BBC World Service Online Schedule Friday 25 September 2026

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/09/2026 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—25/09/2026 00:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—25/09/2026 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  The Global Story—Is a free press at serious risk in Trump’s America?
  
  What can America learn from the rest of the world about protecting journalists? (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/09/2026 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—25/09/2026 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—25/09/2026 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  Tech Life—Gauging China's AI strength
  
  China is competing with the United States and other nations to develop AI. (R)
9. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/09/2026 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—I've lost friends to volcanoes, but I still love them
  
  When his supervisor fell into a lava flow on a visit to Kilauea, Hawaii, Dario saved him (R)
11. 02:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Kinder Scout mass trespass
  
  Walkers trespassed on Kinder Scout to demand access to the countryside in 1932 (R)
12. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/09/2026 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—25/09/2026 03:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—25/09/2026 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Mountain spirits of Spiti
  
  Dr Jane Orton uncovers the hidden Himalayas as it finds new ways to survive
16. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/09/2026 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Xi and Trump tout friendship between US and China
  
  Trump has used a White House banquet to heap lavish praise on the visiting Chinese leader
18. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/09/2026 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Trump hails talks with the Chinese leader
  
  Beijing and Washington have agreed to extend their trade truce by two months
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/09/2026 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Trump heaps lavish praise on the visiting Chinese leader
  
  'US and China must act as responsible global powers', Xi says at White House dinner
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/09/2026 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Roelf Meyer, South African Ambassador: Trump has been misled
  
  Roelf Meyer, South Africa’s new US ambassador, rejects Trump’s “white genocide” claim
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—25/09/2026 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Taking Stock: Trump and Xi face the trade test
  
  Did trade frenemies find common ground at the White House?
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Harold Riley: Painting Nelson Mandela
  
  Harold Riley was the only artist in the world granted a sitting with Nelson Mandela
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/09/2026 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—25/09/2026 08:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—25/09/2026 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  
  BBC Inside Science—Do you have the correct time?
  
  How do we measure time accurately and why is the rotation of the Earth causing problems? (R)
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/09/2026 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  Unexpected Elements—An identity crisis
  
  A case of mistaken identity inspires us to explore the science of getting things wrong.
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/09/2026 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—25/09/2026 10:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—25/09/2026 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  
  The Global Story—Katseye, America and the dark side of K-pop perfection
  
  What happens when K-pop’s gruelling formula meets the American music industry?
18. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/09/2026 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook Mixtape: Handcrafted Tales
  
  People who built what they needed in life with the tools they had around them
20. 11:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Harold Riley: Painting Nelson Mandela
  
  Harold Riley was the only artist in the world granted a sitting with Nelson Mandela (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/09/2026 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—25/09/2026 12:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—25/09/2026 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Mountain spirits of Spiti
  
  Dr Jane Orton uncovers the hidden Himalayas as it finds new ways to survive (R)
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/09/2026 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Where do Presidents Trump and Xi stand on AI?
  
  Xi stressed that they should ensure AI remains "under human control"
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/09/2026 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Roelf Meyer, South African Ambassador: Trump has been misled
  
  Roelf Meyer, South Africa’s new US ambassador, rejects Trump’s “white genocide” claim (R)
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—25/09/2026 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Taking Stock: Trump and Xi face the trade test
  
  Did trade frenemies find common ground at the White House? (R)
11. 14:50GMT
  
  World Business Express—Much ceremony little substance between Xi and Trump
  
  Xi's state visit is drawing to a close with little known about any new agreements.
12. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/09/2026 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 15:06GMT
  
  On air
  
  Listen live
  
  Outside Source—Pope warns against 'losing humanity' to AI
  
  Pope Leo has issued the warning at the start of his four-day visit to France
  
  Listen live
14. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/09/2026 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 16:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—2026/09/25 16:06 GMT
  
  A vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
16. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/09/2026 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 17:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook Mixtape: Handcrafted Tales
  
  People who built what they needed in life with the tools they had around them (R)
18. 17:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Harold Riley: Painting Nelson Mandela
  
  Harold Riley was the only artist in the world granted a sitting with Nelson Mandela (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/09/2026 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—25/09/2026 18:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—25/09/2026 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2026/09/25 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—25/09/2026 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  BBC Conversations—Women in South Africa: 'We just want to be safe'
  
  Women share their experiences of tackling violence
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—25/09/2026 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—Do plants know we're here?
  
  Are plants aware of us, and do they like being touched?
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/09/2026 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—25/09/2026 20:06 GMT
  
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/09/2026 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Roelf Meyer, South African Ambassador: Trump has been misled
  
  Roelf Meyer, South Africa’s new US ambassador, rejects Trump’s “white genocide” claim (R)
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—25/09/2026 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Mountain spirits of Spiti
  
  Dr Jane Orton uncovers the hidden Himalayas as it finds new ways to survive (R)
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/09/2026 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—25/09/2026 22:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—25/09/2026 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—First broadcast 25/09/2026 21:32 GMT
  
  The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
19. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/09/2026 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  
  Unexpected Elements—An identity crisis
  
  A case of mistaken identity inspires us to explore the science of getting things wrong. (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/09/2026 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—26/09/2026 00:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—26/09/2026 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  The Global Story—Katseye, America and the dark side of K-pop perfection
  
  What happens when K-pop’s gruelling formula meets the American music industry? (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/09/2026 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—26/09/2026 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—26/09/2026 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  Stumped—World Cup and Ashes winner Mark Wood retires from England duty
  
  After a career blighted by injuries Mark Wood calls time on international career.
9. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/09/2026 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook Mixtape: Handcrafted Tales
  
  People who built what they needed in life with the tools they had around them (R)
11. 02:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Harold Riley: Painting Nelson Mandela
  
  Harold Riley was the only artist in the world granted a sitting with Nelson Mandela (R)
12. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/09/2026 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  
  Unexpected Elements—An identity crisis
  
  A case of mistaken identity inspires us to explore the science of getting things wrong. (R)
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/09/2026 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—26/09/2026 04:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—26/09/2026 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 04:32GMT
  
  Dear Daughter—Reaching milestones
  
  Bella embraces parenthood as her daughter reaches milestones in her own time
18. 04:50GMT
  
  More or Less—Trump fact-check: Do the US and Venezuela have 60% of the world’s oil?
  
  Is Donald Trump right to say the US and Venezuela have 60% of the world’s oil?
19. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/09/2026 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 05:06GMT
  
  Weekend—26/09/2026 GMT
  
  A review of the week with the latest news.

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