SATURDAY 01 AUGUST 2026

SAT 00:00 BBC News (w1730nkr3327536)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SAT 00:06 Unexpected Elements (w3ct8kcr)
Unexpected Elements

The news you know, the science you don’t. Unexpected Elements looks beyond everyday narratives to discover a goldmine of scientific stories and connections from around the globe. From Afronauts, to why we argue, to a deep dive on animal lifespans: see the world in a new way with Unexpected Elements.


SAT 01:00 BBC News (w1730nkr33278vb)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SAT 01:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqm54jkpwl)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


SAT 01:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkjtnxn3q)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


SAT 01:32 The Global Story (w3ct8m92)
The Global Story

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SAT 02:00 BBC News (w1730nkr3327dlg)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SAT 02:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqm54jktmq)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


SAT 02:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkjtnxrvv)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


SAT 02:32 Stumped (w3ct99fk)
Stumped

The weekly cricket show from BBC Sport in association with ABC and Akashvani


SAT 03:00 BBC News (w1730nkr3327jbl)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SAT 03:06 Outlook (w3ct8hpt)
Outlook

True stories of ordinary people and the extraordinary events that have shaped their lives.


SAT 03:50 Witness History (w3ct98dy)
The cellist who survived Auschwitz-Birkenau

In 1943, the cellist, Anita Lasker-Wallfisch was sent to the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. She expected to be killed in the gas chambers but survived because she was recruited to play in an orchestra set up by the women prisoners.

In 2015, Anita Lasker-Wallfisch told Simon Watts about her experience and the power of music in the darkest moments in history.

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.

(Picture: Holocaust survivor Anita Lasker-Wallfisch. Credit: Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images)


SAT 04:00 BBC News (w1730nkr3327n2q)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SAT 04:06 Unexpected Elements (w3ct8kcr)
[Repeat of broadcast at 00:06 today]


SAT 05:00 BBC News (w1730nkr3327rtv)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SAT 05:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqm54jl5w3)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


SAT 05:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkjtny437)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


SAT 05:32 Dear Daughter (w3ct9cgw)
Donor conceived

Emma, who is from Denmark, grew up with openness about her donor conception from the very start. When she was a baby, her parents wrote her a letter explaining how she came into the world, putting it inside a children’s book they made especially for her.

Emma and her mother Ida tell Namulanta Kombo about that decision to share the story early — what it meant for Emma as she was growing up, how their understanding has shifted over time, and what openness around donor conception looks like.


SAT 05:50 More or Less (w3ct9991)
Tim Harford explains the numbers and statistics in the news and in life.


SAT 06:00 BBC News (w1730nkr3327wkz)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SAT 06:06 Weekend (w1730c5nlp4880g)
A review of the week with the latest news.


SAT 07:00 BBC News (w1730nkr33280b3)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SAT 07:06 Weekend (w1730c5nlp48crl)
A review of the week with the latest news.


SAT 08:00 BBC News (w1730nkr3328427)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SAT 08:06 Weekend (w1730c5nlp48hhq)
A review of the week with the latest news.


SAT 09:00 BBC News (w1730nkr33287tc)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SAT 09:06 BBC Conversations (w3ct8m3y)
BBC Conversations

How major news stories are affecting the lives of people around the world


SAT 09:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkjtnym2r)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


SAT 09:32 Americast (w3ct8lzf)
Join Americast for insights and analysis on what's happening inside Trump's White House.


SAT 10:00 BBC News (w1730nkr3328ckh)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SAT 10:06 Not by the Playbook (w3ct996s)
A common goal

The Commonwealth Games - known as the Friendly Games - are held every four years. They have a three word moto "Humanity - showing that sport brings people together. Equality - that sport is for everyone. And Destiny - that sport is just the beginning. It's the only sporting event that combines both able bodied and para athletes. And the Commonwealth Games are a chance for smaller nations to shine in the sporting spotlight

In 2014, Tonga had no national netball team, coach, squad, or training facilities. Determined to change that, former television news anchor Salote Sisifa became CEO of Tonga Netball and promised the board that within five years she would build a team capable of competing internationally and reaching the world’s top ten by 2025. If she failed, she would resign. Alongside, Head Coach Jaqua Pori-Makea-Simpson, Salote propelled Tonga from 42nd to 7th in the world rankings navigating national disaster, the Covid-19 pandemic, and restricted resources along the way. Sophia Hartley examines Tonga’s extraordinary journey and how they have become a formidable force on the international stage. Their next milestone is their Commonwealth Games debut in 2026.

In the pool Olympic Champion Freya Anderson is aiming add to her already impressive medal collection. But Freya doesn't just have the opposition to beat, she has a condition which causes chronic pain; especially tough given her gruelling training schedule. Three years ago she was diagnosed with Endometriosis. Now back to her competitive best, Freya is raising awareness of the condition through her charity " Fast and Female ".

Diminutive weight-lifter, Precious McKenzie was a prodigious talent. Apartheid prevented him from competing for his native South Africa. So Precious moved to the UK and worked in a shoe factory. While doing so, he finally achieved international success at the 1966 Commonwealth Games in Jamaica.

Photo: Tonga fan during the Netball World Cup 2023 (CREDIT: Shaun Roy/Gallo Images/Netball World Cup 2023 via Getty Images)


SAT 11:00 BBC News (w1730nkr3328h9m)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SAT 11:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqm54jlxbw)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


SAT 11:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkjtnyvl0)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


SAT 11:32 Health Check (w3ct8k2q)
Health Check

Health issues and medical breakthroughs from around the world.


SAT 12:00 BBC News (w1730nkr3328m1r)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SAT 12:06 World Book Club (w3ct97sz)
Kaarina Parker - Fulvia

Harriett speaks with Kaarina Parker about her debut novel set in ancient Rome - Fulvia.

The novel tells the tale of Fulvia, the daughter of a wealthy but inconsequential Roman family. Raised in the country, she yearns for excitement, for power. When her father dies and her inheritance is threatened, Fulvia makes her way to Rome to forge her own fate.

There she marries a young aristocrat named Clodius, who is more interested in his hedonistic pleasures than politics. Fulvia is drawn into his world of debauchery, and learns that the balance of power in the Republic is precarious. Her ambition drives them both to political power that draws the attention of the senate, as well as shadowy underworld opponents. The heart of the Empire proves to be a dangerous place, and Fulvia soon learns that her ambitions may come at a terrible cost.

Kaarina will be answering your questions about the place of women in Ancient Rome, how to balance historical back with unique storytelling, and why historical fiction from a female perspective is so popular with contemporary readers.


SAT 13:00 BBC News (w1730nkr3328qsw)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SAT 13:06 Newshour (w1730bn43f49k0y)
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.


SAT 14:00 BBC News (w1730nkr3328vk0)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SAT 14:06 Sportsworld (w1730c8yclk1fpn)
Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.


