BBC World Service Online Schedule Tuesday 20 October 2026

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/10/2026 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—20/10/2026 00:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—20/10/2026 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  The Global Story—Is Trump sacrificing Ukraine for cheaper diesel?
  
  America’s pain at the pump could mean good news for Putin (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/10/2026 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—20/10/2026 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—20/10/2026 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  Assignment—China and the UK: After the golden era
  
  Paul Kenyon investigates rising suspicions over China’s presence in the UK
9. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/10/2026 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Why didn't they tell me I was black? Part 1
  
  Lacey's white Texan family hid the truth about her background (R)
11. 02:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Gerald Durrell's mission to save species from extinction
  
  In 1959, the writer Gerald Durrell opened the gates to a new kind of zoo (R)
12. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/10/2026 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—20/10/2026 03:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—20/10/2026 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  
  In the Studio—Joachim Trier
  
  Another chance to go behind the scenes with director Joachim Trier.
16. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/10/2026 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Kenyan Shakahola cult leader found guilty
  
  Leader of a Kenyan doomsday cult, Paul Mackenzie, found guilty of murdering 191 people.
18. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/10/2026 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—French cities enforce overnight curfews
  
  It follows violent demonstrations over the weekend.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/10/2026 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Overnight curfews in France
  
  It follows violent demonstrations in the country at the weekend.
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/10/2026 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  People Fixing The World—Breaking the code of silence
  
  How Sicily's citizens are fighting back against the mafia
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—20/10/2026 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Follow the Money: The cost of sending money home
  
  We follow a transfer from London to Manila to see who gets paid along the way
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—How Ten Canoes made cinema history
  
  In 2006, Australia's first feature film in Aboriginal languages was created
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/10/2026 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—20/10/2026 08:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—20/10/2026 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  
  Assignment—China and the UK: After the golden era
  
  Paul Kenyon investigates rising suspicions over China’s presence in the UK (R)
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/10/2026 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Boots Riley on his film I Love Boosters
  
  London Film Festival director Boots Riley on his film I Love Boosters (R)
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/10/2026 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—20/10/2026 10:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—20/10/2026 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  
  The Global Story—They were loyal Democrats. Then came Gaza
  
  Michigan Democrats on Israel, US foreign policy and the future of the party.
18. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/10/2026 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Why didn't they tell me I was black? Part 2
  
  Lacey discovers her parents' true identity, and her own
20. 11:50GMT
  
  Witness History—How Ten Canoes made cinema history
  
  In 2006, Australia's first feature film in Aboriginal languages was created (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/10/2026 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—20/10/2026 12:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—20/10/2026 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  In the Studio—Joachim Trier
  
  Another chance to go behind the scenes with director Joachim Trier. (R)
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/10/2026 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—US denies withholding intelligence from Ukraine
  
  US Secretary of State insists Washington isn't deliberately withholding Ukraine support
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/10/2026 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  People Fixing The World—Breaking the code of silence
  
  How Sicily's citizens are fighting back against the mafia (R)
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—20/10/2026 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Follow the Money: The cost of sending money home
  
  We follow a transfer from London to Manila to see who gets paid along the way (R)
11. 14:50GMT
  
  World Business Express—France takes a hard look at its finances
  
  After days of violent unrest French lawmakers debate its controversial budget plans
12. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/10/2026 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 15:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—US holding talks with Ukraine
  
  US envoy Steve Witkoff is meeting President Zelensky in Norway
14. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/10/2026 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 16:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Sudan army drone attacks kill more than 200
  
  Sudan army drones hit mourners and fuel market killing more than 200 people, sources say
16. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/10/2026 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 17:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Why didn't they tell me I was black? Part 2
  
  Lacey discovers her parents' true identity, and her own (R)
18. 17:50GMT
  
  Witness History—How Ten Canoes made cinema history
  
  In 2006, Australia's first feature film in Aboriginal languages was created (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/10/2026 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—20/10/2026 18:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—20/10/2026 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2026/10/20 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—20/10/2026 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Assignment—China and the UK: After the golden era
  
  Paul Kenyon investigates rising suspicions over China’s presence in the UK (R)
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—20/10/2026 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Tech Life—Beyond silicon chips
  
  The next generation of chip is thinner and flexible when compared to traditional silicon.
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/10/2026 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Sudan: 'laboratory for drone technology'
  
  Sudanese army blamed for killing more than 300 civilians in two separate drone strikes
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/10/2026 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  People Fixing The World—Breaking the code of silence
  
  How Sicily's citizens are fighting back against the mafia (R)
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—20/10/2026 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  In the Studio—Joachim Trier
  
  Another chance to go behind the scenes with director Joachim Trier. (R)
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/10/2026 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—20/10/2026 22:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—20/10/2026 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  
  On air
  
  Listen live
  
  World Business Report—Cost of Living Dominates US Midterms
  
  How will the cost of living shape the US midterms?
  
  Listen live
19. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/10/2026 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Boots Riley on his film I Love Boosters
  
  London Film Festival director Boots Riley on his film I Love Boosters (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/10/2026 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—21/10/2026 00:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—21/10/2026 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  The Global Story—They were loyal Democrats. Then came Gaza
  
  Michigan Democrats on Israel, US foreign policy and the future of the party. (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/10/2026 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—21/10/2026 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—21/10/2026 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  The Climate Question—Mining: Can we learn lessons from the past?
  
  Lithium and copper are crucial to the energy transition, but at what environmental cost? (R)
9. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/10/2026 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Why didn't they tell me I was black? Part 2
  
  Lacey discovers her parents' true identity, and her own (R)
11. 02:50GMT
  
  Witness History—How Ten Canoes made cinema history
  
  In 2006, Australia's first feature film in Aboriginal languages was created (R)
12. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/10/2026 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—21/10/2026 03:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—21/10/2026 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Where is Austin Tice? 7/9
  
  Josh Baker uncovers the truth about one of the biggest missing-person cases of our time.
16. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/10/2026 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—21/10/2026 04:06 GMT
  
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.
18. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/10/2026 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—21/10/2026 05:06 GMT
  
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.

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