BBC World Service Americas and the Caribbean Schedule Saturday 3 October 2015

Americas and the Caribbean Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/10/2015 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Fifa Sponsors Round on Sepp Blatter
  
  Beleagured Fifa president Sepp Blatter faces resignation calls from major sponsors.
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/10/2015 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—Kunduz: The Battle for my Hometown
  
  BBC Afghan's Ahmad Yama describes the Taliban takeover of Kunduz and his escape
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/10/2015 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  The World This Week—Russia enters the war in Syria
  
  Russian aircraft have started attacking rebel sites in Syria.
7. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—03/10/2015 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Floating Without Hope - The Rohingya Refugees
  
  Jennifer Pak hears how Muslim refugees from Myanmar have been welcomed in Malaysia
9. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/10/2015 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—Watching Big Brother
  
  Has the right balance been struck between government surveillance and personal privacy?
11. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/10/2015 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 04:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Turning Up the Heat
  
  Smouldering conflicts and burning questions for Syria, Russia, Nigeria, Nepal and Ukraine
13. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—03/10/2015 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 04:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—Home from Home
  
  A Yemeni student in America urges US officials to end support for Saudi-led airstrikes.
15. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/10/2015 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 05:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Aid workers die in Afghanistan
  
  Kunduz MSF clinic workers killed; gun control debate; should Britain pay for slave past?
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/10/2015 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Bombing Kills Aid Workers in Kunduz
  
  MSF workers killed in Afghanistan; Russia's aims in Syria; adoption in South Korea
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/10/2015 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Weekend—25 Years Since Germany Reunified
  
  The day that Germany became one again; Catholic family synod; How diverse is ballet?
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—03/10/2015 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  In the Balance—What China Means to the USA
  
  How important is the Chinese economy for US economic policies such as interest rates?
7. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/10/2015 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 08:06GMT
  
  The History Hour—The Death of Rock Hudson
  
  A Hollywood star dies of Aids, plus Buena Vista Social Club, Danish cartoons and Karaoke.
9. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/10/2015 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 09:06GMT
  
  Not by the Playbook—Ultimate Fighting Championship: Unfit for Children?
  
  Is Mixed Martial Arts too violent?
11. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/10/2015 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 10:06GMT
  
  The World This Week—Russia enters the war in Syria
  
  Russian aircraft have started attacking rebel sites in Syria.
13. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—03/10/2015 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 10:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Living With Elephants: Saba Douglas-Hamilton and Sangduen 'Lek' Chailert
  
  Two elephant conservationists share tales of their intelligence, empathy and tempers
15. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/10/2015 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 11:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Ridley Scott, Drew Barrymore, Orhan Pamuk
  
  The best global arts coverage from across the BBC.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/10/2015 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Newshour—MSF Hospital Hit by Air Strikes in Kunduz
  
  Medical charity condemns attack; FIFA sponsors say Blatter has to go; Nina Simone film
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/10/2015 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Turning Up the Heat
  
  Smouldering conflicts and burning questions for Syria, Russia, Nigeria, Nepal and Ukraine
5. 13:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—03/10/2015 13:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 13:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—Home from Home
  
  A Yemeni student in America urges US officials to end support for Saudi-led airstrikes.
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/10/2015 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—The Sportsworld Team
  
  Premier League goals and sporting debate with Lee James and the Sportsworld Team.
9. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/10/2015 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 15:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—LIVE Premier League commentary
  
  Manchester City v Newcastle from the Etihad Stadium.
11. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/10/2015 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 16:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—The Sportsworld Report
  
  The day's top stories from the Premier League and beyond.
13. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/10/2015 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 17:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—UN Denounces Kunduz Hospital Bombing
  
  Gay Polish priest irks Vatican, John Kerry BBC interview, German celebrations
15. 17:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—03/10/2015 17:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 17:32GMT
  
  Trending—The Medical Scandal Uncovered by a Tweet
  
  A single tweet led to a slew of accusations about medical malpractice in France.
17. 17:50GMT
  
  Over to You—Young Audiences: What they Want
  
  What do younger listeners based around the world expect from their news broadcaster?
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/10/2015 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  BBC World Drama—The Ravens
  
  Kira tries to leave her life as a sex worker in Sydney but freedom comes at a price
3. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/10/2015 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 19:06GMT
  
  Global Business—Online Shopping in Rural China
  
  How is internet shopping changing rural villages in China?
5. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—03/10/2015 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 19:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—Home from Home
  
  A Yemeni student in America urges US officials to end support for Saudi-led airstrikes.
7. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/10/2015 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—UN Denounces Afghan Hospital Bombing
  
  Resident flees Kunduz; Vatican sacks gay priest; is British toilet paper too thin?
9. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/10/2015 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 21:06GMT
  
  Unexpected Elements—Flowing Water on Mars
  
  Science news and highlights of the week
11. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/10/2015 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 22:06GMT
  
  Artists at Work—Deborah Moggach - Tulip Fever
  
  A richly imagined historic tale of art, beauty,lust and greed in.1630s Amsterdam.
13. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/10/2015 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 23:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—Do Drone Strikes Work?
  
  The impact of drones, America’s counter-terrorism weapon of choice
15. 23:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—03/10/2015 23:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 23:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Floating Without Hope - The Rohingya Refugees
  
  Jennifer Pak hears how Muslim refugees from Myanmar have been welcomed in Malaysia
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/10/2015 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Many Still Missing in Guatemala Mudslide
  
  Latest on Kunduz hospital bombing, two Israelis killed in Jerusalem, Portugal election
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—04/10/2015 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—04/10/2015 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  Top of the Pops—Disclosure, Don Henley, Shane Filan
  
  Howard and Guy Lawrence of Disclosure on their new album, and music from Don Henley
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/10/2015 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  The History Hour—The Death of Rock Hudson
  
  A Hollywood star dies of Aids, plus Buena Vista Social Club, Danish cartoons and Karaoke.
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/10/2015 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—Do Drone Strikes Work?
  
  The impact of drones, America’s counter-terrorism weapon of choice
10. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—04/10/2015 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 02:32GMT
  
  In the Balance—What China Means to the USA
  
  How important is the Chinese economy for US economic policies such as interest rates?
12. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/10/2015 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  
  Artists at Work—Deborah Moggach - Tulip Fever
  
  A richly imagined historic tale of art, beauty,lust and greed in.1630s Amsterdam.
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/10/2015 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—Wall in the Head
  
  Comedian Henning Wehn investigates the invisible barrier that still divides Germany
16. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—04/10/2015 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 04:32GMT
  
  Trending—The Medical Scandal Uncovered by a Tweet
  
  A single tweet led to a slew of accusations about medical malpractice in France.
18. 04:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—Footballers for Peace in Ivory Coast
  
  How Didier Drogba and the Ivorian football team campaigned for an end to civil war.
19. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/10/2015 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 05:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Russia Ramps Up Syria Air Strikes
  
  Russia ramps up Syria air strikes; Portugal election; the art inspired by Guantanamo

Sunday 4 October 2015

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