BBC World Service UK DAB/Freeview Schedule Wednesday 3 September 2025

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/09/2025 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Trump to send National Guard troops to Chicago
  
  Is Washington DC a 'safe space' for businesses as Trump sends troops to Chicago
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/09/2025 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—03/09/2025 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—03/09/2025 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  The Climate Question—Are wetlands our secret weapon in fighting climate change?
  
  Wetlands store carbon and lessen global warming's impacts. Should we protect them more? (R)
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/09/2025 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The mums who took their 'toxic town' to court
  
  For 11 years Tracey and Maggie fought for the truth behind their children’s ill health (R)
9. 02:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The founding of USAID
  
  One woman’s influence on USAID during the 1960s 'Decade of Development’ (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/09/2025 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—03/09/2025 03:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—03/09/2025 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  13 Minutes Presents: Artemis II—The Space Shuttle, 7. Teacher in space
  
  Nasa needs to kick-start new interest in the shuttle. How about a classroom recruit?
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/09/2025 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—China showcases military might
  
  President Xi Jinping says his country is 'unstoppable' and will 'never be intimidated.'
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/09/2025 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—China parade
  
  President Xi hails 'unstoppable China' and unveils new weapons.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/09/2025 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Chinese leader says his country is 'unstoppable'
  
  China has unveiled it's latest weapons in military parade.
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/09/2025 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Moazzam Malik, Chief Executive of Save the Children UK: Working on the ground in Gaza
  
  Jamie Coomarasamy speaks to Moazzam Malik, Chief Executive of Save the Children UK
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—03/09/2025 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—The rise of online therapy
  
  As more digital mental health tools emerge, can ethics keep up with evolving tech?
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The Chindits
  
  The Chindits, an unconventional special force was formed during World War Two
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/09/2025 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—03/09/2025 08:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—03/09/2025 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  
  The Climate Question—Are wetlands our secret weapon in fighting climate change?
  
  Wetlands store carbon and lessen global warming's impacts. Should we protect them more? (R)
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/09/2025 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—Paul McCartney: Beatles and beyond
  
  The Bangles’ Susanna Hoffs celebrates the life and legacy of Sir Paul McCartney (R)
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/09/2025 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—03/09/2025 10:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—03/09/2025 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  
  The Global Story—Riviera or statehood: the future of Gaza
  
  Two opposing visions for a post-war Gaza, with BBC International Editor Jeremy Bowen
18. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/09/2025 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Saving Ms Hanks: Caught between Hollywood and heartache
  
  After her parents’ split, Elizabeth, daughter of Tom Hanks, had a childhood of extremes
20. 11:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The Chindits
  
  The Chindits, an unconventional special force was formed during World War Two (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/09/2025 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—03/09/2025 12:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—03/09/2025 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  Tech Life—Talking translation
  
  Find out how AI is making phone calls possible between people who don’t share a language. (R)
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/09/2025 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—China and friends put on a show
  
  Xi Jinping welcomed Kim Jong Un, Vladimir Putin and other leaders at a military parade
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/09/2025 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Moazzam Malik, Chief Executive of Save the Children UK: Working on the ground in Gaza
  
  Jamie Coomarasamy speaks to Moazzam Malik, Chief Executive of Save the Children UK (R)
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—03/09/2025 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Why are government debts going up globally?
  
  We discuss why governments around the world are seeing their borrowing and debt rising?
11. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/09/2025 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—China unveils new weapons in military parade
  
  China held a huge military parade in central Beijing
13. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/09/2025 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 16:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Victims of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein speak in Washington
  
  US lawmakers want more files released on Epstein, who died in a cell in 2019
15. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/09/2025 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 17:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Saving Ms Hanks: Caught between Hollywood and heartache
  
  After her parents’ split, Elizabeth, daughter of Tom Hanks, had a childhood of extremes (R)
17. 17:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The Chindits
  
  The Chindits, an unconventional special force was formed during World War Two (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/09/2025 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—03/09/2025 18:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—03/09/2025 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2025/09/03 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—03/09/2025 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  The Climate Question—Are wetlands our secret weapon in fighting climate change?
  
  Wetlands store carbon and lessen global warming's impacts. Should we protect them more? (R)
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—03/09/2025 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Health Check—Have we found a better alternative to aspirin?
  
  An alternative blood thinner is showing improvements in warding off heart attack
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/09/2025 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—At least 15 dead after Lisbon funicular derails
  
  15 killed after a carriage on Lisbon's famous Gloria funicular derailed and crashed.
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/09/2025 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Moazzam Malik, Chief Executive of Save the Children UK: Working on the ground in Gaza
  
  Jamie Coomarasamy speaks to Moazzam Malik, Chief Executive of Save the Children UK (R)
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—03/09/2025 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  13 Minutes Presents: Artemis II—The Space Shuttle, 7. Teacher in space
  
  Nasa needs to kick-start new interest in the shuttle. How about a classroom recruit? (R)
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/09/2025 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—03/09/2025 22:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—03/09/2025 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—What’s fuelling the protests in Indonesia?
  
  Nationwide protests have hit Indonesia over police violence and state spending priorities
19. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/09/2025 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—Paul McCartney: Beatles and beyond
  
  The Bangles’ Susanna Hoffs celebrates the life and legacy of Sir Paul McCartney (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/09/2025 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Indonesia Protests: What's behind the turmoil in the country ?
  
  Nationwide protests erupt in Indonesia over political privilege and rising poverty
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/09/2025 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—04/09/2025 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—04/09/2025 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Germany's timber detectives
  
  A group of German scientists tackling illegal deforestation
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/09/2025 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Saving Ms Hanks: Caught between Hollywood and heartache
  
  After her parents’ split, Elizabeth, daughter of Tom Hanks, had a childhood of extremes (R)
9. 02:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The Chindits
  
  The Chindits, an unconventional special force was formed during World War Two (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/09/2025 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—04/09/2025 03:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—04/09/2025 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Should I eat breakfast?
  
  What makes a healthy first meal of the day, and when to have it
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/09/2025 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—China meets with foreign leaders
  
  This follows yesterday's massive military parade in the Chinese capital.
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/09/2025 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—France to host meeting on war in Ukraine
  
  A summit of the 'coalition of the willing' is expected to welcome 30 world leaders.

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