BBC World Service Online Schedule Tuesday 8 October 2024

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/10/2024 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Will China fix its economy?
  
  China, the world’s second-largest economy needs a good economic plan
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/10/2024 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—08/10/2024 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—08/10/2024 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Singapore: Drugs, rehab, execution, part 1
  
  Inside Singapore’s compulsory Drug Rehabilitation Centre
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/10/2024 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—When my football league fell apart, so did I
  
  Soccer player Lisa Wrightsman got sober and found her way back to the beautiful game (R)
9. 02:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Eliza: When chatbots started
  
  1966 saw the invention of Eliza, which is said to be the first chatbot (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/10/2024 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—08/10/2024 03:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—08/10/2024 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  In the Studio—Ian Rankin: Tartan Noir, part two
  
  Ian Rankin is on a deadline to complete his next Inspector Rebus thriller
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/10/2024 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Residents in Tampa, Florida told to evacuate the city
  
  Authorities are warning about the threat posed by Hurricane Milton
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/10/2024 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Hezbollah says it's fired more rockets into northern Israel
  
  Overnight, at least ten more Israeli strikes on Beirut were also reported
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/10/2024 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Israel expanding ground offensive in Lebanon
  
  Israel says its troops have begun ground operations in south-west Lebanon
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/10/2024 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  People Fixing The World—Keeping men healthy
  
  The barbers providing mental health support and the truckers getting help at the roadside
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—08/10/2024 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Ferry frustration
  
  The island communities dealing with unreliable, lifeline ferry services
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—WABOT-1: The first humanoid robot
  
  Scientists at Waseda University in Japan built the world's first humanoid robot in 1973
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/10/2024 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—08/10/2024 08:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—08/10/2024 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Singapore: Drugs, rehab, execution, part 1
  
  Inside Singapore’s compulsory Drug Rehabilitation Centre (R)
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/10/2024 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—The BBC’s Contains Strong Language Festival
  
  Poetry and performance from the BBC’s Contains Strong Language festival in Australia. (R)
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/10/2024 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—08/10/2024 10:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—08/10/2024 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  
  The Global Story—America and... China
  
  How the US election could impact relations between the world's two largest economies
18. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/10/2024 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Books set me free but being a writer in Sudan put me in jail
  
  Abdelaziz Baraka Sakin is the first ever novelist to have his books banned in Sudan
20. 11:50GMT
  
  Witness History—WABOT-1: The first humanoid robot
  
  Scientists at Waseda University in Japan built the world's first humanoid robot in 1973 (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/10/2024 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—08/10/2024 12:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—08/10/2024 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  In the Studio—Ian Rankin: Tartan Noir, part two
  
  Ian Rankin is on a deadline to complete his next Inspector Rebus thriller (R)
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/10/2024 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Hezbollah open to ceasefire
  
  Hezbollah's deputy leader says he supports a call for a ceasefire with Israel
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/10/2024 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  People Fixing The World—Keeping men healthy
  
  The barbers providing mental health support and the truckers getting help at the roadside (R)
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—08/10/2024 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—China imposes tariffs on more EU products
  
  China imposes new tariffs on EU brandy imports.
11. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/10/2024 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Middle East conflict: How will it end?
  
  BBC correspondents from around the world look at how the current fighting could stop
13. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/10/2024 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 16:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Israel expands ground invasion of Lebanon
  
  BBC correspondents from around the world look at how the current fighting could end
15. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/10/2024 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 17:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Books set me free but being a writer in Sudan put me in jail
  
  Abdelaziz Baraka Sakin is the first ever novelist to have his books banned in Sudan (R)
17. 17:50GMT
  
  Witness History—WABOT-1: The first humanoid robot
  
  Scientists at Waseda University in Japan built the world's first humanoid robot in 1973 (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/10/2024 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—08/10/2024 18:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—08/10/2024 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2024/10/08 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—08/10/2024 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Assignment—Singapore: Drugs, rehab, execution, part 1
  
  Inside Singapore’s compulsory Drug Rehabilitation Centre (R)
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—08/10/2024 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Tech Life—Big data and femtech
  
  We're talking about data and artificial intelligence - how it can help women's healthcare
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/10/2024 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Middle East: UN warns of dire consequences
  
  Head of UN warns of humanitarian consequences as Israel expands its ground-war in Lebanon
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/10/2024 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  People Fixing The World—Keeping men healthy
  
  The barbers providing mental health support and the truckers getting help at the roadside (R)
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—08/10/2024 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  In the Studio—Ian Rankin: Tartan Noir, part two
  
  Ian Rankin is on a deadline to complete his next Inspector Rebus thriller (R)
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/10/2024 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—08/10/2024 22:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—08/10/2024 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—TikTok sued by 13 US states
  
  The social media platform is accused of driving a mental health crisis among teenagers
19. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/10/2024 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  
  The World Debate—What is the path to peace in the Middle East?
  
  Mishal Husain hosts a debate on the prospects for peace in the Middle East
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/10/2024 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Businesses shut down as Hurricane Milton approaches
  
  Floridians evacuate as the hurricane barrels towards the coast
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/10/2024 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—09/10/2024 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/10/2024 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  The Climate Question—Why don’t we use more geothermal energy?
  
  Geothermal energy is renewable, reliable and powerful. So, why is most of it untapped? (R)
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/10/2024 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Books set me free but being a writer in Sudan put me in jail
  
  Abdelaziz Baraka Sakin is the first ever novelist to have his books banned in Sudan (R)
9. 02:50GMT
  
  Witness History—WABOT-1: The first humanoid robot
  
  Scientists at Waseda University in Japan built the world's first humanoid robot in 1973 (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/10/2024 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—09/10/2024 03:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/10/2024 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  World of Secrets—Al Fayed, Predator at Harrods, 3. Paris
  
  Work trips to “the city of lights” turn dark. Al Fayed’s power and control becomes clear
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/10/2024 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Hurricane Milton speeds towards Florida
  
  Roads out of cities like Tampa have been jammed as hundreds of thousands try to leave
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/10/2024 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Florida faces 'matter of life and death'
  
  President Joe Biden warned people in Florida on Tuesday to leave their homes.

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