ct8jbm)
I found the singer the world forgot

When American music producer Joshua Henry was caring for his dying father Jamie, he found an obscure record buried amongst his belongings. Neither of them were familiar with the record but together they started listening and those fragile, searching songs like I Hear You Calling, became a bridge between Joshua and his father, a Vietnam veteran carrying memories he could never quite lay to rest. In Bill Fay’s music, they found a language for things that were otherwise too painful, too distant, to say out loud.

After his father passed, Joshua, who was deep in grief, decided to find out more about Bill Fay, who seemed to have completely disappeared from the music scene after his album in 1970s failed to sell. His records were out of print; his name nearly lost to time. But when Joshua tracked Bill down, he didn’t find a forgotten star, only a modest man who believed his moment had passed. What followed was more than a rediscovery.

Despite being cast aside by the industry Bill had kept creating in the corner of his room and had amassed a mountain of unreleased recordings over the decades. As they began working together their connection grew into something unexpectedly profound and for Joshua, something like a second father. Together, they brought Bill's songs back into the world, and in doing so, helped give a lost voice a second life.

Clip of Bill Fay's home recording courtesy of Dead Oceans

Presenter: Jo Fidgen
Producers: Edgar Maddicott and June Christie

Get in touch: outlook@bbc.com or WhatsApp +44 330 678 2707

(Photo: Bill Fay in the studio with Joshua Henry)


TUE 12:50 Witness History (w3ct985n)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:50 today]


TUE 13:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0frg2)
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TUE 13:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqfbvgs5hb)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


TUE 13:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcqjm43qg)
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TUE 13:32 In the Studio (w3ct8l52)
[Repeat of broadcast at 04:32 today]


TUE 14:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0fw66)
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TUE 14:06 Newshour (w1730bmy942gpf8)
Artemis II successfully flies by Moon's far side

The Artemis II astronauts are bound for a return to Earth after conducting a historic lunar fly-by and witnessing a total solar eclipse from their spacecraft.

The spacecraft reached its maximum distance from Earth - 252,756 miles (406,771km), the furthest distance humans have travelled into space. We'll hear from NASA's Head of Science.

Also in the programme: Multiple reports indicate new US strikes on Kharg Island in the Gulf as President Trump posts that "a whole civilisation will die tonight" unless a deal is reached; US vice-president JD Vance visits Hungary ahead of elections; Cambodia says it's cracking down on scammers; and Kanye West has been blocked from travelling to the UK over anti-Semitic comments.

(Photo shows the Moon rises over the Halde Hoheward near Herten, Germany on 7 April 2026. Credit: Christopher Neundorf/EPA)


TUE 15:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0fzyb)
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TUE 15:06 People Fixing The World (w3ct5tw0)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:06 today]


TUE 15:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcqjm4c6q)
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TUE 15:32 Business Daily (w3ct8gqm)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:32 today]


TUE 15:50 World Business Express (w3ct8d7l)
Ten days of Ukrainian drone strikes reduce Russia's seaborne crude oil exports

Ukrainian drones have repeatedly struck oil export facilites in Primorsk and Ust-Luga in the Baltic Sea, and Novorossiysk in the Black Sea. Exports of crude oil have been reduced.

Troubled airline Air India is on the lookout for a new CEO after Campbell Wilson announces he's stepping down as chief executive.

And a US hedge fund has launched a takeover bid for the world's biggest music company, Universal Music Group.


TUE 16:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0g3pg)
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TUE 16:06 Outside Source (w1730c6973p4sk7)
Trump gives ultimatum to Iran

Donald Trump has warned that "a whole civilisation will die tonight" unless Iran reaches a deal on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. He also said that "something revolutionarily wonderful can happen" before his deadline for Iran to reopen the key shipping channel. We answer listener questions with our correspondent.

The US-Israel war in Iran - and President Trump's threat to wipe out Iranian civilisation - adds to a list of moments in recent years in which people in different parts of the world have felt the need to prepare for the worst. There is one group of people who've decided to be ready for anything, they're known as preppers. We speak to some to hear how they've prepared.

We speak to our music correspondent as the UK's Wireless Festival is cancelled after the government banned headline act Kanye West from entering the country.

Presenter: James Reynolds

Photo: An Iranian national flag is placed on the debris of a damaged building at the Sharif University after an airstrike in Tehran, Iran, 07 April 2026. Credit: EPA/Shutterstock


TUE 17:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0g7fl)
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TUE 17:06 Outside Source (w1730c6973p4x9c)
What will Trump do on Iran?

Donald Trump has warned that "a whole civilisation will die tonight" unless Iran reaches a deal on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. He also said that "something revolutionarily wonderful can happen" before his deadline for Iran to reopen the key shipping channel. We speak to our correspondents across the region about what might happen.

In Cambodia the BBC has been given access inside a huge compound along the Thai border in which scams are run - defrauding thousands of people across the world of their savings. The scam centre was seized by the Thai military during a brief border war between the two countries last year. Our correspondent Jonathan Head was on the trip.

We get the latest from Hungary, where the US vice president JD Vance is visiting just days before a general election in which polls suggest Prime Minister Viktor Orban is likely to lose.

Presenter: James Reynolds

Photo: US President Donald J Trump during a media briefing on Iran from the James S Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 06 April 2026. Credit: EPA/Shutterstock


TUE 18:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0gc5q)
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TUE 18:06 Outlook (w3ct8jbm)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:06 today]


TUE 18:50 Witness History (w3ct985n)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:50 today]


TUE 19:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0ggxv)
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TUE 19:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqfbvgswz3)
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TUE 19:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcqjm4v67)
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TUE 19:32 Sport Today (w3ct8rp5)
2026/04/07 GMT

BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.


TUE 20:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0glnz)
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TUE 20:06 Assignment (w3ct8h0y)
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TUE 20:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcqjm4yyc)
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TUE 20:32 Tech Life (w3ct8jxp)
The problem with AI

Can we trust AI? Its answers are not always correct. And it only knows what it's been trained on, so some of its responses can contain bias. Tech experts offer us some solutions.

Also this week: digital twinning is helping the restoration of a three hundred year old palace. And the joy of mundane video gaming!

Presenter: Shiona McCallum
Producer: Tom Quinn

(Image: A person is typing on a laptop computer. Digital icons for AI, ticks (checkmarks) and warning signs float above the keyboard. Credit: Getty Images)


TUE 21:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0gqf3)
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TUE 21:06 Newshour (w1730bmy942hjn5)
Trump's threat to end Iranian civilisation

The White House says Donald Trump is the only person who knows his plans for Iran, after his threat that a ‘whole civilisation will die’ if Tehran doesn't do a deal to end the war. The President's latest deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face the destruction of key infrastructure, expires within hours.

Also in the programme: As the Artemis II astronauts make their way home from the far side of the Moon, we speak to former Nasa boss Charles Bolden; and Kanye West, now known as Ye, won't be allowed to perform in London this summer because of antisemitic remarks.

(Photo: An Iranian national flag is placed on the debris of a damaged building at the Sharif University after an airstrike in Tehran, Iran, 07 April 2026. Credit: Abedin Taherkenareh/EPA)


TUE 22:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0gv57)
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TUE 22:06 People Fixing The World (w3ct5tw0)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:06 today]


TUE 22:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcqjm56fm)
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TUE 22:32 In the Studio (w3ct8l52)
[Repeat of broadcast at 04:32 today]


TUE 23:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0gyxc)
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TUE 23:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqfbvgtcym)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


TUE 23:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcqjm5b5r)
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TUE 23:32 World Business Report (w3ct8fs8)
Trump's Hormuz deadline looms

A countdown is underway as President Trump says 'a whole civilisation will die tonight' in Iran without a deal to fully re-open the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, we return to Cambodia's scam centres with a rare visit inside. And is Universal Music which is home to Taylor Swift, about to be sold?

