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Time Zone
Sunday 5/26
3:30 am – 4:00 am Health Check
Health Check

The issues affecting the world of medicine and healthcare.

4:00 am – 4:30 am The Documentary
The Documentary

A collection of BBC World Service documentary series, to listen again and download.

4:30 am – 5:00 am Boston Calling
Boston Calling

Reflecting on how the world looks through American eyes and exploring the myriad and unexpected ways that the world influences the United States

5:00 am – 5:30 am The Newsroom
The Newsroom

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

5:30 am – 6:00 am Heart and Soul
Heart and Soul

Explores religious belief and how it affects people's lives.

6:00 am – 6:50 am Forum
Forum

Prominent international thinkers debating big ideas

6:50 am – 7:00 am Over to You
Over to You

Tell us what you think about the BBC WS programmes.

7:00 am – 7:30 am The Newsroom
The Newsroom

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

7:30 am – 7:50 am The Why Factor
The Why Factor

Why do we do the things we do? Mike Williams searches for the extraordinary and hidden histories behind everyday objects and actions to inform us about the way we live in the 21st Century.

7:50 am – 8:00 am More or Less
More or Less

Tim Harford explains the numbers and statistics used in everyday life.

8:00 am – 9:00 am The History Hour
The History Hour

An hour of historical reporting told by the people who were there

9:00 am – 10:00 am Newshour
Newshour

News and analysis from around the globe.

10:00 am – 11:00 am The Science Hour
The Science Hour

Science news and highlights of the week

11:00 am – 2:00 pm Sportsworld
Sportsworld

All the international sporting action that matters - live.

2:00 pm – 2:30 pm The Newsroom
The Newsroom

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

2:30 pm – 3:00 pm Global Business
Global Business

The forces and issues driving the world of business and work.

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm The Arts Hour
The Arts Hour

The best global arts coverage from across the BBC.

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Newshour
Newshour

News and analysis from around the globe.

5:00 pm – 5:30 pm The Documentary
The Documentary

A collection of BBC World Service documentary series, to listen again and download.

5:30 pm – 6:00 pm Assignment
Assignment

BBC correspondents report on events and themes in the news.

6:00 pm – 6:30 pm From Our Own Correspondent (Weekend)
From Our Own Correspondent (Weekend)

A personal perspective from BBC reporters around the world on the beats they cover. The program combines expert analysis with insight and includes anecdotes from an informed, personal point of view.

6:30 pm – 7:00 pm Health Check
Health Check

The issues affecting the world of medicine and healthcare.

7:00 pm – 7:20 pm The Newsroom
The Newsroom

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

7:20 pm – 7:30 pm Sports News
Sports News

Sports News

7:30 pm – 8:00 pm Discovery
Discovery

Explores today's most significant scientific discoveries.

8:00 pm – 8:30 pm World Business Report
World Business Report

Analysis of the big issues in the business world.

8:30 pm – 9:00 pm Global Business
Global Business

The forces and issues driving the world of business and work.

9:00 pm – 9:30 pm The Newsroom
The Newsroom

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

9:30 pm – 9:50 pm The Why Factor
The Why Factor

Why do we do the things we do? Mike Williams searches for the extraordinary and hidden histories behind everyday objects and actions to inform us about the way we live in the 21st Century.

9:50 pm – 10:00 pm From Our Own Correspondent
From Our Own Correspondent

BBC Correspondents share their perceptions of life in their part of the world

10:00 pm – 11:00 pm Newsday
Newsday

Live news, business and sport from around the world

11:00 pm – 12:00 am The Arts Hour
The Arts Hour

The best global arts coverage from across the BBC.

Monday 5/27
12:00 am – 12:30 am Newsday
Newsday

Live news, business and sport from around the world

12:30 am – 12:50 am The Why Factor
The Why Factor

Why do we do the things we do? Mike Williams searches for the extraordinary and hidden histories behind everyday objects and actions to inform us about the way we live in the 21st Century.

12:50 am – 1:00 am From Our Own Correspondent
From Our Own Correspondent

BBC Correspondents share their perceptions of life in their part of the world

1:00 am – 3:30 am Newsday
Newsday

Live news, business and sport from around the world

3:30 am – 3:50 am Business Daily
Business Daily

Issues and trends emerging in the global business market

3:50 am – 4:00 am Witness
Witness

The story of our times told by the people who were there.

