BBC World Service Online Schedule Tuesday 20 May 2025

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/05/2025 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Business Matters—How a secretive Taiwanese company is shaping the future of the global economy
  
  The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company is at the centre of a global chip rivalry
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/05/2025 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—20/05/2025 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—20/05/2025 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Colombia's webcam women
  
  Half a million women in Colombia are believed to be creating adult webcam content
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/05/2025 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Chile's ice mermaid and her record-breaking glacial swims
  
  Bárbara Hernández swam for 45 minutes in Antarctic waters of 2°C (R)
9. 02:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Lunch atop a Skyscraper
  
  In 1932, a photo was taken showing 11 ironworkers eating lunch at the top of a skyscraper (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/05/2025 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—20/05/2025 03:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—20/05/2025 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  In the Studio—Esben Holmboe Bang: The art of food
  
  Esben Holmboe Bang is a three Michelin-starred chef working in Norway.
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/05/2025 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—UN says Gaza aid 'a drop in the ocean'
  
  Its humanitarian chief, Tom Fletcher, says more supplies are urgently needed
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/05/2025 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—First aid tracks enter Gaza
  
  The UN says it is 'a drop in the ocean'
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/05/2025 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Trump: Ukraine and Russia to start peace talks 'immediately'
  
  The US president said this after speaking to President Putin and Ukraine's Zelensky
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/05/2025 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  People Fixing The World—Working with our minds
  
  The people using mindfulness and meditation to improve mental and physical health.
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—20/05/2025 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—A nuclear future for Africa?
  
  The continent has only one operational plant but more nations want to invest in reactors
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Nigerian photographer’s iconic 'Hairstyles' series
  
  J. D. 'Okhai Ojeikere, known as Nigeria’s top photographer gained international acclaim
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/05/2025 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—20/05/2025 08:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—20/05/2025 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Colombia's webcam women
  
  Half a million women in Colombia are believed to be creating adult webcam content (R)
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/05/2025 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Colombian artist Doris Salcedo
  
  Nikki Bedi and cultural critic Hanna Flint discuss Colombian artist Doris Salcedo’s work (R)
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/05/2025 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—20/05/2025 10:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—20/05/2025 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  
  In the Studio—Esben Holmboe Bang: The art of food
  
  Esben Holmboe Bang is a three Michelin-starred chef working in Norway. (R)
18. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/05/2025 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Prabal Gurung: The surprising story of a fashion superstar
  
  How Nepalese Prabal Gurung became a top designer - dressing Sharika and Kamala Harris
20. 11:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Nigerian photographer’s iconic 'Hairstyles' series
  
  J. D. 'Okhai Ojeikere, known as Nigeria’s top photographer gained international acclaim (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/05/2025 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—20/05/2025 12:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—20/05/2025 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  Discovery—Unstoppable: Hedy Lamarr
  
  Discover the unsung heroines of science and their world changing inventions. (R)
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/05/2025 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—UN humanitarian chief warns of baby deaths in Gaza
  
  Tom Fletcher says 14,000 babies could die within two days if aid doesn’t reach them
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/05/2025 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  People Fixing The World—Working with our minds
  
  The people using mindfulness and meditation to improve mental and physical health. (R)
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—20/05/2025 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—The Chinese battery maker powering ahead of its competition
  
  How has CATL become one of the world's fastest-growing firms?
11. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/05/2025 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  
  BBC OS—More aid trucks to arrive in Gaza
  
  The UN says Israel has given permission for around 100 aid lorries to enter Gaza
13. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/05/2025 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 16:06GMT
  
  BBC OS—UK, France and Canada demand Israel changes course
  
  In a joint statement, the three countries warn of "further concrete actions in response."
15. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/05/2025 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 17:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Prabal Gurung: The surprising story of a fashion superstar
  
  How Nepalese Prabal Gurung became a top designer - dressing Sharika and Kamala Harris (R)
17. 17:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Nigerian photographer’s iconic 'Hairstyles' series
  
  J. D. 'Okhai Ojeikere, known as Nigeria’s top photographer gained international acclaim (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/05/2025 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—20/05/2025 18:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—20/05/2025 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2025/05/20 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—20/05/2025 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Assignment—Colombia's webcam women
  
  Half a million women in Colombia are believed to be creating adult webcam content (R)
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—20/05/2025 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Tech Life—Protecting your invention
  
  You've had a 'lightbulb moment' and invented something amazing. Now you need a patent.
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/05/2025 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—UK suspends trade talks with Israel
  
  UK foreign secretary announces suspension of negotiations with Israel on trade agreement
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/05/2025 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  People Fixing The World—Working with our minds
  
  The people using mindfulness and meditation to improve mental and physical health. (R)
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—20/05/2025 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  In the Studio—Esben Holmboe Bang: The art of food
  
  Esben Holmboe Bang is a three Michelin-starred chef working in Norway. (R)
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/05/2025 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—20/05/2025 22:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—20/05/2025 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—EU plans fee on cheap Chinese parcels
  
  The EU plans a €2 fee on cheap parcels from China, hitting companies like Temu and Shein
19. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/05/2025 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Colombian artist Doris Salcedo
  
  Nikki Bedi and cultural critic Hanna Flint discuss Colombian artist Doris Salcedo’s work (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/05/2025 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Business Matters—The US's largest political donor plans to cut back
  
  Elon Musk, the US’s top political donor, plans to cut back on political campaign spending
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/05/2025 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—21/05/2025 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—21/05/2025 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  The Climate Question—What makes a good climate novel?
  
  A new climate fiction prize has been launched in the UK. We talk to the Nigerian winner. (R)
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/05/2025 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Prabal Gurung: The surprising story of a fashion superstar
  
  How Nepalese Prabal Gurung became a top designer - dressing Sharika and Kamala Harris (R)
9. 02:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Nigerian photographer’s iconic 'Hairstyles' series
  
  J. D. 'Okhai Ojeikere, known as Nigeria’s top photographer gained international acclaim (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/05/2025 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—21/05/2025 03:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—21/05/2025 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  World of Secrets—The Six Billion Dollar Gold Scam, The Six Billion Dollar Gold Scam: 9. The exit strategy
  
  A new witness comes forward with important new evidence on the fate of Michael de Guzman
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/05/2025 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—UN: Aid still to reach people of Gaza
  
  Israel says 93 trucks entered Gaza on Tuesday, carrying essential aid.
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/05/2025 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Aid for Gaza
  
  The United Nations says people of Gaza are yet to receive any aid.

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