(Picture: Iran's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Amir-Saeid Iravani speaking during a United Nations Security Council meeting in New York, USA, 07 April 2026. Credit:SARAH YENESEL/EPA/Shutterstock)

WEDNESDAY 08 APRIL 2026

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WED 00:06 The Arts Hour (w3ct8h7q)
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WED 01:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqfbvgtmfw)
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WED 01:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcqjm5kp0)
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WED 01:32 The Global Story (w3ct8mhb)
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WED 02:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqfbvgtr60)
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WED 02:32 The Climate Question (w3ct99h8)
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WED 03:06 Outlook (w3ct8jbm)
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WED 03:50 Witness History (w3ct985n)
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WED 04:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqfbvgtzp8)
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WED 04:32 Good Bad Billionaire (w3ct8c9x)
Peggy Cherng: Engineering a fast-food fortune

Peggy Cherng never set out to work in fast food, but her engineering mindset transformed how millions of Americans eat. Journalist Zing Tsjeng and BBC business editor Simon Jack trace Peggy Cherng’s journey: from electrical engineering and simulating battlefields, to co-founding Panda Express with her husband Andrew and becoming a billionaire. By applying data and rigorous standardisation, Peggy Cherng helped turn a single mall food-court experiment into the largest Chinese fast-food chain in the USA, with their orange chicken becoming a cultural staple.

Good Bad Billionaire is the podcast that explores the lives of the super-rich and famous, tracking their wealth, philanthropy, business ethics, and success. There are leaders who made their money in Silicon Valley, on Wall Street and in high street fashion. From iconic celebrities and CEOs to titans of technology, the podcast unravels tales of fortune, power, economics, ambition and moral responsibility. Simon and Zing put their subjects to the test with a playful, totally unscientific scorecard — then hand the verdict over to you: are they good, bad, or simply billionaires? Here's how to contact the team: email goodbadbillionaire@bbc.com or send a text or WhatsApp to +1 (917) 686-1176. Find out more about the show and read our privacy notice at www.bbcworldservice.com/goodbadbillionaire


WED 05:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0hpd4)
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WED 05:06 Newsday (w1730c18nlq2rkw)
US and Iran agree to a conditional two-week ceasefire

The US and Iran have agreed a two-week ceasefire to allow time for talks on a plan to end the war. President Trump announced the pause late last night, ninety minutes before his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, has said the waterway will now be reopened for shipping traffic. We get reaction from both the United States and Iran.

We take a look at Pakistan's role in negotiating the ceasefire.

And look at how the oil markets have been reacting to the news.

Presenters: Andrew Peach and Anne Soy.

(Photo: Iranians wave flags during a demonstration following the announcement of a two week ceasefire. Credit: Abedin Taherkenareh/EPA).


WED 06:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0ht48)
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WED 06:06 Newsday (w1730c18nlq2wb0)
US, Iran and Israel agree to ceasefire

The US and Iran have announced a two-week ceasefire in their conflict, with each side claiming victory. With the Strait of Hormuz now being opened up for safe passage, under Iranian military management. We get reaction from Tehran.

Israel says it supports President's Trump's decision to suspend strikes on Iran but says the two week ceasefire does not include Lebanon.

And we look at how the oil markets have reacted to the news.

Presenters: Andrew Peach and Anne Soy).


(Photo: Donald Trump flanked by Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth. Credit: Kevin Lamarque/Reuters).


WED 07:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0hxwd)
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WED 07:06 Newsday (w1730c18nlq3024)
Markets react positively to Iran-US ceasefire

The United States and Iran have each declared victory after they announced a two-week ceasefire. With the Strait of Hormuz due to be opened up for safe passage, under Iranian military management. We get reaction from the US and Iran.

Israel says it agrees with the ceasefire but that it does not include Lebanon. We find out what this means from our correspondent in Beirut.

Oil prices plunged after the ceasefire was announced. Stockmarkets are also reacting positively to the news.

And what part did Pakistan play in these negotiations? We look at this and the US-Iran peace talks expected to talk place this week.

Presenter: Anne Soy and Andrew Peach

(Photo: A financial data screen in a dealing room of Hana Bank in South Korea. Credit:Yonhap/EPA)


WED 08:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0j1mj)
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WED 08:06 The Interview (w3ct98gp)
Parmy Olson, AI expert: Who controls the future?

“These companies don't really care what governments do. Their priority is their shareholders, their own existence and the next quarter of growth. There is the possibility that governments can regulate them, but they just don't. They don't regulate them properly. The most they get are multi-billion dollar fines, which sounds like a lot, but actually in the grand scheme of things it's pocket change. It is a parking ticket for these companies.”

Misha Glenny speaks to technology writer Parmy Olson about artifical intelligence, power and politics.

As AI rapidly reshapes economies and societies, Parmy has been tracking the growing power of the companies driving this technological revolution.

With tech giants now valued in the trillions, she also questions whether governments are equipped to regulate them effectively, or if their influence has already outpaced political control.

The Interview brings you conversations with people shaping our world, from all over the world. The best interviews from the BBC, including episodes with Google boss Sundar Pichai and Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI. You can listen on the BBC World Service on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 0800 GMT. Or you can listen to The Interview as a podcast, out three times a week on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts.

Presenter: Misha Glenny
Producers: Lucy Shepperd and Osman Iqbal
Editor: Damon Rose and Justine Lang

Get in touch with us on email TheInterview@bbc.co.uk and use the hashtag #TheInterviewBBC on social media.

(Image: Parmy Olson Credit: Kim Farinha)


WED 08:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcqjm6dwx)
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WED 08:32 Business Daily (w3ct98rq)
Anthropic: the $300bn AI firm at war with the White House

Anthropic’s rise from startup to one of the world’s leading players in artificial intelligence has been staggering, but so in recent weeks has been its row with the US Government.

Today, we look at that journey to becoming a 380 billion dollar company, ask why Claude has become one of the hottest names in AI, and question whether its fall out with the Pentagon over how its software is used in war could stifle its phenomenal growth.

If you'd like to get in touch with the team, our email address is businessdaily@bbc.co.uk

Presenter: Will Bain
Producer: Josh Martin

Business Daily is the home of in-depth audio journalism devoted to the world of money and work. From small startup stories to big corporate takeovers, global economic shifts to trends in technology, we look at the key figures, ideas and events shaping business.

Each episode is a 17-minute, daily deep dive into a single topic, featuring expert analysis and the people at the heart of the story.

Recent episodes explore the weight-loss drug revolution, the growth in AI, the cost of living, the economic impact of the war in the Middle East, and why bond markets are so powerful.

We also feature in-depth interviews with company founders and some of the world's most prominent CEOs. These include Google's Sundar Pichai, Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales, and the CEO of Canva, Melanie Perkins.

(Picture: The Anthropic logo is displayed on a smartphone screen in this photo illustration in Brussels, Belgium, on the 31st of March 2026. Credit: Getty Images)


WED 08:50 Witness History (w3ct987x)
Hitler's teeth

On 8 May 1945, Yelena Rzhevskaya was handed a small box covered in red satin.

The box had once held perfume but now inside – so she said – were Adolf Hitler’s teeth.

Yelena later claimed this marked the beginning of the search for Hitler’s dental records and, with it, official confirmation that the Soviet Red Army had found the burnt corpse of the German leader.

According to her memoir, the hunt took the young war interpreter on a car ride through Berlin in the dying days of the Second World War.

And, Yelena said, what happened became a secret she had to keep for 20 years. Her granddaughter, Lyubov Summ, talks to Jane Wilkinson.

Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by and curious about the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there.

For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more.

Recent episodes explore everything from how the Excel spreadsheet was developed, the creation of cartoon rabbit Miffy and how the sound barrier was broken.

We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: the moment Reagan and Gorbachev met in Geneva, Haitian singer Emerante de Pradines’ life and Omar Sharif’s legendary movie entrance in Lawrence of Arabia.

You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, like the invention of a stent which has saved lives around the world; the birth of the G7; and the meeting of Maldives’ ministers underwater. We cover everything from World War Two and Cold War stories to Black History Month and our journeys into space.

(Photo: Teeth said by experts to be Adolf Hitler's teeth, Moscow, 2000. Credit: Sergei Karpukhin/Reuters)


WED 09:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0j5cn)
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WED 09:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqfbvgvldx)
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WED 09:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcqjm6jn1)
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WED 09:32 The Climate Question (w3ct99h8)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:06 on Sunday]


WED 10:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0j93s)
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WED 10:06 World Book Club (w3ct97sv)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:06 on Saturday]


WED 11:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0jdvx)
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WED 11:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqfbvgvtx5)
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WED 11:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcqjm6s49)
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WED 11:32 The Documentary (w3ct97cx)
[Repeat of broadcast at 00:32 on Sunday]


WED 12:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0jjm1)
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WED 12:06 Outlook (w3ct8jkd)
From care home shifts to the world’s greatest galleries

Born in the foothills of Mount Kilamanjaro in Tanzania in 1954, Everlyn Nicodemus was brought up to know her worth – her grandmother told her she wasn't any less important than a man. Everlyn took that self-belief forward when she moved to Sweden aged 19, where she married and had a baby, and experienced racism for the first time. Craving a trip home, she returned to Tanzania in her 20s and picked up a paintbrush. Instantly, she fell in love with painting and did it whenever she could – fitting it in between raising a child, working and studying. She painted quietly for decades in countries across Europe before eventually settling in Scotland's capital city Edinburgh. Years later when she was widowed and in her 60s, Everlyn was struggling financially – working shifts in a nursing home and relying on foodbanks to get by. Until an unexpected phone call from a London-based gallery changed Everlyn’s life almost overnight, transforming the trajectory of her career. Now, Everlyn’s art has hung in some of the most renowned galleries in the world, including the Pompidou in Paris and MoMA in New York. And in 2022, one of Everlyn’s paintings became the first self-portrait by a black female artist to be acquired by the UK’s prestigious National Portrait Gallery.

