BBC World Service UK DAB/Freeview Schedule Wednesday 4 March 2026

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—04/03/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—Jan Komasa
  Nikki Bedi talks to Polish director Jan Komasa about his unsettling thriller The Good Boy(R)
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—04/03/2026 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—04/03/2026 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—04/03/2026 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  The Global Story—Iran war: Chaos engulfs the Gulf
  How the US-Israel war with Iran is disrupting the region(R)
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—04/03/2026 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  The Newsroom—04/03/2026 02:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
9. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—04/03/2026 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  The Climate Question—Is cutting methane the quick way to cool the planet?
  How do we tackle a planet-warming gas that's much more powerful than carbon dioxide?(R)
11. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—04/03/2026 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  Outlook—The rediscovered tapes of an electronic music pioneer
  Beverly Glenn-Copeland found fame in his 70s after his long-lost record became a cult hit(R)
13. 03:50GMT
  Witness History—Elvis visits Scotland
  In 1960, the King of Rock ’n’ Roll made an unexpected stop at Prestwick Airport(R)
14. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—04/03/2026 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  The Newsroom—04/03/2026 04:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—04/03/2026 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 04:32GMT
  World of Secrets—The Darkest Web, 3. The hidden child
  3/6The remarkable investigation which leads to the rescue of the girl abused for six years
18. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—04/03/2026 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Israel launches new strikes on Iran
  The US also says it's hit nearly 2,000 targets in Iran and sunk much of the navy.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—04/03/2026 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—Israel launches "a broad wave of strikes" on Iran
  The US also says it's hit nearly 2,000 targets in Iran and sunk much of the navy.
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—04/03/2026 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Newsday—Israel launches new wave of 'extensive strikes' on Iran
  The US also says it has hit nearly 2,000 targets in Iran and sunk much of the navy
5. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—04/03/2026 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  The Interview—Guillermo del Toro, director: I only make movies for art
  John Wilson speaks to Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro about his life and career
7. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—04/03/2026 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  Business Daily—Are weight-loss drugs reshaping business?
  How a change in habits appears to be opening up new economic opportunities
9. 08:50GMT
  Witness History—Portugal’s worst train disaster
  In 1985, two trains collided on a single track line killing an estimated 150 people
10. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—04/03/2026 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  The Newsroom—04/03/2026 09:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 09:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—04/03/2026 09:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 09:32GMT
  The Climate Question—Is cutting methane the quick way to cool the planet?
  How do we tackle a planet-warming gas that's much more powerful than carbon dioxide?(R)
14. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—04/03/2026 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  The Documentary—Rewriting a revolution
  The Philippines bloodless revolution stunned the world. Forty years on, has all been lost?(R)
16. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—04/03/2026 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  The Newsroom—04/03/2026 11:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
18. 11:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—04/03/2026 11:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 11:32GMT
  The Global Story—Iran under attack: The view from inside
  As the bombing continues, Iranians contemplate an uncertain future
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—04/03/2026 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  Outlook—I learnt to fly a spaceship in just nine weeks
  Astronaut Edward Lu's journey from flight engineer to asteroid hunter
3. 12:50GMT
  Witness History—Portugal’s worst train disaster
  In 1985, two trains collided on a single track line killing an estimated 150 people(R)
4. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—04/03/2026 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
5. 13:06GMT
  The Newsroom—04/03/2026 13:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
6. 13:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—04/03/2026 13:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
7. 13:32GMT
  World of Secrets—The Darkest Web, 3. The hidden child
  3/6The remarkable investigation which leads to the rescue of the girl abused for six years(R)
8. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—04/03/2026 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 14:06GMT
  Newshour—US strikes Iranian warship off Sri Lankan coast
  It was sunk by a torpedo according to the US Defense Secretary
10. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—04/03/2026 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 15:06GMT
  The Interview—Guillermo del Toro, director: I only make movies for art
  John Wilson speaks to Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro about his life and career(R)
12. 15:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—04/03/2026 15:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 15:32GMT
  Business Daily—Are weight-loss drugs reshaping business?
  How a change in habits appears to be opening up new economic opportunities(R)
14. 15:50GMT
  World Business Express—Crude warning: Energy experts warn Strait of Hormuz closure could force oil price higher
  Oil and gas traders took a breath after Trump pledged help in the Strait of Hormuz
15. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—04/03/2026 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 16:06GMT
  Outside Source—Insights from Iranians in London
  We bring together Iranians in London to discuss the latest developments
17. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—04/03/2026 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 17:06GMT
  Outside Source—Insights from Iranians in London
  We bring together Iranians in London to discuss the latest developments
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—04/03/2026 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  Outlook—I learnt to fly a spaceship in just nine weeks
  Astronaut Edward Lu's journey from flight engineer to asteroid hunter(R)
3. 18:50GMT
  Witness History—Portugal’s worst train disaster
  In 1985, two trains collided on a single track line killing an estimated 150 people(R)
4. 19:00GMT
  BBC News—04/03/2026 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
5. 19:06GMT
  The Newsroom—04/03/2026 19:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
6. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—04/03/2026 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
7. 19:32GMT
  Sport Today—2026/03/04 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—04/03/2026 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 20:06GMT
  The Climate Question—Is cutting methane the quick way to cool the planet?
  How do we tackle a planet-warming gas that's much more powerful than carbon dioxide?(R)
10. 20:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—04/03/2026 20:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 20:32GMT
  Health Check—Do collagen supplements really do anything?
  A review reveals collagen supplements will rejuvenate the skin but won’t stop wrinkles
12. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—04/03/2026 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 21:06GMT
  Newshour—US sub sinks Iranian warship in Indian Ocean
  About 180 people are thought to have been on board
14. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—04/03/2026 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—04/03/2026 22:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—04/03/2026 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—How are shipping delays at the Strait of Hormuz impacting global business?
  The US-Israel war with Iran has brought a crisis in global shipping
18. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—04/03/2026 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 23:06GMT
  The Interview—Guillermo del Toro, director: I only make movies for art
  John Wilson speaks to Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro about his life and career(R)
20. 23:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—04/03/2026 23:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 23:32GMT
  World of Secrets—The Darkest Web, 3. The hidden child
  3/6The remarkable investigation which leads to the rescue of the girl abused for six years(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—05/03/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Documentary—Rewriting a revolution
  The Philippines bloodless revolution stunned the world. Forty years on, has all been lost?(R)
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—05/03/2026 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—05/03/2026 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—05/03/2026 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  The Global Story—Iran under attack: The view from inside
  As the bombing continues, Iranians contemplate an uncertain future(R)
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—05/03/2026 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  The Newsroom—05/03/2026 02:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
9. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—05/03/2026 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  The Documentary—Forty-eight hours in Isfahan
  Iranians describe seeing armed forces loyal to the Islamic regime kill protesters
11. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—05/03/2026 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  Outlook—I learnt to fly a spaceship in just nine weeks
  Astronaut Edward Lu's journey from flight engineer to asteroid hunter(R)
13. 03:50GMT
  Witness History—Portugal’s worst train disaster
  In 1985, two trains collided on a single track line killing an estimated 150 people(R)
14. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—05/03/2026 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  The Newsroom—05/03/2026 04:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—05/03/2026 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 04:32GMT
  The Food Chain—The story of the sandwich
  An easy meal with global appeal, endless possibilities and hidden meaning.
18. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—05/03/2026 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—US Senate backs Trump's war powers
  Senate Republicans voted to block a measure that would have curtailed Trump's war plans

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