BBC World Service UK DAB/Freeview Schedule Wednesday 1 April 2026

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—01/04/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Newsroom—01/04/2026 00:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—01/04/2026 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  The Global Story—Has Trump pushed Cuba to the brink of collapse?
  Could the US‑imposed near‑total oil blockade topple Cuba’s government?(R)
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—01/04/2026 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—01/04/2026 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—01/04/2026 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  The Climate Question—What's it like being a chief heat officer?
  Graihagh Jackson meets two women trying to protect their cities from heatwaves(R)
9. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—01/04/2026 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  Outlook—How I found the community I love
  Durell Knights was young, gay and Black in a city under the shadow of the Aids epidemic(R)
11. 02:50GMT
  Witness History—The discovery of the Terra Nova shipwreck
  In 2012, a team of researchers discovered one of the most famous polar shipwrecks(R)
12. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—01/04/2026 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  The Newsroom—01/04/2026 03:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—01/04/2026 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  Good Bad Billionaire—Arnold Schwarzenegger: Muscles, movies, money
  Arnold Schwarzenegger, from Mr Universe to cinematic superstar and billionaire investor
16. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—01/04/2026 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—Trump says US will be leaving Iran "very soon"
  Donald Trump indicated he'll end hostilities with Iran soon, with or without a deal.
18. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—01/04/2026 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Trump says war in Iran will end in "two or three weeks"
  Donald Trump said there was no reason for the US to secure strait of Hormuz.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—01/04/2026 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—Trump says war with Iran could end in coming weeks
  He said it could happen in two to three weeks, whether there was a deal or not.
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—01/04/2026 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  The Interview—Winnie Byanyima, head of UNAids: I am somebody who fights for social justice and gender equality
  Catherine Byaruhanga talks to Winnie Byanyima of UNAids, about Uganda, funding and the UN
5. 07:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—01/04/2026 07:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  Business Daily—Afterlife: The business of celebrity legacies
  We explore the growing industry built around famous icons after their deaths
7. 07:50GMT
  Witness History—New Nordic cuisine
  In 2004, Danish food entrepreneur Claus Meyer launched a revolution in Nordic cooking
8. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—01/04/2026 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  The Newsroom—01/04/2026 08:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—01/04/2026 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  The Climate Question—What's it like being a chief heat officer?
  Graihagh Jackson meets two women trying to protect their cities from heatwaves(R)
12. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—01/04/2026 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  The Documentary—Billion dollar babies
  The murky world of the global trade in baby eels(R)
14. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—01/04/2026 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  The Newsroom—01/04/2026 10:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 10:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—01/04/2026 10:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  The Global Story—JD Vance’s Iran test
  Can the vice-president help secure the US’ interests in Iran, and those of his MAGA base?
18. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—01/04/2026 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  Outlook—I started throat singing in the shower and found fame
  A cassette of Inuit throat singing inspired Tanya Tagaq to transform an ancient tradition
20. 11:50GMT
  Witness History—New Nordic cuisine
  In 2004, Danish food entrepreneur Claus Meyer launched a revolution in Nordic cooking(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—01/04/2026 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  The Newsroom—01/04/2026 12:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—01/04/2026 12:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  Good Bad Billionaire—Arnold Schwarzenegger: Muscles, movies, money
  Arnold Schwarzenegger, from Mr Universe to cinematic superstar and billionaire investor(R)
5. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—01/04/2026 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  Newshour—Strikes between Israel and Iran continue
  Keir Starmer says the UK will host a meeting this week on the Strait of Hormuz
7. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—01/04/2026 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  The Interview—Winnie Byanyima, head of UNAids: I am somebody who fights for social justice and gender equality
  Catherine Byaruhanga talks to Winnie Byanyima of UNAids, about Uganda, funding and the UN(R)
9. 14:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—01/04/2026 14:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  Business Daily—Afterlife: The business of celebrity legacies
  We explore the growing industry built around famous icons after their deaths(R)
11. 14:50GMT
  World Business Express—Could there be a revival of the coal industry?
  As Asia struggles without fuel imports, we explore the increased use of 'dirty' fuels.
12. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—01/04/2026 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 15:06GMT
  Outside Source—Space enthusiasts gather to watch Artemis II launch
  Nasa is aiming for a 1 April launch for Artemis II, the first crewed mission to the Moon
14. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—01/04/2026 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 16:06GMT
  Outside Source—Trump says Iran has asked for a ceasefire
  Our Washington correspondent explains President Trump's latest comments about the war
16. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—01/04/2026 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 17:06GMT
  Outlook—I started throat singing in the shower and found fame
  A cassette of Inuit throat singing inspired Tanya Tagaq to transform an ancient tradition(R)
18. 17:50GMT
  Witness History—New Nordic cuisine
  In 2004, Danish food entrepreneur Claus Meyer launched a revolution in Nordic cooking(R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—01/04/2026 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Newsroom—01/04/2026 18:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—01/04/2026 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  Sport Today—2026/04/01 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—01/04/2026 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  The Climate Question—What's it like being a chief heat officer?
  Graihagh Jackson meets two women trying to protect their cities from heatwaves(R)
7. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—01/04/2026 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  Health Check—What next for sunscreen in Australia?
  Can regulation improve standards after many brands were found to offer weak protection
9. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—01/04/2026 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—NASA to launch its first crewed mission to the Moon in more than half a century
  NASA is to launch mission Artemis II to the Moon, the first in more than half a century
11. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—01/04/2026 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  The Interview—Winnie Byanyima, head of UNAids: I am somebody who fights for social justice and gender equality
  Catherine Byaruhanga talks to Winnie Byanyima of UNAids, about Uganda, funding and the UN(R)
13. 21:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—01/04/2026 21:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  Good Bad Billionaire—Arnold Schwarzenegger: Muscles, movies, money
  Arnold Schwarzenegger, from Mr Universe to cinematic superstar and billionaire investor(R)
15. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—01/04/2026 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—01/04/2026 22:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—01/04/2026 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  On air
  Listen live
  World Business Report—How will rising oil prices affect airlines?
  Jet fuel costs are rising, driven by ongoing conflict in the Middle East
  Listen live
19. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—01/04/2026 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  The Documentary—Billion dollar babies
  The murky world of the global trade in baby eels(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—02/04/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Newsroom—02/04/2026 00:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—02/04/2026 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  The Global Story—JD Vance’s Iran test
  Can the vice-president help secure the US’ interests in Iran, and those of his MAGA base?(R)
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—02/04/2026 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—02/04/2026 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—02/04/2026 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  The Documentary—The Saltmakers
  Salt farmers in India's Rann of Kutch face a precarious future.
9. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—02/04/2026 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  Outlook—I started throat singing in the shower and found fame
  A cassette of Inuit throat singing inspired Tanya Tagaq to transform an ancient tradition(R)
11. 02:50GMT
  Witness History—New Nordic cuisine
  In 2004, Danish food entrepreneur Claus Meyer launched a revolution in Nordic cooking(R)
12. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—02/04/2026 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  The Newsroom—02/04/2026 03:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—02/04/2026 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  The Food Chain—Is kitchen culture changing?
  Chefs reflect on tough training, pressure, and life inside professional kitchens.
16. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—02/04/2026 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—02/04/2026 04:06 GMT
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.
18. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—02/04/2026 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—02/04/2026 05:06 GMT
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.

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