BBC World Service UK DAB/Freeview Schedule Monday 26 October 2026

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—26/10/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  From Our Own Correspondent—Israel election: Netanyahu's big test
  What kind of country do Israelis want to live in - and who do they want to lead it?(R)
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—26/10/2026 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  BBC Inside Science—Is there time on Mars?
  A Japanese spacecraft could become the first ever to bring Martian samples back to Earth.(R)
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—26/10/2026 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—26/10/2026 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—26/10/2026 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  Discovery—The Life Scientific: David Canter
  David Canter on how he came to found the field of 'investigative psychology'.(R)
9. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—26/10/2026 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  The Newsroom—26/10/2026 02:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
11. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—26/10/2026 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 02:32GMT
  CrowdScience—How do insects hear?
  Do insects have ears and if so, how do they work?(R)
13. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—26/10/2026 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 03:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—Breaking the code of silence
  How Sicily's citizens are fighting back against the mafia(R)
15. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—26/10/2026 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 03:32GMT
  Happy News—The Happy Pod: Lost my ring, found some friends
  Patrick thought his wedding ring was gone forever, until some strangers decided to help(R)
17. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—26/10/2026 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 04:06GMT
  The Newsroom—26/10/2026 04:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
19. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—26/10/2026 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
20. 04:32GMT
  A History Of The United States In 100 Objects—100 Objects: 1. The century safe
  A locked iron safe, sealed for 100 years. What objects did Americans choose to remember?(R)
21. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—26/10/2026 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
22. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Lula da Silva wins Brazil's presidential election
  The defeated challenger Flavio Bolsonaro has refused to accept the result
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—26/10/2026 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—Brasilian opposition seeks to annull the election result
  Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has won an emphatic victory in Brazil's presidential election
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—26/10/2026 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Newsday—Brazil's left-wing President Lula wins fourth term
  Lula da Silva has won Brazil's presidential election by a clear margin
5. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—26/10/2026 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  The Interview—Navanetham ‘Navi' Pillay, 2026 Nobel Peace Prize winner
  South African human rights’ lawyer Navi Pillay, 2026 Nobel Peace Prize winner
7. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—26/10/2026 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  Business Daily—If China's exports are booming, why are consumers struggling?
  A Chinese export surge has implications far beyond its borders
9. 08:50GMT
  Witness History—The Siege of Paris
  In 1870, the city of Paris was encircled by the Prussian army
10. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—26/10/2026 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  The Newsroom—26/10/2026 09:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 09:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—26/10/2026 09:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 09:32GMT
  CrowdScience—How do insects hear?
  Do insects have ears and if so, how do they work?(R)
14. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—26/10/2026 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  The History Hour—The Berlin Wall mural and a new kind of zoo
  Max Pearson presents a collection of this week's Witness History episodes
16. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—26/10/2026 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  The Newsroom—26/10/2026 11:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
18. 11:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—26/10/2026 11:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 11:32GMT
  The Global Story—Why young Israelis are more conservative than their parents
  Israel’s first election since the October 7 attacks is on Tuesday
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—26/10/2026 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  Outlook—Back to Black at 20: How I signed Amy Winehouse
  Sweeping floors led aspiring music exec Darcus Beese to Amy, and the birth of a classic
3. 12:50GMT
  Witness History—The Siege of Paris
  In 1870, the city of Paris was encircled by the Prussian army(R)
4. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—26/10/2026 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
5. 13:06GMT
  The Newsroom—26/10/2026 13:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
6. 13:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—26/10/2026 13:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
7. 13:32GMT
  A History Of The United States In 100 Objects—100 Objects: 1. The century safe
  A locked iron safe, sealed for 100 years. What objects did Americans choose to remember?(R)
8. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—26/10/2026 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 14:06GMT
  Newshour—Lula wins fourth term in Brazil
  Lula da Silva's right-wing challenger Flavio Bolsonaro has refused to concede defeat
10. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—26/10/2026 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 15:06GMT
  The Interview—Navanetham ‘Navi' Pillay, 2026 Nobel Peace Prize winner
  South African human rights’ lawyer Navi Pillay, 2026 Nobel Peace Prize winner(R)
12. 15:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—26/10/2026 15:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 15:32GMT
  Business Daily—If China's exports are booming, why are consumers struggling?