Peruvian artist and photographer Christian Fuchs is fascinated by his illustrious ancestors, in part inspired by his grandmother who would tell him stories about their family. Christian spoke to Outlook's Jane Chambers in 2017 about how he spends months painstakingly recreating portraits of his ancestors, dressing up as them in elaborate makeup and costumes.

Presenter: Mobeen Azhar
Producer: May Cameron

Get in touch: outlook@bbc.com or WhatsApp +44 330 678 2707

(Photo: Everlyn Nicodemus wears a black shirt and spectacles and has close-cropped grey hair. Her pointing finger on one hand touches her little finger on the other, as if she's counting. She stands in a white room at the Richard Saltoun Gallery in London in front of two of her paintings. Her paintings are colourful abstract figurative images. Credit: David Levene/The Guardian)


WED 12:50 Witness History (w3ct987x)
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WED 13:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0jnc5)
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WED 13:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqfbvgw2df)
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WED 13:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcqjm70mk)
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WED 13:32 The Global Story (w3ct8mkl)
Back from the brink: The Iran ceasefire

Iran and the US have agreed to a conditional two-week ceasefire.

Donald Trump says the US has “met and exceeded all military objectives”, while Iran says the ceasefire is a “humiliating retreat” for Washington. So what has actually been agreed, and is this ceasefire likely to pave the way for an ending to the war?

We speak to Jane Corbin from the BBC’s Panorama, who has reported from the world's major conflict zones for three decades.


Producers: Cat Farnsworth, Sam Chantarasak and Aron Keller

Executive producer: James Shield

Studio manager: Mike Regaard

Senior news editor: China Collins

Photo:Iranians wave the country's flag following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire. Credit: Abedin Taherkenareh/EPA/Shutterstock


WED 14:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0js39)
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WED 14:06 Newshour (w1730bmy942klbc)
US and Iran agree two-week ceasefire

The US and Iran have agreed a two-week ceasefire and as part of the agreement Iran says it will reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Both sides have claimed victory, with the US defense secretary saying it "offers chance at real peace".

Also in the programme: Despite the ceasefire, Israel has continued pummelling what it says are dozens of command centres belonging to Hezbollah, Iran's proxy force in Lebanon; and we'll hear more about the impact of powerchair football for participants with life-limiting disabilities.

(Photo shows U.S. President Donald Trump at a press conference at the White House in Washington, D.C. on 6 April 2026. Evan Vucci/Reuters)


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WED 15:06 The Interview (w3ct98gp)
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WED 15:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcqjm783t)
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WED 15:32 Business Daily (w3ct98rq)
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WED 15:50 World Business Express (w3ct8d9v)
What the US-Iran ceasefire means for oil prices, flights and bills

The US and Iran have come to a temporary ceasefire, but for many businesses and consumers, the pressure may be far from over.

Hundreds of ships are still backed up in the Strait of Hormuz, with many waiting for clearance from Iran before they can move.

Plus, what it means for flights, holidays and passenger confidence as airlines proceed cautiously.

Presenter: Leanna Byrne
Producer: Matt Lines
Editor: Justin Bones


WED 16:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0k0lk)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


WED 16:06 Outside Source (w1730c6973p7pgb)
Both Iran and US claim victory

President Trump has said Iran will no longer enrich uranium, after agreeing to a two-week ceasefire. Both sides have claimed victory in the conflict and say they're ready for further negotiations. We speak to our diplomatic correspondent about who now has the upper hand, and we hear from Iranians.

Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates say they've continued to come under fire from Iran, despite the truce.

Lebanon says hundreds of people have been left dead or wounded after the Israeli military carried out its most intense wave of strikes since its latest conflict with Hezbollah began.

We speak to our experts with BBC Persian, BBC Arabic, BBC Business and BBC's Global China Unit.

Presenter: James Reynolds.

(Photo: U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth holds a press briefing in the Pentagon Press briefing room, following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire in the Iran war, at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 8, 2026. Credit: Kevin Lamarque/Reuters)


WED 17:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0k4bp)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


WED 17:06 Outside Source (w1730c6973p7t6g)
Israel continues to strike Lebanon

President Trump has said Iran will no longer enrich uranium, after agreeing to a two-week ceasefire. Both sides have claimed victory in the conflict and say they're ready for further negotiations. We speak to our Washington correspondent and ask three Americans what they make of the ceasefire.

Israel says it supports the two-week truce with Iran, but it has vowed to push ahead with its offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon. The Lebanese health minister says that there've been hundreds of casualties - both dead and wounded - across Lebanon after the Israeli military carried out its most intense wave of strikes since its latest conflict with Hezbollah began. We speak to our correspondent in Beirut and ask Israelis what they make of the ceasefire.

Our correspondent explains Pakistan’s role as a mediator, and BBC Verify assesses whether the ceasefire has had any impact yet on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Presenter: James Reynolds.

(Photo: A boy runs past a damaged building at the site of an Israeli strike in Tyre, Lebanon, April 8, 2026. Credit: Adnan Abidi/Reuters)


WED 18:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0k82t)
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WED 18:06 Outlook (w3ct8jkd)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:06 today]


WED 18:50 Witness History (w3ct987x)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:50 today]


WED 19:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0kcty)
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WED 19:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqfbvgwsw6)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


WED 19:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcqjm7r3b)
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WED 19:32 Sport Today (w3ct8rrf)
2026/04/08 GMT

BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.


WED 20:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0khl2)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


WED 20:06 The Climate Question (w3ct99h8)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:06 on Sunday]


WED 20:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcqjm7vvg)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


WED 20:32 Health Check (w3ct8k26)
How awe can boost your health

As the Artemis II crew return to Earth, we uncover the health benefits of the feeling of awe with world-renowned expert, Dacher Keltner. We also discuss how we might find more awe in our everyday lives.

What impact is the Iran war having on global health? Journalist Andrew Green unpicks the ramifications of shipping restrictions, ‘black rain’ in Tehran and hacking attacks on medical suppliers.

How two boyhood friends have helped developed a new kind of prosthesis with a programme based in Guadalajara. Our reporter Rogelio Navarro has the story.

Progress on our understanding of Noma, a severe gangrenous disease of the mouth and face. Plus, how some blind people are using echolocation to help them detect objects in their environment.

Presenter: Claudia Hammond
Producer: Hannah Robins and Jonathan Blackwell

(Photo: Nasa astronaut and Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman peers out of one of the Orion spacecraft's main cabin windows, looking back at Earth, as the crew travels towards the Moon, 2 April, 2026. Credit: Nasa/Reuters)


WED 21:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0kmb6)
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WED 21:06 Newshour (w1730bmy942lfk8)
Iran threatens response if Israeli attacks on Lebanon continue

Israel and the US say Lebanon is not included in a two-week ceasefire deal with Iran. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps says it will deliver a “regret-inducing response” if Israeli strikes on Lebanon don’t stop immediately, according to Iran’s state media. American Vice-President JD Vance is expected to lead a US negotiating team at peace talks in Pakistan this weekend.

Also in the programme: we hear more about one of the fastest growing disability sports around the world, powerchair football.

(Photo shows civilians and emergency responders standing amid rubble at the site of an Israeli strike in Tyre, southern Lebanon, April 8, 2026. Adnan Abidi/Reuters)


WED 22:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0kr2b)
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WED 22:06 The Interview (w3ct98gp)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:06 today]


WED 22:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcqjm83bq)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


WED 22:32 Good Bad Billionaire (w3ct8c9x)
[Repeat of broadcast at 04:32 today]


WED 23:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0kvtg)
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WED 23:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqfbvgx8vq)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


WED 23:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcqjm872v)
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WED 23:32 World Business Report (w3ct8fvj)
Shipping companies still reluctant to pass through Strait of Hormuz

Reopening the Strait of Hormuz, an important global waterway, is part of the ceasefire agreement, as announced by the US government, but late on Wednesday, Iran warned that ships crossing the waterway without permission would be “targeted and destroyed”.

