BBC World Service News Internet Schedule Saturday 19 September 2026

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—19/09/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Newsroom—19/09/2026 00:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—19/09/2026 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  The Global Story—Dave Ramsey: Iran, tariffs and affordability
  Ahead of the midterms, talk show host Dave Ramsey says it is not politicians who can help(R)
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—19/09/2026 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—19/09/2026 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—19/09/2026 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  Americast—US v China: The AI race
  Who wins in the rush to develop Artificial Intelligence, and at what cost?
9. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—19/09/2026 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  Outlook—Outlook Mixtape: Race against the clock
  Reminders of the unstoppable nature of time on the rhythm of life(R)
11. 02:50GMT
  Witness History—The discovery of the San José shipwreck
  In 2015, the 'holy grail' of shipwrecks was found off the coast of Colombia(R)
12. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—19/09/2026 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  Unexpected Elements—A distorted view
  A new world map inspires a fresh look at our planet and beyond.(R)
14. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—19/09/2026 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  The Newsroom—19/09/2026 04:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—19/09/2026 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 04:32GMT
  Dear Daughter—The importance of education
  Marco explains why educating his daughters matters so deeply in South Sudan
18. 04:50GMT
  More or Less—Are carrots becoming less nutritious?
  Have crops lost nutrients since the 1950s? We dig into the evidence.
19. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—19/09/2026 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 05:06GMT
  Weekend—US announces deal on Greenland security
  The deal comes after months of threats by President Trump to 'take' Greenland
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—19/09/2026 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Weekend—Demonstrations in South Africa after nine women found dead
  Protesters are calling on authorities to take a firmer response to the killings
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—19/09/2026 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Weekend—US and Denmark reach deal over Greenland
  The agreement is set be signed at the United Nations General Assembly next week
5. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—19/09/2026 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  BBC Conversations—Can we live without our phones?
  Sharing experiences of tech addiction and “weirdness” on smartphones(R)
7. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—19/09/2026 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  Americast—US v China: The AI race
  Who wins in the rush to develop Artificial Intelligence, and at what cost?(R)
9. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—19/09/2026 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 09:06GMT
  Not by the Playbook—To the extreme
  Athletes who have gone the extra mile. And then another mile and another and another!
11. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—19/09/2026 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 10:06GMT
  The Newsroom—19/09/2026 10:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
13. 10:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—19/09/2026 10:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 10:32GMT
  Unspun World with John Simpson—How is Yemen’s escalating war impacting the Middle East?
  John Simpson analyses the impact of the latest outbreak of hostilities in Yemen(R)
15. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—19/09/2026 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 11:06GMT
  In Our Time—Cybernetics
  The origins and lasting influences of the study of communication in animals and machines
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—19/09/2026 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  Newshour—US and Denmark reach deal over Greenland
  The agreement is set be signed at the United Nations General Assembly next week
3. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—19/09/2026 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  The History Hour—Norway's teacher resistance and Ireland's deadly nightclub fire
  Max Pearson presents a collection of the week's Witness History episodes
5. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—19/09/2026 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  Unexpected Elements—A distorted view
  A new world map inspires a fresh look at our planet and beyond.(R)
7. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—19/09/2026 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 15:06GMT
  BBC Conversations—Can we live without our phones?
  Sharing experiences of tech addiction and “weirdness” on smartphones(R)
9. 15:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—19/09/2026 15:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 15:32GMT
  The Documentary—Where is Austin Tice? 2. A black box
  In the chaos after the Syrian regime’s downfall, the hunt for Austin Tice is on(R)
11. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—19/09/2026 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 16:06GMT
  From Our Own Correspondent—Could more North Korean troops join Russia's war in Ukraine?
  What Pyongyang has to gain from sending men to fight alongside Russian forces
13. 16:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—19/09/2026 16:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 16:32GMT
  The Conversation—Women bringing science to social media
  Women from Sweden and the UK using their platforms to encourage more girls into science(R)
15. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—19/09/2026 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 17:06GMT
  The Newsroom—19/09/2026 17:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 17:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—19/09/2026 17:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 17:32GMT
  Dear Daughter—The importance of education
  Marco explains why educating his daughters matters so deeply in South Sudan(R)
19. 17:50GMT
  Sporting Witness—The most successful Paralympian
  Trischa Zorn-Hudson has won 55 medals at the Paralympics
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—19/09/2026 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Inquiry—Can China’s polar silk road change global trade?
  Arctic waters are being commercialised as the first regular ships take to the sea.(R)
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—19/09/2026 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  Happy News—The Happy Pod: The best friends who turned out to be sisters
  Meena and Minal were born in India, but adopted by different families
5. 19:00GMT
  BBC News—19/09/2026 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—Hugh Jackman on his film The Death of Robin Hood
  Hugh Jackman on playing Robin Hood in his latest film
7. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—19/09/2026 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—Nato welcomes new US-Denmark deal over Greenland
  President Trump has said the US will have security control over Greenland "forever"
9. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—19/09/2026 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 21:06GMT
  Not by the Playbook—To the extreme
  Athletes who have gone the extra mile. And then another mile and another and another!(R)
11. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—19/09/2026 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—19/09/2026 22:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
13. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—19/09/2026 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 22:32GMT
  Americast—US v China: The AI race
  Who wins in the rush to develop Artificial Intelligence, and at what cost?(R)
15. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—19/09/2026 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 23:06GMT
  BBC Conversations—Can we live without our phones?
  Sharing experiences of tech addiction and “weirdness” on smartphones(R)
17. 23:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—19/09/2026 23:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 23:32GMT
  The Documentary—Stories from the New Silk Road: The ‘frenemy’
  Katy Watson explores Australia's relationship with China - partner, rival or 'frenemy'?(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—20/09/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Newsroom—20/09/2026 00:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—20/09/2026 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  Dear Daughter—The importance of education
  Marco explains why educating his daughters matters so deeply in South Sudan(R)
5. 00:50GMT
  Sporting Witness—The most successful Paralympian
  Trischa Zorn-Hudson has won 55 medals at the Paralympics(R)
6. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—20/09/2026 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—20/09/2026 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
8. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—20/09/2026 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
9. 01:32GMT
  Health Check—Expanding reproductive choice in women's sports
  The Spanish FA announces new fertility treatment options for female footballers and refs(R)
10. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—20/09/2026 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 02:06GMT
  In Our Time—Cybernetics
  The origins and lasting influences of the study of communication in animals and machines(R)
12. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—20/09/2026 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  From Our Own Correspondent—Could more North Korean troops join Russia's war in Ukraine?
  What Pyongyang has to gain from sending men to fight alongside Russian forces(R)
14. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—20/09/2026 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  Happy News—The Happy Pod: The best friends who turned out to be sisters
  Meena and Minal were born in India, but adopted by different families(R)
16. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—20/09/2026 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  The Newsroom—20/09/2026 04:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
18. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—20/09/2026 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 04:32GMT
  Asia Specific—An awkward accident shines a spotlight on Hyrox
  Hyrox athlete apologises after Beijing controversy - can the fitness craze keep growing?
20. 04:50GMT
  Sporting Witness—The most successful Paralympian
  Trischa Zorn-Hudson has won 55 medals at the Paralympics(R)
21. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—20/09/2026 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
22. 05:06GMT
  Weekend—Houthi militants target Saudi capital
  The Iran-allied group said it launched ballistic missiles in response to Saudi strikes

Sunday 20 September 2026

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