4:00 am – 4:30 am HARDtalk
HARDtalk

In-depth, hard-hitting interviews with newsmakers and personalities.

4:30 am – 4:50 am The Why Factor
The Why Factor

Why do we do the things we do? Mike Williams searches for the extraordinary and hidden histories behind everyday objects and actions to inform us about the way we live in the 21st Century.

4:50 am – 5:00 am From Our Own Correspondent
From Our Own Correspondent

BBC Correspondents share their perceptions of life in their part of the world

5:00 am – 6:00 am World Briefing
World Briefing

The latest news from around the world.

6:00 am – 6:30 am The Newsroom
The Newsroom

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

6:30 am – 7:00 am World Have Your Say
World Have Your Say

The daily interactive show where you set the agenda

7:00 am – 8:00 am Outlook
Outlook

Extraordinary personal stories from around the world

8:00 am – 10:00 am Newshour
Newshour

News and analysis from around the globe.

10:00 am – 10:30 am Business Daily
Business Daily

Issues and trends emerging in the global business market

10:30 am – 11:00 am Heart and Soul
Heart and Soul

Explores religious belief and how it affects people's lives.

11:00 am – 11:30 am The Newsroom
The Newsroom

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

11:30 am – 12:00 pm Sport Today
Sport Today

Sport Today

12:00 pm – 12:30 pm The Newsroom
The Newsroom

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

12:30 pm – 1:00 pm World Business Report
World Business Report

Analysis of the big issues in the business world.

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm World Have Your Say
World Have Your Say

The daily interactive show where you set the agenda

2:00 pm – 2:30 pm The Newsroom
The Newsroom

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

2:30 pm – 3:00 pm Discovery
Discovery

Explores today's most significant scientific discoveries.

3:00 pm – 3:30 pm HARDtalk
HARDtalk

In-depth, hard-hitting interviews with newsmakers and personalities.

3:30 pm – 4:00 pm World Business Report
World Business Report

Analysis of the big issues in the business world.

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Newshour
Newshour

News and analysis from around the globe.

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Outlook
Outlook

Extraordinary personal stories from around the world

6:00 pm – 6:30 pm The Newsroom
The Newsroom

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

6:30 pm – 7:00 pm World Business Report
World Business Report

Analysis of the big issues in the business world.

7:00 pm – 7:20 pm The Newsroom
The Newsroom

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

7:20 pm – 7:30 pm Sports News
Sports News

Sports News

7:30 pm – 8:00 pm Heart and Soul
Heart and Soul

Explores religious belief and how it affects people's lives.

8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Business Matters
Business Matters

Global business news, with live guests and contributions from Asia and the USA.

9:00 pm – 9:30 pm The Newsroom
The Newsroom

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

9:30 pm – 10:00 pm Discovery
Discovery

Explores today's most significant scientific discoveries.

10:00 pm – 11:00 pm Newsday
Newsday

Live news, business and sport from around the world

11:00 pm – 12:00 am Outlook
Outlook

Extraordinary personal stories from around the world

Tuesday 5/28
12:00 am – 12:30 am Newsday
Newsday

Live news, business and sport from around the world

12:30 am – 1:00 am Discovery
Discovery

Explores today's most significant scientific discoveries.

1:00 am – 3:30 am Newsday
Newsday

Live news, business and sport from around the world

3:30 am – 3:50 am Business Daily
Business Daily

Issues and trends emerging in the global business market

3:50 am – 4:00 am Witness
Witness

The story of our times told by the people who were there.

4:00 am – 4:30 am The Documentary
The Documentary

A collection of BBC World Service documentary series, to listen again and download.

4:30 am – 5:00 am Discovery
Discovery

Explores today's most significant scientific discoveries.

5:00 am – 6:00 am World Briefing
World Briefing

The latest news from around the world.

6:00 am – 6:30 am The Newsroom
The Newsroom

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

6:30 am – 7:00 am World Have Your Say
World Have Your Say

The daily interactive show where you set the agenda

7:00 am – 8:00 am Outlook
Outlook

Extraordinary personal stories from around the world

8:00 am – 10:00 am Newshour
Newshour

News and analysis from around the globe.

10:00 am – 10:30 am Business Daily
Business Daily

Issues and trends emerging in the global business market

10:30 am – 11:00 am The Documentary
The Documentary

A collection of BBC World Service documentary series, to listen again and download.

