BBC World Service UK DAB/Freeview Schedule Tuesday 18 April 2023

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/04/2023 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—The US-China trade war heating up
  
  Economic tensions between the US-China coming back to the boil?
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/04/2023 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—18/04/2023 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/04/2023 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—The hidden caste codes of Silicon Valley
  
  Indian workers are thriving in Silicon Valley but some say they face caste discrimination
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/04/2023 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The Ukrainian opera singer nearly silenced by a bullet
  
  Serhii Ivanchuk dreamed of stardom, before he was shot in the chest by Russian soldiers (R)
9. 02:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The first dog in space
  
  Laika orbited Earth in 1957 (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/04/2023 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—18/04/2023 03:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/04/2023 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  In the Studio—Erica Whyman: Directing Hamnet
  
  The RSC stages the world premiere of Maggie O'Farrell's award-winning novel
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/04/2023 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Sudan fighting: US urges cessation of hostilities
  
  The US Secretary of State has called for a ceasefire.
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/04/2023 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—More than 180 people killed in Sudan fighting
  
  The UN special envoy to Sudan says more than 1,800 people have been injured.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/04/2023 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—US diplomatic convoy fired on in Sudan
  
  US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says nobody was hurt in attack.
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/04/2023 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  People Fixing The World—The hidden powers of bacteria
  
  How bacteria can help the planet and make us healthy
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/04/2023 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Why are African flights so expensive?
  
  Prices are around 45% more expensive than equivalent trips elsewhere.
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The world's first labradoodle
  
  In 1989, Wally Conron created the world's first labradoodle
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/04/2023 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—18/04/2023 08:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/04/2023 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—The hidden caste codes of Silicon Valley
  
  Indian workers are thriving in Silicon Valley but some say they face caste discrimination (R)
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/04/2023 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—On Tour in Budapest
  
  Nikki Bedi is on stage with creatives who are shaping the arts and culture of Hungary. (R)
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/04/2023 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—18/04/2023 10:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/04/2023 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  
  In the Studio—Erica Whyman: Directing Hamnet
  
  The RSC stages the world premiere of Maggie O'Farrell's award-winning novel (R)
18. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/04/2023 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Tanzania’s hip-hop politician
  
  Joseph Mbilinyi pioneered Swahili rap and then turned to politics, but ended up in jail
20. 11:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The world's first labradoodle
  
  In 1989, Wally Conron created the world's first labradoodle (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/04/2023 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—18/04/2023 12:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/04/2023 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  Discovery—The resurrection quest
  
  The Curious Cases team ask if it's possible - or desirable - to bring back extinct species (R)
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/04/2023 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Sudan generals 'agree' to ceasefire
  
  The pause is due to start at six o’clock local time
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/04/2023 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  People Fixing The World—The hidden powers of bacteria
  
  How bacteria can help the planet and make us healthy (R)
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/04/2023 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—China's economy gathers speed but youth unemployment rate worsens
  
  China's GDP grew faster than expected to 4.5% compared to the last year.
11. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/04/2023 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Sudan fighting: Clashes continue
  
  We hear how people are struggling to access food and medicines in the Sudanese capital.
13. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/04/2023 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 16:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—The shooting of Ralph Yarl in the US
  
  Ralph Yarl was shot in the head and in the arm after he went to pick up his siblings
15. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/04/2023 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 17:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Tanzania’s hip-hop politician
  
  Joseph Mbilinyi pioneered Swahili rap and then turned to politics, but ended up in jail (R)
17. 17:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The world's first labradoodle
  
  In 1989, Wally Conron created the world's first labradoodle (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/04/2023 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—18/04/2023 18:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/04/2023 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2023/04/18 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—18/04/2023 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—The hidden caste codes of Silicon Valley
  
  Indian workers are thriving in Silicon Valley but some say they face caste discrimination (R)
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/04/2023 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Tech Life—Is AI racing ahead too fast?
  
  Google's boss admits he doesn't fully understand how its AI products work
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/04/2023 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Sudan fighting continues despite ceasefire
  
  Fighting has continued in Sudan after a ceasefire was supposed to come into force.
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/04/2023 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  People Fixing The World—The hidden powers of bacteria
  
  How bacteria can help the planet and make us healthy (R)
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/04/2023 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  In the Studio—Erica Whyman: Directing Hamnet
  
  The RSC stages the world premiere of Maggie O'Farrell's award-winning novel (R)
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/04/2023 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—18/04/2023 22:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—18/04/2023 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/04/2023 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Fox News settles defamation case with Dominion
  
  US voting technology firm Dominion settles their defamation with Fox News
20. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/04/2023 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—On Tour in Budapest
  
  Nikki Bedi is on stage with creatives who are shaping the arts and culture of Hungary. (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—19/04/2023 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Fox News settles $787.5m for Dominion defamation case
  
  The US voting technology firm Dominion settles their defamation with Fox News
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—19/04/2023 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—19/04/2023 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—19/04/2023 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  The Climate Question—Could solar farms in space power Earth?
  
  The race to harness 24/7 renewable energy thousands of kilometres above our planet (R)
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—19/04/2023 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Tanzania’s hip-hop politician
  
  Joseph Mbilinyi pioneered Swahili rap and then turned to politics, but ended up in jail (R)
9. 02:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The world's first labradoodle
  
  In 1989, Wally Conron created the world's first labradoodle (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—19/04/2023 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—19/04/2023 03:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—19/04/2023 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  Murder In Mayfair—1. Finding Farouk
  
  The hunt for the suspected killer of 23-year-old Norwegian student Martine Vik Magnussen
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—19/04/2023 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Fox News settles Dominion defamation case for $787.5m
  
  Dominion voting systems had accused Fox of damaging its business.
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—19/04/2023 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Fox News settles defamation fight
  
  Fox says it is pleased to end the dispute with Dominion.

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