Sam Fenwick will hear from Nils Haupt, the Head of Corporate Communications at Hapag-Lloyd, a German-based global shipping company.

Also, markets rallied, and oil prices fell, but only hours later there were concerns about how long it might last and if there was enough time to stabilise the global economy.

(Photo: Cargo ships in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah, near the border with Oman’s, March 11, 2026. Credit: Reuters/Stringer/File Photo/File Photo)

THURSDAY 09 APRIL 2026

THU 00:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0kzkl)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 00:06 World Book Club (w3ct97sv)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:06 on Saturday]


THU 01:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0l39q)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 01:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqfbvgxjbz)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


THU 01:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcqjm8gl3)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


THU 01:32 The Global Story (w3ct8mkl)
[Repeat of broadcast at 13:32 on Wednesday]


THU 02:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0l71v)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 02:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqfbvgxn33)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


THU 02:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcqjm8lb7)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


THU 02:32 The Documentary (w3ct8xr6)
The Extractor

Hilik Magnus is Israel’s foremost search and rescue specialist. He has performed missions, public and private, for over thirty years across six continents. He has worked under the radar during disasters such as 2004’s tsunami and 2008’s Mumbai terror attacks. He has worked with everyone, from grieving families to cartels and the Taliban, all for the simple purpose of returning people to where they belong.

Now, he opens up about this secretive world, and talks frankly about his origins and values.

The start, in the 1990s, was simple. His operating base was an abandoned train carriage in the southern desert of Israel with three telephones and a dial-up connection.

Hilik did not know what awaited him. All he knew was that he felt a ‘shlichut’ – ‘higher purpose’ in Hebrew – to help save lives, to return the unburied to their grieving families.

Yet the business grew and now employs 80 people in a hi-tech hub in Tel Aviv. There is GPS, GSM, fibre-optic, and over 2,500 calls for help every year.

In the midst of this change, Hilik is finding it hard to connect the now and then. For him, the purity of the work was in shepherding lost souls, alive or dead, to their rightful place. Strange, mystical encounters at 6,000m above sea-level. Exposing national corruption in Bolivia. Not board meetings and touchscreens. He hates the city and all it implies. Yet the world moves on, and the work means everything to him. When he lets himself stop, his 76 years catch up with him, leading to days laid up in bed.

Producer: Jeremy Neumark Jones
Assistant producer: Robert Neumark Jones
A Whistledown production for BBC World Service

(Photo: Hilik Magnus. Credit: Magnus International PR)


THU 03:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0lbsz)
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THU 03:06 Outlook (w3ct8jkd)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:06 on Wednesday]


THU 03:50 Witness History (w3ct987x)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:50 on Wednesday]


THU 04:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0lgk3)
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THU 04:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqfbvgxwlc)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


THU 04:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcqjm8tth)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


THU 04:32 The Food Chain (w3ct8svt)
So you think you can't cook?

Many people feel they can’t cook, or don’t know where to start. Studies suggest that in some countries, fewer people are preparing meals from scratch, and a lack of confidence in the kitchen can be a big part of the problem.

Ruth Alexander explores what holds people back from cooking, and how to overcome it. Drawing on her own experience of learning later in life, she asks: can anyone become a confident cook?

She’s joined by three guests who spend much of their lives in the kitchen, and who know that not everyone starts out with natural ability.

Robin Van Creveld, founder and director of Community Chef in Lewes, England, teaches people practical cooking skills through a social enterprise. Tokunbo Koiki, founder of Tokunbo’s Kitchen Catering Company and London African Food Week, joins from Lagos to share her approach to making cooking accessible and enjoyable. And Pak Wai Hung, owner of 288 Bar and Wok restaurant in Cheltenham, explains how building confidence can be just as important as learning techniques.

Together, they share simple, realistic ways to get started, from overcoming fear of failure to building basic skills and routines. Ruth asks them how beginners can gain confidence, what essential skills really matter, and how to make cooking feel less intimidating.

If you would like to get in touch with the show, please email: thefoodchain@bbc.co.uk

Producer: Izzy Greenfield
Sound Engineer: Hal Haines
Picture: Credit – Getty.


THU 05:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0ll97)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 05:06 Newsday (w1730c18nlq5ngz)
Iran ceasefire strain over Lebanon

Israel and Hezbollah continue strikes against each other putting a fragile two week ceasefire to the test as the US and Israel contradict Iran saying Lebanon is not included in the ceasefire deal. We get a view from Israel.

We go to the United States to find out what law makers are saying about the latest ceasefire between the US, Iran and Israel.

And the crew of Nasa’s Artemis II mission are said to be in “high spirits” as they make their return journey to Earth having journeyed around the Moon. We speak to the wife of one of the astronauts.

Presenters: Andrew Peach and Anne Soy.

(Photo: First responders search for missing people under the rubble of a partially destroyed residential building following an Israeli air strike, in the Tallet al-Khayat neighborhood of Beirut, Lebanon. Credit: Wael Hamzeh/EPA).


THU 06:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0lq1c)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 06:06 Newsday (w1730c18nlq5s73)
US-Iran ceasefire under strain

The Iran-US ceasefire is being tested over whether the truce applies to Lebanon. Iranian backed Hezbollah says it's fired rockets into northern Israel, after Israel launched its deadliest strikes on Lebanon since it escalated its war against the Iran-backed group. We get the latest from Beirut.

Meanwhile Iran warned on Wednesday that ships passing through the strait without the permission of the Revolutionary Guard Corps "would be targeted and destroyed". US President Donald Trump has just written on Truth Social, warning Iran that the "'Shootin’ Starts,' bigger, and better, and stronger than anyone has ever seen before" if the "REAL AGREEMENT" is not fully complied with.

And we have been gauging the mood in Iran to the latest news of the ceasefire.

Presenters: Andrew Peach and Anne Soy.

(Photo: Israeli strike, in Al-Mazraa in Beirut, Lebanon. Credit: Yara Nardi/Reuters).


THU 07:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0ltsh)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 07:06 Newsday (w1730c18nlq5wz7)
Middle East ceasefire under strain

The Middle East ceasefire is under strain, with Iran threatening to withdraw from the agreement as Israel continues it's offensive against the Iranian backed group Hezbollah in Lebanon. We hear from Lebanon where 250 people have reportedly died in the last twenty four hours.

The American vice President JD Vance, who is due to lead American talks with Iran, says there has been a "misunderstanding" over whether Lebanon was included in the truce.

Meanwhile President Trump has posted on his social media to say if the agreement isn't fully complied with then the “Shootin’ Starts,” bigger, and better than anyone has ever seen before.

Presenters: Anne Soy and Andrew Peach.

(Photo: First responders search for missing poeple under the rubble of a partially destroyed residential building following an Israeli strike. Credit: Wael Hamzeh/EPA).


THU 08:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0lyjm)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 08:06 The Inquiry (w3ct98pg)
Is it time to scrap the Commonwealth Games?

For the second time in 12 years Glasgow is preparing to host the Commonwealth Games after Australia’s Victoria state pulled out because of increased costs. Victoria’s withdrawal raised questions about whether the 2026 games would go ahead before Glasgow agreed to step in.

Staging a sporting mega-event is expensive and governments face increasing scrutiny over public spending. Victoria’s decision raised wider questions about affordability for potential hosts. At the same time, critics question the Games’ political relevance, given its origins in Britain’s colonial past.

The Commonwealth Games Federation says the event can be delivered in a more sustainable way and argues that it brings cultural and economic benefits to host cities, but recent editions have run into significant costs and budget pressures.

This week on The Inquiry, Tanya Beckett asks ‘Is it time to scrap the Commonwealth Games?’

Contributors:
Dr Stuart Whigham, senior lecturer in sport, coaching and physical education at Oxford Brookes University, UK
Dr Matthew McDowell, lecturer in sport policy, management, and international development at the University of Edinburgh, UK
Dr Verity Postlethwaite, lecturer in strategic event management at Loughborough University, UK
Professor Gayle McPherson, associate dean for research at the University of the West of Scotland, and director of legacy and community engagement for Commonwealth Games Scotland, UK

Presenter: Tanya Beckett
Producer: Matt Toulson
Researcher: Evie Yabsley
Editor: Tom Bigwood
Technical Producer: Craig Boardman
Production Management: Phoebe Lomas and Liam Morrey

(Photo: 2022 Commonwealth Games gold medals. Credit: Adrian Dennis/Getty Images)


THU 08:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcqjm99t0)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


THU 08:32 Business Daily (w3ct8gl3)
Food prices after Hormuz: What changes now?

