BBC World Service Online Schedule Monday 6 April 2026

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—06/04/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Newsroom—06/04/2026 00:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—06/04/2026 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  Discovery—Superbugs: Resistance Rising Part 2
  Antibiotic resistant bacteria is rising; is a great global crisis on the horizon?(R)
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—06/04/2026 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—06/04/2026 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—06/04/2026 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  CrowdScience—Will rabbits become super predators?
  How do invasive species evolve?(R)
9. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—06/04/2026 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—Empowering the LGBT community
  How two projects in Kenya and Spain are helping LGBT communities(R)
11. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—06/04/2026 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 02:32GMT
  The Fifth Floor—The woman fighting IS in Somalia
  A female soldier on the frontline of Somalia's fight against the Islamic State group(R)
13. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—06/04/2026 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 03:06GMT
  The Newsroom—06/04/2026 03:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
15. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—06/04/2026 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 03:32GMT
  The Conversation—Sibling relationships
  Two writers in the UK and Nigeria putting sisters and brothers at the heart of books
17. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—06/04/2026 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—Trump escalates his threats against Iran
  But he has set a later deadline of Tuesday for Iran to repoen the Strait of Hormuz.
19. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—06/04/2026 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Trump threatens Iranian infrastructure
  He said he would destroy Iran's power plants and bridges if it did not meet new deadline
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—06/04/2026 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—Iran defiant to threats from Donald Trump
  Donald Trump has threatened to strike Iranian power plants and bridges.
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—06/04/2026 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  The Interview—Eric Idle, comedian: Nothing is off limits in comedy
  John Wilson speaks to comedian Eric Idle, star of Monty Python, about his life and career.
5. 07:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—06/04/2026 07:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  Business Daily—Wind power: A lifeline or gamble for islands?
  Around the world, islands are betting on wind to weather global energy swings
7. 07:50GMT
  Witness History—Straightening the Leaning Tower of Pisa
  In 2001, the Leaning Tower of Pisa reopened to the public after an 11-year closure.
8. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—06/04/2026 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  The Newsroom—06/04/2026 08:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—06/04/2026 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  CrowdScience—Will rabbits become super predators?
  How do invasive species evolve?(R)
12. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—06/04/2026 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  The History Hour—The discovery of the Terra Nova shipwreck and Echo the elephant
  Max Pearson presents a collection of the week's Witness History episodes
14. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—06/04/2026 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  The Newsroom—06/04/2026 10:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 10:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—06/04/2026 10:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  The Global Story—Why Hungary’s chaotic election matters to Trump
  Would Orbán’s fall signal a global shift for populism?
18. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—06/04/2026 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  Outlook—The addict turned priest who fought the 'war on drugs'
  Father Flavie is battling to expose the injustices of Philippines’ brutal drug crackdown
20. 11:50GMT
  Witness History—Straightening the Leaning Tower of Pisa
  In 2001, the Leaning Tower of Pisa reopened to the public after an 11-year closure.(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—06/04/2026 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  The Newsroom—06/04/2026 12:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—06/04/2026 12:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  The Conversation—Sibling relationships
  Two writers in the UK and Nigeria putting sisters and brothers at the heart of books(R)
5. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—06/04/2026 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  Newshour—Iranian intelligence chief killed by Israeli strike
  The Iranian authorities say a leader of the Revolutionary Guard Corps has been killed.
7. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—06/04/2026 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  The Interview—Eric Idle, comedian: Nothing is off limits in comedy
  John Wilson speaks to comedian Eric Idle, star of Monty Python, about his life and career.(R)
9. 14:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—06/04/2026 14:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  Business Daily—Wind power: A lifeline or gamble for islands?
  Around the world, islands are betting on wind to weather global energy swings(R)
11. 14:50GMT
  World Business Express—Japan hints at talks with Iran as Middle East tension grows
  Japan relies on the Middle East region for over 90 percent of its crude oil imports.
12. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—06/04/2026 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 15:06GMT
  Outside Source—Iran state media reports Tehran rejects ceasefire proposal
  We have the latest from our correspondents
14. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—06/04/2026 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 16:06GMT
  Outside Source—Iran calls for 'definitive' end to war
  Iran has rejected proposals for a ceasefire in its war with the United States and Israel
16. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—06/04/2026 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 17:06GMT
  Outlook—The addict turned priest who fought the 'war on drugs'
  Father Flavie is battling to expose the injustices of Philippines’ brutal drug crackdown(R)
18. 17:50GMT
  Witness History—Straightening the Leaning Tower of Pisa
  In 2001, the Leaning Tower of Pisa reopened to the public after an 11-year closure.(R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—06/04/2026 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Newsroom—06/04/2026 18:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—06/04/2026 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  Sport Today—2026/04/06 GMT
  BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
5. 19:00GMT
  BBC News—06/04/2026 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  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(R)
7. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—06/04/2026 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  Discovery—Superbugs: Resistance Rising Part 3
  Antibiotic resistant bacteria is rising; is a great global crisis on the horizon?
9. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—06/04/2026 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—Artemis II makes space history
  Mission takes humanity deeper into space than ever before
11. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—06/04/2026 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  On air
  Listen live
  The Interview—Eric Idle, comedian: Nothing is off limits in comedy
  John Wilson speaks to comedian Eric Idle, star of Monty Python, about his life and career.(R)
  Listen live
13. 21:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—06/04/2026 21:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  The Conversation—Sibling relationships
  Two writers in the UK and Nigeria putting sisters and brothers at the heart of books(R)
15. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—06/04/2026 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—06/04/2026 22:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—06/04/2026 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—Trump gives Iran threatening deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
  US President Donald Trump has given Iran a deadline of tomorrow to make a deal
19. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—06/04/2026 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  The History Hour—The discovery of the Terra Nova shipwreck and Echo the elephant
  Max Pearson presents a collection of the week's Witness History episodes(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—07/04/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Newsroom—07/04/2026 00:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—07/04/2026 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  The Global Story—Why Hungary’s chaotic election matters to Trump
  Would Orbán’s fall signal a global shift for populism?(R)
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—07/04/2026 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—07/04/2026 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—07/04/2026 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  Assignment—Albania: Land, Money and the Sea
  Ivanka Trump, a beach full of sheep and the changing landscape of southern Albania.
9. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—07/04/2026 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  Outlook—The addict turned priest who fought the 'war on drugs'
  Father Flavie is battling to expose the injustices of Philippines’ brutal drug crackdown(R)
11. 02:50GMT
  Witness History—Straightening the Leaning Tower of Pisa
  In 2001, the Leaning Tower of Pisa reopened to the public after an 11-year closure.(R)
12. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—07/04/2026 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  The Newsroom—07/04/2026 03:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—07/04/2026 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  In the Studio—Chilean summer menu
  Summer menu of wild Chilean fruits
16. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—07/04/2026 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—07/04/2026 04:06 GMT
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.
18. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—07/04/2026 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—07/04/2026 05:06 GMT
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.

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