Browse the full BBC World Service TV guide for Friday, 15 May 2026. 48 programmes listed , including 14 tonight. UK listings updated daily — scroll down to tonight's highlights or use the day tabs above to browse the weekly schedule.
Early Morning
00:00
6m
00:06
24m
The important questions about long-running stories
00:30
30m
01:00
30m
01:30
30m
The story of America and the world
02:00
30m
02:30
30m
The ways in which technology is changing lives
03:00
6m
03:06
44m
Perspectives on important issues
03:50
10m
How Sweden launched the world's first reality-based competitive TV programme
04:00
30m
04:30
30m
A Christian woman who suffered a stroke that sparked a crisis of faith
05:00
3h
The latest headlines
Morning
08:00
6m
08:06
24m
Exploring issues of modern life
08:30
20m
Business and finance news, interviews and reports
08:50
10m
Personal accounts of historic events
09:00
30m
09:30
30m
The latest scientific research
10:00
6m
10:06
54m
Scientific stories and connections from around the globe
11:00
30m
11:30
30m
The story of America and the world
Daytime
12:00
6m
12:06
44m
Perspectives on important issues
12:50
10m
Personal accounts of historic events
13:00
30m
13:30
30m
A Christian woman who suffered a stroke that sparked a crisis of faith
14:00
1h
15:00
6m
15:06
24m
Exploring issues of modern life
15:30
20m
Business and finance news, interviews and reports
15:50
10m
16:00
2h
Tonight's Highlights
18:00
6m
18:06
44m
Perspectives on important issues
18:50
10m
Personal accounts of historic events
19:00
30m
19:30
30m
20:00
6m
20:06
24m
How major news stories are affecting the lives of people around the world
20:30
30m
Anand Jagatia takes a look at the science behind itching
21:00
1h
22:00
6m
22:06
24m
Exploring issues of modern life
22:30
30m
A Christian woman who suffered a stroke that sparked a crisis of faith
23:00
30m
23:30
30m
Finance and business news