Conflict in the Middle East has sent shockwaves through the global food system. Even with signs of a ceasefire, the impact may not be over.

Disruption to fertiliser supplies, combined with rising energy and shipping costs, is pushing up the price of growing food around the world.

Farmers are facing tough choices over how much to plant and how much to spend, while global markets aren’t always keeping pace with those rising costs.

For now, there is enough food and shelves remain stocked. But even if tensions ease, experts warn the real impact could come later this year and into the next, with higher food prices and growing pressure on the most vulnerable countries.

If you'd like to get in touch with the team, our email address is businessdaily@bbc.co.uk

Presenter: Sam Fenwick
Producer: David Cann

Business Daily is the home of in-depth audio journalism devoted to the world of money and work. From small startup stories to big corporate takeovers, global economic shifts to trends in technology, we look at the key figures, ideas and events shaping business.

Each episode is a 17-minute, daily deep dive into a single topic, featuring expert analysis and the people at the heart of the story.

Recent episodes explore the weight-loss drug revolution, the growth in AI, the cost of living, the economic impact of the war in the Middle East, and why bond markets are so powerful.

We also feature in-depth interviews with company founders and some of the world's most prominent CEOs. These include Google's Sundar Pichai, Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales, and the CEO of Canva, Melanie Perkins.

(Picture: A woman seen shopping for meat at a supermarket in Melbourne, Australia. Credit: Getty Images)


THU 08:50 Witness History (w3ct98b5)
Khula Manch, the victory rally

On 9 April 1990, people gathered at Khula Manch, an open stage in Kathmandu. They were celebrating the end of Nepal’s party-less Panchayat system and the beginning of multi-party democracy.

Among the crowd was Durga Thapa, who had spent weeks organising and coordinating the protests.

A photo of her in a sea of men, leaping up and giving the peace sign, her hands covered in red paint, came to mark the movement.

She speaks to Ribika Moktan about that day and her role in Nepal’s 1990 democracy movement.

Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by and curious about the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there.

For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more.

Recent episodes explore everything from how the Excel spreadsheet was developed, the creation of cartoon rabbit Miffy and how the sound barrier was broken.

We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: the moment Reagan and Gorbachev met in Geneva, Haitian singer Emerante de Pradines’ life and Omar Sharif’s legendary movie entrance in Lawrence of Arabia.

You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, like the invention of a stent which has saved lives around the world; the birth of the G7; and the meeting of Maldives’ ministers underwater. We cover everything from World War Two and Cold War stories to Black History Month and our journeys into space.

(Photo: Durga Thapa celebrating in Khula Manch on the 9th of April 1990. Credit: Min Ratna Bajracharya)


THU 09:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0m28r)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 09:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqfbvgyhb0)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


THU 09:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcqjm9fk4)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


THU 09:32 The Documentary (w3ct8xr6)
[Repeat of broadcast at 02:32 today]


THU 10:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0m60w)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 10:06 The Explanation (w3ct98m6)
The Media Show: Investigating Sam Altman

Ronan Farrow, perhaps the world’s most prominent investigative journalist, has turned his attention to Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI. The investigation, published by The New Yorker, draws on more than a year of reporting. Farrow outlines how it was conducted and the questions it raises about power and influence in AI. Madhumita Murgia, AI Editor at the Financial Times, gives her analysis of the issues at the heart of the report, including how the media covers leading figures in Silicon Valley.
Also on the show, Misha Glenny discusses his podcast The Race to Control the World, as well as his role as the new presenter of In Our Time.

Presenter: Katie Razzall
Producer: Lisa Jenkinson
Content producer: Lucy Wai
Sound engineer: Pat Sissons


THU 10:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcqjm9k98)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


THU 10:32 The Global Jigsaw (w3ct9b02)
The battle for Hungary

Viktor Orban faces a high-stakes showdown as Peter Magyar takes him on in one of Europe’s most consequential elections in years. A former ally-turned-rival Peter Magyar has built a remarkable momentum in a short time, with polls placing him ahead of the incumbent.

Yet victory may still prove elusive within a power structure designed to protect the status quo. In this episode we examine the unequal playing field that is the election machine. We cut through the exuberance of the campaign to distil the messages of the rival camps, Fidesz and Tisza, and explore how the outcome could redefine Hungary’s role in the region. We speak to Amitis Sedghi, Rita Palfi and Zsofia Paulikovics.

Producer: Kriszta Satori
Presenter: Krassi Ivanova Twigg
Music: Pete Cunningham


THU 11:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0m9s0)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 11:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqfbvgyqt8)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


THU 11:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcqjm9p1d)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


THU 11:32 The Global Story (w3ct8mf2)
Will his UK ban kill Kanye West's ‘comeback’?

Kanye West’s history of antisemitic behaviour caught up with him this week. The UK banned him from visiting; preventing his recently-announced performance at the Wireless festival later this summer. His appearances in the UK are part of his ‘comeback’ tour for his new album, with performances scheduled in multiple countries this year.

Kanye has apologised for his actions, which include releasing a song glorifying Hitler and selling t-shirts with swastikas, and blamed his bipolar diagnosis. With rising levels of global antisemitism, his appearances have become increasingly controversial. But despite his UK ban Kanye is selling out shows in US stadiums. So will Kanye West be able to make a comeback?

Producer: Viv Jones, Lucy Pawle, Valerio Esposito, Xandra Ellin
Digital producer: Matt Pintus
Executive producer: James Shield
Editor: China Collins

(Photo: Kanye West in North Charleston, South Carolina, US, 19 July, 2020. Credit: Randall Hill/Reuters)


THU 12:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0mfj4)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 12:06 Outlook (w3ct8j3v)
I was in a pop band, I didn't know my parents were too

Peter Cunnah is the frontman of the dance music group D:Ream, who found global success in the 1990s with hits like U R the Best Thing and Things Can Only Get Better. Peter has always been into performing, and he's always known that he'd been adopted at birth. He grew up in Northern Ireland with loving and supportive adoptive parents, though wondered where his passion for music had come from.

It was as D:Ream was about to take off, when Peter was in his early 20s, that he received a letter out of the blue from his birth mother. He went to meet her, and discovered that both his biological parents had been in a popular band in the 1960s in Northern Ireland. When his mother became pregnant by a fellow band member her family sent her to give birth in a Catholic institution for unmarried mothers, where she had to give up her baby at just a few days old.

Peter formed a close relationship with his birth mother, making up for lost time, but decided to delay searching for his birth father until after his adoptive father had died. When Peter eventually tracked him down, decades later, he found out that not only did his birth father have a career in music and show business, but his new half-siblings were all successful musicians too. It was the final piece in Peter's family jigsaw puzzle.

Presenter: Mobeen Azhar
Producers: Andrea Rangecroft and Rebecca Vincent

Get in touch: outlook@bbc.com or WhatsApp +44 330 678 2707

(Photo: D:Ream frontman Peter Cunnah singing into a microphone on stage. Credit: Mick Hutson/Getty)


THU 12:50 Witness History (w3ct98b5)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:50 today]


THU 13:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0mk88)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 13:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqfbvgyz9j)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


THU 13:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcqjm9xjn)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


THU 13:32 The Food Chain (w3ct8svt)
[Repeat of broadcast at 04:32 today]


THU 14:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0mp0d)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 14:06 Newshour (w1730bmy942nh7g)
Iran says attacks on Lebanon a "grave violation" of ceasefire

A top Iranian official has told the BBC the US must choose war or peace, as the ceasefire appears compromised. Iran's deputy foreign minister said Tehran had warned Washington, after Israel's massive strikes on Lebanon, that it could not have it both ways. Saeed Khatibzadeh accuses Israel of a "massacre" in Lebanon - 203 people were killed on Wednesday, according to the health ministry.

Also, Argentina's Congress has passed a controversial amendment making it easier to mine in glacier regions, a move environmentalists say weakens protections for crucial water sources.

And a Los Angeles woman dubbed the "Ketamine Queen" has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for selling drugs that led to the death of Friends actor Matthew Perry.


