BBC World Service UK DAB/Freeview Schedule Wednesday 24 January 2024

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—24/01/2024 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Film-maker Alexander Payne
  
  Nikki talks to Oscar winner Alexander Payne about his latest movie, The Holdovers (R)
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—24/01/2024 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Donald Trump favourite to win New Hampshire poll
  
  Donald Trump leading race to win New Hampshire poll
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—24/01/2024 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—24/01/2024 02:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—24/01/2024 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 03:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Hunting for icons in the underworld, part 2
  
  Tasoula Hadjitofi tricked a notorious art smuggler to recover Cyprus' holiest relics (R)
9. 03:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Axis Sally: World War II traitor who broadcast for the Nazis
  
  Mildred Gillars became the first woman in American history to be convicted of treason. (R)
10. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—24/01/2024 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—24/01/2024 04:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—24/01/2024 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 04:32GMT
  
  World of Secrets—The Disciples, The Disciples 3/6
  
  To listen online, visit www.bbcworldservice.com/worldofsecrets
14. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—24/01/2024 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Former US president Donald Trump wins New Hampshire primary
  
  Trump’s rival, Nikki Haley, says she is still in the race for the Republican nomination
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—24/01/2024 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Trump wins New Hampshire state in key presidential primary contest
  
  Donald Trump seems to have passed the latest hurdle to becoming the Republican nominee
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—24/01/2024 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Donald Trump beats his one remaining challenger in primary poll
  
  Former President Donald Trump has won the Republican primary contest against Nikki Haley
5. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—24/01/2024 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Naomi Alderman: Apocalypse soon?
  
  Stephen Sackur speaks to the novelist and computer game creator
7. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—24/01/2024 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Workplace ageism: How to fix it
  
  What can older workers do to improve their odds in the workplace?
9. 08:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Wang Jingwei: China’s traitor or protector?
  
  The national hero was branded a traitor for collaborating with Japan during World War Two
10. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—24/01/2024 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—24/01/2024 09:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 09:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—24/01/2024 09:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 09:32GMT
  
  The Climate Question—Your questions answered: The impact of war; "green" rooftops; carbon cost of pets
  
  Graihagh Jackson and her expert panel answer questions from listeners (R)
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—24/01/2024 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—Paris: Football’s greatest talent factory
  
  What is it about Paris's banlieues that helps create such amazing football talent? (R)
16. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—24/01/2024 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—24/01/2024 11:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
18. 11:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—24/01/2024 11:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 11:32GMT
  
  World of Secrets—The Disciples, The Disciples 3/6
  
  To listen online, visit www.bbcworldservice.com/worldofsecrets (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—24/01/2024 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The teenager who befriended a superstar DJ
  
  Fergie was taken under Tony De Vit's wing and was soon playing the UK’s biggest clubs
3. 12:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Wang Jingwei: China’s traitor or protector?
  
  The national hero was branded a traitor for collaborating with Japan during World War Two (R)
4. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—24/01/2024 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
5. 13:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—24/01/2024 13:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
6. 13:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—24/01/2024 13:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
7. 13:32GMT
  
  Tech Life—The world of VPNs
  
  Who is downloading the cyber-security tool that can disguise where you are in the world ? (R)
8. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—24/01/2024 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 14:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Argentines stage general strike against Milei reforms
  
  Argentines are on strike to protest the radical economic reforms of President Milei
10. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—24/01/2024 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 15:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Naomi Alderman: Apocalypse soon?
  
  Stephen Sackur speaks to the novelist and computer game creator (R)
12. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—24/01/2024 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 15:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Workers in Argentina stage national strike protesting president's reform plans
  
  Thousands take to the streets challenging Javier Milei's inflation-busting efforts
14. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—24/01/2024 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 16:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Russian jet crashes carrying Ukrainian PoWs
  
  Russia has accused Ukraine's military of shooting down the aircraft
16. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—24/01/2024 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 17:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Protests in Argentina
  
  Hundreds of thousands of workers are demonstrating against the new president's reforms.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—24/01/2024 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The teenager who befriended a superstar DJ
  
  Fergie was taken under Tony De Vit's wing and was soon playing the UK’s biggest clubs (R)
3. 18:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Wang Jingwei: China’s traitor or protector?
  
  The national hero was branded a traitor for collaborating with Japan during World War Two (R)
4. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—24/01/2024 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
5. 19:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—24/01/2024 19:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
6. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—24/01/2024 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
7. 19:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2024/01/24 GMT
  
  BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
8. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—24/01/2024 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 20:06GMT
  
  The Climate Question—Your questions answered: The impact of war; "green" rooftops; carbon cost of pets
  
  Graihagh Jackson and her expert panel answer questions from listeners (R)
10. 20:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—24/01/2024 20:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 20:32GMT
  
  Health Check—Cape Verde eliminates malaria
  
  Cape Verde officially eliminates malaria and Cameroon begins routine vaccinations
12. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—24/01/2024 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 21:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Protests and general strike in Argentinian capital
  
  Tens of thousands protest in Buenos Aires against President Milei's economic reforms
14. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—24/01/2024 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—24/01/2024 22:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—24/01/2024 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
17. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—24/01/2024 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—UK billionaire Joe Lewis pleads guilty to insider trading in the US
  
  His family trust controls a majority of the Tottenham Hotspur football club
19. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—24/01/2024 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Naomi Alderman: Apocalypse soon?
  
  Stephen Sackur speaks to the novelist and computer game creator (R)
21. 23:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—24/01/2024 23:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
22. 23:32GMT
  
  World of Secrets—The Disciples, The Disciples 3/6
  
  To listen online, visit www.bbcworldservice.com/worldofsecrets (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/01/2024 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—Paris: Football’s greatest talent factory
  
  What is it about Paris's banlieues that helps create such amazing football talent? (R)
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/01/2024 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Boeing not allowed to boost production of 737 MAX 9
  
  US aviation regulator won't allow expansion in production until safety doubts are cleared
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/01/2024 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—25/01/2024 02:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—25/01/2024 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  
  Assignment—American mercenaries: Killing in Yemen
  
  Why former soldiers were hired to carry out assassinations in Yemen in 2015
9. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/01/2024 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The teenager who befriended a superstar DJ
  
  Fergie was taken under Tony De Vit's wing and was soon playing the UK’s biggest clubs (R)
11. 03:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Wang Jingwei: China’s traitor or protector?
  
  The national hero was branded a traitor for collaborating with Japan during World War Two (R)
12. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/01/2024 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—25/01/2024 04:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—25/01/2024 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 04:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Is Chinese food the best in the world?
  
  What centuries of Chinese cuisine can teach us today
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/01/2024 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—UN facility attacked in Gaza killing at least nine people
  
  Israel says the damage was not caused by its artillery fire or air strikes.

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