BBC World Service Americas and the Caribbean Schedule Saturday 16 January 2016

Americas and the Caribbean Schedule

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1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/16 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Gunmen Storm Burkina Faso Hotel
  
  One person brain-dead in French drugs trial, Global markets take another beating
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—16/01/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/01/16 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  Stumped—Mohammad Amir: The Fixer Returns
  
  Mohammad Amir returns from his spot-fixing ban and Allen Stanford speaks from jail.
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/16 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Markets Slide As Oil Price Falls Below $30
  
  Global markets tumble as oil falls below $30 a barrel for the second time this week.
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/16 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—Burundi: Living Inside a Crisis
  
  Gunfire, fear and lockdown: life in Bujumbura (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/16 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Crosstown Traffic
  
  People - and attitudes - on the move in Mexico, Poland, India and the Hebrides
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/01/16 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—Creative Transformations
  
  Stories of how culture can inspire transformations in people, places and attitudes.
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/16 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—A New Deal for Libya?
  
  A new unity government offers a glimmer of hope to end the chaos in Libya (R)
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/16 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  The World This Week—Iran Oil Exports to the World Resumes
  
  Iran is getting ready to resume exporting oil to the West, once sanctions are lifted
18. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/01/16 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 05:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—Unforeseen Circumstances
  
  How unauthorised immigrants in the US might prepare for deportation.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/16 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Attack in Burkina Faso
  
  Over 30 hostages freed following an Islamist attack in Ouagadougou that killed 20
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/16 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Crisis in the Anglican Church
  
  US Episcopalian Church barred from decision making over support for same sex marriage
5. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/16 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Denmark's Oscar Hope
  
  Director Tobias Lindholm on his film 'A War' about Danish involvement in Afghanistan
7. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/01/16 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  
  In the Balance—China's Generation-Y Speaks Out
  
  Young Chinese, trapped amidst economic turmoil, raise doubts about government tactics
9. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/16 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 09:06GMT
  
  The History Hour—The First Alzheimer's Patient
  
  The discovery of Alzheimer’s disease, Nigeria’s first coup and forbidden art in Russia
11. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/16 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 10:06GMT
  
  Not by the Playbook—Sorry St. Louis - the Rams Are Heading for LA!
  
  We are in St. Louis as the city’s American football franchise leaves for Los Angeles
13. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/16 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 11:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—A New Deal for Libya?
  
  A new unity government offers a glimmer of hope to end the chaos in Libya (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/16 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The World This Week—Iran Oil Exports to the World Resumes
  
  Iran is getting ready to resume exporting oil to the West, once sanctions are lifted (R)
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/01/16 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—Creative Transformations
  
  Stories of how culture can inspire transformations in people, places and attitudes. (R)
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/16 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Islamist Militants Attack Burkina Faso Hotel
  
  Many dead in Burkina Faso; Taiwan elects female president; Iran sanctions to be lifted
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/16 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—David Bowie - The Music and the Legacy
  
  David Bowie's lasting impact on music, fashion, teenage culture and attitudes to gender.
9. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/16 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 15:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—The Sportsworld Team
  
  Premier League goals and topical sporting debate with Lee James and the Sportsworld Team
11. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/16 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 16:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Live Premier League Commentary
  
  Manchester City v Crystal Palace from Etihad Stadium
13. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/16 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 17:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—The Sportsworld Report
  
  The day's top stories from the Premier League and beyond
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/16 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Iran on Verge of Sanction Ending Deal
  
  Islamist siege ends in Burkina Faso, Taiwanese nationalist wins power,
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/01/16 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Trending—Online Rape Stories – Truth or Fiction?
  
  Believing or blaming the victim - two rape stories test fiction and reality in SA
5. 18:50GMT
  
  Over to You—Reporting on Bowie, and Repeats on World Service
  
  Are there too many repeats on BBC World Service? And, reactions to Bowie coverage
6. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/16 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 19:06GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—Creative Transformations
  
  Stories of how culture can inspire transformations in people, places and attitudes. (R)
8. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/01/16 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
9. 19:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—Unforeseen Circumstances
  
  How unauthorised immigrants in the US might prepare for deportation. (R)
10. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/16 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 20:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Saudi Arabia and Iran in the Spotlight
  
  Is there any way to take the heat out of the Saudi-Iranian confrontation? (R)
12. 20:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/01/16 20:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 20:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Burying Chernobyl, Burying Chernobyl - Part One
  
  1/2 Can the site of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in April 1986 be made safe? (R)
14. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/16 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 21:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Iran Sanctions Lifted
  
  Iran 'complied' with nuclear deal obligations; Burkina Faso attack; Taiwan elections
16. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/16 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 22:06GMT
  
  The Truth About...—The Truth About Diabetes, Diabetes: South Asia Time Bomb
  
  1/5 Anu Anand discovers why South Asians, like herself, are more at risk of type 2 diabetes. (R)
18. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/01/16 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  
  Global Business—Making Money out of Germany's Migrants
  
  Paul Henley speaks to businesses in Munich benefiting from the arrival of new refugees
20. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/16 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  
  Unexpected Elements—Nepal Earthquake Explained
  
  Nepal earthquake – what happened beneath the surface?
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/17 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The World This Week—Iran Oil Exports to the World Resumes
  
  Iran is getting ready to resume exporting oil to the West, once sanctions are lifted (R)
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/01/17 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  Top of the Pops—The Life and Music of David Bowie
  
  Music from the legendary David Bowie. Plus, songs by David Craig, Snakehips, Shawn Mendes
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/17 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Iran Sanctions Lifted After Nuclear Deal
  
  29 killed at Burkina Faso Islamist assault, France's pro-baby policies
7. 01:20GMT
  
  Sports News—17/01/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
8. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/01/17 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
9. 01:32GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook Weekend: Pick of the Week
  
  Freedom: From a Yazidi captured by IS to the Cambodian who forgave his parents murderers
10. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/17 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 02:06GMT
  
  The History Hour—The First Alzheimer's Patient
  
  The discovery of Alzheimer’s disease, Nigeria’s first coup and forbidden art in Russia (R)
12. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/17 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—Do We Have Enough Genders?
  
  Gender identity is considered more fluid than ever thanks to the trans movement (R)
14. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/01/17 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  
  In the Balance—China's Generation-Y Speaks Out
  
  Young Chinese, trapped amidst economic turmoil, raise doubts about government tactics (R)
16. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/17 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—In Search of Vadim Kozin
  
  Marc Almond goes in search of a Russian superstar who vanished in Siberia (R)
18. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/17 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  
  Global Business—Making Money out of Germany's Migrants
  
  Paul Henley speaks to businesses in Munich benefiting from the arrival of new refugees (R)
20. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/01/17 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 05:32GMT
  
  The Compass—America in Black and White: Economic Opportunity
  
  Rajini Vaidyanathan explores economic opportunity, or lack of it, amongst black Americans (R)

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