BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East Schedule Tuesday 22 September 2026

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—22/09/2026 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—22/09/2026 00:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—22/09/2026 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  The Global Story—Searching for Russia’s missing soldiers
  
  The woman counting Russia’s true death toll. (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—22/09/2026 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—22/09/2026 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—22/09/2026 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Has Poland fallen out of love with Ukraine?
  
  Why has anti-Ukrainian feeling been growing in Poland, especially in recent months?
9. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—22/09/2026 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The Jonestown massacre – a sister’s story
  
  Rebecca Moore didn’t join her sisters’ cult. Years later, she uncovered what happened (R)
11. 02:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The nightclub that changed Manchester
  
  In 1962, the Reno became Manchester's first racially inclusive nightclub (R)
12. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—22/09/2026 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—22/09/2026 03:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—22/09/2026 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  
  In the Studio—Poet Leonie Charlton on wildfires
  
  Leonie Charlton on her new poem about wildfire
16. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—22/09/2026 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Major US television networks suspend their pooled coverage of Trump
  
  President Donald Trump banned several broadcasters from the White House
18. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—22/09/2026 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Trump administration defends decision to ban three media outlets
  
  The White House said no president was required to host what it called a hostile operation
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—22/09/2026 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Trump launches his own TV channel
  
  The TV channel comes after major television networks in the US suspended pooled coverage
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—22/09/2026 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  People Fixing The World—Clever ways to cut waste
  
  From reusable nappies to desks made from discarded plastic
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—22/09/2026 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Follow the money: The journey of a $30 toy from China to America
  
  A $30 toy is made in China and sold in America but who gets what share of the money?
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—‘Baby’ computer is invented
  
  In 1948, the ‘Baby’ paved the way for today’s computers
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—22/09/2026 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—22/09/2026 08:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—22/09/2026 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Has Poland fallen out of love with Ukraine?
  
  Why has anti-Ukrainian feeling been growing in Poland, especially in recent months? (R)
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—22/09/2026 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Hugh Jackman on his film The Death of Robin Hood
  
  Hugh Jackman on playing Robin Hood in his latest film (R)
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—22/09/2026 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—22/09/2026 10:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—22/09/2026 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  
  The Global Story—Why the world wants American surrogates
  
  High-profile cases raise questions about America’s status as a global surrogacy hub.
18. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—22/09/2026 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  
  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
20. 11:50GMT
  
  Witness History—‘Baby’ computer is invented
  
  In 1948, the ‘Baby’ paved the way for today’s computers (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—22/09/2026 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—22/09/2026 12:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—22/09/2026 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  In the Studio—Poet Leonie Charlton on wildfires
  
  Leonie Charlton on her new poem about wildfire (R)
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—22/09/2026 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Expert panel calls for global action to control AI
  
  As world leaders gather at the UN, a new report calls for stronger AI safeguards
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—22/09/2026 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  People Fixing The World—Clever ways to cut waste
  
  From reusable nappies to desks made from discarded plastic (R)
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—22/09/2026 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Follow the money: The journey of a $30 toy from China to America
  
  A $30 toy is made in China and sold in America but who gets what share of the money? (R)
11. 14:50GMT
  
  World Business Express—Could a shortage of tankers keep oil prices high?
  
  The rising cost of shipping risks keeping fuel costs higher for longer
12. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—22/09/2026 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 15:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—World leaders at UN General Assembly
  
  Nearly 130 heads of state and government attend the annual week-long event
14. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—22/09/2026 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 16:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Trump repeats Iran ultimatum
  
  We have the latest from the UN General Assembly meeting
16. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—22/09/2026 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 17:06GMT
  
  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)
18. 17:50GMT
  
  Witness History—‘Baby’ computer is invented
  
  In 1948, the ‘Baby’ paved the way for today’s computers (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—22/09/2026 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—22/09/2026 18:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—22/09/2026 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2026/09/22 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—22/09/2026 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Assignment—Has Poland fallen out of love with Ukraine?
  
  Why has anti-Ukrainian feeling been growing in Poland, especially in recent months? (R)
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—22/09/2026 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Tech Life—Gauging China's AI strength
  
  China is competing with the United States and other nations to develop AI.
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—22/09/2026 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Trump's 'big decision' on Iran
  
  US president offers Iran two choices: potential greatness or obliteration.
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—22/09/2026 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  People Fixing The World—Clever ways to cut waste
  
  From reusable nappies to desks made from discarded plastic (R)
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—22/09/2026 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—UN General Assembly: will diplomacy talks help the global oil market?
  
  How will it affect petrol and diesel costs?
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—22/09/2026 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—22/09/2026 22:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—22/09/2026 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  
  In the Studio—Poet Leonie Charlton on wildfires
  
  Leonie Charlton on her new poem about wildfire (R)
19. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—22/09/2026 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Hugh Jackman on his film The Death of Robin Hood
  
  Hugh Jackman on playing Robin Hood in his latest film (R)
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Late
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.

Wednesday 23 September 2026

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