BBC World Service UK DAB/Freeview Schedule Saturday 16 March 2019

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1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/03/16 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—What’s going on at the US-Mexico border?
  
  President Trump says the situation is a national emergency. Is he right?
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/03/16 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—New Zealand Attack Suspect Appears in Court
  
  Brenton Tarrant is charged with murder in the mosque shootings.
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/03/16 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—16/03/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/03/16 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  
  Stumped—Australia's timely resurgence
  
  After beating India 3-2, are Australia peaking in time for the men's World Cup?
9. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/03/16 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—Killed for seeking justice
  
  BBC Urdu’s Humaira Kanwal remembers Afzal Kohistani, and the Kohistan video case (R)
11. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/03/16 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 04:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—What’s going on at the US-Mexico border?
  
  President Trump says the situation is a national emergency. Is he right? (R)
13. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/03/16 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 05:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—16/03/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
15. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/03/16 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 05:32GMT
  
  Trending—The people behind US political violence (Part 2 of 2)
  
  An anti-fascist activist meets a far-right Proud Boy. Will they agree on anything? (R)
17. 05:50GMT
  
  How the World Changed Music—Mbube – The Lion
  
  The story behind the original South African song Mbube, known as the Lion Sleeps Tonight
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/03/16 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Christchurch shootings: suspect appears in court
  
  The suspect in New Zealand mosque shootings appears in court on a single murder charge
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/03/16 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Christchurch mayor: 'we are determined to remain united'
  
  After attack rocks New Zealand, mayor of Christchurch Lianne Dalziel speaks to Weekend
5. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/03/16 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  
  Weekend—New Zealand: mosque attack suspect appears in court
  
  The main suspect in shootings that killed 49 people in New Zealand appears in court
7. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/03/16 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  
  Global Business—Beijing to Belarus - a new Silk Road to Europe
  
  Will a giant industrial zone in Belarus become the European hub of China’s New Silk Road?
9. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/03/16 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 09:06GMT
  
  The World This Week—UK to ask for Brexit delay
  
  After a chaotic series of votes, parliament said it wanted to postpone Brexit
11. 09:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/03/16 09:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 09:32GMT
  
  Where Are You Going?—Where are you going? - Cardiff
  
  One question reveals hidden truths about the lives of strangers around the world. (R)
13. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/03/16 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 10:06GMT
  
  Not by the Playbook—New Zealand's 'Darkest Day'
  
  How do the Bangladeshi cricket team recover following the horrific New Zealand massacre?
15. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/03/16 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 11:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—16/03/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 11:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/03/16 11:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 11:32GMT
  
  Trending—The people behind US political violence (Part 2 of 2)
  
  An anti-fascist activist meets a far-right Proud Boy. Will they agree on anything? (R)
19. 11:50GMT
  
  Over to You—Our digital doctor tackles your digital dilemmas
  
  BBC World Service digital editor Anna Doble answers questions about digital platforms
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/03/16 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Global Beats—Peru
  
  Meet the talented young DJs and producers behind Peru’s captivating tropical bass sound.
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/03/16 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Will New Zealand change its gun laws?
  
  NZ prime minister calls for a change in gun laws, but will the gun lobby accept that ?
5. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/03/16 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—The Sportsworld Team
  
  Premier League goals and sporting debate with Lee James and the Sportsworld Team.
7. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/03/16 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 15:04GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Live Premier League commentary
  
  Burnley V Leicester from Turf Moor
9. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/03/16 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 16:04GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Live Premier League Commentary
  
  Burnley V Leicester at Turf Moor
11. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/03/16 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 17:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—The Sportsworld Report
  
  The days top stories from the Premier League and beyond.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/03/16 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—16/03/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/03/16 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—Songs for change
  
  We speak to musicians from across the world telling stories through song
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/03/16 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  The History Hour—China's breakthrough malaria cure
  
  How an ancient Chinese remedy provided a 1970s breakthrough in the fight against malaria
7. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/03/16 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 20:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Actress Maggie Gyllenhaal
  
  Maggie Gyllenhaal on her latest movie The Kindergarten Teacher
9. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/03/16 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 21:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Police now say 50 died in mosque attacks
  
  New Zealand police find a further victim as they clear bodies from Christchurch mosques
11. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/03/16 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—16/03/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
13. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—16/03/2019 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
14. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/03/16 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 22:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—Caste in America
  
  Even with his Harvard University education, caste follows Suraj Yengde ‘like a shadow’
16. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/03/16 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 23:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Powerless in Venezuela
  
  Surviving the blackout in Caracas: the family who had to burn their memories for light.
18. 23:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/03/16 23:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 23:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—Aviation technology - are we in control?
  
  More aviation authorities ground the Boeing 737, we ask are we in control of the tech? (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/03/17 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Deputy of Venezuela’s Voluntad Popular party - Juan Andres Mejia
  
  Is there a way out of Venezuela’s protracted agony? (R)
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/03/17 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—When will an African visit Mars?
  
  We head to South Africa’s biggest science festival for a debate before a live audience (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/03/17 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The World This Week—UK to ask for Brexit delay
  
  After a chaotic series of votes, parliament said it wanted to postpone Brexit (R)
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/03/17 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  Global Business—Beijing to Belarus - a new Silk Road to Europe
  
  Will a giant industrial zone in Belarus become the European hub of China’s New Silk Road? (R)
9. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/03/17 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—17/03/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
11. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/03/17 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 02:32GMT
  
  The Hurricane Tapes—Take it to the judge
  
  Rubin Carter prepares for his biggest gamble
13. 02:50GMT
  
  Over to You—Our digital doctor tackles your digital dilemmas
  
  BBC World Service digital editor Anna Doble answers questions about digital platforms (R)
14. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/03/17 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 03:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—Can you murder a robot?
  
  Robots are designed to help us, so why do humans like to hurt them?
16. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/03/17 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Powerless in Venezuela
  
  Surviving the blackout in Caracas: the family who had to burn their memories for light. (R)
18. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/03/17 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 04:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—Caste in America
  
  Even with his Harvard University education, caste follows Suraj Yengde ‘like a shadow’ (R)
20. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/03/17 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 05:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—17/03/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
22. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/03/17 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
23. 05:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Abandoned in the Amazon
  
  The dangers of flying in the great wilderness of the Brazilian rainforest (R)

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