BBC World Service UK DAB/Freeview Schedule Saturday 11 April 2026

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—11/04/2026 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—11/04/2026 00:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—11/04/2026 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  The Global Story—The gathering economic storm
  
  The Iran war has made oil and gas prices volatile. Will the ceasefire bring stability? (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—11/04/2026 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—11/04/2026 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—11/04/2026 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  Stumped—South Africa's Wiaan Mulder on life at Essex, Lara's record and the impact player rule
  
  South Africa all-rounder Wiaan Mulder on his County Championship stint with Essex.
9. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—11/04/2026 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook Mixtape: The view from space
  
  The beauty and the challenges of living in Earth’s orbit (R)
11. 02:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The turtle freed after 41 years in captivity
  
  In 1984, Jorge became trapped and was moved to an aquarium in Argentina (R)
12. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—11/04/2026 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  
  Unexpected Elements—Is everyone accounted for?
  
  India undertaking the world’s largest ever census has us exploring population science. (R)
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—11/04/2026 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—11/04/2026 04:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—11/04/2026 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 04:32GMT
  
  Inheritance: Samsung—Samsung, 3. The princes’ rebellion
  
  3/10 A betrayal at the heart of Samsung shakes up the succession
18. 04:50GMT
  
  More or Less—Dr Spock’s dangerous advice on baby sleep
  
  How evidence eventually showed front sleeping was linked to sudden infant deaths
19. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—11/04/2026 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 05:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Iranian delegation arrives in Pakistan for peace talks with US
  
  Islamabad has established itself as a key mediator between the United States and Iran
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—11/04/2026 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Weekend—US delegation for negotiations with Iran lands in Islamabad
  
  The peace talks come amid a fragile two-week ceasefire between Iran and the US
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—11/04/2026 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Artemis II crew complete historic mission to the Moon
  
  The four astronauts are safely back on Earth after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean
5. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—11/04/2026 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  
  BBC Conversations—Hopes for a 'fragile' Middle East ceasefire
  
  People from across the Middle East share their stories (R)
7. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—11/04/2026 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  
  Americast—Is Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth waging a holy war against Iran?
  
  Why has Hegseth fired top generals from the military?
9. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—11/04/2026 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 09:06GMT
  
  Not by the Playbook—Clinging on
  
  Athletes that kept hanging in there by the tips of their fingers, to eventual win big
11. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—11/04/2026 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—11/04/2026 10:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
13. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—11/04/2026 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 10:32GMT
  
  Health Check—How awe can boost your health
  
  Is the Artemis II mission improving our health here on Earth? (R)
15. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—11/04/2026 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 11:06GMT
  
  World Questions—Nepal
  
  A youth-focussed new government wins a landslide. What next for Nepal?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—11/04/2026 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Newshour—US and Iran officials attend peace talks in Islamabad
  
  Uncertainty surrounds possibility of direct negotiations
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—11/04/2026 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Live Sporting Action
  
  Live sport from around the world - including live Premier League commentary
5. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—11/04/2026 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 17:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—11/04/2026 17:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 17:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—11/04/2026 17:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 17:32GMT
  
  13 Minutes Presents: Artemis II—13 Minutes Presents: Artemis II
  
  Artemis II, Nasa’s mission to loop around the Moon
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—11/04/2026 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—Is it time to scrap the Commonwealth Games?
  
  The future of the Commonwealth Games is under scrutiny (R)
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—11/04/2026 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Happy News—The Happy Pod: From a small town, to the moon
  
  The mayor of Ingersoll beams with pride as the Canadian town is represented on Artemis II
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—11/04/2026 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Film-maker Olive Nwosu
  
  Nigerian British film-maker Olive Nwosu on her debut feature, Lady
7. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—11/04/2026 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Iran-US peace talks continue into the night
  
  Trump says Washington has started clearing mines from Strait of Hormuz
9. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—11/04/2026 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 21:06GMT
  
  Not by the Playbook—Clinging on
  
  Athletes that kept hanging in there by the tips of their fingers, to eventual win big (R)
11. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—11/04/2026 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—11/04/2026 22:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
13. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—11/04/2026 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 22:32GMT
  
  This Is Africa—Malakey
  
  Malakey tells This is Africa how standing out in Mali's rich music scence can be tough
15. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—11/04/2026 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 23:06GMT
  
  BBC Conversations—Hopes for a 'fragile' Middle East ceasefire
  
  People from across the Middle East share their stories (R)
17. 23:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—11/04/2026 23:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 23:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—The Extractor
  
  Hilik Magnus reflects on the values that inspire him to rescue people for a living. (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—12/04/2026 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—12/04/2026 00:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—12/04/2026 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  Inheritance: Samsung—Samsung, 3. The princes’ rebellion
  
  3/10 A betrayal at the heart of Samsung shakes up the succession (R)
5. 00:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—International football's biggest ever beating: 31-0
  
  In 2001, the island nation of American Samoa took on Australia in a World Cup qualifier
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—12/04/2026 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—12/04/2026 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
8. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—12/04/2026 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
9. 01:32GMT
  
  Health Check—How awe can boost your health
  
  Is the Artemis II mission improving our health here on Earth? (R)
10. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—12/04/2026 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 02:06GMT
  
  World Questions—Nepal
  
  A youth-focussed new government wins a landslide. What next for Nepal? (R)
12. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—12/04/2026 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Donald Trump and a dangerous ultimatum
  
  White House rhetoric about Iran has been harsh - but has it been effective?
14. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—12/04/2026 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  
  BBC Inside Science—Return to the moon
  
  What have we learnt from Artemis II? (R)
16. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—12/04/2026 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—12/04/2026 04:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
18. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—12/04/2026 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 04:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—The Extractor
  
  Hilik Magnus reflects on the values that inspire him to rescue people for a living. (R)
20. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—12/04/2026 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 05:06GMT
  
  Weekend—US-Iran peace talks end without a deal
  
  Vice-President JD Vance says the US and Iran have not reached an agreement

Sunday 12 April 2026

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