BBC 2023 Fall Interim and 2023-24 Winter Schedules

Fall Interim and Winter Schedules Now Available

Given the differences in daylight saving time between the US and the UK, the BBC World Service will be on a one-week interim schedule prior to the winter schedule. Please watch ContentDepot for additional reminders.

The 2023 fall interim schedule is effective Sunday, October 29, 2023 through Saturday, November 4, 2023.

Interim Schedule Highlights

  • Newshour
    • Weekday editions remain the same with an extra edition at 5pm ET
    • Weekend 8am ET editions shift one hour to 9am ET. This change impacts scheduling on Sunday October 29 and Saturday November 4.
    • Weekend 4pm ET editions remain consistent during the interim schedule week, with an extra edition at 5pm ET.
  • BBC OS
    • Will air weekdays at 12pm and 1pm ET. Note: each hour is stand-alone, and will shift to 11am and 12pm ET for the winter schedule
  • The Newsroom
    • The Monday – Sunday edition at 6pm ET remains the same.

The 2023-24 winter schedule is effective Sunday, November 5, 2023 through Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Winter Schedule Highlights

  • Newshour
    • Weekend morning edition returns to 8am ET
  • BBC OS
    • Shifts to 11am and 12pm ET for winter as usual
  • The Newsroom
    • The Monday – Sunday edition returns to 5pm ET for the winter as usual.
  • What in the World
    • A new 9-minute program tailored for 16 to 24-year-olds that will explain global stories and events for those with curious minds, helping listeners to make sense of what’s happening. It replaces Witness History at 10:50pm ET Monday – Friday.

Find these schedules on our website. Please review them carefully and contact your Station Representative with any questions.