BBC World Service

12:00 am - 12:30 am

Newsroom

The Newsroom is where the BBC's worldwide network of correspondents tell the stories of the day - clearly and concisely providing compelling journalism, eyewitness accounts, context and analysis.

12:30 am - 1:00 am

The Conversation

Success stories from two women from two cultures on the passions that have shaped their lives.

1:00 am - 1:30 am

HARDtalk

Hardtalk interviews newsmakers and personalities from across the globe.

1:30 am - 2:00 am

CrowdScience

We take your questions about life, Earth and the universe to researchers hunting for answers at the frontiers of knowledge.

2:00 am - 3:00 am

Newsday

Get an immediate handle on the trends that are shaping the world with the BBC's new international news show, presented live from London. Tune in and join in the conversation.

3:00 am - 3:30 am

Newsday

Get an immediate handle on the trends that are shaping the world with the BBC's new international news show, presented live from London. Tune in and join in the conversation.

3:30 am - 3:45 am

Business Daily

The daily drama of money and work from the BBC.

3:45 am - 4:00 am

Witness

The story of our times told by the people who were there.

4:00 am - 4:30 am

The Inquiry

Experts analyse a pressing question from the news.

4:30 am - 5:00 am

Boston Calling

Reflecting on how the world looks through American eyes and exploring the myriad and unexpected ways that the world influences the United States.

5:00 am - 6:00 am

World Update

The day's top news, interviews and the best features with Dan Damon.

6:00 am - 6:30 am

The Newsroom

World news from the BBC's newsroom.

6:30 am - 7:00 am

The Conversation

Success stories from two women from two cultures on the passions that have shaped their lives.

7:00 am - 8:00 am

Outlook

Compelling real life stories

8:00 am - 8:30 am

The Newsroom

World news from the BBC's newsroom.

8:30 am - 8:45 am

Why Factor

The extraordinary and hidden histories behind everyday objects and actions.

8:45 am - 9:00 am

More or Less

Tim Harford explains the numbers and statistics used in everyday life.

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Newshour

Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.

10:00 am - 10:30 am

HARDtalk

Hardtalk interviews newsmakers and personalities from across the globe.

10:30 am - 11:00 am

World Business Report

The latest business and finance news from around the world.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

BBC OS

BBC OS is an exercise in open journalism. It offers insights into how the news is made and how decisions are taken about the BBC’s coverage of stories.

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

BBC OS

BBC OS is an exercise in open journalism. It offers insights into how the news is made and how decisions are taken about the BBC’s coverage of stories.

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Outlook

Compelling real life stories

2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

The Newsroom

World news from the BBC's newsroom.

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Sport Today

The BBC's sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news with interviews and reports from across the world.

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm

HARDtalk

Hardtalk interviews newsmakers and personalities from across the globe.

3:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Discovery

Discovery explores today's most significant scientific discoveries and talks to the scientists behind them.

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Newshour

Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.

5:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Why Factor

The extraordinary and hidden histories behind everyday objects and actions.

5:30 pm - 6:00 pm

The Conversation

Success stories from two women from two cultures on the passions that have shaped their lives.

6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

The Newsroom

World news from the BBC's newsroom.

6:30 pm - 7:00 pm

World Business Report

The latest business and finance news from around the world.

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The History Hour

First hand historical encounters

8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Business Matters

Global business news, with live guests and contributions from Asia and the USA.

9:00 pm - 9:30 pm

The Newsroom

World news from the BBC's newsroom.

9:30 pm - 9:45 pm

Why Factor

The extraordinary and hidden histories behind everyday objects and actions.

9:45 pm - 10:00 pm

More or Less

Tim Harford explains the numbers and statistics used in everyday life.

10:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Newsday

Get an immediate handle on the trends that are shaping the world with the BBC's new international news show, presented live from London. Tune in and join in the conversation.

11:00 pm - 12:00 am

Outlook

Compelling real life stories

12:00 am - 12:30 am

Newsroom

The Newsroom is where the BBC's worldwide network of correspondents tell the stories of the day - clearly and concisely providing compelling journalism, eyewitness accounts, context and analysis.