11:00 am – 11:30 am The Newsroom
The Newsroom

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

11:30 am – 12:00 pm Sport Today
Sport Today

Sport Today

12:00 pm – 12:30 pm The Newsroom
The Newsroom

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

12:30 pm – 1:00 pm World Business Report
World Business Report

Analysis of the big issues in the business world.

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm World Have Your Say
World Have Your Say

The daily interactive show where you set the agenda

2:00 pm – 2:30 pm The Newsroom
The Newsroom

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

2:30 pm – 2:50 pm Click
Click

For the best debate on global technology, social media and the internet - presenter Gareth Mitchell explores the latest digital news and trends.

2:50 pm – 3:00 pm From Our Own Correspondent
From Our Own Correspondent

BBC Correspondents share their perceptions of life in their part of the world

3:00 pm – 3:30 pm The Documentary
The Documentary

A collection of BBC World Service documentary series, to listen again and download.

3:30 pm – 4:00 pm World Business Report
World Business Report

Analysis of the big issues in the business world.

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Newshour
Newshour

News and analysis from around the globe.

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Outlook
Outlook

Extraordinary personal stories from around the world

6:00 pm – 6:30 pm The Newsroom
The Newsroom

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

6:30 pm – 7:00 pm World Business Report
World Business Report

Analysis of the big issues in the business world.

7:00 pm – 7:20 pm The Newsroom
The Newsroom

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

7:20 pm – 7:30 pm Sports News
Sports News

Sports News

7:30 pm – 8:00 pm The Documentary
The Documentary

A collection of BBC World Service documentary series, to listen again and download.

8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Business Matters
Business Matters

Global business news, with live guests and contributions from Asia and the USA.

9:00 pm – 9:30 pm The Newsroom
The Newsroom

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

9:30 pm – 9:50 pm Click
Click

For the best debate on global technology, social media and the internet - presenter Gareth Mitchell explores the latest digital news and trends.

9:50 pm – 10:00 pm From Our Own Correspondent
From Our Own Correspondent

BBC Correspondents share their perceptions of life in their part of the world

10:00 pm – 11:00 pm Newsday
Newsday

Live news, business and sport from around the world

11:00 pm – 12:00 am Outlook
Outlook

Extraordinary personal stories from around the world

Wednesday 5/29
12:00 am – 12:30 am Newsday
Newsday

Live news, business and sport from around the world

12:30 am – 12:50 am Click
Click

For the best debate on global technology, social media and the internet - presenter Gareth Mitchell explores the latest digital news and trends.

12:50 am – 1:00 am From Our Own Correspondent
From Our Own Correspondent

BBC Correspondents share their perceptions of life in their part of the world

1:00 am – 3:30 am Newsday
Newsday

Live news, business and sport from around the world

3:30 am – 3:50 am Business Daily
Business Daily

Issues and trends emerging in the global business market

3:50 am – 4:00 am Witness
Witness

The story of our times told by the people who were there.

4:00 am – 4:30 am HARDtalk
HARDtalk

In-depth, hard-hitting interviews with newsmakers and personalities.

4:30 am – 4:50 am Click
Click

For the best debate on global technology, social media and the internet - presenter Gareth Mitchell explores the latest digital news and trends.

4:50 am – 5:00 am From Our Own Correspondent
From Our Own Correspondent

BBC Correspondents share their perceptions of life in their part of the world

5:00 am – 6:00 am World Briefing
World Briefing

The latest news from around the world.

6:00 am – 6:30 am The Newsroom
The Newsroom

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

6:30 am – 7:00 am World Have Your Say
World Have Your Say

The daily interactive show where you set the agenda

7:00 am – 8:00 am Outlook
Outlook

Extraordinary personal stories from around the world

8:00 am – 10:00 am Newshour
Newshour

News and analysis from around the globe.

10:00 am – 10:30 am Business Daily
Business Daily

Issues and trends emerging in the global business market

10:30 am – 11:00 am Global Business
Global Business

The forces and issues driving the world of business and work.

11:00 am – 11:30 am The Newsroom
The Newsroom

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

11:30 am – 12:00 pm Sport Today
Sport Today

Sport Today

12:00 pm – 12:30 pm The Newsroom
The Newsroom

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

12:30 pm – 1:00 pm World Business Report
World Business Report

Analysis of the big issues in the business world.

