BBC World Service Online Schedule Saturday 4 April 2026

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—04/04/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Newsroom—04/04/2026 00:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—04/04/2026 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  The Global Story—Why the Royal visit to the US is dividing Brits
  King Charles will visit Washington DC amid growing tensions between the US and the UK.(R)
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—04/04/2026 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—04/04/2026 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—04/04/2026 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  Stumped—Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: The teen sensation hitting the IPL for six
  Rajasthan Royals' 15-year-old Sooryavanshi hits a 15-ball half century.
9. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—04/04/2026 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  Outlook—Outlook Mixtape: Bedtime Stories
  Magic rivers, a storytelling granny, and the origins of a children's classic (76)(R)
11. 02:50GMT
  Witness History—The first commercially successful electronic cigarette
  In May 2004, pharmacist Hon Lik's vape went on sale in China(R)
12. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—04/04/2026 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  Unexpected Elements—Putting science on the map
  China’s undersea mapping project has us scanning the deep for map-tastic science.(R)
14. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—04/04/2026 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  The Newsroom—04/04/2026 04:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—04/04/2026 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 04:32GMT
  Inheritance: Samsung—Samsung, 2. Move fast and break things
  2/10Samsung survives an early scandal on its way to becoming a global tech giant
18. 04:50GMT
  More or Less—How likely is ‘likely’?
  Adam Kucharski explains what people really mean when they use probability language
19. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—04/04/2026 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 05:06GMT
  Weekend—Tehran says two US planes shot down
  Iranian officials are offering rewards to find the crew member 'alive'
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—04/04/2026 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Weekend—Iran and US race to find missing American crew member
  The missing crew member was on one of two US warplanes Iran claims to have shot
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—04/04/2026 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Weekend—Iran offers reward to find missing American pilot
  Iranian officials are urging citizens to find the crew member 'alive'
5. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—04/04/2026 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  BBC Conversations—Surviving a shark attack
  Swimmers and surfers share their terrifying stories(R)
7. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—04/04/2026 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  Americast—Are the Democrats ready to win back Congress?
  We speak to Obama's former adviser about the party’s chances in the midterms
9. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—04/04/2026 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 09:06GMT
  Not by the Playbook—Risk and fear
  The risky, rewarding and surprisingly refined world of downhill skateboarding
11. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—04/04/2026 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 10:06GMT
  The Newsroom—04/04/2026 10:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
13. 10:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—04/04/2026 10:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 10:32GMT
  Health Check—What next for sunscreen in Australia?
  Can regulation improve standards after many brands were found to offer weak protection(R)
15. 11:00GMT
  On air
  Listen live
  BBC News—04/04/2026 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
  Listen live
16. 11:06GMT
  World Book Club—Ragnar Jonasson - The Darkness
  Octavia Bright talks to Ragnar Jonasson about his thriller - The Darkness.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—04/04/2026 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  Newshour—04/04/2026 12:06 GMT
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
3. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—04/04/2026 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—Norwegian best selling crime author Jo Nesbo
  Norwegian crime author Jo Nesbo on his Netflix series, Jo Nesbo’s Detective Hole
5. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—04/04/2026 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  The Newsroom—04/04/2026 14:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 14:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—04/04/2026 14:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 14:32GMT
  Inheritance: Samsung—Samsung, 2. Move fast and break things
  2/10Samsung survives an early scandal on its way to becoming a global tech giant(R)
9. 14:50GMT
  Sporting Witness—'Fan man' crashes heavyweight championship
  In November 1993, a highly anticipated boxing match turned into a strange spectacle
10. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—04/04/2026 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 15:06GMT
  Sportsworld—Live Sporting Action
  Live sport from around the world - including the English FA Cup.
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Evening
1. 19:00GMT
  BBC News—04/04/2026 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 19:06GMT
  The Inquiry—Why is basic income being debated?
  Ireland’s new permanent government cash transfer scheme is being watched globally
3. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—04/04/2026 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 19:32GMT
  13 Minutes Presents: Artemis II—13 Minutes Presents: Artemis II
  Artemis II, Nasa’s mission to loop around the Moon
5. 19:50GMT
  More or Less—How likely is ‘likely’?
  Adam Kucharski explains what people really mean when they use probability language(R)
6. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—04/04/2026 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—04/04/2026 20:06 GMT
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
8. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—04/04/2026 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 21:06GMT
  Not by the Playbook—Risk and fear
  The risky, rewarding and surprisingly refined world of downhill skateboarding(R)
10. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—04/04/2026 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—04/04/2026 22:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—04/04/2026 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 22:32GMT
  This Is Africa—Marie Diallo
  Nigerien rapper Marie Diallo talks about taking on sexist attitudes
14. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—04/04/2026 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 23:06GMT
  BBC Conversations—Surviving a shark attack
  Swimmers and surfers share their terrifying stories(R)
16. 23:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—04/04/2026 23:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 23:32GMT
  The Documentary—The Saltmakers
  Salt farmers in India's Rann of Kutch face a precarious future(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—05/04/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Newsroom—05/04/2026 00:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—05/04/2026 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  Inheritance: Samsung—Samsung, 2. Move fast and break things
  2/10Samsung survives an early scandal on its way to becoming a global tech giant(R)
5. 00:50GMT
  Sporting Witness—'Fan man' crashes heavyweight championship
  In November 1993, a highly anticipated boxing match turned into a strange spectacle(R)
6. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—05/04/2026 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—05/04/2026 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
8. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—05/04/2026 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
9. 01:32GMT
  Health Check—What next for sunscreen in Australia?
  Can regulation improve standards after many brands were found to offer weak protection(R)
10. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—05/04/2026 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 02:06GMT
  World Book Club—Ragnar Jonasson - The Darkness
  Octavia Bright talks to Ragnar Jonasson about his thriller - The Darkness.(R)
12. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—05/04/2026 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  From Our Own Correspondent—Nigeria's farmers fear jihadist attacks
  In Borno state many farmers must harvest under armed guard or risk Boko Haram's violence
14. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—05/04/2026 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  BBC Inside Science—Responding to your science questions
  Why men have nipples and how gravity slingshots work; your science questions answered.(R)
16. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—05/04/2026 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  The Newsroom—05/04/2026 04:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
18. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—05/04/2026 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 04:32GMT
  The Documentary—The Saltmakers
  Salt farmers in India's Rann of Kutch face a precarious future(R)
20. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—05/04/2026 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 05:06GMT
  Weekend—05/04/2026 GMT
  A review of the week with the latest news.

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