SAT 18:00 BBC News (w1730nkr3329bjj)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SAT 18:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqm54jmrks)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


SAT 18:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkjtnzpsx)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


SAT 18:32 Dear Daughter (w3ct9cgw)
[Repeat of broadcast at 05:32 today]


SAT 18:50 Sporting Witness (w3ct8rxg)
When Hearts’ dream season turned sour

In 1986, Edinburgh football club Heart of Midlothian, known as Hearts, came within touching distance of glory.

Just a few years earlier, the club had been in serious trouble, both on and off the pitch. But under manager Alex MacDonald, Hearts mounted an extraordinary challenge in a league long dominated by Glasgow rivals Celtic and Rangers, the Old Firm.

Reena Stanton-Sharma tells the story through BBC archive interviews with midfielder Gary Mackay and striker John ‘Robbo’ Robertson, as they remember the joy, pressure and heartbreak of a remarkable season.

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: Gary Mackay (centre) runs with the ball as Stewart McKimmie (left) of Aberdeen chases during the Scottish Cup Final match at Hampden Park in Glasgow in 1986. Credit: Allsport UK /Allsport)


SAT 19:00 BBC News (w1730nkr3329g8n)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SAT 19:06 The Documentary (w3ct9cjw)
The Sound of Soft Power

In 2025, Voice of America was thrust into the spotlight when the bulk of its funding was taken away. But in an era shaped by the internet and social media revolutions and with the West's funding priorities changing, it wasn't the first international broadcaster to go quiet. The soft power war of the airwaves has now moved to a decisive phase.
Josephine McDermott traces the start of international radio and its heyday through World War II and the Cold War as a tool of soft power. Hear the hosts of shortwave radio, from the Nazi propagandists Lord Haw Haw and Mildred Gillars to Doris Maxina, the presenter of Soviet radio's Moscow Mailbag, plus June Taylor, the New Zealander who became the global voice of communist Albania.
Tune in to the sounds lost to time from Radio Netherlands' Happy Station Show to Radio Berlin International, and the Russian version of the British institution The Archers which came about following the collapse of the USSR.

Featuring:
Thomas Witherspoon, creator of the Shortwave Radio Audio Archive
Jamie Shea, NATO spokesperson from 1993 to 2000
Sir John Tusa, managing director of the BBC World Service from 1986 to 1992
Ivana Stradner, research fellow at the Foundation for Defence of Democracies in the United States
Nic Newman, senior research associate at the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at Oxford University, UK
With archive from the Shortwave Radio Audio Archive, including recordings from Thomas Witherspoon, Paul Watson, Greg Shoom, Mark Hirst, Tom Gavaras and Keith Perron. Moscow Mailbag recording from KSN's Tech Topics on YouTube.

Presenter: Josephine McDermott


SAT 20:00 BBC News (w1730nkr3329l0s)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SAT 20:06 The Arts Hour (w3ct8h88)
The best global arts coverage from across the BBC.


SAT 21:00 BBC News (w1730nkr3329prx)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SAT 21:06 Newshour (w1730bn43f4bhzz)
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.


SAT 22:00 BBC News (w1730nkr3329tj1)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SAT 22:06 Not by the Playbook (w3ct996s)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:06 today]


SAT 23:00 BBC News (w1730nkr3329y85)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SAT 23:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqm54jnc9f)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


SAT 23:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkjtp09jk)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


SAT 23:32 This Is Africa (w3ct8tdc)
This is Africa

DJ Edu’s pan-African music show for the BBC World Service.

SUNDAY 02 AUGUST 2026

SUN 00:00 BBC News (w1730nkr332b209)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SUN 00:06 BBC Conversations (w3ct8m3y)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:06 on Saturday]


SUN 00:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkjtp0f8p)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


SUN 00:32 The Documentary (w3ct9ch6)
The battle that changed Ireland

1st July, 1916 is still one of the bloodiest days in the history of war. Nearly 20,000 men from the British Army died on the first day of the Battle of the Somme. One of the first examples of industrial warfare, the offensive would go on for over four months and cause over a million casualties on both sides. The documentary uncovers how the battle still affects people and communities; and discovers new insights about Jordan's own family history.


SUN 01:00 BBC News (w1730nkr332b5rf)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SUN 01:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqm54jnlsp)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


SUN 01:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkjtp0k0t)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


SUN 01:32 Dear Daughter (w3ct9cgw)
[Repeat of broadcast at 05:32 on Saturday]


SUN 01:50 Sporting Witness (w3ct8rxg)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:50 on Saturday]


SUN 02:00 BBC News (w1730nkr332b9hk)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SUN 02:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqm54jnqjt)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


SUN 02:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkjtp0nry)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


SUN 02:32 Health Check (w3ct8k2q)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:32 on Saturday]


SUN 03:00 BBC News (w1730nkr332bf7p)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SUN 03:06 World Book Club (w3ct97sz)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:06 on Saturday]


SUN 04:00 BBC News (w1730nkr332bjzt)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SUN 04:06 From Our Own Correspondent (w3ct99c9)
From Our Own Correspondent

Insight, wit and analysis from BBC correspondents, journalists and writers from around the world.


SUN 04:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkjtp0x86)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


SUN 04:32 BBC Inside Science (w3ct977y)
A weekly show exploring science, its mysteries, and the debates it sparks.


SUN 05:00 BBC News (w1730nkr332bnqy)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SUN 05:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqm54jp2s6)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


SUN 05:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkjtp110b)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


SUN 05:32 Asia Specific (w3ct9bys)
Asia Specific

Asia Specific brings you essential insights and conversations on the stories shaping the Asia Pacific region - an economic powerhouse, geo-political flashpoint and the birthplace of global cultural trends.

Asian perspectives on international issues and in-depth analysis on news from a region that’s home to nearly 2.5 billion people. Whether it is the latest on trade between China and Donald Trump, the rise and fall of political dynasties in Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines, or South Korea’s K-pop inspired soft power strategy, we unpack what key players are thinking and dive into the stories that matter.

Hosted in Singapore by Mariko Oi alongside BBC experts in Beijing, Bangkok, and beyond – listen to new episodes twice a week. Get in touch: asiaspecific@bbc.co.uk


SUN 05:50 Sporting Witness (w3ct8rxg)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:50 on Saturday]


SUN 06:00 BBC News (w1730nkr332bsh2)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SUN 06:06 Weekend (w1730c5nlp4c4xk)
A review of the week with the latest news.


SUN 07:00 BBC News (w1730nkr332bx76)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SUN 07:06 Weekend (w1730c5nlp4c8np)
A review of the week with the latest news.


SUN 08:00 BBC News (w1730nkr332c0zb)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SUN 08:06 Weekend (w1730c5nlp4cddt)
A review of the week with the latest news.


