Brexit coverage, schedule changes from BBC World Service

The United Kingdom is scheduled to leave the European Union on March 29. As the British Parliament prepares for another vote today – and what’s next in the weeks to come – BBC World Service will provide coverage of the build up to Brexit and beyond.

Programming details are subject to change as news breaks, and the BBC will cover proceedings as they happen. All changes will be shared via ContentDepot.

Here is the updated plan, including today’s schedule changes due to coverage of the debate and Parliamentary vote:

Thursday, March 14: 

  • 12:06-2:59 p.m. ET: Extended, three-hour edition of BBC OS. This special program will follow the standard clock. 
  • Additional schedule changes pending live events.

Thursday March 21-Friday, March 22: Newshour will provide full coverage of the last European Summit before Brexit.

Beginning Monday, March 24: BBC World Service will report from locations across the U.K. and Europe throughout the main news programs, including Newshour, World Update, BBC OS and Newsday.

Friday, March 29: Newshour at 4:06-4:59 p.m. ET will be followed by a two-hour news special from 5:06-6:59 p.m. ET. Both programs will focus on Brexit, with the special program covering the moment at 7 p.m. ET (23:00 GMT) when the U.K. will formally withdraw from the E.U.

Saturday, March 30: Newshour will broadcast live from parts of England most likely to be impacted by the change in regulations on trade and movement of people. At 7:06-7:59 a.m. ET, there will be a special call-in edition of BBC OS, where listeners can share their thoughts about the U.K.’s decision.

Sunday, March 31: Tentative, special edition of The Food Chain, exploring food supply and production, and the economics of one of Europe’s most integrated industries. Plus, Brexit will be covered within the main news and business programs on the World Service throughout the weekend.

Monday, April 1: Newsday will be in Europe asking what’s next after the separation and what lies ahead for the remaining 27 states. Newshour and other news programs will continue to provide reporting from Brussels and beyond as the reality of the new situation unfolds for both sides.

Please watch for additional messages via ContentDepot over the coming weeks, and please contact your Station Representative with any questions.