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm World Have Your Say
World Have Your Say

The daily interactive show where you set the agenda

2:00 pm – 2:30 pm The Newsroom
The Newsroom

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

2:30 pm – 3:00 pm Health Check
Health Check

The issues affecting the world of medicine and healthcare.

3:00 pm – 3:30 pm HARDtalk
HARDtalk

In-depth, hard-hitting interviews with newsmakers and personalities.

3:30 pm – 4:00 pm World Business Report
World Business Report

Analysis of the big issues in the business world.

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Newshour
Newshour

News and analysis from around the globe.

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Outlook
Outlook

Extraordinary personal stories from around the world

6:00 pm – 6:30 pm The Newsroom
The Newsroom

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

6:30 pm – 7:00 pm World Business Report
World Business Report

Analysis of the big issues in the business world.

7:00 pm – 7:20 pm The Newsroom
The Newsroom

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

7:20 pm – 7:30 pm Sports News
Sports News

Sports News

7:30 pm – 8:00 pm Global Business
Global Business

The forces and issues driving the world of business and work.

8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Business Matters
Business Matters

Global business news, with live guests and contributions from Asia and the USA.

9:00 pm – 9:30 pm The Newsroom
The Newsroom

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

9:30 pm – 10:00 pm Health Check
Health Check

The issues affecting the world of medicine and healthcare.

10:00 pm – 11:00 pm Newsday
Newsday

Live news, business and sport from around the world

11:00 pm – 12:00 am Outlook
Outlook

Extraordinary personal stories from around the world

Thursday 5/30
12:00 am – 12:30 am Newsday
Newsday

Live news, business and sport from around the world

12:30 am – 1:00 am Health Check
Health Check

The issues affecting the world of medicine and healthcare.

1:00 am – 3:30 am Newsday
Newsday

Live news, business and sport from around the world

3:30 am – 3:50 am Business Daily
Business Daily

Issues and trends emerging in the global business market

3:50 am – 4:00 am Witness
Witness

The story of our times told by the people who were there.

4:00 am – 4:30 am Assignment
Assignment

BBC correspondents report on events and themes in the news.

4:30 am – 5:00 am Health Check
Health Check

The issues affecting the world of medicine and healthcare.

5:00 am – 6:00 am World Briefing
World Briefing

The latest news from around the world.

6:00 am – 6:30 am The Newsroom
The Newsroom

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

6:30 am – 7:00 am World Have Your Say
World Have Your Say

The daily interactive show where you set the agenda

7:00 am – 8:00 am Outlook
Outlook

Extraordinary personal stories from around the world

8:00 am – 10:00 am Newshour
Newshour

News and analysis from around the globe.

10:00 am – 10:30 am Business Daily
Business Daily

Issues and trends emerging in the global business market

10:30 am – 11:00 am Assignment
Assignment

BBC correspondents report on events and themes in the news.

11:00 am – 11:30 am The Newsroom
The Newsroom

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

11:30 am – 12:00 pm Sport Today
Sport Today

Sport Today

12:00 pm – 12:30 pm The Newsroom
The Newsroom

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

12:30 pm – 1:00 pm World Business Report
World Business Report

Analysis of the big issues in the business world.

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm World Have Your Say
World Have Your Say

The daily interactive show where you set the agenda

2:00 pm – 2:30 pm The Newsroom
The Newsroom

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

2:30 pm – 2:50 pm Science In Action
Science In Action

A roundup of the latest news from the worlds of science and technology.

2:50 pm – 3:00 pm From Our Own Correspondent
From Our Own Correspondent

BBC Correspondents share their perceptions of life in their part of the world

3:00 pm – 3:30 pm Assignment
Assignment

BBC correspondents report on events and themes in the news.

3:30 pm – 4:00 pm World Business Report
World Business Report

Analysis of the big issues in the business world.

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Newshour
Newshour

News and analysis from around the globe.

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Outlook
Outlook

Extraordinary personal stories from around the world

6:00 pm – 6:30 pm The Newsroom
The Newsroom

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

6:30 pm – 7:00 pm World Business Report
World Business Report

Analysis of the big issues in the business world.

7:00 pm – 7:20 pm The Newsroom
The Newsroom

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

7:20 pm – 7:30 pm Sports News
Sports News

Sports News

7:30 pm – 8:00 pm Assignment
Assignment

BBC correspondents report on events and themes in the news.