SUN 09:00 BBC News (w1730nkr332c4qg)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SUN 09:06 From Our Own Correspondent (w3ct99c9)
[Repeat of broadcast at 04:06 today]


SUN 09:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkjtp1hzv)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


SUN 09:32 The Food Chain (w3ct8swb)
The Food Chain

The Food Chain examines the business, science and cultural significance of food, and what it takes to put food on your plate.


SUN 10:00 BBC News (w1730nkr332c8gl)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SUN 10:06 People Fixing The World (w3ct8t12)
Who does the housework?

How much work do you do to keep your household running smoothly? Figures suggest domestic work still falls mostly to women - leading to resentment and burnout. This week we’re hearing from Indonesia and Croatia about projects helping change that.
In rural Indonesia we visit the island of Rote - and hear how men there are overturning centuries-long attitudes to male and female roles and learning how to cook for their children and look after their homes.

In Croatia we meet the men taking part in the ‘Superdads’ programme where they discover that cleaning and doing chores brings them closer to their families. It’s run by Status M – the only NGO in the country tackling gender-based violence by talking to men about masculinity.

Presenter: Myra Anubi
Reporter/producer: Claire Bowes
Indonesia reporter: Ade Mardiyati
Editor: Jon Bithrey
Sound mix: Hal Haines

(Image: Members of the Arungi NGO group join residents on the island of Rote, Indonesia)


SUN 10:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkjtp1mqz)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


SUN 10:32 The Fifth Floor (w3ct8sqt)
The Fifth Floor

Faranak Amidi presents global stories from the fifth floor of Broadcasting House, home to the BBC’s Language Services.


SUN 11:00 BBC News (w1730nkr332cd6q)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SUN 11:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqm54jpt7z)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


SUN 11:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkjtp1rh3)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


SUN 11:32 Dear Daughter (w3ct9cgw)
[Repeat of broadcast at 05:32 on Saturday]


SUN 11:50 More or Less (w3ct9991)
[Repeat of broadcast at 05:50 on Saturday]


SUN 12:00 BBC News (w1730nkr332chyv)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SUN 12:06 The Documentary (w3ct9cjw)
[Repeat of broadcast at 19:06 on Saturday]


SUN 13:00 BBC News (w1730nkr332cmpz)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SUN 13:06 Newshour (w1730bn43f4dfy1)
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.


SUN 14:00 BBC News (w1730nkr332crg3)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SUN 14:06 The Climate Question (w3ct99ht)
The Climate Question

Stories on why we find it so hard to save our own planet, and how we might change that.


SUN 14:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkjtp23qh)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


SUN 14:32 Happy News (w3ct8nwr)
Happy News

Positive news stories


SUN 15:00 BBC News (w1730nkr332cw67)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SUN 15:06 Sportsworld (w1730c8yclk4gbw)
Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.


SUN 19:00 BBC News (w1730nkr332dc5r)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SUN 19:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqm54jqs70)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


SUN 19:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkjtp2qg4)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


SUN 19:32 Good Bad Billionaire (w3ct9bc4)
MrBeast: The business of going viral

Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, transformed himself from a teenager obsessing over YouTube's algorithms, into one of the most influential digital entrepreneurs on the planet.

BBC business editor Simon Jack and journalist Zing Tsjeng follow his ascent from making Minecraft videos in his bedroom, to ever-larger challenges, eye-watering cash prizes, and headline-grabbing acts of philanthropy. Is MrBeast a visionary entrepreneur who reinvented entertainment for the internet generation, or has he simply mastered the art of turning clicks into cash?

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


SUN 20:00 BBC News (w1730nkr332dgxw)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SUN 20:06 Unexpected Elements (w3ct8kcr)
[Repeat of broadcast at 00:06 on Saturday]


SUN 21:00 BBC News (w1730nkr332dlp0)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SUN 21:06 Newshour (w1730bn43f4fdx2)
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.


SUN 22:00 BBC News (w1730nkr332dqf4)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SUN 22:06 The Climate Question (w3ct99ht)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:06 today]


SUN 22:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkjtp32pj)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


SUN 22:32 Assignment (w3ct8h1g)
Investigations and journeys into the heart of global events from BBC correspondents.


SUN 23:00 BBC News (w1730nkr332dv58)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SUN 23:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqm54jr86j)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


SUN 23:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkjtp36fn)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


SUN 23:32 The Fifth Floor (w3ct8sqt)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:32 today]

MONDAY 03 AUGUST 2026

MON 00:00 BBC News (w1730nkr332dyxd)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


MON 00:06 From Our Own Correspondent (w3ct99c9)
[Repeat of broadcast at 04:06 on Sunday]


MON 00:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkjtp3b5s)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


MON 00:32 BBC Inside Science (w3ct977y)
[Repeat of broadcast at 04:32 on Sunday]


MON 01:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccjxxp)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


MON 01:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqmjdtwbyy)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


MON 01:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkx2z7962)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


MON 01:32 Discovery (w3ct8jsp)
Unstoppable: Tebello Nyokong

Dr Julia Ravey and Dr Ella Hubber are both scientists, but it turns out there’s a lot they don’t know about the women that came before them. In Unstoppable, Julia and Ella tell each other the hidden, world-shaping stories of the scientists, engineers and innovators that they wish they’d known about when they were starting out in science. This week, the story of a woman who gained her education by herding sheep during her childhood to becoming one of Africa’s most prominent scientists.

Born under Apartheid in South Africa, Tebello Nyokong and her family uprooted their lives to escape the unequal education system enforced upon Black South Africans. After herding sheep proved she could do anything a boy could do, Tebello ended up studying science and found a love for chemistry. In the face of limited opportunities, she once again uprooted her life and took her studies oversees, but this was when she was introduced to something huge: a new, ground-breaking cancer treatment. Now Tebello is using nanotechnology to get this therapy off the ground, all while she fights to make Africa a science superpower.


MON 02:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgcck1nt)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


MON 02:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqmjdtwgq2)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


MON 02:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkx2z7dy6)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


MON 02:32 CrowdScience (w3ct8k77)
Is all radiation harmful?

CrowdScience listener Grandwin in Uganda has heard that radiation is all around us, being emitted by anything from the sun to everyday devices like light bulbs and laptops. He’s wondering whether constant exposure to radiation is harmful.

He knows that too much sun gives you cancer, and that infrared light can cause ageing, but what about other forms of radiation? Could Carbon 14, which we use for radio carbon dating, be bad for us? And should we be scared of brazil nuts and bananas?

Presenter Marnie Chesterton fires up her Geiger counter and gets on the case, investigating what radiation actually is and whether Grandwin should be concerned about it.