  A Chinese export surge has implications far beyond its borders(R)
14. 15:50GMT
  World Business Express—Lula's win shocks Brazil's financial markets
  Lula da Silva wins fourth term as President in dramatic Brazil election comeback.
15. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—26/10/2026 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 16:06GMT
  Outside Source—World leaders congratulate Lula after Brazil election win
  Brazil's left-wing President Lula won a fourth term in office
17. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—26/10/2026 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 17:06GMT
  Outside Source—Carrick's future at Manchester United hangs in the balance
  We hear from Manchester United fans around the world
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—26/10/2026 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  Outlook—Back to Black at 20: How I signed Amy Winehouse
  Sweeping floors led aspiring music exec Darcus Beese to Amy, and the birth of a classic(R)
3. 18:50GMT
  Witness History—The Siege of Paris
  In 1870, the city of Paris was encircled by the Prussian army(R)
4. 19:00GMT
  BBC News—26/10/2026 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
5. 19:06GMT
  The Newsroom—26/10/2026 19:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
6. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—26/10/2026 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
7. 19:32GMT
  Sport Today—2026/10/26 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—26/10/2026 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 20:06GMT
  From Our Own Correspondent—Israel election: Netanyahu's big test
  What kind of country do Israelis want to live in - and who do they want to lead it?(R)
10. 20:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—26/10/2026 20:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 20:32GMT
  Discovery—The Life Scientific: Gillian Forrester
  Professor Gillian Forrester on how we became the walking, talking great apes we are today
12. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—26/10/2026 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 21:06GMT
  Newshour—Flavio Bolsonaro refuses to concede Brazil election
  The son of the former president says he will challenge the result
14. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—26/10/2026 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—26/10/2026 22:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—26/10/2026 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—Anthropic share details of its IPO
  Anthropic share details of its long-awaited wall street listing
18. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—26/10/2026 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 23:06GMT
  The Interview—Navanetham ‘Navi' Pillay, 2026 Nobel Peace Prize winner
  South African human rights’ lawyer Navi Pillay, 2026 Nobel Peace Prize winner(R)
20. 23:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—26/10/2026 23:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 23:32GMT
  A History Of The United States In 100 Objects—100 Objects: 1. The century safe
  A locked iron safe, sealed for 100 years. What objects did Americans choose to remember?(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—27/10/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The History Hour—The Berlin Wall mural and a new kind of zoo
  Max Pearson presents a collection of this week's Witness History episodes(R)
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—27/10/2026 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—27/10/2026 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—27/10/2026 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  The Global Story—Why young Israelis are more conservative than their parents
  Israel’s first election since the October 7 attacks is on Tuesday(R)
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—27/10/2026 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  The Newsroom—27/10/2026 02:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
9. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—27/10/2026 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  Assignment—Loving, living and dying together in the Netherlands: Part 1
  Jan and Els chose euthanasia, and died together in the Netherlands
11. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—27/10/2026 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  Outlook—Back to Black at 20: How I signed Amy Winehouse
  Sweeping floors led aspiring music exec Darcus Beese to Amy, and the birth of a classic(R)
13. 03:50GMT
  Witness History—The Siege of Paris
  In 1870, the city of Paris was encircled by the Prussian army(R)
14. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—27/10/2026 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  The Newsroom—27/10/2026 04:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—27/10/2026 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 04:32GMT
  In the Studio—Yuko Mohri
  Neil McCarthy meets Japanese artist Yuko Mohri
18. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—27/10/2026 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Israel holds its first election since the October the Seventh
  Prime minister Netanyahu is seeking to extend his time in office

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