12:30 am - 1:00 am

In the Studio

Do you ever wonder how the world's leading creative people work, think, develop? We follow leading artists, designers, musicians, dancers, directors and creatives of all types as they make their work.

1:00 am - 1:30 am

People Fixing the World

Embracing the principles of ‘solution-focussed journalism’, this weekly programme takes on the big and small problems of our time - and those who are trying to solve them. Presented by an international team of journalists with the courage to challenge, probe, and share the humour and humanity behind positive change.

1:30 am - 2:00 am

Discovery

Discovery explores today's most significant scientific discoveries and talks to the scientists behind them.

2:00 am - 3:00 am

Newsday

Get an immediate handle on the trends that are shaping the world with the BBC's new international news show, presented live from London. Tune in and join in the conversation.

3:00 am - 3:30 am

Newsday

Get an immediate handle on the trends that are shaping the world with the BBC's new international news show, presented live from London. Tune in and join in the conversation.

3:30 am - 3:45 am

Business Daily

The daily drama of money and work from the BBC.

3:45 am - 4:00 am

Witness

The story of our times told by the people who were there.

4:00 am - 5:00 am

The Arts Hour

Music, TV, books, film and the arts – everything that's new in global culture.

5:00 am - 6:00 am

World Update

The day's top news, interviews and the best features with Dan Damon.

6:00 am - 6:30 am

The Newsroom

World news from the BBC's newsroom.

6:30 am - 7:00 am

In the Studio

Do you ever wonder how the world's leading creative people work, think, develop? We follow leading artists, designers, musicians, dancers, directors and creatives of all types as they make their work.

7:00 am - 8:00 am

Outlook

Compelling real life stories

8:00 am - 8:30 am

The Newsroom

World news from the BBC's newsroom.

8:30 am - 9:00 am

The Documentary

In-depth investigations and reports reveal a window on the world to help you understand what lies behind the headlines.

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Newshour

Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.

10:00 am - 10:30 am

People Fixing the World

Embracing the principles of ‘solution-focussed journalism’, this weekly programme takes on the big and small problems of our time - and those who are trying to solve them. Presented by an international team of journalists with the courage to challenge, probe, and share the humour and humanity behind positive change.

10:30 am - 11:00 am

World Business Report

The latest business and finance news from around the world.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

BBC OS

BBC OS is an exercise in open journalism. It offers insights into how the news is made and how decisions are taken about the BBC’s coverage of stories.

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

BBC OS

BBC OS is an exercise in open journalism. It offers insights into how the news is made and how decisions are taken about the BBC’s coverage of stories.

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Outlook

Compelling real life stories

2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

The Newsroom

World news from the BBC's newsroom.

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Sport Today

The BBC's sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news with interviews and reports from across the world.

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm

People Fixing the World

Embracing the principles of ‘solution-focussed journalism’, this weekly programme takes on the big and small problems of our time - and those who are trying to solve them. Presented by an international team of journalists with the courage to challenge, probe, and share the humour and humanity behind positive change.

3:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Digital Planet

For the best debate on global technology, social media and the internet, every week we explore the latest digital news, gadgets and trends.

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Newshour

Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.

5:00 pm - 5:30 pm

The Documentary

In-depth investigations and reports reveal a window on the world to help you understand what lies behind the headlines.

5:30 pm - 6:00 pm

In the Studio

Do you ever wonder how the world's leading creative people work, think, develop? We follow leading artists, designers, musicians, dancers, directors and creatives of all types as they make their work.

6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

The Newsroom

World news from the BBC's newsroom.

6:30 pm - 7:00 pm

World Business Report

The latest business and finance news from around the world.

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Arts Hour

Music, TV, books, film and the arts – everything that's new in global culture.

8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Business Matters

Global business news, with live guests and contributions from Asia and the USA.

9:00 pm - 9:30 pm

The Newsroom

World news from the BBC's newsroom.

9:30 pm - 10:00 pm

The Documentary

In-depth investigations and reports reveal a window on the world to help you understand what lies behind the headlines.

10:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Newsday

Get an immediate handle on the trends that are shaping the world with the BBC's new international news show, presented live from London. Tune in and join in the conversation.

11:00 pm - 12:00 am

Outlook

Compelling real life stories

12:00 am - 12:30 am

Newsroom

The Newsroom is where the BBC's worldwide network of correspondents tell the stories of the day - clearly and concisely providing compelling journalism, eyewitness accounts, context and analysis.

12:30 am - 1:00 am

The Compass

Longer factual series exploring topics in greater depth, to explain the world with a narrative arc across a number of weeks. Every series reflects something new and essential about the 21st century with the very best presenters.

1:00 am - 1:30 am

HARDtalk

Hardtalk interviews newsmakers and personalities from across the globe.

1:30 am - 2:00 am

Digital Planet

For the best debate on global technology, social media and the internet, every week we explore the latest digital news, gadgets and trends.

2:00 am - 3:00 am

Newsday

Get an immediate handle on the trends that are shaping the world with the BBC's new international news show, presented live from London. Tune in and join in the conversation.

3:00 am - 3:30 am

Newsday

Get an immediate handle on the trends that are shaping the world with the BBC's new international news show, presented live from London. Tune in and join in the conversation.

3:30 am - 3:45 am

Business Daily

The daily drama of money and work from the BBC.

3:45 am - 4:00 am

Witness

The story of our times told by the people who were there.

4:00 am - 5:00 am

The Documentary

In-depth investigations and reports reveal a window on the world to help you understand what lies behind the headlines.

5:00 am - 6:00 am

World Update

The day's top news, interviews and the best features with Dan Damon.

6:00 am - 6:30 am

The Newsroom

World news from the BBC's newsroom.

6:30 am - 7:00 am

The Documentary

In-depth investigations and reports reveal a window on the world to help you understand what lies behind the headlines.

7:00 am - 8:00 am

Outlook

Compelling real life stories

8:00 am - 8:30 am

The Newsroom

World news from the BBC's newsroom.

8:30 am - 9:00 am

The Compass

Longer factual series exploring topics in greater depth, to explain the world with a narrative arc across a number of weeks. Every series reflects something new and essential about the 21st century with the very best presenters.

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Newshour

Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.

10:00 am - 10:30 am

HARDtalk

Hardtalk interviews newsmakers and personalities from across the globe.

10:30 am - 11:00 am

World Business Report

The latest business and finance news from around the world.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

BBC OS

BBC OS is an exercise in open journalism. It offers insights into how the news is made and how decisions are taken about the BBC’s coverage of stories.

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

BBC OS

BBC OS is an exercise in open journalism. It offers insights into how the news is made and how decisions are taken about the BBC’s coverage of stories.

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Outlook

Compelling real life stories

2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

The Newsroom

World news from the BBC's newsroom.

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Sport Today

The BBC's sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news with interviews and reports from across the world.

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm

HARDtalk

Hardtalk interviews newsmakers and personalities from across the globe.

3:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Health Check

Health Check grapples with health issues on a global scale, investigates discoveries and solutions in healthcare, and looks at how to deliver a healthier world. Presented by Claudia Hammond.

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Newshour

Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.

5:00 pm - 5:30 pm

The Compass

Longer factual series exploring topics in greater depth, to explain the world with a narrative arc across a number of weeks. Every series reflects something new and essential about the 21st century with the very best presenters.

5:30 pm - 6:00 pm

The Documentary

In-depth investigations and reports reveal a window on the world to help you understand what lies behind the headlines.

6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

The Newsroom

World news from the BBC's newsroom.

6:30 pm - 7:00 pm

World Business Report

The latest business and finance news from around the world.

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Documentary

In-depth investigations and reports reveal a window on the world to help you understand what lies behind the headlines.

8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Business Matters

Global business news, with live guests and contributions from Asia and the USA.

9:00 pm - 9:30 pm

The Newsroom

World news from the BBC's newsroom.

9:30 pm - 10:00 pm

The Documentary

In-depth investigations and reports reveal a window on the world to help you understand what lies behind the headlines.

10:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Newsday

Get an immediate handle on the trends that are shaping the world with the BBC's new international news show, presented live from London. Tune in and join in the conversation.

11:00 pm - 12:00 am

Outlook

Compelling real life stories

12:00 am - 12:30 am

Newsroom

The Newsroom is where the BBC's worldwide network of correspondents tell the stories of the day - clearly and concisely providing compelling journalism, eyewitness accounts, context and analysis.

12:30 am - 1:00 am

The Food Chain

The economics, science and culture of what we eat. What does it take to put food on your plate?

1:00 am - 1:30 am

The Inquiry

Experts analyse a pressing question from the news.

1:30 am - 2:00 am

Health Check

Health Check grapples with health issues on a global scale, investigates discoveries and solutions in healthcare, and looks at how to deliver a healthier world. Presented by Claudia Hammond.

2:00 am - 3:00 am

Newsday

Get an immediate handle on the trends that are shaping the world with the BBC's new international news show, presented live from London. Tune in and join in the conversation.

3:00 am - 3:30 am

Newsday

Get an immediate handle on the trends that are shaping the world with the BBC's new international news show, presented live from London. Tune in and join in the conversation.

3:30 am - 3:45 am

Business Daily

The daily drama of money and work from the BBC.

3:45 am - 4:00 am

Witness

The story of our times told by the people who were there.

4:00 am - 4:30 am

The Forum

Bridget Kendall presents an ideas discussion show which tackles the big questions of our age with some of the world's most eminent minds.

4:30 am - 4:45 am

The Forum

Bridget Kendall presents an ideas discussion show which tackles the big questions of our age with some of the world's most eminent minds.

4:45 am - 5:00 am

Sporting Witness

The inside and personal story of the key moments from sporting history.

5:00 am - 6:00 am

World Update

The day's top news, interviews and the best features with Dan Damon.

6:00 am - 6:30 am

The Newsroom

World news from the BBC's newsroom.

6:30 am - 7:00 am

The Food Chain

The economics, science and culture of what we eat. What does it take to put food on your plate?

7:00 am - 8:00 am

Outlook

Compelling real life stories

8:00 am - 8:30 am

The Newsroom

World news from the BBC's newsroom.

8:30 am - 9:00 am

Assignment

The world's stories from the point of view of those most affected by them - the victims, the witnesses - and the perpetrators.

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Newshour

Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.

10:00 am - 10:30 am

The Inquiry

Experts analyse a pressing question from the news.

10:30 am - 11:00 am

World Business Report

The latest business and finance news from around the world.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

BBC OS

BBC OS is an exercise in open journalism. It offers insights into how the news is made and how decisions are taken about the BBC’s coverage of stories.

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

BBC OS

BBC OS is an exercise in open journalism. It offers insights into how the news is made and how decisions are taken about the BBC’s coverage of stories.

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Outlook

Compelling real life stories

2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

The Newsroom

World news from the BBC's newsroom.

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Sport Today

The BBC's sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news with interviews and reports from across the world.

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm

The Inquiry

Experts analyse a pressing question from the news.

3:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Science In Action

Science in Action discusses the impact and implications of the latest international scientific news and research - from outer space to the inner workings of the human body.

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Newshour

Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.

5:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Assignment

The world's stories from the point of view of those most affected by them - the victims, the witnesses - and the perpetrators.

5:30 pm - 6:00 pm

The Food Chain

The economics, science and culture of what we eat. What does it take to put food on your plate?

6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

The Newsroom

World news from the BBC's newsroom.

6:30 pm - 7:00 pm

World Business Report

The latest business and finance news from around the world.

7:00 pm - 7:30 pm

The Forum

Bridget Kendall presents an ideas discussion show which tackles the big questions of our age with some of the world's most eminent minds.

7:30 pm - 7:45 pm

The Forum

Bridget Kendall presents an ideas discussion show which tackles the big questions of our age with some of the world's most eminent minds.

7:45 pm - 8:00 pm

Sporting Witness

The inside and personal story of the key moments from sporting history.