8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Business Matters
Business Matters

Global business news, with live guests and contributions from Asia and the USA.

9:00 pm – 9:30 pm The Newsroom
The Newsroom

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

9:30 pm – 9:50 pm Science In Action
Science In Action

A roundup of the latest news from the worlds of science and technology.

9:50 pm – 10:00 pm From Our Own Correspondent
From Our Own Correspondent

BBC Correspondents share their perceptions of life in their part of the world

10:00 pm – 11:00 pm Newsday
Newsday

Live news, business and sport from around the world

11:00 pm – 12:00 am Outlook
Outlook

Extraordinary personal stories from around the world

Friday 5/31
12:00 am – 12:30 am Newsday
Newsday

Live news, business and sport from around the world

12:30 am – 12:50 am Science In Action
Science In Action

A roundup of the latest news from the worlds of science and technology.

12:50 am – 1:00 am From Our Own Correspondent
From Our Own Correspondent

BBC Correspondents share their perceptions of life in their part of the world

1:00 am – 3:00 am Newsday
Newsday

Live news, business and sport from around the world

3:00 am – 3:50 am Weekend
Weekend

A review of the week with the latest news

3:50 am – 4:00 am Witness
Witness

The story of our times told by the people who were there.

4:00 am – 4:30 am HARDtalk
HARDtalk

In-depth, hard-hitting interviews with newsmakers and personalities.

4:30 am – 4:50 am Science In Action
Science In Action

A roundup of the latest news from the worlds of science and technology.

4:50 am – 5:00 am From Our Own Correspondent
From Our Own Correspondent

BBC Correspondents share their perceptions of life in their part of the world

5:00 am – 5:30 am World Briefing
World Briefing

The latest news from around the world.

5:30 am – 6:00 am Boston Calling
Boston Calling

Reflecting on how the world looks through American eyes and exploring the myriad and unexpected ways that the world influences the United States

6:00 am – 6:30 am The Newsroom
The Newsroom

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

6:30 am – 7:00 am World Have Your Say
World Have Your Say

The daily interactive show where you set the agenda

7:00 am – 8:00 am The Fifth Floor
The Fifth Floor

A fresh look at the week's global news from the World Service's 27 language sections, with David Amanor.

8:00 am – 10:00 am Newshour
Newshour

News and analysis from around the globe.

10:00 am – 10:30 am Business Daily
Business Daily

Issues and trends emerging in the global business market

10:30 am – 11:00 am World Football
World Football

The big issues from the world's biggest sport.

11:00 am – 11:30 am The Newsroom
The Newsroom

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

11:30 am – 12:00 pm Sport Today
Sport Today

Sport Today

12:00 pm – 12:30 pm The Newsroom
The Newsroom

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

12:30 pm – 1:00 pm World Business Report
World Business Report

Analysis of the big issues in the business world.

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm World Have Your Say
World Have Your Say

The daily interactive show where you set the agenda

2:00 pm – 2:30 pm The Documentary
The Documentary

A collection of BBC World Service documentary series, to listen again and download.

2:30 pm – 2:50 pm The Why Factor
The Why Factor

Why do we do the things we do? Mike Williams searches for the extraordinary and hidden histories behind everyday objects and actions to inform us about the way we live in the 21st Century.

2:50 pm – 3:00 pm From Our Own Correspondent
From Our Own Correspondent

BBC Correspondents share their perceptions of life in their part of the world

3:00 pm – 3:30 pm HARDtalk
HARDtalk

In-depth, hard-hitting interviews with newsmakers and personalities.

3:30 pm – 4:00 pm World Business Report
World Business Report

Analysis of the big issues in the business world.

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Newshour
Newshour

News and analysis from around the globe.

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm The Fifth Floor
The Fifth Floor

A fresh look at the week's global news from the World Service's 27 language sections, with David Amanor.

6:00 pm – 6:30 pm The Newsroom
The Newsroom

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

6:30 pm – 7:00 pm World Business Report
World Business Report

Analysis of the big issues in the business world.

7:00 pm – 7:20 pm The Newsroom
The Newsroom

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

7:20 pm – 7:30 pm Sports News
Sports News

Sports News

7:30 pm – 8:00 pm World Football
World Football

The big issues from the world's biggest sport.

8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Business Matters
Business Matters

Global business news, with live guests and contributions from Asia and the USA.

