BBC World Service Online Schedule Friday 9 October 2026

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/10/2026 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—09/10/2026 00:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/10/2026 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  The Global Story—Why French teenagers are fighting for their education
  
  A mass student movement draws global attention over France’s future (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/10/2026 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—09/10/2026 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/10/2026 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  Tech Life—Inside a supercomputer: A Tech Life special
  
  What is a supercomputer for? How does it work? And who gets to use it? We explain all (R)
9. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/10/2026 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—‘I couldn’t watch him die’: how saving a diver changed me
  
  Mike Prickett was injured saving a diver’s life but now films the world’s biggest waves (R)
11. 02:50GMT
  
  Witness History—How rats were trained to clear landmines
  
  In 2004, the world's first team of rats were cleared to be used in demining operations (R)
12. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/10/2026 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—09/10/2026 03:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/10/2026 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Jamaica: Shaken, not broken
  
  How volunteers are salvaging Jamaica’s 1,600 sacred spaces destroyed by Hurricane Melissa. (R)
16. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/10/2026 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Fort Hood attacker's execution by firing squad will be livestreamed
  
  It is believed it would be the first public execution in the US in almost a century
18. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/10/2026 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Hegseth: 'Hasan is gonna get a firing squad of soldiers'
  
  The execution of Nidal Hasan, who shot dead 13 US soldiers would be livestreamed
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/10/2026 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Pentagon: Public will be able to watch the execution of former army major
  
  A Defence Department official said the execution of Nidal Hasan would be livestreamed
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/10/2026 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Jerry Brown, former California governor: America then and now
  
  Former California governor Jerry Brown on five decades in politics and a changing America
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/10/2026 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Taking Stock: Is Gen Z the first generation to be worse off than their parents?
  
  Economic conditions around the world are making young people rise up in protest
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The boy behind the creation of the Winnie-the-Pooh books
  
  In 1926, the first Winnie-the-Pooh book was published, inspired by a young boy's toys
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/10/2026 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—09/10/2026 08:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/10/2026 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  
  On air
  
  Listen live
  
  BBC Inside Science—The future of mathematics in the age of AI
  
  What next for the world of maths after a major intrusion by AI? (R)
  
  Listen live
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/10/2026 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  Unexpected Elements—Walk the line
  
  A thrilling slackline walk inspires us to explore the science of daredevils and acrobats.
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/10/2026 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—09/10/2026 10:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/10/2026 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  
  The Global Story—What’s really happening with plague in Russia?
  
  Questions grow over the Kremlin’s transparency about a possible health risk
18. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/10/2026 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook
  
  True stories of ordinary people and the extraordinary events that have shaped their lives.
20. 11:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The boy behind the creation of the Winnie-the-Pooh books
  
  In 1926, the first Winnie-the-Pooh book was published, inspired by a young boy's toys (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/10/2026 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—09/10/2026 12:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/10/2026 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Jamaica: Shaken, not broken
  
  How volunteers are salvaging Jamaica’s 1,600 sacred spaces destroyed by Hurricane Melissa. (R)
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/10/2026 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—09/10/2026 13:06 GMT
  
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/10/2026 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Jerry Brown, former California governor: America then and now
  
  Former California governor Jerry Brown on five decades in politics and a changing America (R)
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/10/2026 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Taking Stock: Is Gen Z the first generation to be worse off than their parents?
  
  Economic conditions around the world are making young people rise up in protest (R)
11. 14:50GMT
  
  World Business Express—09/10/2026 GMT
  
  Finance, economy and business news from BBC journalists around the world
12. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/10/2026 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 15:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—2026/10/09 15:06 GMT
  
  A vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
14. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/10/2026 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 16:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—2026/10/09 16:06 GMT
  
  A vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
16. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/10/2026 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 17:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook
  
  True stories of ordinary people and the extraordinary events that have shaped their lives. (R)
18. 17:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The boy behind the creation of the Winnie-the-Pooh books
  
  In 1926, the first Winnie-the-Pooh book was published, inspired by a young boy's toys (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/10/2026 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—09/10/2026 18:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/10/2026 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2026/10/09 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—09/10/2026 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  BBC Conversations—BBC Conversations
  
  How major news stories are affecting the lives of people around the world
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/10/2026 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—Are We Really In Charge?
  
  Answering your questions about life, Earth and the universe
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/10/2026 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—09/10/2026 20:06 GMT
  
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/10/2026 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Jerry Brown, former California governor: America then and now
  
  Former California governor Jerry Brown on five decades in politics and a changing America (R)
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/10/2026 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Jamaica: Shaken, not broken
  
  How volunteers are salvaging Jamaica’s 1,600 sacred spaces destroyed by Hurricane Melissa. (R)
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/10/2026 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—09/10/2026 22:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/10/2026 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—First broadcast 09/10/2026 21:32 GMT
  
  The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
19. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/10/2026 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  
  Unexpected Elements—Walk the line
  
  A thrilling slackline walk inspires us to explore the science of daredevils and acrobats. (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—10/10/2026 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—10/10/2026 00:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—10/10/2026 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  The Global Story—What’s really happening with plague in Russia?
  
  Questions grow over the Kremlin’s transparency about a possible health risk (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—10/10/2026 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—10/10/2026 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—10/10/2026 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  Stumped—Harmanpreet Kaur: What legacy does India's trailblazing captain leave?
  
  Smriti Mandhana replaces Harmanpreet Kaur as India's multi-format captain.
9. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—10/10/2026 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook
  
  True stories of ordinary people and the extraordinary events that have shaped their lives. (R)
11. 02:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The boy behind the creation of the Winnie-the-Pooh books
  
  In 1926, the first Winnie-the-Pooh book was published, inspired by a young boy's toys (R)
12. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—10/10/2026 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  
  Unexpected Elements—Walk the line
  
  A thrilling slackline walk inspires us to explore the science of daredevils and acrobats. (R)
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—10/10/2026 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—10/10/2026 04:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—10/10/2026 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 04:32GMT
  
  Amazing Sport Stories—Running for change
  
  Bobbi Gibb's battle to give women the right to run marathons. (R)
18. 04:50GMT
  
  More or Less—More or Less
  
  Tim Harford explains the numbers and statistics in the news and in life.
19. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—10/10/2026 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 05:06GMT
  
  Weekend—10/10/2026 GMT
  
  A review of the week with the latest news.

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