BBC World Service Online Schedule Saturday 11 July 2026

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—11/07/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Newsroom—11/07/2026 00:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—11/07/2026 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  The Global Story—Is a long-term peace with Iran possible?
  What’s the path to move beyond a shaky ceasefire that keeps breaking down?(R)
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—11/07/2026 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—11/07/2026 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—11/07/2026 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  Stumped—Vaibhav Sooryavanshi surpasses Sachin Tendulkar to make India history
  Sooryavanshi is the youngest player to represent India, breaking Tendulkar’s record.
9. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—11/07/2026 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  Outlook—Outlook Mixtape: It’s a small world
  Three tales of the miniature, minuscule and minute(R)
11. 02:50GMT
  Witness History—Dada: The birth of an art movement
  In 1916, in Switzerland, an aesthetic began which would influence Surrealism and punk.(R)
12. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—11/07/2026 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  Unexpected Elements—Everyone needs a hero
  A Mexican vigilante nicknamed Batman has us exploring superhero science.(R)
14. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—11/07/2026 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  The Newsroom—11/07/2026 04:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—11/07/2026 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 04:32GMT
  More than the Score—Ghostwriting: How to tell someone else's story
  How professional authors turn sports stars' stories into bestselling books
18. 04:50GMT
  More or Less—More or Less
  Tim Harford explains the numbers and statistics in the news and in life.
19. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—11/07/2026 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 05:06GMT
  On air
  Listen live
  Weekend—11/07/2026 GMT
  A review of the week with the latest news.
  Listen live
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—11/07/2026 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Weekend—11/07/2026 GMT
  A review of the week with the latest news.
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—11/07/2026 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Weekend—11/07/2026 GMT
  A review of the week with the latest news.
5. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—11/07/2026 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  BBC Conversations—Chasing the Wimbledon dream
  Tennis pros in the lower rankings share their stories of sacrifice(R)
7. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—11/07/2026 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  Americast—The battle for Charlie Kirk’s legacy
  Will young people still vote Republican after Kirk’s death?
9. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—11/07/2026 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 09:06GMT
  Not by the Playbook—Originals
  "Very few people are original. Because to be original means you have to stand alone"
11. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—11/07/2026 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 10:06GMT
  The Newsroom—11/07/2026 10:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
13. 10:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—11/07/2026 10:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 10:32GMT
  Health Check—Health challenges after Venezuela earthquakes
  June 24th, twin earthquakes hit Venezuela, and the healthcare system has been overwhelmed(R)
15. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—11/07/2026 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 11:06GMT
  World Questions—Czech Republic
  The influence of Russian disinformation, the future of Czech TV and the housing crisis
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—11/07/2026 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  Newshour—11/07/2026 12:06 GMT
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
3. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—11/07/2026 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  The History Hour—Buildings of power and the Dada art movement
  Max Pearson presents a collection of the week's Witness History episodes
5. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—11/07/2026 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  Unexpected Elements—Everyone needs a hero
  A Mexican vigilante nicknamed Batman has us exploring superhero science.(R)
7. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—11/07/2026 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 15:06GMT
  BBC Conversations—Chasing the Wimbledon dream
  Tennis pros in the lower rankings share their stories of sacrifice(R)
9. 15:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—11/07/2026 15:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 15:32GMT
  The Documentary—Secrets of the ant trade
  The multi-million-dollar ant trade and the enthusiasts stamping out illegal ant smuggling(R)
11. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—11/07/2026 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 16:06GMT
  From Our Own Correspondent—Iran: the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
  Millions attend public mourning rituals for the former Supreme Leader
13. 16:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—11/07/2026 16:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 16:32GMT
  The Conversation—Women and the stigma of Tourette’s
  Two women with Tourette syndrome discuss their condition and raising awareness(R)
15. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—11/07/2026 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 17:06GMT
  The Newsroom—11/07/2026 17:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 17:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—11/07/2026 17:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 17:32GMT
  More than the Score—Ghostwriting: How to tell someone else's story
  How professional authors turn sports stars' stories into bestselling books(R)
19. 17:50GMT
  Sporting Witness—Nadal describes his historic Wimbledon win over Federer
  In 2008, Rafael Nadal won Wimbledon after a hard-fought final against Roger Federer
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—11/07/2026 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Inquiry—Is Kenya serious about ending femicide?
  Will Kenya recognise femicide as a distinct crime?(R)
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—11/07/2026 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  Happy News—The Happy Pod: Inviting strangers round for dinner
  One couple's quest to make friends led them to host dinners with people they'd never met
5. 19:00GMT
  BBC News—11/07/2026 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—Madonna on her album Confessions II
  The Queen of pop, Madonna on Confessions II and her relationship with dance
7. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—11/07/2026 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—11/07/2026 20:06 GMT
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
9. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—11/07/2026 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 21:06GMT
  Not by the Playbook—Originals
  "Very few people are original. Because to be original means you have to stand alone"(R)
11. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—11/07/2026 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—11/07/2026 22:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
13. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—11/07/2026 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 22:32GMT
  This Is Africa—Gemma Griffiths
  Gemma Griffiths has become a much-loved star in her native Zimbabwe
15. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—11/07/2026 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 23:06GMT
  BBC Conversations—Chasing the Wimbledon dream
  Tennis pros in the lower rankings share their stories of sacrifice(R)
17. 23:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—11/07/2026 23:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 23:32GMT
  The Documentary—Secrets of the ant trade
  The multi-million-dollar ant trade and the enthusiasts stamping out illegal ant smuggling(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—12/07/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Newsroom—12/07/2026 00:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—12/07/2026 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  More than the Score—Ghostwriting: How to tell someone else's story
  How professional authors turn sports stars' stories into bestselling books(R)
5. 00:50GMT
  Sporting Witness—Nadal describes his historic Wimbledon win over Federer
  In 2008, Rafael Nadal won Wimbledon after a hard-fought final against Roger Federer(R)
6. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—12/07/2026 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—12/07/2026 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
8. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—12/07/2026 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
9. 01:32GMT
  Health Check—Health challenges after Venezuela earthquakes
  June 24th, twin earthquakes hit Venezuela, and the healthcare system has been overwhelmed(R)
10. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—12/07/2026 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 02:06GMT
  World Questions—Czech Republic
  The influence of Russian disinformation, the future of Czech TV and the housing crisis(R)
12. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—12/07/2026 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  From Our Own Correspondent—Iran: the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
  Millions attend public mourning rituals for the former Supreme Leader(R)
14. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—12/07/2026 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  BBC Inside Science—Are we one step closer to creating life in a lab?
  Researchers say they have created a synthetic cell-like system that can grow and divide.(R)
16. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—12/07/2026 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  The Newsroom—12/07/2026 04:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
18. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—12/07/2026 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 04:32GMT
  Asia Specific—Asia Specific
  Essential insights and conversations on the stories shaping the Asia-Pacific region
20. 04:50GMT
  Sporting Witness—Nadal describes his historic Wimbledon win over Federer
  In 2008, Rafael Nadal won Wimbledon after a hard-fought final against Roger Federer(R)
21. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—12/07/2026 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
22. 05:06GMT
  Weekend—12/07/2026 GMT
  A review of the week with the latest news.

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