BBC World Service Online Schedule Sunday 17 September 2023

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/09/2023 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Unexpected Elements—Forgetful fish, telescopic worms and bad air days
  
  As oceans take the heat for global warming, fish find it harder to learn their way. (R)
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/09/2023 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—17/09/2023 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—17/09/2023 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  Health Check—Do men have a friendship problem?
  
  A discussion on the issues men face with friendship from the Cheltenham Science Festival. (R)
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/09/2023 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  World Questions—Georgia
  
  Anu Anand hosts a debate in Tbilisi between leading politicians and the public (R)
9. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/09/2023 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Gabon: meet the new boss
  
  The Bongo family's rule is over in Gabon; plus stories from Morocco, Norway and Paraguay
11. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—17/09/2023 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 03:32GMT
  
  Trending—How to exit the manosphere
  
  How can men escape being sucked into extreme misogynistic views online?
13. 03:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—Chuck Wepner: The real-life Rocky who floored Ali
  
  How American boxer Chuck Wepner knocked Muhammad Ali to the canvas in 1975 (R)
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/09/2023 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—17/09/2023 04:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—17/09/2023 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 04:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Izabela in the forest
  
  Izabela Dłuzyk explores the wonderful sounds of Europe’s last primeval forest. (R)
18. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/09/2023 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Libya floods: search and rescue efforts continue
  
  The UN says the death toll in the north east of the country has reached 11,300
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/09/2023 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Libya floods: death toll continues to rise
  
  A week after floods hit the city of Derna, the focus is turning to caring for survivors
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/09/2023 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Weekend—European Commission president to visit Lampedusa
  
  It comes as unprecedented numbers of people have been arriving in the Italian island
5. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/09/2023 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Gabon: meet the new boss
  
  The Bongo family's rule is over in Gabon; plus stories from Morocco, Norway and Paraguay (R)
7. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—17/09/2023 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  
  Outlook—The troubled life of an ice hockey hero
  
  Former NHL star Clint Malarchuk nearly died three times, now he helps others
9. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/09/2023 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 09:06GMT
  
  Music Life—Natural storytellers with Lea Salonga, Claude-Michel Schönberg, Gerard Salonga and Daniel Edmonds
  
  Four giants of musical theatre discuss how they make their art (R)
11. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/09/2023 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—17/09/2023 10:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
13. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—17/09/2023 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 10:32GMT
  
  Trending—How to exit the manosphere
  
  How can men escape being sucked into extreme misogynistic views online? (R)
15. 10:50GMT
  
  More or Less—How to approach the world through numbers
  
  Professor David Sumpter talks to Tim Harford about his new book (R)
16. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/09/2023 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—AI: Who cares?
  
  A panel discuss how AI fits into health, the environment, justice and the workplace (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/09/2023 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Newshour—EU chief visits Lampedusa after migrant numbers soar
  
  More than 8,000 migrants have arrived on the island over the past three days.
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/09/2023 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  Music Life—Natural storytellers with Lea Salonga, Claude-Michel Schönberg, Gerard Salonga and Daniel Edmonds
  
  Four giants of musical theatre discuss how they make their art (R)
5. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/09/2023 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Live Sporting Action
  
  Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/09/2023 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—17/09/2023 18:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—17/09/2023 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Remembering Buthelezi
  
  The BBC's Audrey Brown looks back at the life of South Africa's Zulu leader (R)
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/09/2023 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Unexpected Elements—Forgetful fish, telescopic worms and bad air days
  
  As oceans take the heat for global warming, fish find it harder to learn their way. (R)
7. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/09/2023 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—International aid starts to arrive in Libya after the floods
  
  UN says politics is blocking international aid getting to Libyans who survived the floods
9. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/09/2023 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 21:06GMT
  
  The Climate Question—What should I eat to help fight Climate Change?
  
  Experts answer your culinary-based climate questions.
11. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—17/09/2023 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 21:32GMT
  
  Pick of the World—Why does the world love crosswords?
  
  Fans and makers of the puzzles share their tips. Plus, why humans can't beat stress. (R)
13. 21:50GMT
  
  Over to You—How the BBC investigated disturbing AI videos
  
  How Trending Extreme uncovered AI-generated videos of real-life child murder victims (R)
14. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/09/2023 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—17/09/2023 22:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—17/09/2023 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
17. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—17/09/2023 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  
  Outlook—The troubled life of an ice hockey hero
  
  Former NHL star Clint Malarchuk nearly died three times, now he helps others (R)
19. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/09/2023 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Gabon: meet the new boss
  
  The Bongo family's rule is over in Gabon; plus stories from Morocco, Norway and Paraguay (R)
21. 23:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—17/09/2023 23:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
22. 23:32GMT
  
  Trending—How to exit the manosphere
  
  How can men escape being sucked into extreme misogynistic views online? (R)
23. 23:50GMT
  
  More or Less—How to approach the world through numbers
  
  Professor David Sumpter talks to Tim Harford about his new book (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/09/2023 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—18/09/2023 00:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/09/2023 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  Happy News—Superhero dog saves family from fire
  
  Our weekly collection of the happiest stories in the world.
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/09/2023 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—18/09/2023 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/09/2023 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—Why am I scared of bridges?
  
  What makes a fear become a phobia, and where do they come from? (R)
9. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/09/2023 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  
  People Fixing The World—Genetic problem-solving
  
  From fast-growing food to life-saving rice, is genetic modification a good solution? (R)
11. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/09/2023 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 02:32GMT
  
  Pick of the World—Why does the world love crosswords?
  
  Fans and makers of the puzzles share their tips. Plus, why humans can't beat stress. (R)
13. 02:50GMT
  
  Over to You—How the BBC investigated disturbing AI videos
  
  How Trending Extreme uncovered AI-generated videos of real-life child murder victims (R)
14. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/09/2023 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 03:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—18/09/2023 03:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/09/2023 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 03:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—The secrets of being a successful music manager
  
  Kei Henderson and Amy Morgan share their experience of being a woman in the music industry
18. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/09/2023 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Libya floods: Doctors struggling to identify the victims
  
  The UN says the death toll is at least 11,300.
20. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/09/2023 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Libya floods: Rescue workers continue to recover dead bodies
  
  UN says death toll at least 11,300 and many thousands are still missing.

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