BBC World Service UK DAB/Freeview Schedule Monday 23 May 2016

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/23 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  World Business Report—First broadcast 2016/05/23 00:06 GMT
  
  The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/23 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Fish Fight
  
  With fish stocks dwindling and illegal fishing rife, how do you police the oceans? (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/23 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Forum—After Dark: How we Respond to Darkness
  
  Exploring how we operate at night and our attitude to the dark
7. 01:50GMT
  
  Over to You—When is a News Story not a News Story?
  
  The Newsroom editor responds to listeners’ claims that a certain story wasn’t news worthy (R)
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/23 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  The Interview—23/05/2016 GMT
  
  In-depth, hard-hitting interviews with newsworthy personalities.
10. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/23 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 02:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Why Are We Afraid of Robots?
  
  They help us in homes, hospitals and factories, so do we have reason to fear robots? (R)
12. 02:50GMT
  
  More or Less—The World's Most Profitable Product
  
  Is the iPhone the most profitable product in history? What are the other contenders? (R)
13. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/23 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Iraqi PM Vows Fallujah will be Retaken
  
  Fight for Fallujah; Austria's presidential election; Ken Loach film wins at Cannes
15. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/23 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Iraq Attacks so-called Islamic State in Fallujah
  
  Battle of Fallujah; Humanitarian conference; Mourinho bound for Man Utd
17. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/23 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 04:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Engineers: Marita Cheng and Nisrine Chartouny
  
  Building robots and boring tunnels, female engineers from Australia and Lebanon
19. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/23 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Fallujah Battle Ensues Between Iraq and so-called Islamic State
  
  Fallujah battle; Obama in Asia; Austria's controversial election
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/23 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—United States Lifting its Arms Embargo Against Vietnam
  
  US will lift embargo on Vietnam; Cannes crowns Loach; Tristan da Cunha job vacancy
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/23 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—US to Lift Arms Export Embargo on Former Foe, Vietnam
  
  Obama in Vietnam; Fallujah battle; Bayer bid for Mosanto
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/23 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—The Industrialisation of Africa
  
  A leading Nigerian businesswoman on Africa's potential, and a cashew boom in Ivory Coast
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The Execution of Anne Boleyn
  
  In May 1536 the Queen of England was executed on the orders of her husband, Henry VIII
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/23 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Damian Lewis, Laurie Anderson, Ayad Akhtar
  
  Damian Lewis on why we should watch Billions; artist Laurie Anderson on dogs and drone (R)
10. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/23 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  
  World Update—Iraq Military Starts Fallujah Offensive
  
  Iraqi forces begin operation to retake city controlled by Islamic State fighters
12. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/23 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Series of Deadly Attacks on Syrian Coastal Cities
  
  So-called Islamic State have claimed responsibility for attacks in Tartous and Jableh
14. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/23 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The Man who Negotiates with Boko Haram
  
  Australian Dr Stephen Davis tried to rescue Chibok girls kidnapped by Nigerian militants
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/23 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—'Eating Fat doesn't make you Fat'
  
  Study says UK dietary guidelines are wrong, World Humanitarian Summit, LEGO arms race
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/23 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Engineers: Marita Cheng and Nisrine Chartouny
  
  Building robots and boring tunnels, female engineers from Australia and Lebanon (R)
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/23 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Bombs Kill Dozens in Syrian Government Heartland
  
  Islamic State group claims attacks; Obama lifts Vietnam weapons ban; Winning in Cannes
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/23 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  The Interview—23/05/2016 GMT
  
  In-depth, hard-hitting interviews with newsworthy personalities. (R)
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/23 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Why Are We Afraid of Robots?
  
  They help us in homes, hospitals and factories, so do we have reason to fear robots? (R)
11. 14:50GMT
  
  More or Less—The World's Most Profitable Product
  
  Is the iPhone the most profitable product in history? What are the other contenders? (R)
12. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/23 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 15:06GMT
  
  Business Daily—The Industrialisation of Africa
  
  A leading Nigerian businesswoman on Africa's potential, and a cashew boom in Ivory Coast (R)
14. 15:23GMT
  
  The Essential—BBC Trending: Blessers’ - South Africa’s Sugar Daddy Problem
  
  The online backlash against relationships based on money and gifts
15. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/23 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—Louis van Gaal Sacked
  
  Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal is sacked
17. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/23 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 16:06GMT
  
  World Have Your Say—Man Utd Sack Van Gaal
  
  Manchester United have sacked manager Louis Van Gaal
19. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/23 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 17:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Austria Far-right Narrowly Thwarted as Van der Bellen Elected President
  
  Independent candidate wins Austrian election, restaurant owner jailed over peanut death
21. 17:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/23 17:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
22. 17:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Austria's Anti-Immigration Party Narrowly Loses Poll
  
  Independent politician Alexander Van der Bellen has won Austria's presidential election.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/23 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—IS Claims Deadly Bomb Attacks in Syria
  
  IS say they carried out attacks on Syrian government strongholds
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/23 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Engineers: Marita Cheng and Nisrine Chartouny
  
  Building robots and boring tunnels, female engineers from Australia and Lebanon (R)
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/23 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The Man who Negotiates with Boko Haram
  
  Australian Dr Stephen Davis tried to rescue Chibok girls kidnapped by Nigerian militants (R)
7. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/23 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Syria's 'Super Safe Havens' Attacked
  
  Jableh and Tartous hit by multiple bombs; coping with losing a loved one in an air crash
9. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/23 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 21:06GMT
  
  The Interview—23/05/2016 GMT
  
  In-depth, hard-hitting interviews with newsworthy personalities. (R)
11. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/23 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 21:32GMT
  
  Discovery—After Ebola
  
  Rebuilding Sierra Leone’s healthcare system
13. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/23 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Baltimore Officer Acquitted Over Freddie Gray's Death
  
  Policeman cleared over detainee's death; Minister in Brazil's new government steps aside
15. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—23/05/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
16. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/23 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Austria's Anti-Immigration Party Narrowly Loses Poll
  
  Independent politician Alexander Van der Bellen has won Austria's presidential election.
18. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/23 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 23:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Damian Lewis, Laurie Anderson, Ayad Akhtar
  
  Damian Lewis on why we should watch Billions; artist Laurie Anderson on dogs and drone (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/24 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Green Light for Fracking in the UK
  
  North Yorkshire County Council approves first ever plans for fracking in UK
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/24 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The Man who Negotiates with Boko Haram
  
  Australian Dr Stephen Davis tried to rescue Chibok girls kidnapped by Nigerian militants (R)
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/24 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—Would A New International Convention Help Refugees?
  
  The case for rethinking the 1951 UN Refugee Convention to deal with today's crisis
7. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/24 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  
  Discovery—After Ebola
  
  Rebuilding Sierra Leone’s healthcare system (R)
9. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/24 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Greece Poised To Evacuate Idomeni Camp
  
  Greece evacuates migrants; China pig eyes; Floating solar panels
11. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/24 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Syria Blames Foreign Countries For Blasts
  
  Syria explosions; Austria election reaction; China pig eyes
13. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/24 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 04:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Shea Gold
  
  The plight of rural women making shea butter in Ghana’s northern regions
15. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/24 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Greece Begins To Move Idomeni Migrants
  
  Idomeni evacuated; Iraq Fallujah; Knee sounds

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