BBC World Service Americas and the Caribbean Schedule Monday 2 May 2016

Americas and the Caribbean Schedule

View BBC World Service schedule variations

Skip to:

Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/02 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  World Business Report—Police and May Day Protestors Clash in France
  
  May Day protests in France turn violent as politicians prepare to debate new labour law.
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/02 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Bottled Water: Do We Really Need It?
  
  Is bottled water the ultimate marketing con, or a potential lifesaver? (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/02 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Pakistan's former Foreign Minister - Hina Rabbani Khar
  
  Is Pakistan playing a double game on regional security?
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/02 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—How the Rest of the World Sees America
  
  What does the world see when it looks towards America? (R)
9. 01:50GMT
  
  More or Less—Simpson’s Paradox
  
  We explore how statistics can support two seemingly contradictory results. (R)
10. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/02 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—US begins new attempt to revive Syria ceasefire
  
  Latest push to renew Syria truce; Another Bangladesh killing; Inside North Korea
12. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/02 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 02:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Women's Fiction: Cathy Bramley and Cheryl Ntumy
  
  Authors share their tips on creating feel-good fiction
14. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/02 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Kerry Hopes to Salvage Syria Ceasefire
  
  New Geneva talks on Syria; How Austria tries to stop people leaving to fight there
16. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/02 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  
  The Forum—Rules and how they govern us
  
  Rules and how they govern us.
18. 04:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—Dawn Fraser - Triple Olympic Champion
  
  How the rebellious Australian swimmer shattered records in the 1950s and 60s
19. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/02 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Kerry in Geneva Syria Truce Talks
  
  John Kerry in new Syria truce talks; Man who live-tweeted Bin Laden's demise; & elephants
Back to top
Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/02 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—How to salvage Syria's crumbling ceasefire?
  
  How to salvage Syria's crumbling ceasefire?
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/02 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Kerry Tries to Salvage Syria Ceasefire
  
  Geneva Syria truce talks; live-tweeting Bin Laden's death; & unveiling Bitcoin's creator
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/02 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Drugs and GDP in Mexico
  
  How the drugs cartels both support and undermine the Mexican economy.
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The Salem Witches
  
  In 1692 nineteen men and women were convicted of witchcraft and executed in America.
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/02 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Smockey, Meryl Streep, Anish Kapoor
  
  Hip hop artist Smockey; actress Meryl Streep; sculptor Anish Kapoor (R)
10. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/02 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  
  World Update—Syria Aleppo: Kerry Begins New Bid to Stop Fighting
  
  Kerry is in Geneva in an attempt to bolster a fragile, partial ceasefire in Syria.
12. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/02 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Identity of Bitcoin Creator Revealed
  
  Australian entrepreneur Craig Wright has publicly said he created the virtual currency
14. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/02 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Cartoonist Helping Syria's Kids
  
  The Syrian illustrator creating images of hope for children traumatised by the conflict
Back to top
Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/02 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—UK Firm Apologises for Korea Deaths
  
  South Korea deaths caused by Reckitt Benckiser disinfectant, Bitcoin inventor speaks
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/02 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Women's Fiction: Cathy Bramley and Cheryl Ntumy
  
  Authors share their tips on creating feel-good fiction (R)
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/02 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Who Created Bitcoin?
  
  Bitcoin founder steps forward; Indiana unemployment; Australia horse cull.
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/02 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Pakistan's former Foreign Minister - Hina Rabbani Khar
  
  Is Pakistan playing a double game on regional security? (R)
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/02 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—How the Rest of the World Sees America
  
  What does the world see when it looks towards America? (R)
11. 14:50GMT
  
  More or Less—Simpson’s Paradox
  
  We explore how statistics can support two seemingly contradictory results. (R)
12. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/02 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 15:06GMT
  
  Business Daily—Drugs and GDP in Mexico
  
  How the drugs cartels both support and undermine the Mexican economy. (R)
14. 15:23GMT
  
  The Essential—BBC Trending: 'Don’t Buy Death'
  
  The hashtag trying to stop young Somalis from migrating abroad.
15. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/02 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—Leicester City Are Almost Champions
  
  Relive Sunday's football action, as Leicester edge closer to making history.
17. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/02 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 16:06GMT
  
  World Have Your Say—Bin Laden death live-tweeted
  
  CIA criticised for live-tweeting killing of Osama Bin Laden as if it were happening today
19. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/02 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 17:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Breast Cancer Genetic Breakthrough Hailed
  
  Scientists say they have a genetic breakthrough of events leading to breast cancer
21. 17:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/02 17:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
22. 17:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Entrepreneur Says He Created Bitcoin
  
  Australian entrepreneur Craig Wright says he created the virtual currency.
Back to top
Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/02 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Kerry Hopes to Salvage Truce as New Raids Hit Aleppo
  
  John Kerry says Geneva talks hoping to salvage temporary ceasefire in Syria
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/02 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Women's Fiction: Cathy Bramley and Cheryl Ntumy
  
  Authors share their tips on creating feel-good fiction (R)
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/02 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Cartoonist Helping Syria's Kids
  
  The Syrian illustrator creating images of hope for children traumatised by the conflict (R)
7. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/02 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—'Milestone' Breast Cancer Genetic Find
  
  Genetic errors identified; On board historic US to Cuba cruise ship; Inside North Korea
9. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/02 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 21:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Pakistan's former Foreign Minister - Hina Rabbani Khar
  
  Is Pakistan playing a double game on regional security? (R)
11. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/02 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 21:32GMT
  
  Discovery—Our Unnatural Selection
  
  How humans are inadvertently driving the evolution of other species
13. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/02 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Leicester win Premier League Title
  
  Leicester win Premier League title
15. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—02/05/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
16. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/02 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Entrepreneur Says He Created Bitcoin
  
  Australian entrepreneur Craig Wright says he created the virtual currency.
18. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/02 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 23:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Smockey, Meryl Streep, Anish Kapoor
  
  Hip hop artist Smockey; actress Meryl Streep; sculptor Anish Kapoor (R)
Back to top
Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/03 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Puerto Rico Defaults on Debt Payment
  
  Puerto Rico will not be able to make its latest debt repayment of $470m
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/03 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—What Happened to the European Dream?
  
  The search for the vision that inspired the European project's founders
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/03 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  Discovery—Our Unnatural Selection
  
  How humans are inadvertently driving the evolution of other species (R)
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/03 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Leicester City Fairytale Win
  
  Leicester are champs; More on breast cancer gene advance; first US cruise ship in Cuba
9. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/03 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Are Human Rights Really Universal?, Are Human Rights Really Universal?
  
  1/2 The philosophical foundations of the Universal Declaration of human rights
11. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/03 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Leicester City Over the Moon
  
  Leicester City win; more on breast cancer gene mapping; Prince's estate
13. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/03 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Cartoonist Helping Syria's Kids
  
  The Syrian illustrator creating images of hope for children traumatised by the conflict (R)
15. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/03 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Fairytale Football Ending for Leicester
  
  Leicester City wins the English Premier League with odds of 5000-1

Tuesday 3 May 2016

Please choose the appropriate schedule