BBC World Service UK DAB/Freeview Schedule Thursday 20 July 2023

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/07/2023 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Netflix bounces back
  
  Netflix has added nearly six million customers in the past three months
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/07/2023 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—20/07/2023 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—20/07/2023 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Tunisia’s democratic dream
  
  Is Tunisia’s democracy being dismantled by its president?
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/07/2023 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—I saved chimpanzees and they've saved me
  
  Stany Nyandwi's rescued chimps helped him through war and loneliness (R)
9. 02:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Japan surrenders in China
  
  The signing of the Japanese surrender documents at the Forbidden City in Beijing in 1945. (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/07/2023 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—20/07/2023 03:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—20/07/2023 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Africa's forgotten foods
  
  Why are indigenous ingredients and dishes no longer popular?
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/07/2023 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Why are so many desperate migrants arriving on Italy's shores?
  
  Italy has become a major destination for those making journeys across the Mediterranean.
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/07/2023 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Why are so many desperate migrants arriving on Italy's shores?
  
  Italy has become a major destination for migrants travelling across the Mediterranean.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/07/2023 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—What happens to migrants and asylum seekers when they arrive on the shores of Southern Italy?
  
  Italy remains a top destination for those crossing the Mediterranean despite opposition.
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/07/2023 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—Is Venezuela a failed state?
  
  Why is oil rich Venezuela shedding its population by the millions?
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—20/07/2023 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Women’s football boots: A bad fit?
  
  We explore the need for more tailored equipment
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The birth of Barbie
  
  Ruth Handler created the Barbie doll which was first sold in 1959
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/07/2023 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—20/07/2023 08:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—20/07/2023 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Tunisia’s democratic dream
  
  Is Tunisia’s democracy being dismantled by its president? (R)
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/07/2023 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  Unexpected Elements—Barbie in Space
  
  How Barbie is helping humans return to the moon, and is the colour pink actually real?
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/07/2023 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—20/07/2023 10:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—20/07/2023 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Africa's forgotten foods
  
  Why are indigenous ingredients and dishes no longer popular? (R)
18. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/07/2023 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Sabira Merchant: A life lived head on
  
  Sabira Merchant has been at the centre of Mumbai culture for 80 years
20. 11:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The birth of Barbie
  
  Ruth Handler created the Barbie doll which was first sold in 1959 (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/07/2023 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—20/07/2023 12:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—20/07/2023 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  Health Check—A new era for Alzheimer’s drugs?
  
  Global trial confirms Alzheimer’s drug donanemab slows cognitive decline in early stages (R)
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/07/2023 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Ukraine war: Port city of Odesa attacked
  
  Wheat prices climb as Russia threatens ships
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/07/2023 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—Is Venezuela a failed state?
  
  Why is oil rich Venezuela shedding its population by the millions? (R)
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—20/07/2023 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—India bans rice exports
  
  The world's biggest exporter is banning shipments of non-basmati rice
11. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/07/2023 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Women's World Cup 2023
  
  Fifa Women's World Cup has opened in Australia and New Zealand
13. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/07/2023 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 16:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Outrage in India after women paraded naked
  
  We explain what is behind the violence in the state of Manipur
15. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/07/2023 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 17:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Sabira Merchant: A life lived head on
  
  Sabira Merchant has been at the centre of Mumbai culture for 80 years (R)
17. 17:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The birth of Barbie
  
  Ruth Handler created the Barbie doll which was first sold in 1959 (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/07/2023 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—20/07/2023 18:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—20/07/2023 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2023/07/20 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—20/07/2023 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Assignment—Tunisia’s democratic dream
  
  Is Tunisia’s democracy being dismantled by its president? (R)
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—20/07/2023 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—On the edge of a new volcano
  
  A spectacular volcanic eruption hits Iceland’s Reykjanes peninsula for the third year
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/07/2023 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—India shocked by Manipur violence video
  
  India is shocked by a video that shows alleged victims of sexual violence
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/07/2023 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—Is Venezuela a failed state?
  
  Why is oil rich Venezuela shedding its population by the millions? (R)
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—20/07/2023 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Africa's forgotten foods
  
  Why are indigenous ingredients and dishes no longer popular? (R)
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/07/2023 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—20/07/2023 22:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—20/07/2023 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—20/07/2023 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—The UN condemns attacks on Ukrainian grain ports
  
  Wheat prices have risen sharply after Russia pulls out of Black Sea deal
20. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/07/2023 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  
  Unexpected Elements—Barbie in Space
  
  How Barbie is helping humans return to the moon, and is the colour pink actually real? (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/07/2023 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Wheat prices rise after Russia threatens ships
  
  After Russia threatens ships heading for Ukraine, wheat prices have risen sharply
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/07/2023 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—21/07/2023 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—21/07/2023 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  Tech Life—The new world AI is making
  
  One of the founders of DeepMind tells us about opportunities and perils of AI (R)
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/07/2023 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Sabira Merchant: A life lived head on
  
  Sabira Merchant has been at the centre of Mumbai culture for 80 years (R)
9. 02:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The birth of Barbie
  
  Ruth Handler created the Barbie doll which was first sold in 1959 (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/07/2023 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—21/07/2023 03:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—21/07/2023 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—America’s atheist street pirates
  
  The American atheists removing illegal religious signs from streets across the states
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/07/2023 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—The number of migrants landing in Italy doubles
  
  Many migrants go to a reception centre that has worried activists for years.
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/07/2023 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—The number of migrants landing in Italy doubles
  
  Politically Italy is divided by the migration issue.

Friday 21 July 2023

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