BBC World Service Online Schedule Wednesday 23 September 2026

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—23/09/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Newsroom—23/09/2026 00:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—23/09/2026 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  The Global Story—Why the world wants American surrogates
  High-profile cases raise questions about America’s status as a global surrogacy hub.(R)
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—23/09/2026 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—23/09/2026 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—23/09/2026 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  The Climate Question—The solar power boom in Pakistan and the Philippines
  Jordan Dunbar finds out why Pakistanis and Filipinos are embracing solar panels(R)
9. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—23/09/2026 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  Outlook—How snow leopards let me into their secret world
  Kullu Suryawanshi has spent 20 years seeking out one of the world’s most elusive big cats(R)
11. 02:50GMT
  Witness History—‘Baby’ computer is invented
  In 1948, the ‘Baby’ paved the way for today’s computers(R)
12. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—23/09/2026 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  The Newsroom—23/09/2026 03:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—23/09/2026 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  The Documentary—Where is Austin Tice? 3/9
  The Austin Tice files begin to give up their secrets.
16. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—23/09/2026 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—Trump's threat to annihilate Iran
  At the UN the Mr Trump asked "do I annihilate the Islamic Republic and do it quickly?"
18. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—23/09/2026 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—US warning it could annihilate Iran
  At a speech to the UN Mr Trump said he was still decideding what to do.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—23/09/2026 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—Trump's threat to Iran
  At the UN the Mr Trump asked "do I annihilate the Islamic Republic and do it quickly?"
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—23/09/2026 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  The Interview—Earl Spencer, Diana’s brother: King Charles told me the world would forget her
  Diana’s brother Earl Spencer defends his claim that King Charles said she’d be forgotten
5. 07:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—23/09/2026 07:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  Business Daily—Founders: The American who built his business in China
  Jacob Rothman built a manufacturing business in China supplying major retailers
7. 07:50GMT
  Witness History—The gathering that helped shape decolonisation
  In 1945, Manchester's Pan-African Congress helped shape the struggle against colonialism
8. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—23/09/2026 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  The Newsroom—23/09/2026 08:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—23/09/2026 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  The Climate Question—The solar power boom in Pakistan and the Philippines
  Jordan Dunbar finds out why Pakistanis and Filipinos are embracing solar panels(R)
12. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—23/09/2026 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  In Our Time—Cybernetics
  The origins and lasting influences of the study of communication in animals and machines(R)
14. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—23/09/2026 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  The Newsroom—23/09/2026 10:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 10:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—23/09/2026 10:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  The Global Story—Inside China’s push to become the world’s AI superpower
  Will AI overshadow Xi Jinping and Trump talks at the White House?
18. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—23/09/2026 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  Outlook—Playing in front of people felt 'like an impenetrable wall'
  An epic motorbike journey helped Steven Sherrill to come to terms with his musicianship
20. 11:50GMT
  Witness History—The gathering that helped shape decolonisation
  In 1945, Manchester's Pan-African Congress helped shape the struggle against colonialism(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—23/09/2026 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  The Newsroom—23/09/2026 12:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—23/09/2026 12:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  The Documentary—Where is Austin Tice? 3/9
  The Austin Tice files begin to give up their secrets.(R)
5. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—23/09/2026 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  Newshour—Trump prepares to host Xi in Washington
  The US president is preparing to host the Chinese leader for a visit with talks on AI
7. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—23/09/2026 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  The Interview—Earl Spencer, Diana’s brother: King Charles told me the world would forget her
  Diana’s brother Earl Spencer defends his claim that King Charles said she’d be forgotten(R)
9. 14:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—23/09/2026 14:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  Business Daily—Founders: The American who built his business in China
  Jacob Rothman built a manufacturing business in China supplying major retailers(R)
11. 14:50GMT
  World Business Express—President Xi goes to Washington
  China's leader arrives in the US capital ahead of talks with Donald Trump
12. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—23/09/2026 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 15:06GMT
  Outside Source—Iran's president tells UN his country is 'victim of terrorism'
  Iran's president says his country is open to dialogue to end the conflict
14. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—23/09/2026 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 16:06GMT
  Outside Source—Ethiopia and Tigray accuse each of launching offensives
  Fighting has raised fears of return to civil war
16. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—23/09/2026 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 17:06GMT
  Outlook—Playing in front of people felt 'like an impenetrable wall'
  An epic motorbike journey helped Steven Sherrill to come to terms with his musicianship(R)
18. 17:50GMT
  Witness History—The gathering that helped shape decolonisation
  In 1945, Manchester's Pan-African Congress helped shape the struggle against colonialism(R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—23/09/2026 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Newsroom—23/09/2026 18:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—23/09/2026 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  On air
  Listen live
  Sport Today—2026/09/23 GMT
  BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
  Listen live
5. 19:00GMT
  BBC News—23/09/2026 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  The Climate Question—The solar power boom in Pakistan and the Philippines
  Jordan Dunbar finds out why Pakistanis and Filipinos are embracing solar panels(R)
7. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—23/09/2026 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  Health Check—Could AI improve healthcare in low-income communities?
  Discussing the role of AI in healthcare and how it could impact low-income communities
9. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—23/09/2026 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—23/09/2026 20:06 GMT
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
11. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—23/09/2026 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  The Interview—Earl Spencer, Diana’s brother: King Charles told me the world would forget her
  Diana’s brother Earl Spencer defends his claim that King Charles said she’d be forgotten(R)
13. 21:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—23/09/2026 21:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  The Documentary—Where is Austin Tice? 3/9
  The Austin Tice files begin to give up their secrets.(R)
15. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—23/09/2026 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—23/09/2026 22:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—23/09/2026 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—First broadcast 23/09/2026 21:32 GMT
  The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
19. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—23/09/2026 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  In Our Time—Cybernetics
  The origins and lasting influences of the study of communication in animals and machines(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—24/09/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Newsroom—24/09/2026 00:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—24/09/2026 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  The Global Story—Inside China’s push to become the world’s AI superpower
  Will AI overshadow Xi Jinping and Trump talks at the White House?(R)
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—24/09/2026 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—24/09/2026 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—24/09/2026 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  The Documentary—A women's revolt in Germany
  A national debate over sexualised violence online has erupted in Germany
9. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—24/09/2026 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  Outlook—Playing in front of people felt 'like an impenetrable wall'
  An epic motorbike journey helped Steven Sherrill to come to terms with his musicianship(R)
11. 02:50GMT
  Witness History—The gathering that helped shape decolonisation
  In 1945, Manchester's Pan-African Congress helped shape the struggle against colonialism(R)
12. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—24/09/2026 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  The Newsroom—24/09/2026 03:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—24/09/2026 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  The Food Chain—Culture shock
  How moving abroad changes what you eat and cook
16. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—24/09/2026 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—24/09/2026 04:06 GMT
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.
18. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—24/09/2026 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—24/09/2026 05:06 GMT
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.

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