BBC World Service Online Schedule Wednesday 14 October 2026

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—14/10/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Newsroom—14/10/2026 00:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—14/10/2026 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  The Global Story—Was World War Two worth it? Some US conservatives have doubts
  Tucker Carlson debates whether Britain should have fought Hitler.(R)
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—14/10/2026 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—14/10/2026 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—14/10/2026 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  The Climate Question—Are we ready for a super El Niño?
  This El Niño could become one of the strongest on record. What action can we take?(R)
9. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—14/10/2026 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  Outlook—The exorcism changed him, but not how the preacher intended
  Growing up gay in Jamaica, novelist Marlon James fought against his sexuality(R)
11. 02:50GMT
  Witness History—Harry Harlow's monkey attachment studies
  Harry Harlow's controversial monkey tests in the 1950s transformed ideas on attachment(R)
12. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—14/10/2026 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  The Newsroom—14/10/2026 03:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—14/10/2026 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  The Documentary—Where is Austin Tice? 6. A Meeting in Muscat
  Josh uncovers a hidden world of secret negotiations, backchannels, and high-level talks.
16. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—14/10/2026 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—Russia strikes energy facilities in Kyiv
  Ukraine says a Russian attack hit an energy facility and a residential building.
18. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—14/10/2026 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Power cuts reported across Kyiv after Russian strikes
  Ukraine says Russian air-strikes targeted energy facilities overnight.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—14/10/2026 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—Power cuts reported in Kyiv after Russian attacks
  President Zelensky said Russia has hit energy facilies in Kyiv.
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—14/10/2026 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  The Interview—Alexander Tah-ray Yui, Taiwan’s representative to US: We’re prepared for China to invade
  Sumi Somaskanda speaks to Alexander Tah-ray Yui, Taiwan’s representative to the US
5. 07:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—14/10/2026 07:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  Business Daily—Listen again: The supermarket billionaire, John Catsimatidis
  Founders: John Catsimatidis on leaving university, supermarkets and talking with Trump
7. 07:50GMT
  Witness History—Washoe: The chimp who learnt to sign
  By 1970 Washoe the chimp was thought to be the first non-human to learn a human language
8. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—14/10/2026 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  The Newsroom—14/10/2026 08:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—14/10/2026 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  The Climate Question—Are we ready for a super El Niño?
  This El Niño could become one of the strongest on record. What action can we take?(R)
12. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—14/10/2026 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  World Questions—World Questions Pakistan
  Jonny Dymond chairs a debate with Pakistani politicians and experts(R)
14. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—14/10/2026 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  The Newsroom—14/10/2026 10:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 10:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—14/10/2026 10:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  The Global Story—Could Gen Z bring down India’s Modi?
  Why a movement that started off as a meme has become a threat to India’s prime minister.
18. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—14/10/2026 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  Outlook—Dad loved dogs, cricket, opioids – and me
  Grace Harper Brighouse filmed her dad to confront his addiction to prescription drugs
20. 11:50GMT
  Witness History—Washoe: The chimp who learnt to sign
  By 1970 Washoe the chimp was thought to be the first non-human to learn a human language(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—14/10/2026 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  The Newsroom—14/10/2026 12:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—14/10/2026 12:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  The Documentary—Where is Austin Tice? 6. A Meeting in Muscat
  Josh uncovers a hidden world of secret negotiations, backchannels, and high-level talks.(R)
5. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—14/10/2026 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  Newshour—Ukraine says no early warnings from allies over Russian strikes
  The attacks come despite a supposed ceasefire announced by President Trump
7. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—14/10/2026 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  The Interview—Alexander Tah-ray Yui, Taiwan’s representative to US: We’re prepared for China to invade
  Sumi Somaskanda speaks to Alexander Tah-ray Yui, Taiwan’s representative to the US(R)
9. 14:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—14/10/2026 14:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  Business Daily—Listen again: The supermarket billionaire, John Catsimatidis
  Founders: John Catsimatidis on leaving university, supermarkets and talking with Trump(R)
11. 14:50GMT
  World Business Express—US inflation heats up
  US inflation rose more than expected, climbing to 3.7% in the year to September.
12. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—14/10/2026 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 15:06GMT
  Outside Source—Russian attack leaves 600,000 Ukrainians without power
  At least six people were killed in the overnight bombardment
14. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—14/10/2026 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 16:06GMT
  Outside Source—Ukraine's Starlink disruption
  Ukraine says it received no warning from allies of Russian attacks
16. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—14/10/2026 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 17:06GMT
  Outlook—Dad loved dogs, cricket, opioids – and me
  Grace Harper Brighouse filmed her dad to confront his addiction to prescription drugs(R)
18. 17:50GMT
  Witness History—Washoe: The chimp who learnt to sign
  By 1970 Washoe the chimp was thought to be the first non-human to learn a human language(R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—14/10/2026 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Newsroom—14/10/2026 18:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—14/10/2026 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  Sport Today—2026/10/14 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—14/10/2026 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  The Climate Question—Are we ready for a super El Niño?
  This El Niño could become one of the strongest on record. What action can we take?(R)
7. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—14/10/2026 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  Health Check—What happens in the ovaries postmenopause?
  New research shows the ovaries remain biologically active after the menopause
9. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—14/10/2026 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—Ukraine again accuses the US of failing to share intelligence
  Zelensky aide says Starlink restrictions in Ukraine war linked to political situation
11. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—14/10/2026 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  The Interview—Alexander Tah-ray Yui, Taiwan’s representative to US: We’re prepared for China to invade
  Sumi Somaskanda speaks to Alexander Tah-ray Yui, Taiwan’s representative to the US(R)
13. 21:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—14/10/2026 21:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  The Documentary—Where is Austin Tice? 6. A Meeting in Muscat
  Josh uncovers a hidden world of secret negotiations, backchannels, and high-level talks.(R)
15. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—14/10/2026 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—14/10/2026 22:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—14/10/2026 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—US inflation is on the rise again
  Inflation figures rose by 3.7% in September
19. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—14/10/2026 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  World Questions—World Questions Pakistan
  Jonny Dymond chairs a debate with Pakistani politicians and experts(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—15/10/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Newsroom—15/10/2026 00:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—15/10/2026 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  The Global Story—Could Gen Z bring down India’s Modi?
  Why a movement that started off as a meme has become a threat to India’s prime minister.(R)
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—15/10/2026 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—15/10/2026 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—15/10/2026 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  The Documentary—The dream academy
  Does the world have a sleep problem? We Explore how different cultures sleep
9. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—15/10/2026 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  Outlook—Dad loved dogs, cricket, opioids – and me
  Grace Harper Brighouse filmed her dad to confront his addiction to prescription drugs(R)
11. 02:50GMT
  Witness History—Washoe: The chimp who learnt to sign
  By 1970 Washoe the chimp was thought to be the first non-human to learn a human language(R)
12. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—15/10/2026 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  The Newsroom—15/10/2026 03:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—15/10/2026 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  The Food Chain—How to eat well when travelling for work
  How to keep your good food habits when working away from home.
16. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—15/10/2026 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—Musk suggests US government may have restricted Ukraine satellite link to Starlink
  The restriction has been linked to Kyiv's ability to intercept Russian attacks.
18. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—15/10/2026 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Musk says US government may have restricted Starlink use
  The restriction has been linked to Kyiv's ability to intercept Russian attacks

Thursday 15 October 2026

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