BBC World Service UK DAB/Freeview Schedule Friday 3 July 2026

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/07/2026 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—03/07/2026 00:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—03/07/2026 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  The Global Story—Was ‘Made in China’ made in America?
  
  Has the United States met its match? (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/07/2026 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—03/07/2026 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—03/07/2026 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  Tech Life—What happens when health information is shadow banned?
  
  We hear concerns that shadow banning is limiting access to health advice for women. (R)
9. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/07/2026 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Dad warned me of the ‘jaguarman’ curse but I didn’t listen
  
  Ignoring his dad’s advice, Raoul de Jong flew to Suriname to find this mythical ancestor (R)
11. 02:50GMT
  
  Witness History—KCOR: The first Spanish-language radio station in the US
  
  In 1946, Mexican-American Raoul Cortez launched a radio service in Spanish in Texas (R)
12. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/07/2026 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—03/07/2026 03:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—03/07/2026 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Cast out: Faith of a gay Nigerian priest
  
  Emily Buchanan explores the cost of a Nigerian priest reconciling his faith and identity
16. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/07/2026 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Uneasy calm returns to Strait of Hormuz
  
  BBC reports from Strait of Hormuz.
18. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/07/2026 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Life in the Strait of Hormuz after ceasefire
  
  The BBC has gained exclusive access to southern Iran and the Strait of Hormuz.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/07/2026 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Opposition leader seeks return Venezuela
  
  Authorities say the death toll from last week's quakes continues to mount
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/07/2026 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Jackie Jantos, Hinge CEO: Gen Z struggle to connect
  
  Sean Farrington speaks to Jackie Jantos, Hinge CEO, about dating in today’s digital world
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—03/07/2026 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Taking stock: Trump's money
  
  Trump’s financial disclosures, billionaires in AI, and China’s changing consumer tastes
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Restoring the Statue of Liberty
  
  In 1984, the Statue of Liberty was rejuvenated ahead of her 100th birthday
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/07/2026 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—03/07/2026 08:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—03/07/2026 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  
  BBC Inside Science—How do you immortalise natural history?
  
  The latest cutting-edge research on show at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition. (R)
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/07/2026 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  Unexpected Elements—Stuck in a cycle
  
  The removal of sales tax on period products in Pakistan has us talking biological cycles.
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/07/2026 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—03/07/2026 10:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—03/07/2026 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  
  The Global Story—Is the American century over? Your questions answered
  
  With the BBC’s international editor Jeremy Bowen and China expert Celia Hatton.
18. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/07/2026 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The Outlook Mixtape: Fire and Ice
  
  Opposing forces bring about two nail-biting adventures
20. 11:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Restoring the Statue of Liberty
  
  In 1984, the Statue of Liberty was rejuvenated ahead of her 100th birthday (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/07/2026 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—03/07/2026 12:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—03/07/2026 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Cast out: Faith of a gay Nigerian priest
  
  Emily Buchanan explores the cost of a Nigerian priest reconciling his faith and identity (R)
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/07/2026 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Funeral begins for Iran's late Supreme Leader
  
  Iran begins public mourning for Ayatollah killed in February
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/07/2026 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Jackie Jantos, Hinge CEO: Gen Z struggle to connect
  
  Sean Farrington speaks to Jackie Jantos, Hinge CEO, about dating in today’s digital world (R)
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—03/07/2026 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Taking stock: Trump's money
  
  Trump’s financial disclosures, billionaires in AI, and China’s changing consumer tastes (R)
11. 14:50GMT
  
  World Business Express—Taylor Swift's wedding and 4th July - big money celebrations take over NYC
  
  America celebrates its 250th birthday as a heatwave sends electricity demand soaring
12. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/07/2026 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 15:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Live from a Venezuelan earthquake donation centre
  
  We speak to Venezuelans in London about how they've been affected
14. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/07/2026 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 16:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Venezuela earthquakes: Venezuelans in London describe heartbreak
  
  We speak to Venezuelans at a donation centre in London for earthquake relief
16. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/07/2026 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 17:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The Outlook Mixtape: Fire and Ice
  
  Opposing forces bring about two nail-biting adventures (R)
18. 17:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Restoring the Statue of Liberty
  
  In 1984, the Statue of Liberty was rejuvenated ahead of her 100th birthday (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/07/2026 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—03/07/2026 18:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—03/07/2026 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2026/07/03 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—03/07/2026 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  BBC Conversations—Venezuelan earthquake survivors
  
  Survivors in Venezuela share their stories
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—03/07/2026 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—How did plants evolve to attract insects?
  
  The ingenious, gruesome and fascinating ways plants have adapted to survive.
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/07/2026 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Khamenei’s six-day funeral expected to draw millions
  
  Senior leaders from Russia, Pakistan and central Asia have paid their respects
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/07/2026 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Jackie Jantos, Hinge CEO: Gen Z struggle to connect
  
  Sean Farrington speaks to Jackie Jantos, Hinge CEO, about dating in today’s digital world (R)
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—03/07/2026 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Cast out: Faith of a gay Nigerian priest
  
  Emily Buchanan explores the cost of a Nigerian priest reconciling his faith and identity (R)
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/07/2026 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—03/07/2026 22:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—03/07/2026 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—America at 250: Swifties and soccer fans swelter in the heat
  
  Swift wedding guests, FIFA crowds and extreme heat hit New York on USA’s birthday weekend
19. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/07/2026 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  
  Unexpected Elements—Stuck in a cycle
  
  The removal of sales tax on period products in Pakistan has us talking biological cycles. (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/07/2026 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—04/07/2026 00:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—04/07/2026 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  The Global Story—Is the American century over? Your questions answered
  
  With the BBC’s international editor Jeremy Bowen and China expert Celia Hatton. (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/07/2026 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—04/07/2026 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—04/07/2026 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  Stumped—Ben Stokes retires: What next for England?
  
  Is ‘Bazball’ finished after Stokes ends his England career?
9. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/07/2026 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The Outlook Mixtape: Fire and Ice
  
  Opposing forces bring about two nail-biting adventures (R)
11. 02:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Restoring the Statue of Liberty
  
  In 1984, the Statue of Liberty was rejuvenated ahead of her 100th birthday (R)
12. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/07/2026 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  
  Unexpected Elements—Stuck in a cycle
  
  The removal of sales tax on period products in Pakistan has us talking biological cycles. (R)
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/07/2026 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—04/07/2026 04:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—04/07/2026 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 04:32GMT
  
  More than the Score—What makes a Grand Slam grand?
  
  What makes a "major" tournament major, and what makes a Grand Slam grand?
18. 04:50GMT
  
  More or Less—Does a full moon make crime rates go up?
  
  Holding the moon to account for its role in crime rates
19. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/07/2026 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 05:06GMT
  
  Weekend—US marks 250 years of independence
  
  Trump's new Air Force One will feature in one of the formations over the capital

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