BBC World Service Americas and the Caribbean Schedule Tuesday 1 March 2016

Americas and the Caribbean Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/01 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—01/03/2016 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—01/03/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/01 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—The Boda Boda Boom, The Boda-Boda Boom - Part Two
  
  The start-ups in Kampala trying to make the boda-boda - motorcycle taxi- a safer industry
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/01 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Argentina Settles 15-Year Debt Battle
  
  Argentina does a deal that should pave its return to international finance.
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/01 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—How Did Governments Lose Control of Encryption?
  
  Spies, hippies, jihadis and the ongoing conflict over the power to keep secrets.
10. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/01 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 02:32GMT
  
  Discovery—Science Stories: Series 1 - Einstein’s Ice Box
  
  What happened when Einstein decided to fix the fridge? (R)
12. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/01 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Zika May 'Paralyse and Kill'
  
  New Zika fear; Migrant clashes in France; Apple iphone unlocking
14. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/01 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—The Boda Boda Boom, The Boda-Boda Boom - Part Two
  
  The start-ups in Kampala trying to make the boda-boda - motorcycle taxi- a safer industry (R)
16. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/01 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Zika Link to Paralysis?
  
  Possible Zika link to paralysis; Migrant clashes in Calais; Gambia president
18. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/01 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Acid Attack Survivor Wins New Law
  
  Colombian Natalia Ponce de Leon ran a successful campaign for a new law on acid attacks. (R)
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/01 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Europe's Migrant Crisis
  
  Migrant crisis; Zika virus; German far-right
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/01 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Latest Zika Research
  
  Zika potential threat; German political party may be banned; US supreme court Justice
5. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/01 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Calais Refugee Camp Being Dismantled
  
  Refugee camp demolition, Zika's new threat, Super Tuesday in US primaries
7. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/01 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Barclays: Out of Africa
  
  Barclays is to sell off its business in Africa, ending its century-long history there
9. 08:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The Polaroid Instant Camera
  
  In February 1947 Edwin Land unveiled his new invention, the first ever instant camera.
10. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/01 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  
  The Forum—The Benefits of Simplicity
  
  How to make the world simpler (R)
12. 09:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—England at Croke Park
  
  The historic rugby match between Ireland and England in Dublin in 2007.
13. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/01 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 10:06GMT
  
  World Update—Greece Migrant Situation 'Becoming Problematic'
  
  Greek politician says Europe is falling apart over the issue
15. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/01 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 11:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Calais 'Jungle' Clearance Resumes
  
  Demolition teams move in to the French port of Calais to dismantle more makeshift homes
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/01 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Microcephaly Hasn't Held Me Back
  
  When Ana Carolina Caceres was born, her parents were told she would never walk or talk.
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/01 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—01/03/2016 GMT
  
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
5. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/01 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Clearing 'The Jungle' in Calais
  
  Clashes in the migrant camp; Is destruction of heritage a war crime?; Healthy towns
7. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/01 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 15:06GMT
  
  Business Daily—Barclays: Out of Africa
  
  Barclays is to sell off its business in Africa, ending its century-long history there (R)
9. 15:23GMT
  
  The Essential—More or Less: Antibiotics and the Problem of the Broken Market
  
  Why big pharma won’t invest in new antibiotics.
10. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/01 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—Midweek Premier League Preview
  
  Can Leicester City go 5 points clear at the top of the table?
12. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/01 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 16:06GMT
  
  World Have Your Say—Chris Rock Asian Joke
  
  Chris Rock Asian joke falls flat
14. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/01 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 17:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Microcephaly Hasn't Held Me Back
  
  When Ana Carolina Caceres was born, her parents were told she would never walk or talk. (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/01 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—'Super Tuesday' Voting Underway
  
  Europe migrant border crisis intensifies, 'brain prize' for memory mechanisms
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/01 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Barclays Bank to Pull Out of Africa
  
  It announced the plan as part of a major restructuring drive.
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/01 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Trump and Clinton in Super Tuesday Test
  
  Eleven states go to the polls to vote for presidential candidates, Grey hair gene
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/01 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—The Boda Boda Boom, The Boda-Boda Boom - Part Two
  
  The start-ups in Kampala trying to make the boda-boda - motorcycle taxi- a safer industry (R)
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/01 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—How Did Governments Lose Control of Encryption?
  
  Spies, hippies, jihadis and the ongoing conflict over the power to keep secrets. (R)
11. 20:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/01 20:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 20:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—What is the Point of Posting on Social Media?
  
  How does our nationality impact on social media activity?
13. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/01 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 21:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Privacy vs Security
  
  Apple defends iPhone encryption; Super Tuesday; Gershwin's American in Paris
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/01 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Voters Choose On Super Tuesday
  
  Eleven US states vote for Presidential nominees, FBI Apple row, Puerto Rico Zika threat
17. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/01 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Barclays Bank to Pull Out of Africa
  
  It announced the plan as part of a major restructuring drive.
19. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/01 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  
  The Forum—The Benefits of Simplicity
  
  How to make the world simpler (R)
21. 23:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—England at Croke Park
  
  The historic rugby match between Ireland and England in Dublin in 2007. (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/02 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Super Tuesday
  
  Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump expected to win vote; BBC with Russian troops in Syria
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—02/03/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/02 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—The Gospel Truth, The Gospel Truth - Part Two
  
  Financial educator Alvin Hall examines gospel music and its commercialisation
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/02 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—US Election: First Results from Super Tuesday
  
  A Super Tuesday special as the first results come in
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/02 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Former US Democrat Congressman - Anthony Weiner
  
  Anthony Weiner's career was destroyed by two bizarre sex scandals. Why did he do it?
10. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/02 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 02:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—What is the Point of Posting on Social Media?
  
  How does our nationality impact on social media activity? (R)
12. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/02 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—'Super Tuesday' Results
  
  US primaries; Zika virus; Uganda opposition
14. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/02 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—The Gospel Truth, The Gospel Truth - Part Two
  
  Financial educator Alvin Hall examines gospel music and its commercialisation (R)
16. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/02 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Trump and Clinton Consolidate their Leads
  
  Super Tuesday results; Calais migrants, Bin Laden's will
18. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/02 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Microcephaly Hasn't Held Me Back
  
  When Ana Carolina Caceres was born, her parents were told she would never walk or talk. (R)

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