BBC World Service UK DAB/Freeview Schedule Tuesday 24 February 2026

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—24/02/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The History Hour—The Shetland Bus and toxic shock syndrome
  Max Pearson presents a collection of Witness History and Sporting Witness episodes(R)
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—24/02/2026 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—24/02/2026 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—24/02/2026 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  The Global Story—The new race to the Moon
  Nasa's Artemis II launch this spring marks the beginning of a new space race.(R)
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—24/02/2026 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  The Newsroom—24/02/2026 02:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
9. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—24/02/2026 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  Assignment—Russia's Church in Texas
  The Americans converting to Orthodox Christianity in Texas
11. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—24/02/2026 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  Outlook—Sects, lies and videotape: A Syrian story, part 1
  Loubna Mrie secretly filmed Syria’s uprising, despite her family’s loyalty to the regime(R)
13. 03:50GMT
  Witness History—The storming of Spain's parliament
  Spanish MPs were taken hostage by armed Civil Guards in February 1981(R)
14. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—24/02/2026 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  The Newsroom—24/02/2026 04:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—24/02/2026 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 04:32GMT
  In the Studio—Jason Gilkison: Choreographer for Strictly Come Dancing
  Jason Gilkison has been the creative force behind Strictly Come Dancing for a decade
18. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—24/02/2026 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Russian soldiers speak out against the war
  Over the past year, four Russian soldiers have been filming with the BBC in secret
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—24/02/2026 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—Former Russian soldier accuses his superiors of torture
  Over the past year, four Russian soldiers have been filming with the BBC in secret
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—24/02/2026 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Newsday—Russia continues its attacks on Ukraine four years on
  Ukrainian officials say five people were injured in the city of Zaporizhzhia
5. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—24/02/2026 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—The school run by kids
  The Thai school that’s proving a model for Thailand and beyond.(R)
7. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—24/02/2026 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  Business Daily—Why 'scarcity mindset' still persists in India
  Even as incomes and the economy grow, for many the fear of not having enough remains
9. 08:50GMT
  Witness History—The Aga Khan meets Florence Nightingale
  In 1898, Florence Nightingale invited the Aga Khan around to her London home for tea
10. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—24/02/2026 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  The Newsroom—24/02/2026 09:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 09:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—24/02/2026 09:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 09:32GMT
  Assignment—Russia's Church in Texas
  The Americans converting to Orthodox Christianity in Texas(R)
14. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—24/02/2026 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—Oscar nominated cinematographer Adolpho Veloso
  Oscar nominated Brazilian cinematographer Adolpho Veloso on filming Train Dreams(R)
16. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—24/02/2026 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  The Newsroom—24/02/2026 11:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
18. 11:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—24/02/2026 11:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 11:32GMT
  The Global Story—Inside Iran after the crackdown
  A rare look inside the country reckoning with a brutal crackdown and the prospect of war.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—24/02/2026 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  Outlook—Sects, lies and videotape: a Syrian story, part 2
  Accused of spying in rebel-held Syria, Loubna Mrie faces peril and a shattering loss
3. 12:50GMT
  Witness History—The Aga Khan meets Florence Nightingale
  In 1898, Florence Nightingale invited the Aga Khan around to her London home for tea(R)
4. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—24/02/2026 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
5. 13:06GMT
  The Newsroom—24/02/2026 13:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
6. 13:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—24/02/2026 13:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
7. 13:32GMT
  In the Studio—Jason Gilkison: Choreographer for Strictly Come Dancing
  Jason Gilkison has been the creative force behind Strictly Come Dancing for a decade(R)
8. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—24/02/2026 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 14:06GMT
  Newshour—Russia-Ukraine war enters fifth year
  President Zelensky says Ukraine will do everything to achieve peace and justice
10. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—24/02/2026 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 15:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—The school run by kids
  The Thai school that’s proving a model for Thailand and beyond.(R)
12. 15:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—24/02/2026 15:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 15:32GMT
  Business Daily—Why 'scarcity mindset' still persists in India
  Even as incomes and the economy grow, for many the fear of not having enough remains(R)
14. 15:50GMT
  World Business Express—What does Trump's new 10% tariff mean for consumers?
  We look at prices for Americans as new tariffs come into force
15. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—24/02/2026 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 16:06GMT
  Outside Source—War in Ukraine: What happens next?
  Europe is marking four years since Russia's invasion of Ukraine
17. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—24/02/2026 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 17:06GMT
  Outside Source—Ukraine marks four years since Russia's invasion
  European leaders are in Kyiv and commemorative events are being held across Ukraine
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—24/02/2026 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  Outlook—Sects, lies and videotape: a Syrian story, part 2
  Accused of spying in rebel-held Syria, Loubna Mrie faces peril and a shattering loss(R)
3. 18:50GMT
  Witness History—The Aga Khan meets Florence Nightingale
  In 1898, Florence Nightingale invited the Aga Khan around to her London home for tea(R)
4. 19:00GMT
  BBC News—24/02/2026 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
5. 19:06GMT
  The Newsroom—24/02/2026 19:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
6. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—24/02/2026 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
7. 19:32GMT
  Sport Today—2026/02/24 GMT
  BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
8. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—24/02/2026 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 20:06GMT
  Assignment—Russia's Church in Texas
  The Americans converting to Orthodox Christianity in Texas(R)
10. 20:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—24/02/2026 20:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 20:32GMT
  Tech Life—Hearing my voice again totally blew my mind
  Yvonne Johnson has motor neuron disease. AI is helping to return her lost voice.
12. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—24/02/2026 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 21:06GMT
  Newshour—Ukrainians reflect on four years of war
  Russia says it will keep fighting until its "goals" are met
14. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—24/02/2026 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—24/02/2026 22:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—24/02/2026 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—President Trump is set to deliver the 2026 State of the Union address
  Donald Trump unveils plans in the annual address to the nation
18. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—24/02/2026 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 23:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—The school run by kids
  The Thai school that’s proving a model for Thailand and beyond.(R)
20. 23:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—24/02/2026 23:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 23:32GMT
  In the Studio—Jason Gilkison: Choreographer for Strictly Come Dancing
  Jason Gilkison has been the creative force behind Strictly Come Dancing for a decade(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—25/02/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—Oscar nominated cinematographer Adolpho Veloso
  Oscar nominated Brazilian cinematographer Adolpho Veloso on filming Train Dreams(R)
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—25/02/2026 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—25/02/2026 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—25/02/2026 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  The Global Story—Inside Iran after the crackdown
  A rare look inside the country reckoning with a brutal crackdown and the prospect of war.(R)
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—25/02/2026 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  The Newsroom—25/02/2026 02:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
9. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—25/02/2026 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  Outlook—Sects, lies and videotape: a Syrian story, part 2
  Accused of spying in rebel-held Syria, Loubna Mrie faces peril and a shattering loss(R)
11. 03:50GMT
  Witness History—The Aga Khan meets Florence Nightingale
  In 1898, Florence Nightingale invited the Aga Khan around to her London home for tea(R)
12. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—25/02/2026 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  The Newsroom—25/02/2026 04:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—25/02/2026 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 04:32GMT
  World of Secrets—The Darkest Web, 2. Man with the amazing memory
  2/6The agents make an incredible breakthrough in their search for the abused girl, Lucy
16. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—25/02/2026 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Trump delivers longest State of the Union address in recent history
  President Trump promoted his record on immigration and the economy in his state address

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