MON 03:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgcck5dy)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


MON 03:06 People Fixing The World (w3ct8t12)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:06 on Sunday]


MON 03:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkx2z7jpb)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


MON 03:32 The Fifth Floor (w3ct8sqt)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:32 on Sunday]


MON 04:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgcck952)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


MON 04:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqmjdtwq6b)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


MON 04:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkx2z7nfg)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


MON 04:32 The Conversation (w3ct99ns)
Kickstarting girls' careers in construction

The trades and construction sectors are crying out for new talent, yet many school leavers have no idea that this industry could offer a meaningful and lucrative career path.

Datshiane Navanayagam speaks to two women on a mission to get more young people, especially girls interested in jobs like electrician, carpenter and bricklayer. They also discuss the importance of having female role-models in the industry.

Judaline Cassidy is a plumber who honed her craft in her native Trinidad and Tobago before moving to New York where she set up Tools and Tiaras: an organisation that introduces girls and young women to trade skills.

Renee Preston is from the UK and founded Construction for Women to help tackle the industry’s growing skills shortage. She’s a passionate advocate for policy change that gives young people greater access to construction sites and hands-on industry experience.

Producer: Hannah Dean


MON 05:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgcckdx6)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


MON 05:06 Newsday (w1730c1gv524h2y)
Live news, business and sport from around the world.


MON 06:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgcckjnb)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


MON 06:06 Newsday (w1730c1gv524lv2)
Live news, business and sport from around the world.


MON 07:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgcckndg)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


MON 07:06 Newsday (w1730c1gv524ql6)
Live news, business and sport from around the world.


MON 08:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccks4l)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


MON 08:06 The Interview (w3ct8klk)
The Interview

Conversations with people shaping our world. The best interviews from the BBC.


MON 08:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkx2z84dz)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


MON 08:32 Business Daily (w3ct8gg4)
The daily drama of money and work from the BBC.


MON 08:50 Witness History (w3ct8r3n)
City of God: The film that reshaped global cinema

In 2001, filming began on City of God which would stun audiences with its unflinching honesty.

It captured the brutal realities of child gangsters from Rio De Janeiro’s favelas trapped in an unforgiving cycle of violence.

Local children were cast in the film, which was nominated for four Oscars, and their own lives weren’t far from the stories on screen.

Katia Lund who co-directed the movie, speaks to Reena Stanton-Sharma about how she was able to draw powerful performances from the children, capturing moments of anguish and terror.

This programme contains descriptions of violence.

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: Katia Lund (second right) with some of the cast of City of God and director Fernando Meirelles. Credit: Francois Guillot/AFP via Getty Images)


MON 09:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgcckwwq)
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MON 09:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqmjdtx9xz)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


MON 09:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkx2z8853)
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MON 09:32 CrowdScience (w3ct8k77)
[Repeat of broadcast at 02:32 today]


MON 10:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccl0mv)
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MON 10:06 The History Hour (w3ct99lh)
The History Hour

An hour of historical reporting told by the people who were there.


MON 11:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccl4cz)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


MON 11:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqmjdtxkf7)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


MON 11:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkx2z8hnc)
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MON 11:32 The Global Story (w3ct8mcc)
The Global Story

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MON 12:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccl843)
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MON 12:06 Outlook (w3ct8hxm)
Outlook

True stories of ordinary people and the extraordinary events that have shaped their lives.


MON 12:50 Witness History (w3ct8r3n)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:50 today]


MON 13:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgcclcw7)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


MON 13:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqmjdtxsxh)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


MON 13:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkx2z8r4m)
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MON 13:32 The Conversation (w3ct99ns)
[Repeat of broadcast at 04:32 today]


MON 14:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgcclhmc)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


MON 14:06 Newshour (w1730bn4gpfm9vf)
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.


MON 15:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgcclmch)
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MON 15:06 The Interview (w3ct8klk)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:06 today]


MON 15:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkx2z8zmw)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


MON 15:32 Business Daily (w3ct8gg4)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:32 today]


MON 15:50 World Business Express (w3ct8d3m)
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.


MON 16:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgcclr3m)
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MON 16:06 Outside Source (w1730c6hdp19dzd)
2026/08/03 15:06 GMT

A vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.


MON 17:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgcclvvr)
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MON 17:06 Outside Source (w1730c6hdp19jqj)
2026/08/03 16:06 GMT

A vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.


MON 18:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgcclzlw)
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MON 18:06 Outlook (w3ct8hxm)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:06 today]


MON 18:50 Witness History (w3ct8r3n)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:50 today]


MON 19:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccm3c0)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


MON 19:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqmjdtyjd8)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


MON 19:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkx2z9gmd)
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MON 19:32 Sport Today (w3ct8rk6)
2026/08/03 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 (w1730nkrgccm734)
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MON 20:06 From Our Own Correspondent (w3ct99c9)
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MON 20:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkx2z9lcj)
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MON 20:32 Discovery (w3ct8jsq)
Discovery

Explorations in the world of science.


MON 21:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccmbv8)
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MON 21:06 Newshour (w1730bn4gpfn52b)
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.


MON 22:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccmgld)
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MON 22:06 The Interview (w3ct8klk)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:06 today]


MON 22:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkx2z9tvs)
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MON 22:32 The Conversation (w3ct99ns)
[Repeat of broadcast at 04:32 today]


MON 23:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccmlbj)
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MON 23:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqmjdtz0cs)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


MON 23:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkx2z9ylx)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


MON 23:32 World Business Report (w3ct8fn9)
First broadcast 03/08/2026 21:32 GMT

The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.

TUESDAY 04 AUGUST 2026

TUE 00:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccmq2n)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 00:06 The History Hour (w3ct99lh)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:06 on Monday]


TUE 01:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccmtts)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 01:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqmjdtz7w1)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


TUE 01:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkx2zb635)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


TUE 01:32 The Global Story (w3ct8mcc)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:32 on Monday]


TUE 02:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccmykx)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 02:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqmjdtzcm5)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


TUE 02:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkx2zb9v9)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


TUE 02:32 Assignment (w3ct8h1h)
Getting Gaza back online

How amid the tents and the rubble Gaza is developing once again as an unlikely tech hub.

Even before the October 7th 2023 attack and the subsequent war between Israel and Hamas, NGOs, with the backing of Google, had sought to develop tech start-ups in the Gaza strip. The digital economy was one of the few areas in which young Gazans in particular could seek to earn money for their families.

During the two years of war they struggled for food and water. Forced to move from place to place, most of them lost their homes, their work, sometimes their laptops and plenty lost family members. Now 80% of Gazans are unemployed and have no income. Many of them live amid the rubble in tents. Stable electricity and internet are difficult to come by. And yet co-working hubs have begun to pop up, giving well educated graduates a chance to work remotely for foreign companies as coders, software engineers and app developers. With Israel controlling what comes in and out of Gaza, they still face significant obstacles, not least finding decent internet, electricity and spare parts for their laptops. And with near-daily bombings continuing, Gaza’s wider recovery remains uncertain. Yolande Knell reports on how its tech workers give a glimpse of a brighter, possible future, open to the world beyond Gaza’s borders.