(Photo: Aftermath of an Israeli strike carried out on Wednesday, in Ain Al Mraiseh in Beirut. Credit: Reuters)


THU 15:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0msrj)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 15:06 The Inquiry (w3ct98pg)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:06 today]


THU 15:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcqjmb50x)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


THU 15:32 Business Daily (w3ct8gl3)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:32 today]


THU 15:50 World Business Express (w3ct8d5b)
World Business Express - Finance, economy and business news from BBC journalists around the world. The stories that matter: World Business Express brings you the essentials on the fast-changing global economy. What forces are driving the markets and industry? Hear unique insight from top CEOs, investors, economic thinkers and small business bosses.
From global trade, to oil and food prices and the rise of artificial intelligence, to the corporate crashes and standout entrepreneur start-ups, the BBC World Service brings you trusted reporting. We’ll explain how the top stories impact your own finances.


THU 16:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0mxhn)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 16:06 Outside Source (w1730c6973pblcf)
Iran says Lebanon attacks breach ceasefire

The Iranian president, Masoud Pezeshkian, has said Israel's attacks on Lebanon violate the ceasefire agreement with the United States. Israel has issued new evacuation orders for southern districts of the Lebanese capital, Beirut. Our correspondent has been speaking to residents in Lebanon, and we get an analysis from our Middle East expert.

We speak to three journalists who cover the White House about what it has been like for them during the war and what's the mood in America.

Britain says its armed forces have tracked a month-long Russian submarine operation over critical infrastructure on the Atlantic seabed. Our political correspondent explains.

France's far-right presidential hopeful Jordan Bardella is in a relationship with Italian socialite Princess Maria Carolina of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, according to celebrity magazine Paris Match. Our reporter has details.

Our music correspondent gives details about the world tour BTS has kicked off, and we hear from fans who share their excitment.

Presenter: James Reynolds.

(Photo: Mother and wife of Lebanese man Mohammed Zain Al-Abidin Shehab, who was killed in an Israeli strike on Wednesday, react during his funeral in Beirut, Lebanon, April 9, 2026. Credit: Mohamad Azakir/Reuters)


THU 17:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0n17s)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 17:06 Outside Source (w1730c6973pbq3k)
Israel issues new warnings for Beirut

The Iranian president has said negotiations with the United States on ending the war will be meaningless if Israel maintains its attacks on Lebanon. Israel's prime minister has said he's prepared to begin peace talks with the Lebanese government -- with the focus on disarming Hezbollah. We hear from people inside Iran, and we speak to journalists in Lebanon.

And four astronauts on Nasa’s Artemis II mission are heading home after a dramatic lunar flyby. The hosts of our space podcast, "13 Minutes Presents: Artemis II", explain what comes next.

One of the biggest mysteries in publishing has been solved, after the best-selling US author known to millions of readers as Freida McFadden revealed her true identity.

Presenter: James Reynolds.

(Photo: People walk amongst the debris a building and cars destroyed in an Israeili airstrike in the Corniche el-Mazraa neighborhood of Beirut, Lebanon, 09 April 2026. Credit: WAEL HAMZEH/EPA)


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THU 19:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqfbvgzps9)
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THU 19:32 Sport Today (w3ct8rlx)
2026/04/09 GMT

BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.


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THU 20:06 The Documentary (w3ct8xr6)
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THU 20:32 BBC Inside Science (w3ct977f)
Return to the moon

This week, humans once again looked down on the magnificent desolation of the lunar surface, from the orbit of the moon itself. They saw earth rise and earth set. They named the craters on the far side. They travelled further from Earth than any human has travelled before. Now, the Artemis mission returns home. Libby Jackson, Head of Space at the Science Museum, joins Inside Science to illuminate whether this lunar flyby is nothing but a test ride or significant for the future of human spaceflight and science.

Nasa believes Artemis II will pave the way to not only land on the moon but establish a lunar base. Kelly Weinersmith, author of A City on Mars, joins Tom to discuss the complications that are likely to arrive when and if humans attempt to establish a semi-permanent presence on the lunar surface. Is it really possible?

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THU 21:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0nj79)
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THU 21:06 Newshour (w1730bmy942pbgc)
Netanyahu says he's ready to negotiate with Lebanon

The Israeli prime minister says he's ready for direct negotiations with Lebanon, as Iran says the continuing Israeli attacks on Lebanon violate Iran's ceasefire with the US. We hear the latest from Israel, Lebanon and the US.

Also in the programme: the UK says three Russian submarines have conducted a "covert" operation over Britain's vital underwater cables and pipelines; and as the crew of the Integrity spacecraft on the Artemis II mission around the Moon hurtle back towards Earth, we hear from the wife of the Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen.

(IMAGE: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Jerusalem, March 19, 2026. CREDIT: REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun/Pool TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY/File Photo)


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THU 22:06 The Inquiry (w3ct98pg)
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THU 22:32 The Food Chain (w3ct8svt)
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THU 23:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqfbvh05rt)
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THU 23:32 World Business Report (w3ct8fq0)
Is the ceasefire in the Gulf too late to stop food prices rising?

Although the fragile ceasefire between Iran and the United States still holds, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains heavily disrupted, driving up fuel and fertiliser costs and leaving farmers in many parts of the world facing higher prices just as they head into the planting season.

What does that mean for the price of food in your shopping basket? Sam Fenwick hears from Maximo Torero, chief economist at the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization.

Also, the ceasefire was meant to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most important shipping routes in the world. What does it mean for the seafarers trapped in the Persian Gulf?

(Photo: A farm worker sprays fertilizer on a paddy field, in Malaysia on 01 Apr 2026. Conflict in the Middle East has driven up energy prices, raising the cost of transport, fertilizers, and food production. Credit: Photo by Fazry Ismail/EPA/Shutterstock)

FRIDAY 10 APRIL 2026

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FRI 04:32 Heart and Soul (w3ct6vp5)
Freddie’s second verse

Freddie once signed to a major record label. He appeared in high-production music videos and looked set for fame. But the pressure and pace of that life left him feeling hollow. In one of the world’s busiest cities, he now follows a very different path - one built on silence, discipline, and spiritual growth.

Freddie reflects on his decision to leave the music industry behind and embrace Buddhism. He now works as a nail technician and shares how his beliefs shape his daily life. Alongside him is Carl, his partner, who offers moving insights into how their shared values deepen their relationship.

The episode captures striking contrasts: the buzz of the city versus the calm of local temples; a nail salon’s chatter against the resonance of monastery chanting. Through honest conversations and ambient recordings, we step into Freddie and Carl’s world, where Buddhist practice offers an anchor amid chaos.

Their story explores what it means to redefine success, maintain spiritual discipline in a hyperactive city, and find peace through faith. It also touches on themes of identity, mindfulness, and how love and belief can thrive under pressure.

Freddie’s journey is not one of retreat, but of radical reorientation - a decision to slow down in a world that keeps speeding up. This is a rare and intimate portrait of life shaped by stillness, purpose, and the search for something more lasting than applause.

Producer/presenter: John Offord
Production co-ordinator: Mica Nepomuceno
Editor: Chloe Walker


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FRI 05:06 Newsday (w1730c18nlq8kd2)
Tump warns Iran against charging fees in the Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump has accused Iran of doing a "very poor job" in its handling of oil passing through the pivotal Strait of Hormuz, arguing it was "not the agreement we have".

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his government was to begin direct talks with Lebanon, focusing on the disarmament of Hezbollah. Trump said in an interview that Israel would be "scaling back" its strikes in the country to support peace talks.

In a surprise statement from the White House, Melania Trump has said defamatory lies are being spread about her links with Jeffrey Epstein.

(Photo: US President Donald Trump briefs the media on Iran from the James S Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House; Credit: Yuri Gripas/ EPA/Shutterstock)


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FRI 06:06 Newsday (w1730c18nlq8p46)
Trump accuses Iran of doing a "very poor job" in the Strait of Hormuz

The ceasefire began with confusion over whether Lebanon, Israel's second front, was to be included. Iranian officials and mediators from Pakistan said it was, US and Israeli officials said clearly that it was not.

Amid the confusion, the wave of Israeli strikes on Lebanon – the heaviest since the conflict began six weeks ago – prompted Iran to declare that Israel was breaking the terms of the ceasefire, to once again halt passage of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, and to threaten retaliatory strikes.

