BBC World Service Americas and the Caribbean Schedule Tuesday 2 September 2025

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/09/2025 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Polls close in oil rich Guyana
  
  Voters go to the polls in oil rich Guyana.
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/09/2025 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—02/09/2025 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/09/2025 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Galicia’s wild horses in peril
  
  Europe’s largest herd of wild horses, in north-west Spain, is under threat. Why?
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/09/2025 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Sole survivor: Eight days in the jungle after my plane crashed
  
  How Annette Herfkens's romantic getaway ended in disaster (R)
9. 02:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Discovering the Titanic
  
  In September 1985, the wreck of the lost ship was discovered during a joint expedition (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/09/2025 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—02/09/2025 03:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/09/2025 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  In the Studio—The Delacorte Theater
  
  New York Central Park’s open-air theatre gets a makeover
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/09/2025 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Rescue efforts underway after deadly Afghanistan earthquake
  
  The Taliban authorities say more than 800 people are confirmed dead
16. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/09/2025 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 04:32GMT
  
  Discovery—The Life Scientific: Sir Magdi Yacoub
  
  Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub discusses his career at the cutting edge of transplant surgery (R)
18. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/09/2025 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Search for survivors continues after Afghanistan earthquake
  
  The Taliban authorities say more than 800 people are confirmed dead
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/09/2025 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Search underway for survivors of Afghanistan earthquake
  
  The Taliban authorities say more than 800 people are confirmed dead
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/09/2025 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  People Fixing The World—Flower power
  
  Exploring innovative solutions to flower waste from temples in India
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/09/2025 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Who is financing Myanmar's civil war?
  
  We explore how cash flows in this war-torn country are defining its political future
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The founding of USAID
  
  One woman’s influence on USAID during the 1960s 'Decade of Development’
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/09/2025 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—02/09/2025 08:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/09/2025 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Galicia’s wild horses in peril
  
  Europe’s largest herd of wild horses, in north-west Spain, is under threat. Why? (R)
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/09/2025 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Swiss American film-maker Jasmin Gordon on her film The Courageous
  
  Nikki Bedi talks to Swiss American filmmaker Jasmin Gordon about her film The Courageous (R)
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/09/2025 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—02/09/2025 10:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/09/2025 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  
  In the Studio—The Delacorte Theater
  
  New York Central Park’s open-air theatre gets a makeover (R)
18. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/09/2025 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The mums who took their 'toxic town' to court
  
  For 11 years Tracey and Maggie fought for the truth behind their children’s ill health
20. 11:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The founding of USAID
  
  One woman’s influence on USAID during the 1960s 'Decade of Development’ (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/09/2025 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—02/09/2025 12:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/09/2025 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  Discovery—The Life Scientific: Sir Magdi Yacoub
  
  Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub discusses his career at the cutting edge of transplant surgery (R)
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/09/2025 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Afghan earthquake rescue efforts continue
  
  The number of dead and injured rises after Sunday's quake in remote eastern Afghanistan
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/09/2025 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  People Fixing The World—Flower power
  
  Exploring innovative solutions to flower waste from temples in India (R)
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/09/2025 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Could China and Russia re-shape global energy?
  
  What is the economic impact of China and Russia agreeing to build a new gas pipeline?
11. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/09/2025 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  
  BBC OS—Hundreds killed in Sudan landslide
  
  The UN says the response is being hampered by bad weather and poor infrastructure
13. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/09/2025 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 16:06GMT
  
  BBC OS—China and Russia relations hailed as 'unprecedented'
  
  President Putin made the the comments during talks between the nations in Beijing
15. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/09/2025 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 17:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The mums who took their 'toxic town' to court
  
  For 11 years Tracey and Maggie fought for the truth behind their children’s ill health (R)
17. 17:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The founding of USAID
  
  One woman’s influence on USAID during the 1960s 'Decade of Development’ (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/09/2025 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—02/09/2025 18:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/09/2025 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2025/09/02 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—02/09/2025 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Assignment—Galicia’s wild horses in peril
  
  Europe’s largest herd of wild horses, in north-west Spain, is under threat. Why? (R)
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/09/2025 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Tech Life—Talking translation
  
  Find out how AI is making phone calls possible between people who don’t share a language.
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/09/2025 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Trial of Brazil's ex-President Bolsonaro enters final phase
  
  The trial of the former President of Brazil is expected to conclude by 12 September
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/09/2025 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  People Fixing The World—Flower power
  
  Exploring innovative solutions to flower waste from temples in India (R)
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/09/2025 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  In the Studio—The Delacorte Theater
  
  New York Central Park’s open-air theatre gets a makeover (R)
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/09/2025 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—02/09/2025 22:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/09/2025 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Is Washington DC a 'safe zone' for businesses?
  
  Donald Trump says Washington DC is a 'safe space' but what's it like for businesses?
19. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/09/2025 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Swiss American film-maker Jasmin Gordon on her film The Courageous
  
  Nikki Bedi talks to Swiss American filmmaker Jasmin Gordon about her film The Courageous (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/09/2025 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Trump to send National Guard troops to Chicago
  
  Is Washington DC a 'safe space' for businesses as Trump sends troops to Chicago
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/09/2025 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—03/09/2025 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—03/09/2025 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  The Climate Question—Are wetlands our secret weapon in fighting climate change?
  
  Wetlands store carbon and lessen global warming's impacts. Should we protect them more? (R)
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/09/2025 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The mums who took their 'toxic town' to court
  
  For 11 years Tracey and Maggie fought for the truth behind their children’s ill health (R)
9. 02:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The founding of USAID
  
  One woman’s influence on USAID during the 1960s 'Decade of Development’ (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/09/2025 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—03/09/2025 03:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—03/09/2025 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  13 Minutes Presents: The Space Shuttle—The Space Shuttle, The Space Shuttle: 7. Teacher in space
  
  Nasa needs to kick-start new interest in the shuttle. How about a classroom recruit?
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/09/2025 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—China showcases military might
  
  President Xi Jinping says his country is 'unstoppable' and will 'never be intimidated.'
16. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—03/09/2025 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 04:32GMT
  
  Tech Life—Talking translation
  
  Find out how AI is making phone calls possible between people who don’t share a language. (R)
18. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/09/2025 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—China parade
  
  President Xi hails 'unstoppable China' and unveils new weapons.

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