Producer: John Murphy
Studio mix: Gareth Jones
Programme co-ordinator: Gemma Ashman
Editor: Penny Murphy


TUE 03:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccn2b1)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 03:06 Outlook (w3ct8hxm)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:06 on Monday]


TUE 03:50 Witness History (w3ct8r3n)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:50 on Monday]


TUE 04:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccn625)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 04:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqmjdtzm3f)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


TUE 04:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkx2zbkbk)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


TUE 04:32 In the Studio (w3ct8l5m)
Skatepark Designer

We join Nine Line Skatepark designers—the team behind the 2024 Paris Olympic Skatepark—as they work on their new project in the heart of Amsterdam, unveiling a grand opening while testing their designs in progress. We explore how skating has evolved from an underground sport into an established movement, the community within skateparks, and the intricate detail that goes into every park.


TUE 05:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccn9t9)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 05:06 Newsday (w1730c1gv527d01)
Live news, business and sport from around the world.


TUE 06:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccnfkf)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 06:06 Newsday (w1730c1gv527hr5)
Live news, business and sport from around the world.


TUE 07:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccnk9k)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 07:06 Newsday (w1730c1gv527mh9)
Live news, business and sport from around the world.


TUE 08:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccnp1p)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 08:06 People Fixing The World (w3ct8t13)
Stop being a terrible tourist

We live in an age of global mass tourism. Last year, the UN estimates 1.5 billion people travelled to another country. While many countries depend on tourism for income and employment, it can come at a significant environmental and social cost, straining local services and driving up prices.

We take a tour of Dubrovnik in Croatia, which has the highest tourist-to-local ratio in Europe, to see how the city is using perks and protocols to keep locals happy and visitors moving. And we paddle and cycle around Copenhagen in Denmark to discover how rewarding eco-friendly actions is changing tourist behaviour.

Presenter: Myra Anubi
Producer/reporter: Claire Bates
Denmark reporter: Adrienne Murray
Editor: Jon Bithrey
Sound mix: Andrew Mills

(Image: A Visit Copenhagen billboard promoting sustainable tourism, Adrienne Murray/BBC)


TUE 08:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkx2zc1b2)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


TUE 08:32 Business Daily (w3ct8gr5)
Business Daily

The daily drama of money and work from the BBC.


TUE 08:50 Witness History (w3ct9866)
The first carbon offset

In 1988, as floods struck Bangladesh and a heat wave swept across the United States, climate change became a political issue. Governments and businesses alike talked about how to stop it, or at least slow it down.

That year the think tank World Resources Institute and the energy company Applied Energy Services announced a novel idea that has been credited as the first example of a ‘carbon offset’: In order to make up for the millions of tons of planet-warming carbon dioxide that would be released by a new coal-fired power plant in the United States, the energy company would pay to plant 52 million trees in Guatemala. But the reality on the ground was more complicated.

Stan Alcorn visits Totonicapán, Guatemala and speaks with Roberto Antonio Alvarado, who planted the saplings that would be some of the world’s first carbon offsets. Additional producing by Dennis Funk. A Written in Air production.

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: Stan Alcorn. Credit: Stan Alcorn)


TUE 09:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccnsst)
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TUE 09:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqmjdv06v2)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


TUE 09:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkx2zc526)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


TUE 09:32 Assignment (w3ct8h1h)
[Repeat of broadcast at 02:32 today]


TUE 10:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccnxjy)
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TUE 10:06 The Arts Hour (w3ct8h88)
[Repeat of broadcast at 20:06 on Saturday]


TUE 11:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccp192)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 11:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqmjdv0gbb)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


TUE 11:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkx2zcdkg)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


TUE 11:32 The Global Story (w3ct8mhw)
The Global Story

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TUE 12:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccp516)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 12:06 Outlook (w3ct8jc5)
Outlook

True stories of ordinary people and the extraordinary events that have shaped their lives.


TUE 12:50 Witness History (w3ct9866)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:50 today]


TUE 13:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccp8sb)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 13:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqmjdv0ptl)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


TUE 13:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkx2zcn1q)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


TUE 13:32 In the Studio (w3ct8l5m)
[Repeat of broadcast at 04:32 today]


TUE 14:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccpdjg)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 14:06 Newshour (w1730bn4gpfq6rj)
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.


TUE 15:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccpj8l)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 15:06 People Fixing The World (w3ct8t13)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:06 today]


TUE 15:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkx2zcwjz)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


TUE 15:32 Business Daily (w3ct8gr5)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:32 today]


TUE 15:50 World Business Express (w3ct8d84)
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.


TUE 16:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccpn0q)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 16:06 Outside Source (w1730c6hdp1d9wh)
2026/08/04 15:06 GMT

A vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.


TUE 17:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccprrv)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 17:06 Outside Source (w1730c6hdp1dfmm)
2026/08/04 16:06 GMT

A vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.


TUE 18:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccpwhz)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 18:06 Outlook (w3ct8jc5)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:06 today]


TUE 18:50 Witness History (w3ct9866)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:50 today]


TUE 19:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccq083)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 19:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqmjdv1f9c)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


TUE 19:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkx2zdcjh)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


TUE 19:32 Sport Today (w3ct8rpq)
2026/08/04 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 (w1730nkrgccq407)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 20:06 Assignment (w3ct8h1h)
[Repeat of broadcast at 02:32 today]


TUE 20:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkx2zdh8m)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


TUE 20:32 Tech Life (w3ct8jy7)
Tech Life discovers and explains the ways technology is changing our lives, wherever we are in the world.


TUE 21:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccq7rc)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 21:06 Newshour (w1730bn4gpfr1zf)
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.


TUE 22:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccqchh)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 22:06 People Fixing The World (w3ct8t13)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:06 today]


TUE 22:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkx2zdqrw)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


TUE 22:32 In the Studio (w3ct8l5m)
[Repeat of broadcast at 04:32 today]


TUE 23:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccqh7m)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 23:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqmjdv1x8w)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


TUE 23:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkx2zdvj0)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


TUE 23:32 World Business Report (w3ct8fst)
First broadcast 04/08/2026 21:32 GMT

The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.

