BBC World Service UK DAB/Freeview Schedule Saturday 20 February 2016

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/20 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Britain secures EU renegotiation
  
  British Prime Minister David Cameron announces details of EU renegotiation package
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—20/02/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/20 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  Stumped—Bye Bye Brendon
  
  Brendon McCullum retires from cricket and ballet dancer Alexander Campbell on coaching
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/20 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—UK-EU Deal Achieved At Brussels Summit
  
  The British Prime Minister negotiates a deal to give the UK "special status" in the EU.
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/20 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—Policing Morality in Iran
  
  How the 'morality police' affect daily life in Iran (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/20 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Guns in America
  
  Revealing stories from around the world: the US, Portugal, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Malawi
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/20 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—Celebrating and Protecting Language
  
  Preserving local language in Bangladesh, Hong Kong and Italy.
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/20 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—What Hope For Peace in Syria?
  
  As more regional and local powers become embroiled in Syria, is there any hope for peace? (R)
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/20 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  The World This Week—Britain's EU deal
  
  Britain wrests a deal from the EU to put to British voters
18. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/20 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 05:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—Go and Do Likewise
  
  From Lesbos to Flint — an Islamic relief group helps the poor get safe drinking water
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/20 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Harper Lee Dies
  
  Author of To Kill a Mockingbird dies aged 89; EU deal for Britain; Indonesia's dark past
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/20 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Italian Writer Umberto Eco Dies
  
  Author of The Name of the Rose dies aged 84; Trump in South Carolina; Beatles memorabilia
5. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/20 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  
  Weekend—UK Clinches EU Deal
  
  PM Cameron hails "special status" for UK; the power of the mind over the body.
7. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/20 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  
  In the Balance—Masters of the Universe Handbook
  
  How does business stay ahead of the curve in an increasingly competitive global market?
9. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/20 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 09:06GMT
  
  The History Hour—The Battle of Verdun
  
  The battle that traumatised France, forbidden Tibet in the 1940s and fashion's New Look
11. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/20 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 10:06GMT
  
  Not by the Playbook—Closed Court
  
  We investigate why women were banned from an Iranian men's volleyball event, plus more.
13. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/20 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 11:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—What Hope For Peace in Syria?
  
  As more regional and local powers become embroiled in Syria, is there any hope for peace? (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/20 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The World This Week—Britain's EU deal
  
  Britain wrests a deal from the EU to put to British voters (R)
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/20 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—Celebrating and Protecting Language
  
  Preserving local language in Bangladesh, Hong Kong and Italy. (R)
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/20 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—British PM Sets Date for EU Referedum
  
  David Cameron sets date; Museveni wins Ugandan elections; World Press Photo Awards
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/20 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  Music Extra—Malaco Records Story
  
  The story of Malaco Records of Jackson, Mississippi - the last soul record company
9. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/20 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 15:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Live Indoor Athletics
  
  Commentary from the meeting at Emirates Arena in Glasgow
11. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/20 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 16:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Live FA Cup Fifth Round Commentary
  
  Live commentary of Watford v Leeds
13. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/20 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 17:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—The Sportsworld Report
  
  The day's top stories from the FA Cup and beyond
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/20 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—EU: In or Out?
  
  Cameron announces June referendum; Will Donald trump other candidates in latest primary?
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/20 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Trending—Facebook and Marijuana
  
  Facebook removes pages that advertise and promote the use and sale of marijuana
5. 18:50GMT
  
  Over to You—Reporting Sensitive Material
  
  Veteran journalist Robin Lustig on hard line interviewing and reporting sensitive content
6. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/20 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 19:06GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—Celebrating and Protecting Language
  
  Preserving local language in Bangladesh, Hong Kong and Italy. (R)
8. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/20 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
9. 19:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—Go and Do Likewise
  
  From Lesbos to Flint — an Islamic relief group helps the poor get safe drinking water (R)
10. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/20 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 20:06GMT
  
  Exchanges at the Frontier—The Search for Hunger Genes
  
  Professor Sadaf Farooqi looks at why some people put on weight and others don’t
12. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/20 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 21:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Britain's EU referendum confirmed
  
  Date set for EU referendum; Ugandan election criticised; mass wedding in South Korea
14. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/20 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 22:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—The Mechanic and the Mission
  
  The ex-mechanic in Benin whose mission is to help people with mental health problems. (R)
16. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/20 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 22:32GMT
  
  Global Business—Why Don’t we Talk About our Pay?
  
  Jonty Bloom explores income and tax transparency in Norway
18. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/20 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 23:06GMT
  
  Unexpected Elements—The Medical Scandal Engulfing Top Swedish University
  
  The “Macchiarini Affair” which involved ground-breaking surgery with artificial windpipes
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/21 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The World This Week—Britain's EU deal
  
  Britain wrests a deal from the EU to put to British voters (R)
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/21 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Religion in Silicon Valley
  
  Faith in the hi-tec Silicon Valley (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/21 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Clinton Victory in Nevada
  
  Democratic caucus goes former First Lady's way; Donald Trump triumphs in South Carolina
7. 01:20GMT
  
  Sports News—21/02/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
8. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/21 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
9. 01:32GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook Weekend: Pick of the Week
  
  Determination: From a world famous primatologist to the Indian Dr celebrating baby girls
10. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/21 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 02:06GMT
  
  The History Hour—The Battle of Verdun
  
  The battle that traumatised France, forbidden Tibet in the 1940s and fashion's New Look (R)
12. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/21 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—Why Don’t We Eradicate Mosquitoes?
  
  Mosquitoes cause a huge number of deaths. But getting rid of them would be complicated. (R)
14. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/21 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  
  In the Balance—Masters of the Universe Handbook
  
  How does business stay ahead of the curve in an increasingly competitive global market? (R)
16. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/21 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—Die Klassen, Die Klassen: How Syrians Adapt to Life in Germany
  
  Germany offers language classes to new arrivals from Syria to help with integration
18. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/21 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  
  Global Business—Why Don’t we Talk About our Pay?
  
  Jonty Bloom explores income and tax transparency in Norway (R)
20. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/21 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 05:32GMT
  
  The Compass—My Perfect Country, My Perfect Country: Drug Decriminalisation in Portugal
  
  3/22 Is Portugal's view of drugs as a health issue rather than a crime a good model to follow? (R)

Sunday 21 February 2016

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