BBC World Service Online Schedule Wednesday 6 May 2026

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—06/05/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Newsroom—06/05/2026 00:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—06/05/2026 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  The Global Story—European leaders are defying Trump. At what cost?
  More European leaders are publicly opposing Trump. But they still need him.(R)
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—06/05/2026 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—06/05/2026 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—06/05/2026 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  The Climate Question—Is this climate change or just crazy weather?
  The BBC's lead weather forecaster on the difference between weather and climate change(R)
9. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—06/05/2026 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  Outlook—Hip-hop, lies, and the ultimate prize, part 2
  The Scottish rappers who fooled the music industry(R)
11. 02:50GMT
  Witness History—Norway's WW2 railway sabotage plot
  In 1942, Norwegian resistance fighters set out to blow up a railway used by the Nazis(R)
12. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—06/05/2026 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  The Newsroom—06/05/2026 03:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—06/05/2026 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  World of Secrets—Searching for Soldier Dad, 3. Ghosts
  3/5Cathy and Peter confront their demons, and get life changing news
16. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—06/05/2026 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—US "Project Freedom" paused
  The US operation to guide vessels through the Strait of Hormuz halted.
18. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—06/05/2026 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—BBC investigation into one of Lebanon's deadliest days
  Israel launched a wave of strikes against Lebanon hitting 100 targets in 10 minutes.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—06/05/2026 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—BBC investigates deadly strikes on Lebanon
  April strikes against Lebanon that hit 100 targets in 10 minutes.
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—06/05/2026 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  The Interview—Emma Grede, entrepreneur: Success needs trade-offs
  Amol Rajan speaks to entrepreneur Emma Grede about trade-offs and success.
5. 07:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—06/05/2026 07:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  Business Daily—Hired or hidden? AI’s new power in the job market
  Tech has expanded job access and AI aids hiring, yet both sides can feel short‑changed
7. 07:50GMT
  Witness History—Finding the world’s most complete T-rex fossil
  In August 1990, a team discovered the most complete T-rex fossil in the world
8. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—06/05/2026 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  The Newsroom—06/05/2026 08:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—06/05/2026 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  The Climate Question—Is this climate change or just crazy weather?
  The BBC's lead weather forecaster on the difference between weather and climate change(R)
12. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—06/05/2026 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  World Book Club—John Connolly - The Book of Lost Things
  Harriett Gilbert talks with John Connolly about 'The Book of Lost Things'.(R)
14. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—06/05/2026 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  The Newsroom—06/05/2026 10:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 10:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—06/05/2026 10:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  On air
  Listen live
  The Global Story—What do Iranians think of the war?
  Iranians reveal how the war has affected them, as new attacks threaten the ceasefire.
  Listen live
18. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—06/05/2026 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  Outlook—From singing while mopping floors to performing to thousands
  James Emmanuel moved to the UK to help support his family and found fame as a singer
20. 11:50GMT
  Witness History—Finding the world’s most complete T-rex fossil
  In August 1990, a team discovered the most complete T-rex fossil in the world(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—06/05/2026 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  The Newsroom—06/05/2026 12:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—06/05/2026 12:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  World of Secrets—Searching for Soldier Dad, 3. Ghosts
  3/5Cathy and Peter confront their demons, and get life changing news(R)
5. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—06/05/2026 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  Newshour—06/05/2026 13:06 GMT
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
7. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—06/05/2026 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  The Interview—Emma Grede, entrepreneur: Success needs trade-offs
  Amol Rajan speaks to entrepreneur Emma Grede about trade-offs and success.(R)
9. 14:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—06/05/2026 14:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  Business Daily—Hired or hidden? AI’s new power in the job market
  Tech has expanded job access and AI aids hiring, yet both sides can feel short‑changed(R)
11. 14:50GMT
  World Business Express—06/05/2026 GMT
  Finance, economy and business news from BBC journalists around the world
12. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—06/05/2026 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 15:06GMT
  Outside Source—2026/05/06 15:06 GMT
  A vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
14. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—06/05/2026 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 16:06GMT
  Outside Source—2026/05/06 16:06 GMT
  A vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
16. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—06/05/2026 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 17:06GMT
  Outlook—From singing while mopping floors to performing to thousands
  James Emmanuel moved to the UK to help support his family and found fame as a singer(R)
18. 17:50GMT
  Witness History—Finding the world’s most complete T-rex fossil
  In August 1990, a team discovered the most complete T-rex fossil in the world(R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—06/05/2026 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Newsroom—06/05/2026 18:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—06/05/2026 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  Sport Today—2026/05/06 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—06/05/2026 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  The Climate Question—Is this climate change or just crazy weather?
  The BBC's lead weather forecaster on the difference between weather and climate change(R)
7. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—06/05/2026 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  Health Check—Health Check
  Health issues and medical breakthroughs from around the world.
9. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—06/05/2026 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—06/05/2026 20:06 GMT
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
11. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—06/05/2026 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  The Interview—Emma Grede, entrepreneur: Success needs trade-offs
  Amol Rajan speaks to entrepreneur Emma Grede about trade-offs and success.(R)
13. 21:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—06/05/2026 21:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  World of Secrets—Searching for Soldier Dad, 3. Ghosts
  3/5Cathy and Peter confront their demons, and get life changing news(R)
15. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—06/05/2026 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—06/05/2026 22:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—06/05/2026 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—First broadcast 06/05/2026 21:32 GMT
  The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
19. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—06/05/2026 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  World Book Club—John Connolly - The Book of Lost Things
  Harriett Gilbert talks with John Connolly about 'The Book of Lost Things'.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—07/05/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Newsroom—07/05/2026 00:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—07/05/2026 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  The Global Story—What do Iranians think of the war?
  Iranians reveal how the war has affected them, as new attacks threaten the ceasefire.(R)
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—07/05/2026 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—07/05/2026 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—07/05/2026 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  The Documentary—For the love of dogs
  In Uganda, dog-rescue scammers con animal lovers online
9. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—07/05/2026 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  Outlook—From singing while mopping floors to performing to thousands
  James Emmanuel moved to the UK to help support his family and found fame as a singer(R)
11. 02:50GMT
  Witness History—Finding the world’s most complete T-rex fossil
  In August 1990, a team discovered the most complete T-rex fossil in the world(R)
12. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—07/05/2026 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  The Newsroom—07/05/2026 03:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—07/05/2026 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  The Food Chain—Rethinking the potato
  The rise, fall and return of one of the world's most popular foods.
16. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—07/05/2026 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—07/05/2026 04:06 GMT
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.
18. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—07/05/2026 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—07/05/2026 05:06 GMT
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.

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