BBC World Service Online Schedule Tuesday 21 April 2026

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—21/04/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Newsroom—21/04/2026 00:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—21/04/2026 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  The Global Story—While the world’s eyes were on Iran, what happened in Gaza?
  Six months on from the ceasefire deal, has anything changed?(R)
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—21/04/2026 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—21/04/2026 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—21/04/2026 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  Assignment—In Iceland's defence
  Iceland is one of the few nations without a military. Is this a sustainable strategy?
9. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—21/04/2026 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  Outlook—Could a sitcom save a man from death row?
  Juan Catalan hoped comedian Larry David could help exonerate him from a murder charge(R)
11. 02:50GMT
  Witness History—Mymba Kuera: The race to save wildlife at the Itaipu dam
  In 1982, waters rose behind the Itaipu Dam, flooding the homes of thousands of animals(R)
12. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—21/04/2026 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  The Newsroom—21/04/2026 03:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—21/04/2026 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  In the Studio—Patti LuPone: Taking the stage at Carnegie Hall
  Patti LuPone has long reigned as one of Broadway’s most formidable leading ladies
16. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—21/04/2026 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—Iran's chief negotiator casts doubt on peace talks with US
  Qalibaf said Tehran would not accept negotiations under the shadow of threats
18. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—21/04/2026 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Trump says US will keep Hormuz blockade until Iran deal
  There is no certainty whether a second round of peace talks will go ahead in Pakistan
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—21/04/2026 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—21/04/2026 06:06 GMT
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—21/04/2026 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—Arrows of hope
  How archery can help breast cancer recovery
5. 07:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—21/04/2026 07:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  Business Daily—The new fitness tourism
  We hear why more holidaymakers are opting for sport-focused breaks
7. 07:50GMT
  Witness History—Europe’s long drought of 2011
  How months of no rain dried up the Danube River
8. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—21/04/2026 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  The Newsroom—21/04/2026 08:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—21/04/2026 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  Assignment—In Iceland's defence
  Iceland is one of the few nations without a military. Is this a sustainable strategy?(R)
12. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—21/04/2026 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—Croatian actor Slavko Sobin
  Croatian actor Slavko Sobin on his film Surviving Earth(R)
14. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—21/04/2026 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  The Newsroom—21/04/2026 10:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 10:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—21/04/2026 10:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  The Global Story—How Pakistan became the peacemaker
  Talks are expected between the US and Iran in Islamabad.
18. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—21/04/2026 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  Outlook—'I can't stop the war but music gives us hope'
  Composer Iryna Gould on why playing musical instruments is vital for Ukrainian children
20. 11:50GMT
  Witness History—Europe’s long drought of 2011
  How months of no rain dried up the Danube River(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—21/04/2026 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  The Newsroom—21/04/2026 12:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—21/04/2026 12:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  In the Studio—Patti LuPone: Taking the stage at Carnegie Hall
  Patti LuPone has long reigned as one of Broadway’s most formidable leading ladies(R)
5. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—21/04/2026 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  Newshour—Iran warns of 'new cards' if fighting resumes
  The Iranian military says it is ready to respond if the US and Israel renew hostilities
7. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—21/04/2026 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—Arrows of hope
  How archery can help breast cancer recovery(R)
9. 14:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—21/04/2026 14:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  Business Daily—The new fitness tourism
  We hear why more holidaymakers are opting for sport-focused breaks(R)
11. 14:50GMT
  World Business Express—The new head of the Fed?
  Donald Trump’s nominee for Fed chair is grilled by senators
12. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—21/04/2026 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 15:06GMT
  Outside Source—Will there be more US-Iran peace talks?
  US President Donald Trump says he "expects to be bombing" if progress is not made
14. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—21/04/2026 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 16:06GMT
  On air
  Listen live
  Outside Source—Trump says he's confident of "a great deal" with Iran
  He says Iran has "no choice but to send" delegates to Pakistan for talks with the US
  Listen live
16. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—21/04/2026 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 17:06GMT
  Outlook—'I can't stop the war but music gives us hope'
  Composer Iryna Gould on why playing musical instruments is vital for Ukrainian children(R)
18. 17:50GMT
  Witness History—Europe’s long drought of 2011
  How months of no rain dried up the Danube River(R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—21/04/2026 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Newsroom—21/04/2026 18:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—21/04/2026 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  Sport Today—2026/04/21 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—21/04/2026 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  Assignment—In Iceland's defence
  Iceland is one of the few nations without a military. Is this a sustainable strategy?(R)
7. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—21/04/2026 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  Tech Life—21/04/2026 GMT
  How tech is transforming the way the world works, learns and plays
9. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—21/04/2026 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—21/04/2026 20:06 GMT
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
11. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—21/04/2026 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—Arrows of hope
  How archery can help breast cancer recovery(R)
13. 21:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—21/04/2026 21:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  In the Studio—Patti LuPone: Taking the stage at Carnegie Hall
  Patti LuPone has long reigned as one of Broadway’s most formidable leading ladies(R)
15. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—21/04/2026 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—21/04/2026 22:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—21/04/2026 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—First broadcast 21/04/2026 21:32 GMT
  The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
19. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—21/04/2026 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—Croatian actor Slavko Sobin
  Croatian actor Slavko Sobin on his film Surviving Earth(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—22/04/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Newsroom—22/04/2026 00:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—22/04/2026 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  The Global Story—How Pakistan became the peacemaker
  Talks are expected between the US and Iran in Islamabad.(R)
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—22/04/2026 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—22/04/2026 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—22/04/2026 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  The Climate Question—Can technology help us fight flooding in cities?
  Extreme weather can devastate informal urban settlements. Can drones and AI help?(R)
9. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—22/04/2026 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  Outlook—'I can't stop the war but music gives us hope'
  Composer Iryna Gould on why playing musical instruments is vital for Ukrainian children(R)
11. 02:50GMT
  Witness History—Europe’s long drought of 2011
  How months of no rain dried up the Danube River(R)
12. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—22/04/2026 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  The Newsroom—22/04/2026 03:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—22/04/2026 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  World of Secrets—Searching for Soldier Dad, 1. Love story
  1/5Why don’t I have a father? Cathy wants answers from her mum Maggie
16. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—22/04/2026 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—22/04/2026 04:06 GMT
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.
18. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—22/04/2026 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—22/04/2026 05:06 GMT
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.

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