BBC World Service Online Schedule Friday 28 August 2026

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—28/08/2026 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—28/08/2026 00:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—28/08/2026 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  The Global Story—Trump 'tightens the noose' on Iran. Will it backfire?
  
  The US’s economic pressure could kick-start a global trade conflict (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—28/08/2026 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—28/08/2026 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—28/08/2026 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  Tech Life—Unlocking tech breakthroughs
  
  The government agency that's encouraging high-risk and high-reward research. (R)
9. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—28/08/2026 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The boy who left home to save his heart
  
  Mesfin Dollar went abroad for lifesaving treatment, and now helps save others back home (R)
11. 02:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Hurricane Luis hits Antigua
  
  In September 1995, Hurricane Luis devastated the Caribbean island of Antigua (R)
12. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—28/08/2026 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—28/08/2026 03:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—28/08/2026 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Kirk Franklin: Gospel music and my own faith journey
  
  Gospel music legend Kirk Franklin talks to presenter Swarzy Shire about his faith journey
16. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—28/08/2026 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Death toll from Nepal-Tibet flood jumps to at least 469
  
  A collapsed glacier caused the huge flood wave
18. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—28/08/2026 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Numbers of victims rise in the Tibet-Nepal floods
  
  Rescuers are "on edge" over reports that a second flood could hit the zone
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—28/08/2026 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—China suspends rescue due to flood risk
  
  Nepal Police say that 475 people have died due to floods in the Resuwa district.
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—28/08/2026 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Kristina Wilfore: Male anxieties being weaponised
  
  Kristina Wilfore on how a ‘Male Grievance Industry’ is defrauding men on social media
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—28/08/2026 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Taking Stock: Is this really the Golden Age of AI?
  
  As Nvidia results soar, we ask what the boom means for the future of AI.
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The hijacking of Pan Am Flight 73
  
  In 1986, Pan-American Airways Flight 73 was hijacked at Karachi Airport
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—28/08/2026 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—28/08/2026 08:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—28/08/2026 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  
  BBC Inside Science—The day of the datacentres
  
  The datacentres are coming, potentially in the hundreds. (R)
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—28/08/2026 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  Unexpected Elements—A very dry episode
  
  The ongoing droughts have us delving into the science of rivers, diseases and raisins
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—28/08/2026 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—28/08/2026 10:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—28/08/2026 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  
  The Global Story—Did Emily ruin Paris?
  
  Can TV shows and movies reshape the cities we live in?
18. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—28/08/2026 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Dolly Parton: In her own words
  
  Songs and stories from American legend Dolly Parton
20. 11:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The hijacking of Pan Am Flight 73
  
  In 1986, Pan-American Airways Flight 73 was hijacked at Karachi Airport (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—28/08/2026 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—28/08/2026 12:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—28/08/2026 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Kirk Franklin: Gospel music and my own faith journey
  
  Gospel music legend Kirk Franklin talks to presenter Swarzy Shire about his faith journey (R)
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—28/08/2026 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—China: 'critical stage' after deadly Nepal floods
  
  A lake dammed by a landslide is at risk of overflowing
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—28/08/2026 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Kristina Wilfore: Male anxieties being weaponised
  
  Kristina Wilfore on how a ‘Male Grievance Industry’ is defrauding men on social media (R)
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—28/08/2026 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Taking Stock: Is this really the Golden Age of AI?
  
  As Nvidia results soar, we ask what the boom means for the future of AI. (R)
11. 14:50GMT
  
  World Business Express—A Big Test for America’s Central Bank Boss
  
  Finance, economy and business news from BBC journalists around the world
12. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—28/08/2026 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 15:06GMT
  
  On air
  
  Listen live
  
  Outside Source—Rescue efforts continue after deadly flash floods in Nepal
  
  Chinese officials say rescue operations have reached a "critical stage"
  
  Listen live
14. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—28/08/2026 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 16:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—2026/08/28 16:06 GMT
  
  A vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
16. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—28/08/2026 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 17:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Dolly Parton: In her own words
  
  Songs and stories from American legend Dolly Parton (R)
18. 17:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The hijacking of Pan Am Flight 73
  
  In 1986, Pan-American Airways Flight 73 was hijacked at Karachi Airport (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—28/08/2026 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—28/08/2026 18:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—28/08/2026 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2026/08/28 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—28/08/2026 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  BBC Conversations—We will always love you, Dolly
  
  Musicians celebrate the life and legacy of the cultural icon Dolly Parton
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—28/08/2026 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—How do electric fish make electricity?
  
  Some fish generate electric shocks that can stun a human. How do they do it?
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—28/08/2026 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—28/08/2026 20:06 GMT
  
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—28/08/2026 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Kristina Wilfore: Male anxieties being weaponised
  
  Kristina Wilfore on how a ‘Male Grievance Industry’ is defrauding men on social media (R)
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—28/08/2026 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Kirk Franklin: Gospel music and my own faith journey
  
  Gospel music legend Kirk Franklin talks to presenter Swarzy Shire about his faith journey (R)
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—28/08/2026 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—28/08/2026 22:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—28/08/2026 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—First broadcast 28/08/2026 21:32 GMT
  
  The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
19. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—28/08/2026 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  
  Unexpected Elements—A very dry episode
  
  The ongoing droughts have us delving into the science of rivers, diseases and raisins (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—29/08/2026 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—29/08/2026 00:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—29/08/2026 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  The Global Story—Did Emily ruin Paris?
  
  Can TV shows and movies reshape the cities we live in? (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—29/08/2026 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—29/08/2026 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—29/08/2026 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  Stumped—Cricket's latest rivalry: Vicars v Imams
  
  How cricket is bringing communities together in Lancashire.
9. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—29/08/2026 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Dolly Parton: In her own words
  
  Songs and stories from American legend Dolly Parton (R)
11. 02:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The hijacking of Pan Am Flight 73
  
  In 1986, Pan-American Airways Flight 73 was hijacked at Karachi Airport (R)
12. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—29/08/2026 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  
  Unexpected Elements—A very dry episode
  
  The ongoing droughts have us delving into the science of rivers, diseases and raisins (R)
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—29/08/2026 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—29/08/2026 04:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—29/08/2026 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 04:32GMT
  
  Dear Daughter—A mother of many
  
  A Singapore foster mother reflects on 23 years of caring for children
18. 04:50GMT
  
  More or Less—Do Germans really take 19.5 days of sick leave per year?
  
  Investigating how much sick leave is taken on average around the world
19. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—29/08/2026 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 05:06GMT
  
  Weekend—29/08/2026 GMT
  
  A review of the week with the latest news.

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