WEDNESDAY 05 AUGUST 2026

WED 00:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccqlzr)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


WED 00:06 The Arts Hour (w3ct8h88)
[Repeat of broadcast at 20:06 on Saturday]


WED 01:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccqqqw)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


WED 01:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqmjdv24s4)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


WED 01:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkx2zf308)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


WED 01:32 The Global Story (w3ct8mhw)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:32 on Tuesday]


WED 02:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccqvh0)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


WED 02:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqmjdv28j8)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


WED 02:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkx2zf6rd)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


WED 02:32 The Climate Question (w3ct99ht)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:06 on Sunday]


WED 03:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccqz74)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


WED 03:06 Outlook (w3ct8jc5)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:06 on Tuesday]


WED 03:50 Witness History (w3ct9866)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:50 on Tuesday]


WED 04:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccr2z8)
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WED 04:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqmjdv2j0j)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


WED 04:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkx2zfg7n)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


WED 04:32 The Documentary (w3ct9bd5)
How did we get here: Israel and the Palestinians

Jonny Dymond explores the contested history of the region from ancient times to the present day through conversations with an array of leading historians and BBC specialists.

How Did We Get Here: Israel and the Palestinians is a Long Form Audio production for BBC World Service


WED 05:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccr6qd)
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WED 05:06 Newsday (w1730c1gv52b8x4)
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WED 06:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccrbgj)
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WED 06:06 Newsday (w1730c1gv52bdn8)
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WED 07:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccrg6n)
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WED 07:06 Newsday (w1730c1gv52bjdd)
Live news, business and sport from around the world.


WED 08:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccrkys)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


WED 08:06 The Interview (w3ct98h7)
The Interview

Conversations with people shaping our world. The best interviews from the BBC.


WED 08:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkx2zfy75)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


WED 08:32 Business Daily (w3ct98s8)
Business Daily

The daily drama of money and work from the BBC.


WED 08:50 Witness History (w3ct988g)
Ashley Kriel: South Africa's anti-apartheid 'Che Guevara'

In the 1980s, townships in the Cape Flats area of Cape Town became an unexpected hotbed of activity against South Africa's apartheid government.

One charismatic young activist emerged as a leader of the struggle against white minority rule, becoming known as the Che Guevara of the Cape Flats.

Former anti-apartheid activist Adiel "Gorie" November tells Sumaya Bakhsh about his memories of his friend and fellow resistance fighter, Ashley Kriel.

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: Ashley Kriel. Credit: Rashid Lombard Archive)


WED 09:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccrppx)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


WED 09:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqmjdv33r5)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


WED 09:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkx2zg1z9)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


WED 09:32 The Climate Question (w3ct99ht)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:06 on Sunday]


WED 10:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccrtg1)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


WED 10:06 World Book Club (w3ct97sz)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:06 on Saturday]


WED 11:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccry65)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


WED 11:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqmjdv3c7f)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


WED 11:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkx2zg9gk)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


WED 11:32 The Global Story (w3ct8ml4)
The Global Story

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WED 12:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccs1y9)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


WED 12:06 Outlook (w3ct8jky)
Outlook

True stories of ordinary people and the extraordinary events that have shaped their lives.


WED 12:50 Witness History (w3ct988g)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:50 today]


WED 13:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccs5pf)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


WED 13:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqmjdv3lqp)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


WED 13:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkx2zgjyt)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


WED 13:32 The Documentary (w3ct9bd5)
[Repeat of broadcast at 04:32 today]


WED 14:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccs9fk)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


WED 14:06 Newshour (w1730bn4gpft3nm)
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.


WED 15:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccsf5p)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


WED 15:06 The Interview (w3ct98h7)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:06 today]


WED 15:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkx2zgsg2)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


WED 15:32 Business Daily (w3ct98s8)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:32 today]


WED 15:50 World Business Express (w3ct8dbd)
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.


WED 16:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccsjxt)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


WED 16:06 Outside Source (w1730c6hdp1h6sl)
2026/08/05 15:06 GMT

A vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.


WED 17:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccsnny)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


WED 17:06 Outside Source (w1730c6hdp1hbjq)
2026/08/05 16:06 GMT

A vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.


WED 18:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccssf2)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


WED 18:06 Outlook (w3ct8jky)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:06 today]


WED 18:50 Witness History (w3ct988g)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:50 today]


WED 19:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccsx56)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


WED 19:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqmjdv4b6g)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


WED 19:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkx2zh8fl)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


WED 19:32 Sport Today (w3ct8rrz)
2026/08/05 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 (w1730nkrgcct0xb)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


WED 20:06 The Climate Question (w3ct99ht)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:06 on Sunday]


WED 20:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkx2zhd5q)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


WED 20:32 Health Check (w3ct8k2r)
Health Check

Health issues and medical breakthroughs from around the world.


WED 21:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgcct4ng)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


WED 21:06 Newshour (w1730bn4gpftywj)
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.


WED 22:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgcct8dl)
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WED 22:06 The Interview (w3ct98h7)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:06 today]


WED 22:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkx2zhmnz)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


WED 22:32 The Documentary (w3ct9bd5)
[Repeat of broadcast at 04:32 today]


WED 23:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgcctd4q)
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WED 23:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqmjdv4t5z)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


WED 23:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkx2zhrf3)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


WED 23:32 World Business Report (w3ct8fw2)
First broadcast 05/08/2026 21:32 GMT

The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.

THURSDAY 06 AUGUST 2026

THU 00:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccthwv)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 00:06 World Book Club (w3ct97sz)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:06 on Saturday]


THU 01:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgcctmmz)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 01:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqmjdv51p7)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


THU 01:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkx2zhzxc)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


THU 01:32 The Global Story (w3ct8ml4)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:32 on Wednesday]


THU 02:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgcctrd3)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 02:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqmjdv55fc)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


THU 02:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkx2zj3nh)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


THU 02:32 The Documentary (w3ct9bnt)
The Teenagers Who Wired Romania

In the late 90s, in daring feats of DIY networking on rooftops across Romania’s capital, Bucharest, teenagers are stringing computer cables between tower blocks to share an internet connection. This guerilla infrastructure starts out scrappy, but it sprawls into an impressive, improvised network that catches the attention of telecoms giants. Told by those who built it: Master cabler Roxana Ardelean, DIY network designer Eric Băleanu, and rooftop cable runner Laurențiu Simion.

This is the extraordinary story of how a homemade system became the backbone of a city - a reflection of what the internet was meant to be… and what it became.

Presenter: Andrada Fiscutean

Producer: Tom Bonnett

Editors: Ilan Goodman and Martin Smith

Archive: Special Assignment: Romania, BBC Radio 4, 05/01/1990

This documentary grew out of a book chapter Andrada Fiscutean co-authored with researchers Alexandra Tătar and Alexandra Bardan: A Web of Cables: The History and Legacy of Grassroots Neighborhood LANs in Romania. It's published in Silicon Dawn: Histories and Cultures of Creative Computing in Europe.


THU 03:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgcctw47)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 03:06 Outlook (w3ct8jky)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:06 on Wednesday]


THU 03:50 Witness History (w3ct988g)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:50 on Wednesday]


THU 04:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgcctzwc)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 04:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqmjdv5dxm)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


THU 04:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkx2zjc4r)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


THU 04:32 The Food Chain (w3ct8swc)
The Food Chain

The Food Chain examines the business, science and cultural significance of food, and what it takes to put food on your plate.