8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Business Matters

Global business news, with live guests and contributions from Asia and the USA.

9:00 pm - 9:30 pm

The Newsroom

World news from the BBC's newsroom.

9:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Assignment

The world's stories from the point of view of those most affected by them - the victims, the witnesses - and the perpetrators.

10:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Newsday

Get an immediate handle on the trends that are shaping the world with the BBC's new international news show, presented live from London. Tune in and join in the conversation.

11:00 pm - 12:00 am

Outlook

Compelling real life stories

12:00 am - 12:30 am

Newsroom

The Newsroom is where the BBC's worldwide network of correspondents tell the stories of the day - clearly and concisely providing compelling journalism, eyewitness accounts, context and analysis.

12:30 am - 1:00 am

World Football

Football's biggest stories of the week on the BBC.

1:00 am - 1:30 am

HARDtalk

Hardtalk interviews newsmakers and personalities from across the globe.

1:30 am - 2:00 am

Science In Action

Science in Action discusses the impact and implications of the latest international scientific news and research - from outer space to the inner workings of the human body.

2:00 am - 3:00 am

Newsday

Get an immediate handle on the trends that are shaping the world with the BBC's new international news show, presented live from London. Tune in and join in the conversation.

3:00 am - 3:30 am

Newsday

Get an immediate handle on the trends that are shaping the world with the BBC's new international news show, presented live from London. Tune in and join in the conversation.

3:30 am - 3:45 am

Business Daily

The daily drama of money and work from the BBC.

3:45 am - 4:00 am

Witness

The story of our times told by the people who were there.

4:00 am - 5:00 am

The Real Story

BBC correspondents look at a topic in the news indepth.

5:00 am - 6:00 am

World Update

The day's top news, interviews and the best features with Dan Damon.

6:00 am - 6:30 am

The Newsroom

World news from the BBC's newsroom.

6:30 am - 7:00 am

World Football

Football's biggest stories of the week on the BBC.

7:00 am - 8:00 am

The Fifth Floor

A fresh look at global news

8:00 am - 8:30 am

The Newsroom

World news from the BBC's newsroom.

8:30 am - 9:00 am

Heart & Soul

R&B from today and back in the day.

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Newshour

Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.

10:00 am - 10:30 am

Tech Tent

Rory Cellan-Jones on the latest stories in the tech world.

10:30 am - 11:00 am

World Business Report

The latest business and finance news from around the world.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

BBC OS

BBC OS is an exercise in open journalism. It offers insights into how the news is made and how decisions are taken about the BBC’s coverage of stories.

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

BBC OS

BBC OS is an exercise in open journalism. It offers insights into how the news is made and how decisions are taken about the BBC’s coverage of stories.

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

The Fifth Floor

A fresh look at global news

2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

The Newsroom

World news from the BBC's newsroom.

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Sport Today

The BBC's sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news with interviews and reports from across the world.

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm

HARDtalk

Hardtalk interviews newsmakers and personalities from across the globe.

3:30 pm - 4:00 pm

CrowdScience

We take your questions about life, Earth and the universe to researchers hunting for answers at the frontiers of knowledge.

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Newshour

Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.

5:00 pm - 5:30 pm

BBC Trending

Explaining the stories the world is sharing in social media.

5:30 pm - 6:00 pm

World Football

Football's biggest stories of the week on the BBC.

6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

The Newsroom

World news from the BBC's newsroom.

6:30 pm - 7:00 pm

World Business Report

The latest business and finance news from around the world.

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Real Story

BBC correspondents look at a topic in the news indepth.

8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Business Matters

Global business news, with live guests and contributions from Asia and the USA.

9:00 pm - 9:30 pm

The Newsroom

World news from the BBC's newsroom.

9:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Stumped

The weekly cricket show from BBC Sport in association with ABC and All India Radio brings you lively, informative and humorous debate.

10:00 pm - 11:00 pm

The Real Story

BBC correspondents look at a topic in the news indepth.

11:00 pm - 12:00 am

The Fifth Floor

A fresh look at global news

12:00 am - 12:30 am

Newsroom

The Newsroom is where the BBC's worldwide network of correspondents tell the stories of the day - clearly and concisely providing compelling journalism, eyewitness accounts, context and analysis.