(Photo: Cargo ships in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah; Credit: Reuters)


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FRI 07:06 Newsday (w1730c18nlq8swb)
Trump: Iran's handling of Hormuz is 'not the agreement we have'

Mr Trump warned Tehran against charging ships transit fees. While Iran's Supreme Leader said management of the Strait was entering a "new phase." In a statement read on State TV, Mojtaba Khamenei said he reserved the right to retribution for US-Israeli attacks on his country and its allies - implying Hezbollah in Lebanon which Israel claims isn't covered by the ceasefire.

We go live to Pakistan and Lebanon.

(Photo: US President Donald Trump briefs the media on Iran from the James S Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington; Credit:
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FRI 08:06 The Interview (w3ct98jy)
Simukai Chigudu, African politics professor: I support reparations

Amol Rajan speaks to Simukai Chigudu, associate professor of African Politics at Oxford University about the legacy of empire and how to reckon with the past.

A member of the first generation born after the end of colonial rule in Zimbabwe, Simukai Chigudu came to the UK as a teenager and later became one of the founding members of a campaign to try to get the statue of imperialist Cecil Rhodes moved from Oriel College in Oxford.

Now an associate professor of African politics at the University of Oxford, he has written a memoir called Chasing Freedom: Coming of Age at the End of Empire.

He discusses the legacy of the Rhodes Must Fall campaign, why he thinks we should be decolonising the curriculum and whether countries like Britain should pay reparations for slavery.

Thank you to the Radical with Amol Rajan team for its help in making this programme.

The Interview brings you conversations with people shaping our world, from all over the world. The best interviews from the BBC, including episodes with Helen Thompson, professor of political economy at Cambridge University, and acclaimed author Sir Salman Rushdie. You can listen on the BBC World Service on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 0800 GMT. Or you can listen to The Interview as a podcast, out three times a week on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Get in touch with us on email TheInterview@bbc.co.uk and use the hashtag #TheInterviewBBC on social media.

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FRI 08:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcqjmd6q3)
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FRI 08:32 Business Daily (w3ct8g92)
The tech boss who 'x-rays' businesses

We meet Alexander Rinke, the co-CEO and co-founder of Celonis, a billion-dollar company that started life as a university project between three friends.

We learn how the Munich-based company raised capital like a Silicon Valley startup without ever having to go to Silicon Valley. And we hear how its pioneering "process intelligence" idea, which he likens to "x-raying" a business, is used by some of the biggest companies in the world - and even the beer industry.

If you'd like to get in touch with the team, our email address is businessdaily@bbc.co.uk

Presenter: Will Bain
Producers: Luke Jarmyn and Craig Henderson

Business Daily is the home of in-depth audio journalism devoted to the world of money and work. From small startup stories to big corporate takeovers, global economic shifts to trends in technology, we look at the key figures, ideas and events shaping business.

Each episode is a 17-minute, daily deep dive into a single topic, featuring expert analysis and the people at the heart of the story.

Recent episodes explore the weight-loss drug revolution, the growth in AI, the cost of living, the economic impact of the war in the Middle East, and why bond markets are so powerful.

We also feature in-depth interviews with company founders and some of the world's most prominent CEOs. These include Google's Sundar Pichai, Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales, and the CEO of Canva, Melanie Perkins.

(Picture: CEO of Celonis, Alexander Rinke. Credit: Celonis)


FRI 08:50 Witness History (w3ct98df)
The turtle freed after 41 years in captivity

In 1984, loggerhead sea turtle Jorge became trapped in fishing nets and was moved to an aquarium in Mendoza.

He was kept in captivity for more than 40 years until legal action and a campaign led to the closure of the aquarium and his release in 2025.

But, where is he now?

Megan Jones asks marine biologist Alejandro Saubidet, who was in charge of his rehabilitation.

Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by and curious about the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there.

For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more.

Recent episodes explore everything from how the Excel spreadsheet was developed, the creation of cartoon rabbit Miffy and how the sound barrier was broken.

We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: the moment Reagan and Gorbachev met in Geneva, Haitian singer Emerante de Pradines’ life and Omar Sharif’s legendary movie entrance in Lawrence of Arabia.

You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, like the invention of a stent which has saved lives around the world; the birth of the G7; and the meeting of Maldives’ ministers underwater. We cover everything from World War Two and Cold War stories to Black History Month and our journeys into space.

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FRI 09:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqfbvh1d73)
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FRI 09:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcqjmdbg7)
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FRI 09:32 BBC Inside Science (w3ct977f)
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FRI 10:06 Unexpected Elements (w3ct8kc7)
Is everyone accounted for?

This month, India began the immense undertaking of surveying its population of 1.4 billion people in the world’s largest ever census. Inspired by this huge task, the Unexpected Elements team explores some population science.

First, counting – or miscounting – populations. The global human population may be much larger than previously thought as research shows counts may have missed those living in more remote areas. And we learn about the species stuck in a neverending “species limbo”, where they’ve gone unseen for decades but still can’t officially be declared extinct.

Next, we’re joined by geneticist Dr Ambroise Wonkam, one of the researchers behind the Three Million African Genomes project, who tells us why sequencing more African genomes is the key to unlocking a wealth of vital genetics knowledge.

Also, Mumbai’s out of tune musical road, how we know volcanoes are extinct, and the weight of the internet.

All that, plus many more unexpected elements.

Presenter: Caroline Steel, with Chhavi Sachdev and Candice Bailey.
Producers: Lucy Davies, with Ella Hubber, Imy Harper and Georgia Christie.


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FRI 11:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqfbvh1mqc)
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FRI 11:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcqjmdkyh)
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FRI 11:32 The Global Story (w3ct8m8k)
The gathering economic storm

One condition of the US and Israel’s two-week ceasefire agreement with Iran is that ships must be able to safely use the Strait of Hormuz, the route through which approximately 20% of the world’s oil and liquified natural gas supplies travel.

In theory, the deal should cut the prices of fuel worldwide, as well as allowing essential supplies of fertiliser, helium and other goods to reach businesses. But the fragility of the ceasefire is leaving markets uncertain, and prices remain volatile.

Will the ceasefire eventually help lower costs? And if so, when? Sean Farrington, presenter of the BBC’s Wake Up To Money, joins us to explain.

For our explainer on the conflict in Lebanon, listen back to our episode from March 19th: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct71b5.

Producers: Hannah Moore, Aron Keller and Cat Farnsworth

Executive Producer: James Shield

Mix: Travis Evans

Senior news editor: China Collins


FRI 12:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0qbf7)
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FRI 12:06 Outlook (w3ct8hp9)
Outlook Mixtape: The view from space

As the Artemis 2 Moon mission nears its finale, Mobeen Azhar looks at some lesser-known aspects of life in space.

But first, preparations for departure. The original Apollo teams spent time in Iceland before their trips to the Moon in the 1960s and 1970s. The current Artemis crew did the same because Iceland landscape is somewhat similar to the Moon. In 2017 Saskia Edwards travelled to Husavik to meet Orlygur Orlygsson, an Icelander who made it his mission to document this essential part of the crews' preparations.

Like everyone else, the astronauts who spend months on the International Space Station need some down time. And as it turns out, among all that new technology surrounding them, some people crave the familiar. Flight engineer and mission specialist Karen Nyberg had always been an avid quilter so, as she told Jo Fidgen in 2022, it seemed natural for her to pursue her hobby in space.

Before training as an astronaut, Stuart Roosa worked as a specialist firefighter for the US Forest Service. When he became the Command Module pilot of Apollo 14, he took a number of tree seeds with him into the Moon's orbit. He wanted to see how they might be affected by space. After their return to Earth, the seeds were successfully germinated and planted all across the US and elsewhere as mementoes of space travel. Stuart's son Christopher picked up the story of the Moon Trees when he spoke to Richard Black in 2005.

Spacecraft are fiendishly complex pieces of technology, costing many millions. But what if there was another, simpler way to experience the fringes of space? Computer scientist and skydiving enthusiast Alan Eustace used a helium-filled balloon to carry him to 41 kilometres above the surface of the Earth. Then he let go of the balloon and sky-dived back down. Alan spoke to Jo Fidgen a few months after his breath-taking jump from stratosphere in 2014. At the time of making this Mixtape, Alan is still the world record-holder for the highest-altitude free-fall jump.

The number of people working on a space mission operated by NASA or their Russian or Chinese counterparts, is vast. But still, despite all that combined brain power, things don't always go to plan. Afghan cosmonaut Abdul Ahad Mohmand had first-hand experience of this in 1988 when the return space vehicle he occupied with fellow cosmonaut Vladimir Lyakhov developed serious technical issues.

