BBC World Service UK DAB/Freeview Schedule Tuesday 15 March 2016

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/15 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Life on Mars?
  
  The search for life on Mars; Russia pulls out of Syria; Turkey hits back at Kurds
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—15/03/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/15 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Batman and Ethan
  
  The 10-year-old blind boy and gifted musician, learning echolocation from Daniel Kish
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/15 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Putin Orders Troop Withdrawal from Syria
  
  Russian president Vladimir Putin has ordered his troops to start withdrawing from Syria
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/15 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Albino Man who Confronted Witchdoctor
  
  The albino journalist who challenged a witchdoctor using albino body parts in his potions (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/15 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—What Would it Take to Put a Human on Mars?
  
  Nasa is planning a manned mission to Mars. But the challenges are enormous
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/15 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  Discovery—Editing the Genome - Part Two
  
  Should we try to wipe out mosquitoes? With CRISPR, it may now be possible. (R)
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/15 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Assad Acknowledges Russian Pullout from Syria
  
  Putin pressure on Assad; Caste killing in India; Drones in Malawi
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/15 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Myanmar Set to Choose New President
  
  Myanmar's politics; Migrants crossing Macedonian border; Mass murderer Breivik's lawsuit
18. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/15 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 05:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Batman and Ethan
  
  The 10-year-old blind boy and gifted musician, learning echolocation from Daniel Kish (R)
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/15 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Putin On Syria: 'Mission Accomplished'
  
  Russia campaign in Syria; Peru oil spillage; Italy tennis match fixing
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/15 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Syria: What is Behind Russia's Withdrawal?
  
  Russian pull-out from Syria; Myanmar president; Blind boy who can see through sound
5. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/15 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Syria War: Five Years On
  
  Syria's five-year-old conflict; Brexit and Nato; The smaller T-Rex
7. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/15 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Finland after Nokia
  
  What went wrong at Nokia; Finland's economy; Helsinki's tech start-ups.
9. 08:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The Kasztner Affair
  
  In March 1957, an Israeli political scandal ended in an assassination.
10. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/15 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  
  The Forum—Advances in Bioengineering
  
  Bridging the divide between living and inorganic matter (R)
12. 09:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—Czechoslovakia Ice Hockey Riots
  
  In 1969, a match between the Soviet Union and Czechoslovakia sparked unrest in Prague.
13. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/15 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 10:06GMT
  
  World Update—Russia Begins Withdrawal from Syria
  
  First Russia planes leave Syria; decoding cat dialect; Brazil's Lula 'to become minister'
15. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/15 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 11:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—First Russian Planes Leave Syria
  
  The first Russian planes have arrived back at bases in their home country.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/15 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Forced to 'Surf' a Tsunami
  
  The photographer who survived a tsunami by riding the wave in a tiny boat.
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/15 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—What Would it Take to Put a Human on Mars?
  
  Nasa is planning a manned mission to Mars. But the challenges are enormous (R)
5. 13:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/15 13:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 13:32GMT
  
  Discovery—Editing the Genome - Part Two
  
  Should we try to wipe out mosquitoes? With CRISPR, it may now be possible. (R)
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/15 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Russia Begins Military Withdrawal from Syria
  
  Russian troops begin exit; Myanmar elects civilian president; Breivik complaint in court
9. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/15 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 15:06GMT
  
  Business Daily—Finland after Nokia
  
  What went wrong at Nokia; Finland's economy; Helsinki's tech start-ups. (R)
11. 15:23GMT
  
  The Essential—More or Less: Can We Trust Food Surveys?
  
  The pitfalls of nutrition science - how do really know what people are eating?
12. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/15 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—Where Next for Antonio Conte?
  
  Will Stamford Bridge and Chelsea be the next move for Antonio Conte after Euro 2016?
14. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/15 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 16:06GMT
  
  World Have Your Say—Prison Rights for Killers
  
  A conversation sparked by Norwegian killer Anders Breivik arguing for more prison rights
16. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/15 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 17:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Forced to 'Surf' a Tsunami
  
  The photographer who survived a tsunami by riding the wave in a tiny boat. (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/15 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Belgium Manhunt After Terror Raid Shots
  
  Russian jets target Islamic State in Syria, Breivik sues Norway over jail isolation
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/15 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Bangladesh Bank Boss Quits Over $100m Cyber Fraud
  
  The head of Bangladesh's central bank Atiur Rahman has resigned after a huge cyber heist.
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/15 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Reaction to Russia's 'Withdrawal' from Syria
  
  Lyse Doucet's assessment on Russia's actions in Syria; latest on Brussels terror raid
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/15 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Lynn Hill - 21st Century War Poet
  
  US Air Force veteran and poet Lynn Hill opens up the alien soul of 21st Century warfare
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/15 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—What Would it Take to Put a Human on Mars?
  
  Nasa is planning a manned mission to Mars. But the challenges are enormous (R)
11. 20:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/15 20:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 20:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—In the Realm of Robots
  
  The risks and benefits of AI in collaboration with the Cambridge Science Festival
13. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/15 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 21:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Why is Russia "Pulling Out" of Syria?
  
  Pentagon's former Russia expert; Brussels shooting; Fined for giving a lift to refugees
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/15 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Suspect Killed in Brussels Terror Raid
  
  A major counter-terrorist operation continues, crucial US primaries, Indiana Jones
17. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/15 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Bangladesh Bank Boss Quits Over $100m Cyber Fraud
  
  The head of Bangladesh's central bank Atiur Rahman has resigned after a huge cyber heist.
19. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/15 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  
  The Forum—Advances in Bioengineering
  
  Bridging the divide between living and inorganic matter (R)
21. 23:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—Czechoslovakia Ice Hockey Riots
  
  In 1969, a match between the Soviet Union and Czechoslovakia sparked unrest in Prague. (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/16 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—16/03/2016 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—16/03/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/16 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Lynn Hill - 21st Century War Poet
  
  US Air Force veteran and poet Lynn Hill opens up the alien soul of 21st Century warfare (R)
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/16 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Crucial Vote in US Primary Elections
  
  Five US states are holding primary elections for November's presidential election
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/16 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Forced to 'Surf' a Tsunami
  
  The photographer who survived a tsunami by riding the wave in a tiny boat. (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/16 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Lebanon's Education Minister - Elias Bou Saab
  
  What is the collateral damage for Lebanon from the Syrian conflict?
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/16 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—In the Realm of Robots
  
  The risks and benefits of AI in collaboration with the Cambridge Science Festival (R)
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/16 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Donald Trump: 'Florida An Amazing Night'
  
  Trump's Florida victory; Peace efforts in Colombia; Tanzania prostitutes
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/16 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Republican Rubio Ends Bids For White House
  
  US primaries; Brussels raid; The phone jammer
18. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/16 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 05:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Lynn Hill - 21st Century War Poet
  
  US Air Force veteran and poet Lynn Hill opens up the alien soul of 21st Century warfare (R)

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