BBC World Service Online Schedule Tuesday 8 September 2026

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—08/09/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Newsroom—08/09/2026 00:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—08/09/2026 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  The Global Story—Was Saudi Arabia involved in 9/11?
  Twenty-five years on from 9/11, grieving families are fighting for answers.(R)
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—08/09/2026 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—08/09/2026 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—08/09/2026 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  Assignment—Ukraine: Fighting Russia, Fighting Russian
  Is Russian an enemy language in Ukraine? Or just the language of millions of citizens?
9. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—08/09/2026 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  Outlook—'I didn't even like to say my own name'
  How Rob Kenney turned from a shy teenager, abandoned by his parents, to a top Youtuber(R)
11. 02:50GMT
  Witness History—Surviving the Long March
  In 1935, thousands who had followed Mao Zedong on the Long March struggled to survive(R)
12. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—08/09/2026 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  The Newsroom—08/09/2026 03:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—08/09/2026 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  In the Studio—Stitches in Time: The Bayeux Tapestry
  British Museum prepares for blockbuster exhibition
16. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—08/09/2026 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—Canada's retaliatory tariffs on US products come into effect
  Canadian tariffs on a range of US goods are worth around 20 billion dollars
18. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—08/09/2026 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Britain says will ban goods made in Israeli settlements in the West Bank
  The Foreign Secretary, Ed Miliband, said they wanted to "reset" its policy on Israel
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—08/09/2026 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—UK government to announce restrictions on trade with West Bank settlements
  The US Ambassador to Israel says the repercussions are going to be significant
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—08/09/2026 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—Getting the homeless homed
  Two projects creating safe places to stay for people without a home.
5. 07:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—08/09/2026 07:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  Business Daily—Follow the Money: Is a university degree worth the investment?
  More students than ever are enrolled, but is the time and money rewarded with higher pay?
7. 07:50GMT
  Witness History—The 'moving' statue of Ballinspittle
  In 1985, reports of a moving Virgin Mary statue drew thousands to a small Irish village
8. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—08/09/2026 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  The Newsroom—08/09/2026 08:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—08/09/2026 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  Assignment—Ukraine: Fighting Russia, Fighting Russian
  Is Russian an enemy language in Ukraine? Or just the language of millions of citizens?(R)
12. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—08/09/2026 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—The Arts Hour. Indian comedian Kanan Gill
  Nikki Bedi meets Kanan Gill, one of India's biggest comedians(R)
14. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—08/09/2026 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  The Newsroom—08/09/2026 10:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 10:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—08/09/2026 10:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  The Global Story—Can Dubai’s luxe image survive the war with Iran?
  As Iranian strikes hit Dubai, the city fights to control the narrative.
18. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—08/09/2026 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  Outlook—Remembering a giant of Uruguayan music.
  Rubén Rada took Afro-Uruguayan music to the world. He passed away in August aged 83.
20. 11:50GMT
  Witness History—The 'moving' statue of Ballinspittle
  In 1985, reports of a moving Virgin Mary statue drew thousands to a small Irish village(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—08/09/2026 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  The Newsroom—08/09/2026 12:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—08/09/2026 12:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  On air
  Listen live
  In the Studio—Stitches in Time: The Bayeux Tapestry
  British Museum prepares for blockbuster exhibition(R)
  Listen live
5. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—08/09/2026 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  Newshour—08/09/2026 13:06 GMT
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
7. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—08/09/2026 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—Getting the homeless homed
  Two projects creating safe places to stay for people without a home.(R)
9. 14:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—08/09/2026 14:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  Business Daily—Follow the Money: Is a university degree worth the investment?
  More students than ever are enrolled, but is the time and money rewarded with higher pay?(R)
11. 14:50GMT
  World Business Express—08/09/2026 GMT
  Finance, economy and business news from BBC journalists around the world
12. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—08/09/2026 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 15:06GMT
  Outside Source—2026/09/08 15:06 GMT
  A vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
14. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—08/09/2026 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 16:06GMT
  Outside Source—2026/09/08 16:06 GMT
  A vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
16. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—08/09/2026 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 17:06GMT
  Outlook—Remembering a giant of Uruguayan music.
  Rubén Rada took Afro-Uruguayan music to the world. He passed away in August aged 83.(R)
18. 17:50GMT
  Witness History—The 'moving' statue of Ballinspittle
  In 1985, reports of a moving Virgin Mary statue drew thousands to a small Irish village(R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—08/09/2026 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Newsroom—08/09/2026 18:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—08/09/2026 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  Sport Today—2026/09/08 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—08/09/2026 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  Assignment—Ukraine: Fighting Russia, Fighting Russian
  Is Russian an enemy language in Ukraine? Or just the language of millions of citizens?(R)
7. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—08/09/2026 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  Tech Life—08/09/2026 GMT
  How tech is transforming the way the world works, learns and plays
9. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—08/09/2026 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—08/09/2026 20:06 GMT
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
11. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—08/09/2026 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—Getting the homeless homed
  Two projects creating safe places to stay for people without a home.(R)
13. 21:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—08/09/2026 21:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  In the Studio—Stitches in Time: The Bayeux Tapestry
  British Museum prepares for blockbuster exhibition(R)
15. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—08/09/2026 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—08/09/2026 22:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—08/09/2026 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—First broadcast 08/09/2026 21:32 GMT
  The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
19. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—08/09/2026 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—The Arts Hour. Indian comedian Kanan Gill
  Nikki Bedi meets Kanan Gill, one of India's biggest comedians(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—09/09/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Newsroom—09/09/2026 00:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—09/09/2026 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  The Global Story—Can Dubai’s luxe image survive the war with Iran?
  As Iranian strikes hit Dubai, the city fights to control the narrative.(R)
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—09/09/2026 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—09/09/2026 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—09/09/2026 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  The Climate Question—How will melting glaciers change Nepal?
  Nepali mountain communities are on the front line of climate change. Can they adapt?(R)
9. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—09/09/2026 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  Outlook—Remembering a giant of Uruguayan music.
  Rubén Rada took Afro-Uruguayan music to the world. He passed away in August aged 83.(R)
11. 02:50GMT
  Witness History—The 'moving' statue of Ballinspittle
  In 1985, reports of a moving Virgin Mary statue drew thousands to a small Irish village(R)
12. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—09/09/2026 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  The Newsroom—09/09/2026 03:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—09/09/2026 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  The Documentary—Where is Austin Tice? Ep1. 'We believe he’s alive'
  American journalist Austin Tice, vanished in Syria, but the US president says he is alive
16. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—09/09/2026 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—09/09/2026 04:06 GMT
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.
18. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—09/09/2026 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—09/09/2026 05:06 GMT
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.

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