12:30 am - 12:45 am

BBC Trending

Explaining the stories the world is sharing in social media.

12:45 am - 1:00 am

50 More Things that Made the Modern Economy

Economist Tim Harford tells the stories of 50 more inventions, ideas and innovations which have helped create the economic world in which all of us now live.

1:00 am - 3:30 am

Weekend

A review of the week with the latest news. Two guests discuss and comment on themes and ideas from the week's news, covering the realms of politics, science, music and the arts.

3:30 am - 4:00 am

In the Balance

The Business Daily team looks behind the headlines to find out what's really going on in this changing global economy.

4:00 am - 4:30 am

The World This Week

What’s been happening around the world and why it matters.

4:30 am - 5:00 am

The Documentary

In-depth investigations and reports reveal a window on the world to help you understand what lies behind the headlines.

5:00 am - 6:00 am

Sportshour

Shining a light on the world's sport stories and issues. Sportshour draws on the expertise of our sport correspondents around the world, and is presented by Caroline Barker.

6:00 am - 6:30 am

The Newsroom

World news from the BBC's newsroom.

6:30 am - 6:45 am

BBC Trending

Explaining the stories the world is sharing in social media.

6:45 am - 7:00 am

Over to You

A weekly interactive programme offering listeners the chance to air their views and put forward their questions and comments about BBC World Service programmes.

7:00 am - 8:00 am

BBC Music on the World Service

A combination of music documentaries and Global Beats where you can hear great songs, many of them recorded especially for the BBC, plus interviews with the inspiring musicians who have composed and written them.

8:00 am - 9:00 am

Newshour

Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Sportsworld

Live commentary from the English Premier League, topical sporting debate and big name interviews.

1:00 pm - 1:30 pm

The Newsroom

World news from the BBC's newsroom.

1:30 pm - 2:00 pm

The Cultural Frontline

Every week the programme carves out a space for journalistic responses to cultural moments and culturally informed reflections on current affairs, unfolding across the world.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

The History Hour

First hand historical encounters

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

The Arts Hour

Music, TV, books, film and the arts – everything that's new in global culture.

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Newshour

Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.

5:00 pm - 5:30 pm

From Our Own Correspondent

Insight, wit and analysis from BBC correspondents, journalists and writers from around the world.

5:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Boston Calling

Reflecting on how the world looks through American eyes and exploring the myriad and unexpected ways that the world influences the United States.

6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

The Newsroom

World news from the BBC's newsroom.

6:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Top of the Pops

Long-running music chart show featuring videos and performances

7:00 pm - 7:30 pm

HARDtalk

Hardtalk interviews newsmakers and personalities from across the globe.

7:30 pm - 8:00 pm

CrowdScience

We take your questions about life, Earth and the universe to researchers hunting for answers at the frontiers of knowledge.

8:00 pm - 8:30 pm

The World This Week

What’s been happening around the world and why it matters.

8:30 pm - 9:00 pm

In The Balance

Get behind the headlines to find out what's really going on in the fast moving global economy.

9:00 pm - 9:30 pm

The Newsroom

World news from the BBC's newsroom.

9:30 pm - 9:45 pm

The Story

This is where the world’s stories are heard in detail, piece by piece, episode by episode. These series of reports are a chance to experience the human stories that explain our world. This is in-depth reporting from across the globe about issues that affect us all.

9:45 pm - 10:00 pm

Over to You

A weekly interactive programme offering listeners the chance to air their views and put forward their questions and comments about BBC World Service programmes.

10:00 pm - 11:00 pm

The Documentary

In-depth investigations and reports reveal a window on the world to help you understand what lies behind the headlines.

11:00 pm - 11:30 pm

From Our Own Correspondent

Insight, wit and analysis from BBC correspondents, journalists and writers from around the world.

11:30 pm - 12:00 am

Boston Calling

Reflecting on how the world looks through American eyes and exploring the myriad and unexpected ways that the world influences the United States.