9:00 pm – 9:30 pm The Newsroom
The Newsroom

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

9:30 pm – 10:00 pm Boston Calling
Boston Calling

Reflecting on how the world looks through American eyes and exploring the myriad and unexpected ways that the world influences the United States

10:00 pm – 11:00 pm Newsday
Newsday

Live news, business and sport from around the world

11:00 pm – 11:20 pm The Newsroom
The Newsroom

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

11:20 pm – 11:30 pm Sports News
Sports News

Sports News

11:30 pm – 12:00 am World Football
World Football

The big issues from the world's biggest sport.

Saturday 6/1
12:00 am – 12:30 am The Newsroom
The Newsroom

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

12:30 am – 1:00 am Boston Calling
Boston Calling

Reflecting on how the world looks through American eyes and exploring the myriad and unexpected ways that the world influences the United States

1:00 am – 3:30 am Weekend
Weekend

A review of the week with the latest news

3:30 am – 4:00 am Global Business
Global Business

The forces and issues driving the world of business and work.

4:00 am – 4:30 am From Our Own Correspondent (Weekend)
From Our Own Correspondent (Weekend)

A personal perspective from BBC reporters around the world on the beats they cover. The program combines expert analysis with insight and includes anecdotes from an informed, personal point of view.

4:30 am – 5:00 am In the Balance
In the Balance

Find out what's really going on in this changing global economy.

5:00 am – 5:30 am The Newsroom
The Newsroom

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

5:30 am – 6:00 am Discovery
Discovery

Explores today's most significant scientific discoveries.

6:00 am – 7:00 am Sports Hour
Sports Hour

Live Saturday morning global sports show with reports, debate and humour.

7:00 am – 7:30 am The Newsroom
The Newsroom

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

7:30 am – 8:00 am Boston Calling
Boston Calling

Reflecting on how the world looks through American eyes and exploring the myriad and unexpected ways that the world influences the United States

8:00 am – 9:00 am The Arts Hour
The Arts Hour

The best global arts coverage from across the BBC.

9:00 am – 10:00 am Newshour
Newshour

News and analysis from around the globe.

10:00 am – 1:00 pm Sportsworld
Sportsworld

All the international sporting action that matters - live.

1:00 pm – 1:30 pm The Newsroom
The Newsroom

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

1:30 pm – 2:00 pm Boston Calling
Boston Calling

Reflecting on how the world looks through American eyes and exploring the myriad and unexpected ways that the world influences the United States

2:00 pm – 2:30 pm Assignment
Assignment

BBC correspondents report on events and themes in the news.

2:30 pm – 3:00 pm In the Balance
In the Balance

Find out what's really going on in this changing global economy.

3:00 pm – 3:30 pm The Newsroom
The Newsroom

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

3:30 pm – 4:00 pm Heart and Soul
Heart and Soul

Explores religious belief and how it affects people's lives.

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Newshour
Newshour

News and analysis from around the globe.

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm The History Hour
The History Hour

An hour of historical reporting told by the people who were there

6:00 pm – 6:20 pm The Newsroom
The Newsroom

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

6:20 pm – 6:30 pm Sports News
Sports News

Sports News

6:30 pm – 6:50 pm The Why Factor
The Why Factor

Why do we do the things we do? Mike Williams searches for the extraordinary and hidden histories behind everyday objects and actions to inform us about the way we live in the 21st Century.

6:50 pm – 7:00 pm Over to You
Over to You

Tell us what you think about the BBC WS programmes.

7:00 pm – 7:50 pm Forum
Forum

Prominent international thinkers debating big ideas

7:50 pm – 8:00 pm More or Less
More or Less

Tim Harford explains the numbers and statistics used in everyday life.

8:00 pm – 9:00 pm The Arts Hour
The Arts Hour

The best global arts coverage from across the BBC.

9:00 pm – 9:30 pm The Newsroom
The Newsroom

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

9:30 pm – 10:00 pm In the Balance
In the Balance

Find out what's really going on in this changing global economy.

10:00 pm – 11:00 pm The History Hour
The History Hour

An hour of historical reporting told by the people who were there

11:00 pm – 11:20 pm The Newsroom
The Newsroom

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

11:20 pm – 11:30 pm Sports News
Sports News

Sports News

11:30 pm – 12:00 am The Documentary
The Documentary

A collection of BBC World Service documentary series, to listen again and download.



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