BBC World Service Online Schedule Tuesday 2 June 2026

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—02/06/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Newsroom—02/06/2026 00:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—02/06/2026 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  The Global Story—How did prediction markets get so big?
  What is driving people to bet on everything from celebrity culture to wars?(R)
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—02/06/2026 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—02/06/2026 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—02/06/2026 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  Assignment—Italy’s migrant fruit pickers
  Why Italy’s anti-immigration government is issuing thousands of visas for migrant workers
9. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—02/06/2026 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  Outlook—I was forced to rob my own bank, part 1
  In 2000, armed men burst into Michelle Renee's home and held her child hostage(R)
11. 02:50GMT
  Witness History—Recording the Eichmann interviews
  In the 1950s, a journalist recorded hours of interview with the Nazi Adolf Eichmann(R)
12. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—02/06/2026 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  The Newsroom—02/06/2026 03:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—02/06/2026 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  In the Studio—São Paulo's carnival competition
  São Paulo samba school Águia de Ouro prepare for carnival 2026
16. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—02/06/2026 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—Russia launches a large-scale aerial attack across Ukraine
  Kyiv's mayor said people were injured, including several children
18. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—02/06/2026 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—At least nine people have been killed across Ukraine
  Ukrainian President Zelensky urged residents to pay special attention to air raid alerts
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—02/06/2026 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—Massive Russian attack on cities across Ukraine
  At least ten people have been killed, four in the capital, Kyiv
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—02/06/2026 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—Slow down!
  How slowing down could offer a more meaningful way to live.
5. 07:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—02/06/2026 07:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  Business Daily—Spain's economy is growing fast. So why is youth unemployment still so high?
  Many graduates struggle to find a job that uses their skills
7. 07:50GMT
  Witness History—The first Irish language television channel
  In 1996, Ireland launched its first television channel broadcasting exclusively in Irish
8. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—02/06/2026 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  The Newsroom—02/06/2026 08:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—02/06/2026 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  Assignment—Italy’s migrant fruit pickers
  Why Italy’s anti-immigration government is issuing thousands of visas for migrant workers(R)
12. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—02/06/2026 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—International bestselling novelist Tayari Jones
  International bestselling novelist Tayari Jones on her latest book, Kin(R)
14. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—02/06/2026 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  On air
  Listen live
  The Newsroom—02/06/2026 10:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
  Listen live
16. 10:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—02/06/2026 10:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  The Global Story—The dark reality of reality TV
  The BBC has heard allegations raising serious concerns about Married at First Sight UK.
18. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—02/06/2026 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  Outlook—I was forced to rob my own bank, part 2
  How do you forgive a man who held a gun to your daughter’s head?
20. 11:50GMT
  Witness History—The first Irish language television channel
  In 1996, Ireland launched its first television channel broadcasting exclusively in Irish(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—02/06/2026 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  The Newsroom—02/06/2026 12:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—02/06/2026 12:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  In the Studio—São Paulo's carnival competition
  São Paulo samba school Águia de Ouro prepare for carnival 2026(R)
5. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—02/06/2026 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  Newshour—02/06/2026 13:06 GMT
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
7. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—02/06/2026 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—Slow down!
  How slowing down could offer a more meaningful way to live.(R)
9. 14:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—02/06/2026 14:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  Business Daily—Spain's economy is growing fast. So why is youth unemployment still so high?
  Many graduates struggle to find a job that uses their skills(R)
11. 14:50GMT
  World Business Express—02/06/2026 GMT
  Finance, economy and business news from BBC journalists around the world
12. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—02/06/2026 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 15:06GMT
  Outside Source—2026/06/02 15:06 GMT
  A vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
14. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—02/06/2026 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 16:06GMT
  Outside Source—2026/06/02 16:06 GMT
  A vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
16. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—02/06/2026 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 17:06GMT
  Outlook—I was forced to rob my own bank, part 2
  How do you forgive a man who held a gun to your daughter’s head?(R)
18. 17:50GMT
  Witness History—The first Irish language television channel
  In 1996, Ireland launched its first television channel broadcasting exclusively in Irish(R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—02/06/2026 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Newsroom—02/06/2026 18:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—02/06/2026 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  Sport Today—2026/06/02 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—02/06/2026 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  Assignment—Italy’s migrant fruit pickers
  Why Italy’s anti-immigration government is issuing thousands of visas for migrant workers(R)
7. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—02/06/2026 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  Tech Life—02/06/2026 GMT
  How tech is transforming the way the world works, learns and plays
9. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—02/06/2026 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—02/06/2026 20:06 GMT
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
11. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—02/06/2026 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—Slow down!
  How slowing down could offer a more meaningful way to live.(R)
13. 21:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—02/06/2026 21:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  In the Studio—São Paulo's carnival competition
  São Paulo samba school Águia de Ouro prepare for carnival 2026(R)
15. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—02/06/2026 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—02/06/2026 22:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—02/06/2026 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—First broadcast 02/06/2026 21:32 GMT
  The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
19. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—02/06/2026 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—International bestselling novelist Tayari Jones
  International bestselling novelist Tayari Jones on her latest book, Kin(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—03/06/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Newsroom—03/06/2026 00:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—03/06/2026 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  The Global Story—The dark reality of reality TV
  The BBC has heard allegations raising serious concerns about Married at First Sight UK.(R)
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—03/06/2026 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—03/06/2026 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—03/06/2026 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  The Climate Question—Can we save the world's coral?
  Corals protect human and marine life. Can scientists grow more climate-proof versions?(R)
9. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—03/06/2026 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  Outlook—I was forced to rob my own bank, part 2
  How do you forgive a man who held a gun to your daughter’s head?(R)
11. 02:50GMT
  Witness History—The first Irish language television channel
  In 1996, Ireland launched its first television channel broadcasting exclusively in Irish(R)
12. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—03/06/2026 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  The Newsroom—03/06/2026 03:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—03/06/2026 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  Good Bad Billionaire—Beyoncé: The business of Queen B
  How Beyoncé went from talent show tween to music mogul
16. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—03/06/2026 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—03/06/2026 04:06 GMT
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.
18. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—03/06/2026 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—03/06/2026 05:06 GMT
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.

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