BBC World Service UK DAB/Freeview Schedule Wednesday 9 July 2025

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/07/2025 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Trump pledges a 50% tariff on copper imports
  
  US President Donald Trump threatens a 50% tariffs on copper imports
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/07/2025 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—09/07/2025 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/07/2025 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  The Climate Question—Why are electric scooters, mopeds and rickshaws booming?
  
  How electric two-wheelers are taking over in India...and helping the climate (R)
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/07/2025 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The Aboriginal professor who was expelled from school at 13
  
  Jack Beetson was denied schooling as a boy but went on to become a leader in education (R)
9. 02:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The mystery of Evita’s corpse
  
  In 1955 the Argentine military stole the body of the revered former first lady, Eva Peron (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/07/2025 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—09/07/2025 03:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/07/2025 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  World of Secrets—The Killing Call, 4. Making enemies
  
  4/5 Sidhu joins mass demonstrations which rock Delhi. He writes the protest anthem
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/07/2025 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Leaked audio suggests Sheikh Hasina authorised security forces to shoot protestors
  
  14,000 people were killed and 12,000 injured in protests last year.
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/07/2025 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Leaked audio suggest ex-Bangladesh leader authorised shooting of protestors
  
  Around 1,400 people were killed and 12,000 injured in weeks of violence last year.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/07/2025 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Leaked audio links ex-Bangladesh leader to shooting of protestors
  
  Audio of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, authorising use of lethal weapons verified
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/07/2025 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Keith Siegel, freed Israeli hostage: I pray for peace
  
  Nick Beake interviews freed Israeli hostage Keith Siegel about captivity under Hamas
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/07/2025 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Does university still get you a well-paid job?
  
  Graduates are facing one of the toughest job markets in decades
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Argentina’s national genetics bank created to identify stolen babies
  
  In 1984, Argentine grandmothers started using genetics to find their lost grandchildren
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/07/2025 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—09/07/2025 08:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/07/2025 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  
  The Climate Question—Why are electric scooters, mopeds and rickshaws booming?
  
  How electric two-wheelers are taking over in India...and helping the climate (R)
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/07/2025 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  World Book Club—Graeme Macrae Burnet - His Bloody Project
  
  The world's great authors discuss their best-known novel. (R)
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/07/2025 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—09/07/2025 10:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/07/2025 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  
  World of Secrets—The Killing Call, 4. Making enemies
  
  4/5 Sidhu joins mass demonstrations which rock Delhi. He writes the protest anthem (R)
18. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/07/2025 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Rebel writer: the Indian author who questioned everything
  
  Banu Mushtaq made history when she won this year's International Booker prize
20. 11:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Argentina’s national genetics bank created to identify stolen babies
  
  In 1984, Argentine grandmothers started using genetics to find their lost grandchildren (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/07/2025 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—09/07/2025 12:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/07/2025 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  Tech Life—AIs on the road
  
  Find out about the AI safe driving system that's watching the road ahead, and the driver. (R)
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/07/2025 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Sheikh Hasina caught on tape authorising shooting of protesters
  
  The BBC has found that the former prime minister of Bangladesh authorised lethal force
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/07/2025 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Keith Siegel, freed Israeli hostage: I pray for peace
  
  Nick Beake interviews freed Israeli hostage Keith Siegel about captivity under Hamas (R)
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/07/2025 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—"Now we do copper" - Donald Trump targets the crucial metal in a trade war
  
  What could the threat of a 50% tariff mean for Chile's copper producers?
11. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/07/2025 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Ukraine hit by 'biggest aerial attack'
  
  President Zelensky says Russian drones and missiles hit cities around the country
13. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/07/2025 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 16:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Texas floods: 161 still missing
  
  Over one hundred people are confirmed to have died in the disaster
15. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/07/2025 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 17:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Rebel writer: the Indian author who questioned everything
  
  Banu Mushtaq made history when she won this year's International Booker prize (R)
17. 17:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Argentina’s national genetics bank created to identify stolen babies
  
  In 1984, Argentine grandmothers started using genetics to find their lost grandchildren (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/07/2025 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—09/07/2025 18:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/07/2025 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2025/07/09 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—09/07/2025 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  The Climate Question—Why are electric scooters, mopeds and rickshaws booming?
  
  How electric two-wheelers are taking over in India...and helping the climate (R)
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/07/2025 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Health Check—First malaria treatment approved for newborns
  
  The new dose strength is the first approved malaria treatment for neonates
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/07/2025 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Kenya's president calls for protestors to be shot in the legs
  
  Kenya's president orders police to shoot in the legs any protesters targeting businesses.
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/07/2025 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Keith Siegel, freed Israeli hostage: I pray for peace
  
  Nick Beake interviews freed Israeli hostage Keith Siegel about captivity under Hamas (R)
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/07/2025 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  World of Secrets—The Killing Call, 4. Making enemies
  
  4/5 Sidhu joins mass demonstrations which rock Delhi. He writes the protest anthem (R)
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/07/2025 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—09/07/2025 22:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/07/2025 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Trump plans to impose 50% tariffs on Brazil
  
  President Trump announces plans for a 50% tariff on Brazilian goods.
19. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/07/2025 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  
  World Book Club—Graeme Macrae Burnet - His Bloody Project
  
  The world's great authors discuss their best-known novel. (R)
Back to top
Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—10/07/2025 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Trump plans to hit Brazil with 50% tariffs
  
  President Trump announces plans for a 50% tariff on Brazilian goods.
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—10/07/2025 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—10/07/2025 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—10/07/2025 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—The ark of the dry lands
  
  How a seed bank in Morocco is protecting around 150,000 different seed-types
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—10/07/2025 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Rebel writer: the Indian author who questioned everything
  
  Banu Mushtaq made history when she won this year's International Booker prize (R)
9. 02:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Argentina’s national genetics bank created to identify stolen babies
  
  In 1984, Argentine grandmothers started using genetics to find their lost grandchildren (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—10/07/2025 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—10/07/2025 03:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—10/07/2025 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Protein v fibre
  
  Is our preoccupation with protein overshadowing another nutritional essential – fibre?
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—10/07/2025 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—United Nations warning on HIV infections
  
  US cuts could lead to millions of new HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths.
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—10/07/2025 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—United Nations: US cuts will lead to AIDS related deaths
  
  It blames the cuts to humanitarian funding by the United States.

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