Astronauts at the International Space Station are about 10 times further from the Earth than Alan and usually complete a full orbit of the Earth in around every 90 minutes. Astronaut Edward Lu describes what our planet looks like from up there.

Presenter: Mobeen Azhar
Compliation Producer: Radek Boschetty

Get in touch: outlook@bbc.com or WhatsApp +44 330 678 2707

(Photo: A transparent 60-minute cassette tape on a white background with a white label with the words: The Outlook Mixtape. Credit: Getty Images)


FRI 12:50 Witness History (w3ct98df)
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FRI 13:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqfbvh1w6m)
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FRI 13:32 Heart and Soul (w3ct6vp5)
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FRI 14:06 Newshour (w1730bmy942rd4k)
Islamabad prepares to host Iran-US ceasefire talks

Pakistan has said it is confident that talks between Iran and the United States will begin on Saturday in Islamabad as planned, despite both sides complaining of ceasefire violations.

Also on the programme: Melania Trump makes a rare statement to reporters, denying she had a relationship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein; and Hip-hop pioneer, Afrika Bambaataa, dies aged 68.

(Photo: Pakistani security officials stand guard at a checkpoint as security has been intensified ahead of the visit of US and Iranian delegations in Islamabad, Pakistan on April 9, 2026. Credit: EPA/Shutterstock)


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FRI 15:06 The Interview (w3ct98jy)
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FRI 15:32 Business Daily (w3ct8g92)
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FRI 15:50 World Business Express (w3ct8d0t)
Fuel protests cause disruption on Ireland's roads

The Strait of Hormuz remains almost shut to shipping, hurting economies around the world. In Ireland farmers and lorry drivers have been protesting high fuel costs. Plus, we hear from the owner of a hospitality business in the Middle East. And South Korean boyband BTS are getting back on the road.


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FRI 16:06 Outside Source (w1730c6973pfh8j)
Vance heads to Pakistan for peace talks

The US vice president JD Vance is on his way to Pakistan for talks with Iran that are due to begin on Saturday. Our correspondent has the latest.

Israel has continued to attack Hezbollah in Lebanon despite international pleas for restraint. We speak to health care workers about the humanitarian situation.

Meanwhile, Donald Trump has accused Iran of doing a "very poor job" in its handling of the Hormuz strait. We speak to seafarers unions about the situation.

Scientists have documented what they say is the most sustained deadly violence among two groups of chimpanzees that previously lived in harmony. Our reporter explains.

And we discuss the cultural impact of Euphoria, with the new season released this weekend.

Presenter: James Reynolds.

(Presenter: U.S. Vice President JD Vance boards Air Force Two for expected departure to Pakistan for talks on Iran, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, U.S., April 10, 2026. Credit: Jacquelyn Martin/Reuters)


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FRI 17:06 Outside Source (w1730c6973pfm0n)
Vance warns Iran against 'trying to play' US

The US vice president JD Vance is on his way to Pakistan for talks with Iran that are due to begin on Saturday. Iran has set pre-conditions for the start of negotiations -- including a ceasefire in Lebanon. We speak to BBC Persian and to our correspondents in Pakistan and Washington.

First Lady Melania Trump has denied connections to Jeffrey Epstein, telling reporters at the White House that any claims linking the two "need to end today". Our correspondent gives details.

The Artemis II crew has completed their mission around the Moon and are expected to splash down off the coast of San Diego later tonight. We hear today's episode of our space podcast "13 Minutes Presents: Artemis II".

Hungary goes to the polls on Sunday with its Prime Minister Viktor Orban facing one of his toughest electoral challenges yet after 16 years in power. Our Europe digital editor Paul Kirby joins from Budapest.

Presenter: James Reynolds.

(Photo: Pakistani security officials at a checkpoint as security has been intensified ahead of the visit of US and Iranian delegations in Islamabad, Pakistan, 10 April 2026. Credit: SOHAIL SHAHZAD/EPA)


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FRI 18:50 Witness History (w3ct98df)
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FRI 19:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqfbvh2lpd)
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FRI 19:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcqjmfjxj)
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FRI 19:32 Sport Today (w3ct8rgd)
2026/04/10 GMT

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FRI 20:06 BBC Conversations (w3ct8m3f)
Hopes for a 'fragile' Middle East ceasefire

The week began with a threat from US President Donald Trump that a ‘whole civilisation would die’, and it ended with peace talks. We bring together people from across the Middle East to share their experiences of the past few days.

We hear from Iranians in the UK tracking explosions near their family homes in Iran, and Israelis divided by the latest ceasefire. With peace talks due to get underway this weekend in Pakistan, the US Vice President, JD Vance, described the ceasefire as a ‘fragile truce’.

Meanwhile, as Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there is ‘no ceasefire in Lebanon’ we hear from people in the country where air strikes have intensified.

“I was in a normal café with young people working and a strike hit just a few hundred metres away, maybe less,” Nada, a journalist in Beirut tells us. “Civilians are directly impacted and affected by the strikes, I don’t even understand why they’re striking anymore.

Presenter: James Reynolds
BBC producers: Anjolaoluwa, Ben Davis and Mimi Fawaz
Boffin Media producer: Richard Hollingham
Editors: Arja Haikonen and Harriet Oliver
A Boffin Media production in partnership with the BBC World Service Outside Source team.

(Photo: Houthi supporters demonstrate in solidarity with Iran, amid a two-week ceasefire between US and Iran. Credit: Khaled Abdullah/Reuters)


FRI 20:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcqjmfnnn)
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FRI 20:32 CrowdScience (w3ct8k6q)
When will the next super-volcano erupt?

Is the world sitting on a ticking time bomb? CrowdScience listener Christel recently watched a documentary about a volcanic eruption in 536 AD that left her native Sweden under a cloud of ash for three years. It got her thinking, do we know when this could happen again?



With more than 300 volcanoes – and 24 of them listed as currently active – the Philippines is a country where trying to predict eruptions has huge real world consequences.



Presenter Anand Jagatia travels to Manila to meet the scientists at PHIVOLCS, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, including the head of their Volcano Monitoring and Eruption Prediction Division, Mariton Antonia Bornas, to find out how they try to predict volcanic activity in the country and help make sure communities are evacuated out of harm’s way.



He travels with the team to Taal volcano, which experienced violent eruptions in 2020 and has been active again this year, to visit the observatory monitoring for signs of future activity and to hike to the main crater of the volcano with resident volcanologist Paolo Reniva.



He also speaks to Dr George Cooper from Cardiff University in the UK about what makes a volcano a supervolcano, and to ask the all important question of if we know when this will happen again.


Presenter: Anand Jagatia

Producer: Dan Welsh

Editor: Ben Motley

(Photo: Smoke Emitting From Volcanic Mountain Against Sky - stock photo -EyeEm Mobile GmbH via Getty Images)


FRI 21:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0rf4d)
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FRI 21:06 Newshour (w1730bmy942s7cg)
Iran says no negotiations until there’s a Lebanon ceasefire

Iran has set pre-conditions for the start of negotiations with the United States including a ceasefire in Lebanon. President Trump insisted that Iran had only one card to play in the negotiations - its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz. Also on the programme: the four astronauts on board the Artemis mission are preparing to return to Earth. We speak to someone who went before them and we hear from a 13-year-old girl in Beirut who witnessed an Israeli strike on the city.

(Wreckage after Israel launched a blitz of air strikes on Lebanon on Wednesday CREDIT: AFP via Getty Images)


FRI 22:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0rjwj)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


FRI 22:06 The Interview (w3ct98jy)
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FRI 22:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlcqjmfx4x)
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FRI 22:32 Heart and Soul (w3ct6vp5)
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FRI 23:00 BBC News (w1730nkk8t0rnmn)
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FRI 23:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqfbvh32nx)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


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FRI 23:32 World Business Report (w3ct8fkh)
Why is the world watching Hungary’s general election?

After a 16-year rule, the nationalist prime minister of Hungary, Viktor Orbán, faces the opposing leader Peter Magyar in Sunday’s election.

Leanna Byrne will hear from a restaurant owner and a recruitment firm boss in Budapest.

Also, why is the Iran war affecting the price of glass bottles? Varun Gupta, the Director of Triveni Pattern Glass Pvt. Ltd. in India explains.

And one of the most famous cricket grounds in London has come up with what it calls the ultimate home-working experience this summer.

(Photo: People waving Hungarian flags as they attend an election campaign rally in Szekesfehervar, Hungary, April 10, 2026. Credit: Reuters/Leonhard Foeger).