THU 05:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccv3mh)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 05:06 Newsday (w1730c1gv52f5t7)
Live news, business and sport from around the world.


THU 06:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccv7cm)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 06:06 Newsday (w1730c1gv52f9kc)
Live news, business and sport from around the world.


THU 07:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccvc3r)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 07:06 Newsday (w1730c1gv52ff9h)
Live news, business and sport from around the world.


THU 08:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccvgvw)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 08:06 The Inquiry (w3ct98q0)
The Inquiry

The Inquiry gets beyond the headlines to explore the trends, forces and ideas shaping the world.


THU 08:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkx2zjv48)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


THU 08:32 Business Daily (w3ct8gln)
Business Daily

The daily drama of money and work from the BBC.


THU 08:50 Witness History (w3ct98bq)
When Taiwan’s ‘White Terror’ ended

In 1987, Taiwan finally lifted martial law after nearly four decades of authoritarian rule.

The moment marked a profound shift for a society long shaped by censorship, surveillance and political fear.

For many who had lived through the ‘White Terror’, it opened the possibility of speaking openly for the first time.

Among them was Malaysian student Fred Chin, who had arrived in Taiwan in the late 1960s with little sense of the political tensions around him.

What followed would draw him into a world of secret policing and military justice that operated far from public view, leaving lasting effects on his life and identity.

Ashley Byrne speaks to Fred Chin about his story and what the lifting of martial law meant for him. A Made in Manchester production.

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: Former Jingmei Military Detention Center, where political dissidents were imprisoned during the White Terror. Credit: Craig Ferguson/LightRocket via Getty Images)


THU 09:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccvlm0)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 09:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqmjdv60n8)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


THU 09:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkx2zjywd)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


THU 09:32 The Documentary (w3ct9bnt)
[Repeat of broadcast at 02:32 today]


THU 10:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccvqc4)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 10:06 The Explanation (w3ct98mr)
The Media Show

Where the world is explained. Making sense of the big stories - looking behind the spin. Exploring the important questions about long-running stories and the latest global news. An honest, unvarnished, explanation of the world.


THU 10:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkx2zk2mj)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


THU 10:32 The Global Jigsaw (w3ct9b06)
What’s so-called 'Jihadi cool'?

The extremist content quietly spreading on TikTok and Instagram, targeting unsuspecting young people. Through what is disguised as innocuous lifestyle content, supporters of jihadist groups like IS and al-Qaeda reach audiences outside their echo chamber. This is a recruitment drive that signals a move from direct operational instructions to “do-it-yourself jihad", with the aim of potentially inspiring lone wolf attacks. We explore the tactics used to obscure and evade detection, the challenges this poses for platforms, and how it has become a relentless game of whack-a-mole.

Find out more about BBC Monitoring on our website: https://monitoring.bbc.co.uk/

Contributors: Mariam Soussi, Mina al-Lami
Producer: Kriszta Satori, Elchin Suleymanov
Presenter: Krassi Ivanova Twigg
Music: Pete Cunningham


THU 11:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccvv38)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 11:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqmjdv684j)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


THU 11:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkx2zk6cn)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


THU 11:32 The Global Story (w3ct8mfm)
The Global Story

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THU 12:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccvyvd)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 12:06 Outlook (w3ct8j4d)
Outlook

True stories of ordinary people and the extraordinary events that have shaped their lives.


THU 12:50 Witness History (w3ct98bq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:50 today]


THU 13:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccw2lj)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 13:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqmjdv6hms)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


THU 13:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkx2zkfvx)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


THU 13:32 The Food Chain (w3ct8swc)
[Repeat of broadcast at 04:32 today]


THU 14:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccw6bn)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 14:06 Newshour (w1730bn4gpfx0kq)
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.


THU 15:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccwb2s)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 15:06 The Inquiry (w3ct98q0)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:06 today]


THU 15:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkx2zkpc5)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


THU 15:32 Business Daily (w3ct8gln)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:32 today]


THU 15:50 World Business Express (w3ct8d5w)
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 (w1730nkrgccwftx)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 16:06 Outside Source (w1730c6hdp1l3pp)
2026/08/06 15:06 GMT

A vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.


THU 17:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccwkl1)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 17:06 Outside Source (w1730c6hdp1l7ft)
2026/08/06 16:06 GMT

A vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.


THU 18:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccwpb5)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 18:06 Outlook (w3ct8j4d)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:06 today]


THU 18:50 Witness History (w3ct98bq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:50 today]


THU 19:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccwt29)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 19:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqmjdv773k)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


THU 19:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkx2zl5bp)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


THU 19:32 Sport Today (w3ct8rmg)
2026/08/06 GMT

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


THU 20:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccwxtf)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 20:06 The Documentary (w3ct9bnt)
[Repeat of broadcast at 02:32 today]


THU 20:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkx2zl92t)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


THU 20:32 BBC Inside Science (w3ct977z)
A weekly show exploring science, its mysteries, and the debates it sparks.


THU 21:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccx1kk)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 21:06 Newshour (w1730bn4gpfxvsm)
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.


THU 22:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccx59p)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 22:06 The Inquiry (w3ct98q0)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:06 today]


THU 22:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkx2zljl2)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


THU 22:32 The Food Chain (w3ct8swc)
[Repeat of broadcast at 04:32 today]


THU 23:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccx91t)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 23:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqmjdv7q32)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


THU 23:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkx2zlnb6)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


THU 23:32 World Business Report (w3ct8fqk)
First broadcast 06/08/2026 21:32 GMT

The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.

FRIDAY 07 AUGUST 2026

FRI 00:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccxdsy)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


FRI 00:06 The Explanation (w3ct98mr)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:06 on Thursday]


FRI 00:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkx2zls2b)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


FRI 00:32 Happy News (w3ct8nwr)
[Repeat of broadcast at 14:32 on Sunday]


FRI 01:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccxjk2)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


FRI 01:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqmjdv7ylb)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


FRI 01:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkx2zlwtg)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


FRI 01:32 The Global Story (w3ct8mfm)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:32 on Thursday]


FRI 02:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccxn96)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


FRI 02:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqmjdv82bg)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


FRI 02:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkx2zm0kl)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


FRI 02:32 Tech Life (w3ct8jy7)
[Repeat of broadcast at 20:32 on Tuesday]


FRI 03:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccxs1b)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


FRI 03:06 Outlook (w3ct8j4d)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:06 on Thursday]


FRI 03:50 Witness History (w3ct98bq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:50 on Thursday]


FRI 04:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccxwsg)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


FRI 04:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqmjdv89tq)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


FRI 04:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkx2zm81v)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


FRI 04:32 Heart and Soul (w3ct983y)
A Singer’s Search for Peace

In Lithuania, singer Rūgilė Daujotaitė was becoming a familiar face on television. She was performing at major music events, competing for a place at Eurovision, and building a life that, from the outside, appeared successful.

