BBC World Service UK DAB/Freeview Schedule Wednesday 4 February 2026

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/02/2026 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Film-maker Akinola Davies Jnr
  
  British Nigerian writer director Akinola Davies Jnr on his film, My Father’s Shadow (R)
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/02/2026 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—04/02/2026 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—04/02/2026 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  The Global Story—How China beat the US on green energy
  
  As Donald Trump champions oil and gas, China is racing ahead on renewable energy. (R)
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/02/2026 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—04/02/2026 02:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
9. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—04/02/2026 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  
  The Climate Question—What is climate anxiety and how can you cope with it?
  
  Why millions of people experience strong emotions because of climate change (R)
11. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/02/2026 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Being Skepta’s Mum: Raising a rap icon
  
  Ify Adenuga had very strict parents. As a mum she rewrote the rulebook, nurturing a star (R)
13. 03:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Cuba's Mariel boatlift
  
  In 1980, more than 100,000 Cubans left the country for the US (R)
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/02/2026 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—04/02/2026 04:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—04/02/2026 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 04:32GMT
  
  The Bomb—Kennedy and Khrushchev, 10. Fallout
  
  10/10 Can war be averted? The Cuban Missile Crisis reaches its climax
18. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/02/2026 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Son of Libya's late dictator Gaddafi killed
  
  Saif al- Islam Gaddafi was reportedly killed in Western Libya.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/02/2026 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Ukraine and Russia peace talks to resume
  
  Ukraine and Russia are to resume peace talks in Abu Dhabi, under the auspices of the US.
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/02/2026 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Ukraine Russia peace talks
  
  Ukraine and Russia resume peace talks in Abu Dhabi today.
5. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/02/2026 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Julie Inman Grant, Australia’s eSafety Commissioner: Keep kids away from social media until they are ready
  
  Australia’s eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant on the social media ban for under 16s
7. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—04/02/2026 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Spain's economic case for more migration
  
  Key sectors face hiring challenges amid a strong national economy
9. 08:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Jimmy Carter visits Cuba
  
  In 2002, former US President Jimmy Carter paid a controversial visit to Cuba
10. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/02/2026 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—04/02/2026 09:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 09:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—04/02/2026 09:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 09:32GMT
  
  The Climate Question—What is climate anxiety and how can you cope with it?
  
  Why millions of people experience strong emotions because of climate change (R)
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/02/2026 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—Shepherd's eye in the sky
  
  Bola Mosuro meets the nomadic herders feeding Africa and fighting climate change (R)
16. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/02/2026 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—04/02/2026 11:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
18. 11:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—04/02/2026 11:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 11:32GMT
  
  The Global Story—What could happen if the US strikes Iran?
  
  The US and Iran are in talks, but Trump has threatened strikes if a deal can’t be agreed.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/02/2026 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Outlook—How searching for the missing, led me back to my roots
  
  When a friend goes missing, Haley Omeasoo leans on her forensics skills to help.
3. 12:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Jimmy Carter visits Cuba
  
  In 2002, former US President Jimmy Carter paid a controversial visit to Cuba (R)
4. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/02/2026 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
5. 13:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—04/02/2026 13:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
6. 13:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—04/02/2026 13:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
7. 13:32GMT
  
  The Bomb—Kennedy and Khrushchev, 10. Fallout
  
  10/10 Can war be averted? The Cuban Missile Crisis reaches its climax (R)
8. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/02/2026 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 14:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Ukraine and Russia meet for fresh talks
  
  Ukraine and Russia are due to hold two more days of peace talks in Abu Dhabi.
10. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/02/2026 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 15:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Julie Inman Grant, Australia’s eSafety Commissioner: Keep kids away from social media until they are ready
  
  Australia’s eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant on the social media ban for under 16s (R)
12. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—04/02/2026 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 15:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Spain's economic case for more migration
  
  Key sectors face hiring challenges amid a strong national economy (R)
14. 15:50GMT
  
  World Business Express—Wegovy maker, Novo Nordisk, warns of price squeeze
  
  Novo Nordisk has been hit by competition and lower prices
15. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/02/2026 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 16:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Fallout continues from release of Epstein files
  
  We look at the fallout around the world from the Epstein files
17. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/02/2026 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 17:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—US, Ukraine and Russia discuss peace plan
  
  A first day of talks between Ukraine, Russia and the United States has ended
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/02/2026 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  Outlook—How searching for the missing, led me back to my roots
  
  When a friend goes missing, Haley Omeasoo leans on her forensics skills to help. (R)
3. 18:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Jimmy Carter visits Cuba
  
  In 2002, former US President Jimmy Carter paid a controversial visit to Cuba (R)
4. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/02/2026 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
5. 19:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—04/02/2026 19:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
6. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—04/02/2026 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
7. 19:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2026/02/04 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—04/02/2026 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 20:06GMT
  
  The Climate Question—What is climate anxiety and how can you cope with it?
  
  Why millions of people experience strong emotions because of climate change (R)
10. 20:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—04/02/2026 20:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 20:32GMT
  
  Health Check—Why do some people hoard?
  
  Claudia visits someone who describes how hoarding has taken over her life
12. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/02/2026 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 21:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Ukraine describes first day of talks with Russia as 'substantive'
  
  The Ukrainian team at the negotiations with Russia describe first day as "substantive"
14. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/02/2026 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—04/02/2026 22:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—04/02/2026 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—US hosts critical minerals landmark summit
  
  Washington is keen to secure essential supplies for electric vehicles and semiconductors
18. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/02/2026 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 23:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Julie Inman Grant, Australia’s eSafety Commissioner: Keep kids away from social media until they are ready
  
  Australia’s eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant on the social media ban for under 16s (R)
20. 23:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—04/02/2026 23:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 23:32GMT
  
  The Bomb—Kennedy and Khrushchev, 10. Fallout
  
  10/10 Can war be averted? The Cuban Missile Crisis reaches its climax (R)
Back to top
Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/02/2026 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—Shepherd's eye in the sky
  
  Bola Mosuro meets the nomadic herders feeding Africa and fighting climate change (R)
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/02/2026 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—05/02/2026 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—05/02/2026 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  The Global Story—What could happen if the US strikes Iran?
  
  The US and Iran are in talks, but Trump has threatened strikes if a deal can’t be agreed. (R)
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/02/2026 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—05/02/2026 02:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
9. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—05/02/2026 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Game of clones
  
  In Argentina, cloning polo horses is transforming the sport
11. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/02/2026 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  
  Outlook—How searching for the missing, led me back to my roots
  
  When a friend goes missing, Haley Omeasoo leans on her forensics skills to help. (R)
13. 03:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Jimmy Carter visits Cuba
  
  In 2002, former US President Jimmy Carter paid a controversial visit to Cuba (R)
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/02/2026 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—05/02/2026 04:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—05/02/2026 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 04:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Can you learn to love the foods you hate?
  
  Exploring where food dislikes come from and whether they can be changed
18. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/02/2026 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—US-Russia nuclear weapons treaty has expired
  
  The treaty, signed in 2010, limits the nuclear arsenal each side can deploy.

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