BBC World Service East and Southern Africa Schedule Saturday 25 July 2026

East and Southern Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/07/2026 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—25/07/2026 00:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—25/07/2026 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  The Global Story—Who is really running Venezuela?
  
  After earthquakes in June, Venezuelans mourn their losses and face an uncertain future (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/07/2026 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—25/07/2026 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—25/07/2026 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  This Is Africa—Odumodublvck
  
  Odumodublvck is one of Nigeria's most exciting - and controversial - talents
9. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/07/2026 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook Mixtape: Cut from a different cloth
  
  Sewing in space, secret knitters, protest quilts, and a man hopelessly devoted to looms (R)
11. 02:50GMT
  
  What in the World—A simple guide to India’s ‘cockroach’ protests
  
  We explain the cockroach-themed CJP protests swarming India’s cities
12. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/07/2026 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  
  Unexpected Elements—Bald caps, sparrow raps and lightning claps
  
  A record at a Pitbull concert has us exploring baldness, fireballs, and rapping sparrows. (R)
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/07/2026 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—25/07/2026 04:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—25/07/2026 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 04:32GMT
  
  Americast—The anti DEI MAGA activist Christopher Rufo
  
  Chris Rufo has been at the heart of U.S culture wars.
18. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/07/2026 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  
  Weekend—ICC top prosecutor removed over sexual misconduct allegations
  
  British lawyer Karim Khan denies all the allegations against him
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/07/2026 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Weekend—India’s Cockroach Janta Party protests continue
  
  The education scandal has become India's biggest student mobilisation in years
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/07/2026 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Weekend—More than 220,000 evacuated in France and Spain wildfires
  
  Emergency services are battling fires near Bordeaux and Madrid
5. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/07/2026 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  
  BBC Conversations—The lifelong impact of surviving disaster
  
  Survivors and rescuers reflect on how trauma affects them
7. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—25/07/2026 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  
  Stumped—Sir Garfield Sobers stands alongside Pele, Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods
  
  West Indies legend Ian Bishop says Sir Garfield Sobers transcended cricket
9. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/07/2026 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 09:06GMT
  
  Not by the Playbook—Up up and away
  
  Athletes excelling who are up in the air, floating at sea or walking the earth
11. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/07/2026 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—25/07/2026 10:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
13. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—25/07/2026 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 10:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Searching for My Samurai Mother
  
  Can studying her samurai heritage bring Rimi Tanaka closer to her deceased mother? (R)
15. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/07/2026 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 11:06GMT
  
  Top of the Pops—Top of the Pops
  
  The BBC's weekly UK pop chart countdown
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  On air
  
  Listen live
  
  BBC News—25/07/2026 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
  
  Listen live
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Firefighters battle to contain France and Spain wildfires
  
  More than 270,000 people in total have now been displaced
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/07/2026 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Live Sporting Action
  
  Live sport from around the world, including the Commonwealth Games.
5. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/07/2026 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 17:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—25/07/2026 17:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 17:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—25/07/2026 17:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 17:32GMT
  
  This Is Africa—Odumodublvck
  
  Odumodublvck is one of Nigeria's most exciting - and controversial - talents (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/07/2026 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  BBC Conversations—The lifelong impact of surviving disaster
  
  Survivors and rescuers reflect on how trauma affects them (R)
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—25/07/2026 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Happy News—Happy News
  
  Positive news stories
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/07/2026 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—British Argentinian actor Anya Taylor-Joy
  
  Actor Anya Taylor-Joy on playing a con artist in the new TV series, Lucky
7. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/07/2026 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—25/07/2026 20:06 GMT
  
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
9. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/07/2026 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 21:06GMT
  
  People Fixing The World—How to make cities better for everyone
  
  Recorded live at the BBC’s Future of Journalism Festival, University of Nairobi, Kenya (R)
11. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—25/07/2026 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 21:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Israel and the Palestinians: 5. From WW2 to the First Arab-Israeli war
  
  Jonny Dymond and guests explore the complicated back-story of the Middle East conflict (R)
13. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/07/2026 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—25/07/2026 22:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
15. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—25/07/2026 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 22:32GMT
  
  This Is Africa—Odumodublvck
  
  Odumodublvck is one of Nigeria's most exciting - and controversial - talents (R)
17. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/07/2026 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 23:06GMT
  
  BBC Conversations—The lifelong impact of surviving disaster
  
  Survivors and rescuers reflect on how trauma affects them (R)
19. 23:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—25/07/2026 23:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
20. 23:32GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—Saving Nigeria's vultures
  
  Vultures are under threat. One community in Nigeria is turning that around
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/07/2026 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—26/07/2026 00:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—26/07/2026 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  More than the Score—How 'baby boy' Haaland conquered America at the World Cup
  
  Erling Haaland didn't lift the World Cup - but he's won millions of new fans in the US
5. 00:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—When the NFL came to Europe
  
  When the National Football League tried to create a competition in Europe in the 1990s
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/07/2026 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—26/07/2026 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
8. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—26/07/2026 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
9. 01:32GMT
  
  Health Check—USA military launches testosterone screening programme
  
  Understanding testosterone and hormone replacement therapy (R)
10. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/07/2026 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 02:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—Driving across the divide
  
  Israeli volunteers meeting ill Palestinians at the border to drive them to hospital
12. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/07/2026 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—India's "cockroach" protests
  
  How young people's grievances fuelled mass demonstrations in Delhi
14. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—26/07/2026 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  
  Asia Specific—Why more countries are favouring China over the US
  
  Why is China more popular than the US?
16. 03:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—When the NFL came to Europe
  
  When the National Football League tried to create a competition in Europe in the 1990s (R)
17. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/07/2026 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—26/07/2026 04:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
19. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—26/07/2026 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
20. 04:32GMT
  
  More than the Score—How 'baby boy' Haaland conquered America at the World Cup
  
  Erling Haaland didn't lift the World Cup - but he's won millions of new fans in the US (R)
21. 04:50GMT
  
  More or Less—Is crime in London ‘through the roof’?
  
  How does violent crime in London compare to other global cities?
22. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/07/2026 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
23. 05:06GMT
  
  Weekend—26/07/2026 GMT
  
  A review of the week with the latest news.

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