But privately, she says she was struggling.

Raised in a family shaped by New Age spirituality and occult beliefs, Rūgilė grew up searching for God through a mixture of traditions. As an adult, she moved to Amsterdam to study jazz, became involved in shamanic practices and Santo Daime ceremonies, and began taking ayahuasca - a powerful psychedelic brew used in some religious rituals.

She says she came to believe that these experiences offered enlightenment and spiritual healing. Yet, as her public career grew, she felt increasingly distressed and spiritually lost.

For Heart and Soul, Colm Flynn travels to Vilnius to meet Rūgilė in the home where she first encountered many of the ideas that shaped her early life. She reflects on leading retreats, introducing others to practices she has since rejected, and the moment she began reading the Bible and questioning the world she had embraced.

(Photo description: Rūgilė Daujotaitė holding guitar and bandmates, Photo credit: Rūgilė Daujotaitė)


FRI 05:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccy0jl)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


FRI 05:06 Newsday (w1730c1gv52j2qb)
Live news, business and sport from around the world.


FRI 06:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccy48q)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


FRI 06:06 Newsday (w1730c1gv52j6gg)
Live news, business and sport from around the world.


FRI 07:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccy80v)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


FRI 07:06 Newsday (w1730c1gv52jb6l)
Live news, business and sport from around the world.


FRI 08:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccycrz)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


FRI 08:06 The Interview (w3ct98kh)
The Interview

Conversations with people shaping our world. The best interviews from the BBC.


FRI 08:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkx2zmr1c)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


FRI 08:32 Business Daily (w3ct8g9m)
Business Daily

The daily drama of money and work from the BBC.


FRI 08:50 Witness History (w3ct98dz)
The origins of the all-inclusive holiday

Holidaymakers arrived at the first Club Med resort on the Spanish island of Majorca in the summer of 1950.

Founded by the Belgian water polo player Gérard Blitz, Club Méditerranée offered a new kind of post-war holiday built around the idea that leisure should be simple, sociable and accessible.

The facilities were basic at first. Guests slept in huts and shared communal meals. But the company's all-inclusive approach proved enormously popular and helped change the way millions of people holiday around the world.

In 2020, Lucy Burns spoke to Pierre-Xavier Bécret whose parents worked at that first resort and remained part of the Club Med story for many years.

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: Holidaymakers relaxing at Guadeloupe's Club Med in Canada. Credit: Boris Spremo/Toronto Star via Getty Images)


FRI 09:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccyhj3)
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FRI 09:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqmjdv8xkc)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


FRI 09:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkx2zmvsh)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


FRI 09:32 BBC Inside Science (w3ct977z)
[Repeat of broadcast at 20:32 on Thursday]


FRI 10:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccym87)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


FRI 10:06 Unexpected Elements (w3ct8kcs)
Unexpected Elements

The news you know, the science you don’t. Unexpected Elements looks beyond everyday narratives to discover a goldmine of scientific stories and connections from around the globe. From Afronauts, to why we argue, to a deep dive on animal lifespans: see the world in a new way with Unexpected Elements.


FRI 11:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccyr0c)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


FRI 11:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqmjdv951m)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


FRI 11:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkx2zn38r)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


FRI 11:32 The Global Story (w3ct8m93)
The Global Story

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FRI 12:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccyvrh)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


FRI 12:06 Outlook (w3ct8hpv)
Outlook

True stories of ordinary people and the extraordinary events that have shaped their lives.


FRI 12:50 Witness History (w3ct98dz)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:50 today]


FRI 13:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccyzhm)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


FRI 13:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqmjdv9djw)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


FRI 13:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkx2znbs0)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


FRI 13:32 Heart and Soul (w3ct983y)
[Repeat of broadcast at 04:32 today]


FRI 14:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccz37r)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


FRI 14:06 Newshour (w1730bn4gpfzxgt)
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.


FRI 15:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccz6zw)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


FRI 15:06 The Interview (w3ct98kh)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:06 today]


FRI 15:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkx2znl88)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


FRI 15:32 Business Daily (w3ct8g9m)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:32 today]


FRI 15:50 World Business Express (w3ct8d1c)
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.


FRI 16:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgcczbr0)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


FRI 16:06 Outside Source (w1730c6hdp1p0ls)
2026/08/07 15:06 GMT

A vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.


FRI 17:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgcczgh4)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


FRI 17:06 Outside Source (w1730c6hdp1p4bx)
2026/08/07 16:06 GMT

A vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.


FRI 18:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgcczl78)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


FRI 18:06 Outlook (w3ct8hpv)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:06 today]


FRI 18:50 Witness History (w3ct98dz)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:50 today]


FRI 19:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgcczpzd)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


FRI 19:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqmjdvb40n)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


FRI 19:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkx2zp27s)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


FRI 19:32 Sport Today (w3ct8rgy)
2026/08/07 GMT

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


FRI 20:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgccztqj)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


FRI 20:06 BBC Conversations (w3ct8m3z)
BBC Conversations

How major news stories are affecting the lives of people around the world


FRI 20:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkx2zp5zx)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


FRI 20:32 CrowdScience (w3ct8k78)
Why is TB still killing people?

Tuberculosis kills more than a million people every year. It’s the world’s leading cause of death from a single infectious agent. This is despite the fact that we've had a cure for TB since the 1940s and a vaccine that’s over 100 years old. So why is TB still causing so many people to die?

That’s what CrowdScience listener John in Tanzania wants to know, and presenter Caroline Steel is on the case. After uncovering the history of TB, she looks into the efficacy of the vaccine, known as BCG. It’s both effective and ineffective, protecting children well against severe TB, but offering inconsistent and often poor protection in adults.

Then we discovered antibiotics. Surely this should have meant an end to TB - but it’s still with us. So what’s going wrong?

Caroline looks into the science of TB – what it is, and how we can fight it. In an unequal world, is the solution purely scientific?


FRI 21:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgcczygn)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


FRI 21:06 Newshour (w1730bn4gpg0rpq)
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.


FRI 22:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgcd026s)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


FRI 22:06 The Interview (w3ct98kh)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:06 today]


FRI 22:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkx2zpfh5)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


FRI 22:32 Heart and Soul (w3ct983y)
[Repeat of broadcast at 04:32 today]


FRI 23:00 BBC News (w1730nkrgcd05yx)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


FRI 23:06 The Newsroom (w1730bqmjdvbm05)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


FRI 23:30 BBC News Summary (w1730nlkx2zpk79)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


FRI 23:32 World Business Report (w3ct8fl1)
First broadcast 07/08/2026 21:32 GMT

The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.